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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1925
Page
2
Oregon officials estimate the 10 percent state tax on cigarettes smoking tobacco and snuff will raise about 1.21 million dollars by the end of 1926 to cover the deficit. Cigars and chewing tobacco are exempt. The tax becomes active 90 days after adjournment, starting about 26 and will run for 18 months.
In Idaho Falls the Realty board met and reported numerous sales, including farms on Lewieville road, the A. W. Maze ranch, an 8 acre tract near Hahn, an 88 acre Spencer farm, Leon Hampton near Shelley, and a 40 acre lodge property sale. Earl Guest bought a Fifteenth Street house and lot. I P Sure sold a Broadbeck block to Mr Bjorkman.
About 100 farmers attended the February 26 Riverside sheep meeting led by County Farm Bureau Agent Thomas. Dr. Dade discussed sheep diseases while Donald McClean explained the industry’s value to Idaho and wool marketing. J. M. Long and others spoke on wool prospects and Pacific Wool Growers. most wool for this year is already contracted with farmers eyeing next year’s marketing.
Thomas Barnard a long time Blackfoot resident died Monday morning at a Logan hospital. EK Egli and W Grover left immediately upon receiving news to bring the remains back. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Glen Whitehead and Ruth Hendrickson of Falls were married March 2 by Probate Good. The couple plan to make their future home at Falls. Both families are longtime residents of Iona and southeast Idaho, with good wishes from relatives and neighbors.
Richard Wilkie county attorney of Teton county died Sunday morning in Idaho Falls after a long illness. He was 49 born in Connecticut and raised in Soda Springs and Ashington County. He had lived in Teton county since 1915 and is survived by his wife four children three step children five brothers and one sister. The body will be taken to Driggs and funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the L D S church.
Attorney Lewis A. Lee transacts in Blackfoot while U S marshal transfers Slim Hollia and Captain Wallace to Pocatello on February 2 for liquor possession charges. Clifford, internal revenue collector, spends today and tomorrow collecting income taxes. Blackfoot to have a representative at the inauguration as Mrs E L Egl t learns Spencer arranged for relatives. Week’s scout work ends with Hansen Island outing. 24 boys from Bingham County troops 3 and 9 attend with leaders. merit badges awarded in cooking camping and more. fire-building contest selects top pairs.
In Blackfoot R F Garnand and Howard Henderson have purchased the Clarke Fuel and Ice business from Cecil Clarke. The new firm will operate as Garnand & Henderson Company with Clarke retaining active management of the Dry Goods store through a share transaction with a Reeger Bundite company interest.
The Home Economics club of Springfield hosted the annual Washington's Birthday dinner February 8 at the school gym. A meeting was delayed by a death in the community. About 18 attended the dinner and program, praised as excellent. Organizers included A. J. Snyder and J. M. Long, with County Agent Walter F. Thomas. local talent provided the music.
An advertisement touts Joint Ease as fast acting relief for rheumatic and stiff joints. It claims skin absorption calms ligaments and tendons, eases inflammation, and offers short term comfort for 60 cents.
Idaho Falls report says Joseph Nelson and Carl Severs, underage, were jailed after an Ammon disturbance while drunk on hard cider. Deputy Sheriff Leo Neilsen escorted them to the county jail. Judge Singer placed them on parole after sentencing. Nelson fined 50 dollars and 30 days. Severy 100 dollars and 66 days.
Pool halls resume operations in Nampa as a drafting error in the city ordinance allows playing cards and wagering without prohibited exchanges. Police confronted owners but local attorneys say the text permits card games if no direct gambling is involved. Only one of six halls operated in the two weeks since enforcement began.
Inkom March 3 a birthday party at Parley and Mrs Reece home celebrated Max Reeces ninth birthday and Georgias seventh with thirty children present. Mrs E D Wilson stepped on a nail Friday injuring her foot and receiving immediate care. J Smith and daughter Helen attended Heriot Riddle funeral at McCammon. Mrs Jim Francis and daughter visit. Five Hundred club hosted by Mrs Sam Hargraves and Mabel Taliaferro at Highway Inn with six tables of over hundred. dessert served. Mrs Fannie Richardson did business in Pocatello.
In BiCounty, Malmn W Horrocks Ab Anthony Joe Anthony and Moore were bound over to the probate court on charges of petit larceny for stealing coal from O S L trains. Special Agent Brown represented the O B Lines. Fines varied: Ab Anthony 14.60 plus costs. others fined 5.00 with costs. Joe Anthony pleaded not guilty and the case was dismissed.
Charles Sewell twelve year old son of Mrs Madge Sewell was sent to the L D primary convalescent hospital in Salt Lake for leg injury treatment. Red Cross of Bingham County arranged transportation and care with local physician cooperation through James Duckworth. The effort involved the county health committee and Red Cross prosthetic support. Mrs T T Blaise candidate for city commissioner notes in Mason City.
Boise March 3. Lawmakers from all parties favor providing a governor’s residence. A bill introduces a 3400 annual rent for a governor’s house during the biennium. Governor Moore’s stance uncertain. past rents were not reappropriated. The governor and wife currently reside in a modest East Bannock dwelling.
Boise March 3 The house approved a major appropriation of 34000 for the North and South highway with plans to seek 384000 state funds to trigger a 58 percent federal match of 116000. Rep Lloyd Fenn says completion may need 500000 and gasoline tax money could cover any biennial shortfalls. Despite 10 votes against, supporters argue the project would reduce regional prejudice and advance state unity.
Mrs Marie Johnson 76 died Monday at her daughter Mrs Jon Ball home in Blackfoot. Funeral notice will be announced later by family.
A Bureau of Reclamation report from Moran Wyoming shows Jackson Lake storage at 269 370 acre feet for week ending Feb 28 with 7 480 acre feet inflow that week and 160 430 acre feet inflow since Sept 1. Precipitation at Moran stands at 14 43 inches to Feb 28. The report notes inflow this year is materially higher than 1924 at the same date. The piece also records that Alice Bubbins Wells became the first officially recognized woman police officer in the United States in 1910 in Los Angeles.
Ben Read former Idaho Falls newspaper executive and former Idaho governor secretary has been named managing director of the Southern California Editorial association. Read, age 36, brings 16 years in the business and prior roles including owner and manager of Ames Times and Idaho Falls Daily Post. He will lead the organization from offices in Los Angeles with a focus on developing a strong militant newspaper workers’ body.
An old advertisement touts Cod Liver Oil tablets as a cure for low weight in children. The ad presents the product as sugar coated and easy to take like candy, sold by druggists and retailers with a price around 60 cents.
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