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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
2
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The national conservation commission plans a single volume compiling state and federal water laws and court decisions on riparian rights public usufruct pollution navigation mills and damming. Governors are supplying material and more than half the states have conservation commissions cooperating. The work aims to reveal general trends and discrepancies to guard against monopolization of water power.
Rev Charles F Aked of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in New York argues in Appleton s Magazine that Americans need to attend church and observe Sunday as a day of rest and recreation not due to moral failing but because their fast pace makes rest essential to escape daily pressures and restore perspective
Dr. Aked criticizes strict Sabbath observance and urges freeing Sundays from work to focus on experience and well being. He says American pace fuels neglect of Sunday and churches bear blame for clinging to ritual over Christ's teaching that the Sabbath is for man.
A Philadelphia doctor argues that smoking is not inherently masculine and that women should be free to smoke. She notes social censure pressure remains stronger for women, suggesting private use to avoid public scrutiny, and questions ethics versus manners in the smoking debate.
The article describes a 240 year old New York City tradition of lighting the mayor’s residence with a lamp at night as an honor. It traces origins to colonial times when the burgomaster carried a lantern to the home for warnings or complaints. The Wickham era began in 1875 and nine sets of lamps remain in place.
The piece notes that only Robert A. Van Wyck reportedly refused to have street lamps in front of his residence. He argued the lights serve no useful purpose, while other city leaders maintain the lamps illuminate and safeguard the area.
Local sportsmen urge federal action to create a bird reserve around the Blackfoot storage reservoir modeled after Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin reserve of 5500 acres. The Audubon Society led the push, noting the site hosts many wild ducks and edible waterfowl and marks the region’s third reserve between North Dakota and Oregon. A Rupert man vote trick incident is also reported, where he instructed his wife to cancel a Republican vote and cast Democratic votes instead.
Latah County and Idaho State University brace for a legislative session clash as Democratic lawmakers seek the next round of funding. The maneuver targets the usual university appropriation, signaling political frost on the pumpkin for the region.
As nearly as can be ascertained by a careful reading of the exchanges that come to the Tribune, the country has been saved again. The brief note cites diplomacy and public relief in a wary era.
Speaking of doubtful states, the state of mind of one William Jennings Bryan can admit of no doubt.
The Bannock county figure, injured in a crush incident, has sufficiently recovered to enjoy the seasonal warmth and outdoor days of Indian summer.
The report highlights Texas taking a hard line on policy measures amid renewed debates. Officials advocate decisive action while critics warn of potential risks to communities and long term effects on governance.
A terse update notes that the I told you so man remains active in his role. No further context or details are provided in the fragment.
The document lists the forthcoming Idaho legislature members by county. It names senators and representatives with party affiliations for Ada Bannock Blaine Canyon Cassia Custer Fremont Idaho Kootenai Latah Nez Perce Owyhee and others, noting multiple districts and individual legislators.
A compact rollup lists state legislative members by county with party affiliations. It names Shoshone Twin Falls Washington counties senators and representatives including Keane Feath erstone McGillivray Marbeek Sweeney McKinlay Freehafer McBratney Willoughby and others.
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