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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1925
Page
4
A reflective meditation on lilacs in full bloom praising their yearly return. The author extols the plant as hardy glorious and life affirming, linking its fragrance beauty and symbolism to hope and Jehovahs love for all ages and classes.
A Florida measure proposes a one dollar tax on old maids defined as over twenty five and bachelors at thirty. The plan sparks debate over age definitions and the humor of tagging single people, while noting the tax’s possible political maneuvering during celebrations and comparisons to Britain’s murder statistics in 1923.
An Bloomington official ordered a tree not be cut during a street clearing for a parking plan because the tree shelters a robin nest. The claim states the robins are worth more than the cottonwood tree amid the local dispute.
The author critiques how crowds view people, noting individuals are often misjudged. They claim the mass is tolerant while notable figures are undervalued or overvalued, praising mediocrity and neglecting the talented. It presents a thoughtful study of reputation and judgment.
An American delegate at the League of Nations proposes requiring munitions manufacturers to publish manufacturing details. The idea aims to count guns, likened humorously to counting moonshine stills in the country.
The article argues that liquor smugglers operate along the Atlantic coast while government efforts to police alcohol are wasteful. It critiques public funds used to police drink as less productive than constructive government work.
The speaker notes a belief that a fish species climbs trees in the Malay peninsula. They add doubt about local oddities in their own area noting many land suckers and lobsters and calling some elements poor.
Readers call for more farms and fewer conferences as a new farm conference is organized. Reformers praise the initiative while skeptics urge practical action over meetings.
Betty journeys with Gocomeback to China, exploring street markets, farmers, ducks, boats and a fish catching bird. Betty writes the best class composition next day. A note adds the first silo in North America, built in 1878 by F. L. Hatch in McHenry county Biros.
A wife complains of her husband constantly discussing a new mystery play The Gunman at every dinner party He recites dialogue and spoils the show to friends The piece ends with a light jab about tomorrow's domestic antic and her pranks at home
The passage analyzes a May 15 birthday, noting mood shifts, resilience, and focus on existing projects. It highlights child development, discipline, patience, and the potential for happiness and religious modesty in youth. It names Isaac R. Trimble, Thomas lh Crittenden, Clarence E. Dutton, and William A. Hemphill as successful figures born on this date.
The article explains modern school mental tests based on Binet Simon and later refinements by Terman. It argues tests measure capacity to learn, produce an intelligent quotient, and determine mental age independent of calendar age to classify pupils fairly.
Readable items note today marks the 40th anniversary of the Nir or rebellion in northwest Canada concluding with the surrender of Tooals Niel. Also listed are events in New York City for a national child welfare conference and meetings in Montreal and Los Angeles on waterways power cooperation and mineral development.
Readable entries list anniversaries and notable events with dates and figures from 1602 to 1919. Highlights include Gosnold’s Cape Cod voyage discovery, Argall’s return to Virginia, Metternich’s birth, Kean’s death, a new Argentine constitution, San Francisco vigilance efforts, and Sperry’s Atlantic fleet command and the early airplane mail start.
One year ago today President Coolidge vetoed the soldier bonus bill while the International Immigration Congress opened in Rome. The South now has more than 1,000 cotton mills.
The excerpt contrasts Edna who settles for a conventional life with May who pursues day dream inspired ambitions. May becomes a secretary to a major New York banker, enjoying wealth and culture, while Edna remains tied to familiar streets and the post office, losing her earlier aspirations. May’s persistence turns day dreams into reality, while Edna’s do not.
Sir John Fllerman shipping magnate born 63 years ago today reputed richest man in England. Dr Edwin A Alderman president of University of Virginia born Wilmington North Carolina 64 years ago today. Rear Admiral Samuel Robins naval officer born Juniata County Pennsylvania 58 years ago today. Henry L Doherty New York capitalist controlling many public service firms born Columbus Ohio 55 years ago today. Dave Rosenberg middleweight boxer born New York 24 years ago today.
Reported openings include Lincoln Nebraska with the Nebraska Grad Council and United Commercial Travelers. Hagerstown Maryland hosting the Y M C A event. a Maryland Delaware and District of Columbia gathering. Amarillo Texas hosting Panhandle Plas Retail Lumbermen’s association. Also notes that more than a third of rubb boots manufactured in the United States are made in Massachusetts.
A compact piece argues that proverbs should state fact plainly not fiction. It uses worms as a metaphor for provocation and predictable responses, contrasting simple moral maxims with natural stubbornness and constant deviation. An explanatory line then makes a harsh political remark about Turks and Armenians.
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