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Newspaper
The Rathdrum Tribune
Location
Rathdrum, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
2
The letters discuss liquor policy in Rathdrum and argue for sticking to prohibition by urging belief in its harms. The writer contends that true consistency means opposing easier access to liquor, even if it means standing alone. Also commented is Taft's 1912 convention outcome and Republican unity doubts.
The text argues that whether intoxicated individuals obtain liquor from legitimate or illegitimate sources is immaterial since the outcome remains disorderly behavior. It calls for prompt police action and magistrate-imposed maximum sentences as the remedy.
State senator and water commissioner Ravenal Macbeth of Mackay Custer County reports rising mining activity and higher copper prices enabling idle properties to reopen. He warns that proposed three and a half times net proceeds tax on mines by Republicans and Democrats could devastate the industry, with miners and ranchers set to oppose it in Boise.
A. Libby of Post Falls announces candidacy for county commissioner in the Third District subject to Republican primary July 30. He pledges to work for the best interests of taxpayers of Kootenai County.
Athol department manager G R Klopf conducted business between trains on Wednesday. Athol defeated Sterling on the local diamond last Sunday. F T Foote spent Sunday at his Bonner county ranch with family. Rathdrum county commissioner Flemming jested about county affairs in Athol last Saturday. Glen and Earl Watkins from Spokane visited with their father. Prof Donohue Mrs Donohue and Ed ward enjoyed a day at Idlewilde on Lake Pend d Oreille. Mr and Mrs Al Williams were Spokane visitors Monday and Tuesday. Children’s Day was observed by the local M E Sunday school last Sunday. J B Peterson did business in Spokane and nearby Washington points. Mr and Mrs Frank Grater visited Athol last Saturday. Harvey Kendrick and daughter Marie visited Sandpoint late last week. Sally Tiede of Spokane spent Sunday with her brother John and family in Sterling. J H Snyder is painting his residence and making improvements.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fitzgerald, who reside near Athol. The notice mentions a sprained ankle for which Chamberlains Ointment is advised, noting a typical three to four day cure with proper use. For sale by all dealers.
Ex Governor Frank R Gooding endorses Paul Clagstone of Bonner County for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. He praises Clagstone as honest, qualified, and best representing public views on corporate matters, with strong Idaho agricultural and livestock advocacy and past service as speaker of the house aiding Republican objectives.
A Missouri inventor introduces a bucket attachment with a two roller mop wringer activated by a foot treadle. The article also provides wall paper cleaning methods using corn starch fuller's earth and ammonia, a flour dough cleaning technique, and a rice water rust removal method for iron stains.
Rathdrum City band employed to perform in Athol on July 4 as part of a town celebration. Rathdrum baseball team meets Athol for a 25 dollar purse. Local tennis players to face Athol covotees in a match. Athol folks plan a big event with a large crowd expected.
Stuffed tomatoes with roast make a delightful entree. Choose apple shaped fruit uniform in size, core cups, fill with corn pulp mix and chopped green pepper, sugar and salt. Top with grated cheese and slices from the tops, dot with butter, bake twenty minutes, garnish with parsley around the roast.
A large crew works in the Northern Pacific yards upgrading tracks and yards. Strawberries are ripe at $2 per crate, with fine fruit from Williams place on Rimrock. Druggist Gene Studey left for Kansas City for two months. Clinton Cross of Rathdrum fills in. Mrs. Ed Linburg remains ill with river congestion but improving under Dr. Drennan. Frank Williams and J. R. Johnston refurbish the Ashley home, which will boast a bath and gas plant. Wm. Brackin and W. J. Wickersham push lumber contracts. Joe Prucha runs engine and wagons, hauling about 10,000 ft each trip. Mrs. Harley Dyer remains very ill, under chloroform, weak from heat and lack of nourishment. George Beseke and Ivadall Call wed in Spokane yesterday. they arrived in Athol and plan to reside at Mrs. Bennett's Main Street house. Beseke is N. P. operator here, respected. bride has lived in Athol for two years. Friends extend congratulations as the couple begin life together.
A vintage recipe lists one egg two tablespoons of vinegar one half teaspoon salt and one half teaspoon white pepper or substitute black pepper. Beat the egg, pour hot vinegar over it stirring constantly. Cook over hot water until thickened and season to taste.
The guide recommends using warm water in mustard mixing to avoid flat taste. It describes a delicious variation by combining dry mustard with equal parts olive oil and tarragon vinegar for a rich, balanced condiment.
A fragmented ad text promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh, claims from F J Cheney and Co Toledo and signatures from local banks, asserts internal blood action and testimonials, notes price and distribution.
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