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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
2
Springfield Newspapers report Berkshire Animal Rescue league prompting a cancellation of the greased-p pig event at Independence Day celebrations. Editors urge balance between safety and boyish cheer noting the sport’s harmless thrill and tradition for young Americans.
The Cuban census shows a population over two million in an area smaller than Montana. Native whites total 1 225 000 with 204 000 foreign whites, of whom only 6713 are American born. Spaniards dominate the foreign white group. U.S. immigration is small and Americans are not a major census factor.
The Elsie Sigel murder in New York sparks debate over Chinese crime rates. The piece argues crime by Chinese Americans is comparatively rare, praises Chinese honesty in contracts, and notes clan loyalty may hinder capture of the fugitive Leon while condemning broader racial stereotypes.
Mrs. S. H. P. Pell of New York City earns credit for proposing the restoration of Fort Ticonderoga. She and her father, Col. Thompson, helped organize a tercentenary celebration on Lake Champlain to honor Champlain era battles from discovery through the War of 1812.
On June 30 events across centuries include Boston’s sixth great fire in 1691, British evacuation of New Jersey in 1777, Frederick Low born in 1820, Silistria’s surrender in 1829, Blondin’s 1859 Niagara Falls crossing, martial law in Baltimore in 1863, Tower Bridge opening in 1894, and Taft’s 1908 resignation as secretary of war.
Rural readers hear claims from Mrs. A H Martin of Pocatello Idaho praising Dean's Kidney Pills for backache relief and kidney trouble attacks. The advertisement urges purchases at local stores via Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sales agents for the United States.
Columns advocate Quaker Oats as ideal for health strength and economy citing rising consumption. Article notes growing public preference and repeated endorsements of the cereal as a daily staple.
Tickets go on sale July 2 3 4 and 5 for the Oregon Short Line Railroad Fourth of July rates. Sale limited to July 6. See agents for rates and details. Eat the Best Chili at Union Lunch Booth on First and Center Streets.
Building for sale on North Main street with inquiry through the Board of Managers. Also promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for throat and lung ailments. Temple Pharmacy Ferguson & Jenkins, Pocatello and Me Cammon.
The text cites Enrico Dandolo at eighty two and ninety two as he led sieges and campaigns, Villars at eighty four in battle, and Indian mutiny leaders in their sixties to mid sixties. It emphasizes sustained vigor, courage, and leadership despite advancing years across multiple eras and generals.
The Quaker Oats Company advertises Quaker Oats griddle cakes as the most popular dish in their New York cereal restaurant. The copy notes children especially should delight in these cakes which are described as irresistibly eatable in excess.
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