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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
4
The Pocatello Tribune publishes weekday and Sunday editions from Pocatello Idaho with a Washington Bureau in DC. Subscription options include rates by month and six months with varying prices for Idaho and nationwide delivery. The notice lists monthly and six month terms for Idaho and outer states with standard annual pricing.
The article warns of a repeating fire season with 172000 fires in 1946 burning 20691000 acres and $32.694 million in value. It cites 90 percent human caused fires, 40 percent from dry lightning in the Northwest, and 87 percent of damage in unguarded areas. It notes 3,200 lookout towers and 640 million acres forested in the U.S.
The piece extols garden beauty in Pocatello urging more planting of flowers and trees while reflecting on a 1909 editorial about vision intelligence and courage. It also recalls Jack Simplot’s success and ends with the three elements of achievement: vision intelligence and courage, asserting courage is the greatest.
Gustav V of Sweden, who turned ninety, is praised for leadership through wars and crises. The article highlights his rise from crown prince to democratic-era king, his defiance of abdication in 1914, and his popular regard in Sweden. It notes his readiness to accept a labor government and his balanced role on and off the throne.
Sammy Jay visits Peter Rabbit’s sick room and learns sympathy. Old Mr. Toad, Johnny Chuck, Jimmy Skunk, Danny Meadow Mouse and others join a journey to the briar patch to comfort Peter, bringing seeds and a fat beetle to show care.
Sixty five graduates receive doctor of medicine degrees at the University of Oregon Medical School in Portland including Malone William Koelsch son of Clay and Mrs Koelsch of Boise. Koelsch’s father serves as clerk of the Idaho supreme court. The report also mentions a young Boise angler Carol Ann Millar catching six rainbow trout and describes a horseback trip by Caldwell and Homedale residents Ann Gowing Mildretta Adams and Charlotte Kershner with plans for future travels.
Dear Elaine advises that in traditional matches the woman may press for a marriage plan. The columnist notes changing times and suggests the daughter should take the lead in clarifying his long term intentions with J and separating suitors if needed.
The count of filings for county precinct and state legislature reached 26 on Tuesday with three Republicans joining the slate. Perry Swisher filed for state senate in the Republican primaries while Raymond R. Dykes and Milford S. Merrill sought precinct committee seats in their respective precincts.
The column provides corrections on apostrophe use in cant versus can t and on phrasing like should you like for me to. It also explains pluralization of filet mignon as filets mignons and discusses English adopting French pronunciation and spelling.
The advice suggests asking the suitor about his intentions. If he evades marriage talk and reacts defensively to doubts about love, suspect dishonorable motives and guard against manipulation.
A polemical piece argues for abandoning cars and reviving horse use to save civilization. It claims automobiles erode family life, morality, forests, and compassion, while horses cultivate patience and empathy, enhancing human relations and national character.
A school rehearsal is disrupted when Rosie refuses to swap roles without asking her mother. Teased by peers for being overly cautious, Rosie declines to join the group trip or performances, becoming seen as a nuisance. The piece contrasts peer teamwork with Rosie’s cautious stance and urges responsibility in youth.
Sloan William Hill of Hills Bros Gem State Auto and Idaho Automotive Dealers association president left for Chicago to honor Alfred P Sloan former GM president and chair. Hill to serve on GM council 1939 40 as Idaho dealer representative. Jane Eliot poet died 1805 known for The Flowers of the Forest ballad written on a wager with her poet brother.
The page presents a mixed list of crossword clues across horizontal and vertical entries with numbers and partial phrases. It includes definitions like high card pocketbook and ancient times, plus various hints and corrupted OCR markers.
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