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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1909
Page
6
A women’s committee in Pocatello launches a campaign to raise at least $1000 to acquire books for the Public Library. They urge community support highlighting the library’s role in shaping youth, attracting families, and boosting civic pride, with emphasis on advantageous returns for future citizens.
Thomas Brothers of Richmond Utah bought the Swan Lake store from Thomas Danahy and may build a new structure near the old site. The community reports booming crops, rising land values for dry farming, and a need for an enterprising blacksmith. John P. Martin recovers from stomach trouble with Dr Arnout, while Mrs. J A Quigley suffers rheumatism. Swan Lake plans no celebration this year. A D Hamson and family visit from Un City Utah. U E Beckstead shears.
Rexburg Standard reports a tip that General Manager Bancroft and other Oregon Short Line officials will visit next week to decide on building a Te ton basin branch. The fertile valley 50 miles east of Yellowstone Park has seen rapid development and demand for rail service. Local boosters and speculation about Gould, Harriman, and coal land options hint at a broader Idaho expansion and potential line extension.
News brief roundup from Wallace and Pocatello reports includes Ella McPhee taken to Pocatello General Hospital for varicose vein surgery, Harold Yates vaudeville act at the Grand, and a freight conductor Hofmaster injured after a train stop. Also an accidental gun injury near American Falls to H Butler and a missing man inquiry for J F Shoemaker sought by Mrs Nettie Spratley of Nederland Cols.
Pocatello and Twin Falls clash with high scoring bursts. Duering shines with three singles a home run and six at bats while Tennant and Brezee contribute key hits. McCreary hits a homer and drives in runs as Twin Falls ekes out four runs. Final score 8 to 4 in a high offense game observed by umpire Mr. Thomas.
Real estate agent R W Edgington of Dietrich block room 1, phone 219, handles quickly snapped Burley Townsite Co contracts and invites interested parties to inquire in person or by phone.
In a long standing neighborhood dispute Mrs. Alfred Holbrook was charged after throwing a stone at Albert Gardner Jr. in front of 310 North Tenth Avenue. Judge Moyes dismissed the case noting the act was improbable and offered fatherly guidance to the neighbors.
Washington June 28. A resolution proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing an income tax without state apportionment was reported to the senate by Finance Chairman Aldrich. Senator Borah objected to immediate consideration.
Chicago grain traders watched July wheat finish at 1.15 per bushel on June 28 as figures moved in a steady session. The close reflects modest activity for the session amid steady demand.
The W. O. W. building is for sale on North Main Street. For further particulars contact the Board of Managers or inquire at People's Store.
The Grand theater presents Harold Yates in a funny monologue and solo whistling with the Upside Down Duo Novelty Dancers as the feature attractions. Motion pictures are the headline acts with tickets priced at 10 and 20 cents this evening.
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