Astor House to be torn down after 78 years of hospitable fame
New York May 29 Following an 78 year existence the Astor House hotel at Broadway Barclay and Vesey streets has closed its doors and will be torn down Its successor on the site is not yet determined John Jacob Astor built the hotel for 350000 and the place hosted many dignitaries including Abraham Lincoln Daniel Webster Henry Clay and Walt Whitman It was the home of Kossuth and a favorite haunt of Horace Greeley and Dickens among others
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New York
Astor House
Broadway
Barclay and
Vesey Streets
John Jacob Astor
Bull's Head Tavern
Horace Greeley
Plaza
Abraham Lincoln
Daniel Webster
John C. Calhoun
Martin van Buren
Charles Dickens
Franklin Pierce
Zachary Taylor
Lfe
Marshfield
Dickens
Edgar Allen Poe
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Washington Irving
Black Hawk
West
Prince John
Walt Whitman
Henry Clay
Frelinghuysen
Prince Edward
England
United States
Kossuth
America
Care Of The Draft Horse Driving Guide From Boston Parade
A historical guide outlines driver rules for draft horses. It covers pace limits, harness checks, and welfare tips like cooling, watering, and blanket care. Emphasizes gradual collaring, steady rein handling, and recognizing signs of distress to prevent injury and maintain contentment.
Shake Off Your Rheumatism Now Bucking Contest Off
The notice touts Chamberlains Liniment for rheumatic pains and reports a Sunday Rest Law caused the wild west bucking contest planned for last Sunday to be canceled by the manager. Also listed are real estate exchanges and local business notes from Blackfoot Idaho and Salt Lake City, including 190 acres of land and farm properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Blackfoot City
Salt Lake City
Blackfoot
Parkinson Realty & Investment Company
Idaho
Oil Burning Engines Repositioned to Ashton Terminal
The Short Line shifts oil burner operations to Ashton on the Yellowstone branch. Five engines are being prepared, with George Baker in charge, as Warm River facilities are dismantled. The move improves crew accommodations, supports the Ashton junction role, and aims to install mixed trains to the park by mid June.
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Yellowstone
Ashton
Warm River
Park
George Baker
Tomorrrow
Pocatello Tribune
University of Idaho Commencement Week June 8–14
The University of Idaho announces the largest graduating class in its history during commencement week from June 8 to June 14. Rev H C Mason of Seattle preaches the baccalaureate service on June 8, President E A Bryan of Washington State College gives the convocation address June 10, and Francis Wayland Sheparddeen of the University of Chicago delivers the commencement address. Sheparddeen, a Chicago Tribune editor and historian, holds PhD from Yale and is active in multiple scholarly societies and fraternities.
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University of Idaho
Moscow
H. C. Mason
D. D
Seattle
Washington
Washington State College
Francis Wayland Shepardeen
University of Chicago
Shepardeen
Dennison University
Brown University
Yale
Phi Beta Kappa
Acacia
Chamberlain's Collee Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Advised
A vintage advertisement urges every family to keep Chamberlain's Collee Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy ready for summer illness. It claims strong value and universal usefulness, noting it is sold by all druggists.
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Ady
Care of Cream in Hot Weather
Advice for dairy operations on keeping cream fresh in warm months. Emphasizes rapid cooling after separating, safe handling, and high butter fat for longer keeping quality. Stresses cleanliness to prevent souring from ferments, with June butter storage context and notes from Idaho Experiment Station.
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Bennon
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Frevert
Dairyman
Idaho
Armstrong Appointed Assistant GM for Interurban Road
W R Armstrong formerly Montana division superintendent for Oregon Short Line will relocate to Salt Lake City and has been named assistant general manager at Interurban Construction Company. He will oversee construction and operation of an electric freight and passenger line planned between Salt Lake and Provo. Friends congratulate him on the promotion.
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Armstrong
W. R. Armstrong
Montana
Oregon Short Line
Salt Lake
Interurban Construction Company
Provo
Fpocatello Tribune
Excursions to Salt Lake Conventions This June
June 4 to 8 excursion via Oregon Short Line Railroad for Young Men's and Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Associations. Inclusive during convention period. Limit June 20. See agent for rates and details.
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Oregon Short Line Railroad
Young Ladies
Mutual Improvement Association
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Tween
Devoe
A W. Berryman Hardware Company
Riverside Poultry Ranch
J. Cobbley
Ee Brown & Sons
Thomas
N. Main
Coyote Hides
Great Western Hide Co
M. Volpert
Met
P. O
Blackfoot Harness Shop
Leo, Henish
West Bridge Street
Taylor Bros
General Contractors
G. F. Potter
A. Jenkens
J. Benson
Red Blackfoot, Idaho
March of Progres
Boston
Optimist Office
University
Parkinson Realty & Investment CO
Progressive News Service
Washington, D. C
Progressive National Committee
Progressive National
42Nd Street
Walter F. Brown
Committee On Organization
Hook and Crook
Progressive Party
Salisbury
Men of Money
F. Molden
New U. S. L. Depot
Hayes
Idaho Lumber Company
Blackfoot Plumbing & Heating Co
New Plumbing and Heating Company
N. Main ST
Southern Idaho Water Power CO
Sewell’s Transfer Company
Hansen's Com
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