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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
3
Bids for furnishing wire to the forest service rose about 45 percent and prices for other equipment climbed, signaling curtailment of forest telephony this summer. The program covers 3300 miles of lines in the inter mountain district with 207 miles to be built, totaling roughly 10 500 dollars for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
Six of twelve Idaho Second Regiment companies mobilize in Boise barracks and Spokane special. 150 men arrive from Twin Falls and Buhl. Camp John T. Morrison to open July 5 with two more companies added. list shows company designations and commanding captains across Nampa Caldwell Beise Payette Weiser Emmett Buhl Twin Falls Sandpoint Coeur d Alene Lewiston Grangeville and regimental band at Sandpoint.
The daily program features the varsity eights as the day's main event. Start is off Red Top with the finish at the drawbridge four miles below. The race is scheduled for 5 15 p m and previous years saw the event rowed upstream.
In Washington on June 22 a statue of Zebulon B. Vance was unveiled in Statuary Hall to honor his service as a Confederate soldier, North Carolina governor, and longtime U S senator. The ceremony featured a prominent official presence including the vice president.
The Scandinavian colony will observe Midsummer Day this Saturday with a 2 PM gathering at the Third Ward Meeting House on West Carson Street. Attendees will create an impromptu program with games, singing, stories, and reminiscences of times in the Land of the Midnight Sun. Take a half holiday and bring the children for outdoor fun. all are welcome.
For sale a four room modern house on ground 45 by 90 feet at 847 East Fremont priced at 1500 dollars. Call on D. W. Church.
Trimmed hats offered at discounts starting from one dollar at a millinery shop located at 155 North Arthur as an advertisement indicates.
New London on June 22 hosts the Yale Harvard regatta with thousands arriving in regatta attire. Crews from both schools completed final practice and coaches report improved form. Three races headline the day including second varsity and freshmen eights starting at 10 30.
United States officials including North Carolina senators and representatives join the late Senator Vance’s family in unveiling a statue crafted by renowned sculptor Gutzon Borglum. The ceremony highlights bipartisan support and commemorates the former senator’s legacy.
From Greeley Colorado the annual state convention of Christian Endeavor unions opens with a keynote concentrated efficiency. An army of young men and women arrives from across the state for a week of meetings executive committee sessions a welcome demonstration and an attractive program promising strong participation and vigor.
A brief note credits one of the most successful conventions ever held by the Colorado organization, underscoring strong attendance, smooth proceedings, and broad support for the featured program.
Harvard University closes its 280th year with one of its largest graduating classes. The exercises move from Sanders Theater to the Stadium to accommodate invited guests. The 1891 cohort celebrates its twenty fifth anniversary as the day’s program and academic procession proceed under class leadership.
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