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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1919
Page
3
The article lists Willard at 250 pounds 6 ft 6 in with reach 83 8 inches and Dempsey at 198 pounds 6 ft 4 in with reach 78 inches, detailing chest neck waist limbs. It also catalogs Willard and Dempsey match histories from 1911 to 1918 with numerous opponents and outcomes including K O s and no decisions.
In Rio de Janeiro, American made movies dominate theaters along Avenida Rio Branco, drawing crowds and posters of US stars. The films, popular for three years, influence Brazilians to study English, bridging cultural exchange between Brazil and the United States.
Explanations on each film are largely translated into Portuguese, making reading English necessary for patrons. Postings and captions sometimes leave English phrases untranslated, prompting Brazilians to learn English to understand movie notes. The rise of North American and English commercial interests in Brazil is noted. Foreign language schools report more English students.
Ada county superintendent Laura Paine reports 38 county superintendents toured the Idaho Technical Institute in Pocatello after a convention at Albion. They were welcomed with lunch and a briefing on the institute's diverse programs from music to engineering and animal husbandry, plus a 200 acre farm and planned irrigation reservoir.
A vintage ad promotes Foleys Cathartic Tab as a laxative to clean the stomach and bowels and calm the liver after a winter of indoor life. It claims relief from indigestion and related discomfort and urges readers to buy it where available.
A letter to Captain Sam Anderson of D Co Third Idaho Infantry from Major J B Burns announces the local company will be mustered into service soon and a meeting will be called later. It notes wire dates June 7 and June 25 granting muster authority and allowing strength to exceed the sixty five minimum after recognition. Officials to fill the company and appoint noncommissioned officers, then proceed to inspection.
Mayor Whittaker and officials say a combination has raised room rates from $3.50 to $5 a day during the celebration. The mayor announces measures to curb abuse, with a meeting tonight to appoint a detail of soldiers or others to investigate for visitors arriving in town.
Local notes report Mrs. Kattie Stone and two sons visiting relatives in Great Falls Montana. Geo Primbs returns from Camp Lewis with veterinary corps service. Gate City club cancels July Fourth bout but promises a Northwest middleweight exhibition in Pocatello later. Joseph Gerald Monson drowns at Klamath Falls Oregon. relatives in or near Pocatello sought. Tribune gains full A P S coverage. Mr and Mrs Null relocate to Pocatello. New West Magazine names officers and keeps Robert W. Spangler as editor.
Editor Spangler travels through the upper Snake River valley. The next magazine issue will feature the Dubois project and the Snake River Plains association activities, alongside the Idaho Reclamation association work.
Mrs Elaw of Bennett Wisconsin writes that Fo Leys Honey and Tar provides prompt relief for coughs colds croup and whooping cough without opiates. The product is sold widely and remains popular among families seeking safe cold relief for children.
An insurance ad urges owners to beware auto theft by joy riders and crooks if covered by the Pocatello Insurance Trust Co. Inc. at 318 West Clark Street with phone 226. Adv. It emphasizes insured vehicles and theft protection.
The chairman of the Fourth of July Parade committee asks a large delegation of Junior Red Cross members to march in the parade on Friday. Girls should wear white dresses and Red Cross caps while boys wear white blouses.
Daisy Bell of Savannen Georgia writes that after eight years of back pain and limited work capacity she began taking Foley's Kidney Pills and could perform all her tasks again. The letter promotes relief from rheumatic pains sore muscles and stiff joints attributed to kidney weakness.
After a short Saturday session the trial of A C Townley and Joseph Gilbert on conspiracy to teach disloyalty was adjourned to Monday. The defense plans to call witnesses of national prominence including Senator Borah and the court blocked introducing La Follette’s St Paul speech. Sheriff Lee testified about Gilberts Lake Field address and subsequent conviction for unlawful assemblage with a 90 day jail term awaiting appeal.
President Wilson signs the railroad appropriation bill the Indian bill and several minor measures in a June 30 ceremony in Washington.
Public notice advises acting at first signs of bilious distress not waiting till late. It recommends skipping a meal and taking Chamberlain's Tablets and castor oil to ward off symptoms. Adv.
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