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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
4
Local notice details subscription options for the Pocatello Tribune. Rates include three months for 1.50, one month for 0.50, and semi weekly year for 1.50, with posting details and mail handling at the Pocatello Idaho office.
The piece notes a sharp fall in Fourth of July tetanus deaths from 417 in 1903 to 3 last season due to prompt treatment and anti tetanic serum. It also reports public school enrollment, textbook costs, and per child expenditures, praising the overall economy of school books.
A thoughtful piece on lawn care praises diligent homeowners and laboring workers who maintain thick velvety grass. It notes that well trimmed lawns boost neighborhood beauty and surrounding property values, while untidy yards detract from the overall scene.
The Boise Statesman notes that confidential U S data from 43 publishers show total 1913 textbook sales for public and private schools reached 17,274,030 dollars, challenging popular beliefs about profits and volumes.
SpaHo Falls council proposes a 49000 dollar next year budget while last year receipts excluding light and water stood at 45518.45. Water and light rentals may equal or exceed that amount, leaving an estimated deficit near 15000. The plant is seen as a potential city asset under business management, yet has long been a political football.
The governor avoided responsibility for a death sentence by commuting Frank from death to life imprisonment. Critics say the move reflects hot headed sentiment, while supporters defend the governor's stance after courts and pardon boards limited the response.
The former secretary of state delivers brief remarks that lack substance and fail to inspire. A single snort of grapejuice and two chasers yield little effect, leaving him in a hopeless condition with diminished capacity. William Jennings shows notable deterioration, his toe clearly stubbed.
Boise pursues reform efforts described as peculiar and low down, focusing on officials at the top as the process begins in the roof garden.
Wyoming Tribune notes growing support for Idaho Senator William E Borah within the Republican ranks amid war conditions and national tension. It suggests Hughes cannot discuss nomination and highlights Borahs affability and broad appeal, while criticizing New York Governor Whitman as a poorer fit.
Amsterdam reports government issued bread cards since June battles. price controls aim to curb soaring bread costs. Bakers allowed to produce whole-wheat loaves at controlled rates to ease poverty, with daily ration limits and cards issued across major cities.
An advertisement notes plentiful papers at the Tribune office with a price of five cents per bunch.
Aerial from New York reports the largest American medical relief expedition to England. Thirty four surgeons and 75 nurses, drawn from Harvard, Massachusetts General, and Boston City hospitals, sail under British sanction to operate a base hospital near the channel for three to six months. They will be paid as British army personnel and serve with neutrality, under Dr. FE Nichols.
London on June 22 reports that Greater London with over seven million people has only eighteen applicants for German in the free schools summer sessions. Authorities planned German classes in thirty-three districts, but only one class will be needed. French attracted 1100 applicants, Russian 100.
Weather report for Pocatello Idaho for 24 hours ending 6 am today notes fair conditions. Highest yesterday 79 and 97 on the 21st in 1900. lowest today 48 with a 64 mean and 66 normal. Total precipitation this month 0.79 inches, year to date 8.23 inches. observer A R Teeple reports clear skies and afternoon humidity 53 percent.
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