Gems and Verse Echoes From an Old Page
A patchwork of poetry and prose snippets from a 19th or early 20th century paper. It weaves religious musings by Paul Kester, satirical verse about Ah Sin by Bret Harte, reflections on martyrdom by Ernest Crosby, a light verse on the English Sparrow, and a domestic scene poem titled The Farm, followed by a prayer by W. D. Howells.
Pocatello Claim as Idaho’s Railroad Heart and Growing City
The piece argues Pocatello, Idaho, as the central railroad hub with 1200 miles of line and growing branch connections. It cites the Oregon Short Line building a central shop, open Indian lands for mining and settlement, abundant power from American Falls, and a population around five thousand. The city is Ban nock county seat and home to the Academy of Idaho. a forecast envisions Idaho’s future growth centered on Pocatello.
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