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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1925
Page
4
A Idaho Senate backed a sterilization bill aimed at feebleminded insane and sexually deviant individuals. While not flawless, supporters call it a necessary start, with advocates noting women shaped the push and the aim to prevent generations of inherited misery and costly care.
A letter argues game wardens bear heavy responsibility to the public for managing natural resources and public funds. It criticizes political concealment and calls for transparent revenue and expenditure reporting, praising Idaho sportsmen for keeping the department clear of political influence.
Local opinion sees politics as a mix of genuine debate and sidetracking while praising Governor for keeping the session orderly. Letters from Idaho interests question Bannock's stance on votes but most assembly members share a common, unobjectionable agenda. The era’s concern centers on internal practices and possible future reforms.
Today offers mixed planetary influences not clearly favorable or adverse. Progress may hinge on poise, with potential success in ordinary duties and social gatherings if temper is kept in check. A birthday child may face infancy ailments unless well nourished and outdoorsy, yet will grow into a principled, affectionate, beauty-minded individual with strong reading habits.
A humorous domestic piece describes frequent letters and stamps causing quarrels. The wife fills mail with letters the husband must mail, prompting irritation when he lacks stamps and must buy them daily. A light anecdote about marriage and chores ends with a teaser line about a cooking theme for tomorrow.
Mrs Hoppy Toad hosts a visit from her cousin Mrs Surinam Toad and friends, but the pair discover they raise eggs in different ways. Surinam keeps eggs on her back, while Hoppy plans to lay them in a pond. Both accept their distinct methods and share the tale with meadow friends.
Town meetings begin in Maine and Massachusetts to settle local questions as seed corn test week is announced to promote careful seed selection for a normal 1925 crop. The Oregon school act case is argued before the U S Supreme Court. Large national gatherings open in New York for radio convention and preparations for the Coolidge Dawes inauguration in Washington. A Virginia trial begins for 20 defendants from the American Tuel case with 1943 counts. Wisconsin politics see La Follette progressives challenged by Republican forces amid patronage claims.
Pauline G. vents about a mother who warns her daughter that all men are beasts and only money matters in marriage. The letter warns such views breed cynicism and unhappy matches. The writer urges teaching value of money without equating wealth to love and urges mothers to avoid discouraging daughters from hopeful relationships.
Regional conventions begin today including the Denver Rocky Mountain Retail Clothiers, the Amarillo Panhandle Live Stock Producers association, the Birmingham Knights of the Mac cabees of Alabama, and the Detroit Michigan Association of Sheet Metal Contractors opening sessions.
A poem contrasts fear of medical treatment with relief in a storm at sea where a rock amid waves becomes a cure. It then shifts to a political note urging lawmakers not to strike, criticizing sabotage and recalling Coolidge's handling of a police strike in Boston.
Dr. Reed notes optimism aids TB treatment and cites a tuberculous league list of Don'ts. He describes Rocky Mountain camp scenes where patients enjoy outdoor activities and sunlight, with hopeful mindset as a key remedy alongside rest air and proper nutrition. Tomorrow: The Influence of Surroundings on Yourself.
George Brandes a leading Danish literary figure and critic, born in Copenhagen to Hebrew parents, nears eighty five. He studied law philosophy and arts at the University of Copenhagen and published his first work in 1566, an examination of science and faith drawing Orthodox attack.
Today marks anniversaries for several public figures. Dr William E Duan formerly of the University of Texas now with the internal revenue service in Haiti was born in Sulphur Springs Texas 37 years ago. Alfred H Upham president of the University of Idaho born in Eaton Ohio 48 years ago. William J Driver congressman from Arkansas born in Osceola Arkansas 52 years ago. Samuel Untermyer prominent New York lawyer born in Lynchburg Virginia 67 years ago.
Chronology lists milestones and notable births and deaths tied to Massachusetts figures and historical events. Highlights include Olbers 1758 Bremen, Samuel Spencer 1906 Lynchburg wreck, 1875 metric system Paris conference, 1877 Rutherford Hayes presidency, 1908 James H Oliver, 1923 halibut fishing treaty.
One year ago today a publication printed a letter from British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald to Premier Poincare. The letter expressed Britain’s suspicion of France's large air fleet and signaled diplomatic concerns between the nations.
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