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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1911
Page
2
The Pocatello Tribune lists subscription options with monthly and annual rates and payment terms. It notes a daily newspaper delivery by carrier and directs readers to report complaints at the office.
Pennsylvania advances a major road program with a large appropriation and appointment of Bigelow to lead. Newspapers laud the choice and the goal to build state funded highways while pursuing laser road ideas with local cost sharing, aiming to catch up with New York and boost outlying property values.
Utah county mayors and commissioners seek strong delegations to the Pocatello roads convention from the 20th to 23rd of the month. Citizens are urged to attend, bring road building ideas, and support a bond election to fund roads as public support grows among business interests and farmers.
The American novelist James Fenimore Cooper born Burlington New Jersey September 15 1789 died Cooperstown New York September 14 1851. His father helped found Cooperstown and he had a varied early career including Yale expulsion and a navy stint. His first novel failed but The Spy and later works such as The Pioneers The Pilot The Last of the Mohicans The Prairie The Pathfinder and The Deer Slayer secured his fame.
The Persian charge d affaires in Washington General Mirza Ali Kuli Khan is shown with his wife Mme. Khanoun and family. His wife Florence Breed of Boston, a Behaist promoter, was honored in Tehran as Moraveh-es-Bultaneh. She speaks Persian, dresses in local attire, and is a prominent Washington social figure.
The Tribune Co due notices readers that back subscriptions were charged at March 15 and those with no payment arrangements will have their subscriptions discontinued on July 1 unless further arrangements are made. The paper historically accepted various payment plans and even wiped slate clean in some cases.
City council plans appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30 1912 totaling 45000 with allocations to City officers salaries police fire street bridges city buildings and other needs. Ordinance to be introduced at the regular meeting on 13 1911 unless objections are filed. Also public notices include gymnasium opening and local advertisements.
A joke at a wedding trains the groom and his friend to wear handcuffs until the platform key arrives, then a porter frees them after a fifty mile ride. Also includes a Bank of Pocatello financial report dated 1911 and Idaho Chautauqua notice with reduced rail rates.
At the event an observer asks the speaker for views on tariffs while the reply jokes about not running a moving act. The exchange shows public interest in trade policy and political theater.
Short Line offers reduced rates with tickets on sale from Idaho and Oregon points June 20 21 22. Zweigart Bros. sells 3 pounds lard for 40 cents 6 pounds 65 cents 10 pounds 1 26. Harawere company offers hardware at cost. Corn Fed beef listed at Zweigart Bros. Notice to contractors bids for removing the Woodman Building and relocating a residence due by June 19 at 9 o'clock at the West side office of E C White & Co. KE C White & C
Special low round trip rates to various Pacific Coast points during May June and July. Long limits available. Contact any U S L agent for rates and further particulars.
Court notice states warrants numbers 7117 7156 1177 1210 1213 1216 1217 1218 and 2269 2283 2284 2396 will be paid on presentation at Bannock National Bank with interest to date. Signed Pauline E Bryan and Gevonte as interim. Dated February 16 1017. Also mentions Corn Fed beef at Zweigart Bros.
A fragment notes Simpkins faces spousal opposition to pursuing aviation as his open future. The text hints at social or household tension surrounding the career choice and gender roles in the era.
City of Pootallo issues dog tax notice and mentions enforcement by Chief John Ellis. The text includes ad-like health claims and an advertisement for Elec Bitters with dubious medical claims. Includes travel rates near Boise Idaho and dates for ticket sales.
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