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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1913
Page
2
A Pecatelle observer notes beef prices rising due to advertising and labor costs while a butcher defends higher prices for prime cuts. The piece shifts to reflections on the moral economy of markets, then contrasts ball players with common workers and discusses long term prospects and temptations in professional sports.
A Stamford rear end rail crash is cited as a national reminder that mechanical fixes cannot replace constant vigilance. The article notes brake faults or other causes, emphasizes the engineer’s precision, and argues for ongoing alertness to prevent fatalities. It highlights inspectors, brakemen, and signal rules, urging stricter adherence to safety to avert more deaths.
The piece discusses the oatmeal trust and cereal advertising era, noting adulteration is uncommon and public push for bulk buying. It references literary quotes and school district notices while mocking cereal marketing and consumer appeals amid economic critique of breakfast habits.
Gee Jack, a Chinaman, was arrested in an opium raid led by Officers Glenn Quigley and Lewis. He pleaded guilty before Police Judge Moyes, paid $20, and asked for his confiscated outfit to be returned. He claimed to be trying to quit but officers refused.
Supervisor J F Bruins announces that reforestation on the Pocatello water shed is progressing with about a quarter of a million seedlings transplanted from Mink Creek nursery. Eighty percent of palms and large numbers of black locust show strong growth, with the Mink Creek nursery praised as among the finest. Federal service plans to reforest a City Creek adjacent tract to aid city water supply, and efforts seek surplus water from the Short Line system. City Councilman S M Nixton notes potential use of a portion of the flow.
T J Tillman proprietor of a Portneuf lodging house on North Main street, assaulted his wife on Saturday night during a spree fueled by intoxicants and attempted suicide with a butcher knife. He inflicted scalp wounds on himself before police arrived. He was arraigned this morning before Police Judge Knowles on disturbing the peace and fined fifteen dollars.
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