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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
6
The Statesman attacks Treasurer Hastings on the republican ticket noting he has turned $40,000 of interest money into the state treasury but refused Boise City bonds from the Statesman favored bank for deposits, branding him unfit for the office.
Publicity yields the same results worldwide as big advertisers thrive in clover. A poet visits Caldwell, praising local businesses from Royal Cafe to Ballantyne Mercantile Co, noting groceries, coffee, baking goods, jewelry, wagons, plows, and liquor, all sold with promises of value and satisfaction.
The Racket Store advertises a broad assortment of household novelties, chinaware, oriental and home-made pieces, candies and toys for holidays. It promises useful goods for the home, a fine candy stock, and farm supplies with guaranteed quality.
A speaker claims to run a place and sell whiskey and Budweiser only, with brands from various clients. He mentions stage work and potential return to that profession, implying broader offerings like brandies. The dialogue hints at a self confident, showman foundry attitude with mixed plans.
The Saratoga Hotel in Saratoga City offers well furnished rooms and first class service. Travelers report crowded nights and prompt porter service meeting arriving trains, with many pleased to stay and recommend the hotel.
Stull and Walker offer up to date furniture and undertaker stock with art squares and late caskets. Idaho Hotel advertises pleasant European plan rooms for travelers and monthly or weekly rates from fifty cents, highlighting good service.
A vintage ad blends theater copy and shop promotions. The Magic Theater invites patrons to enjoy moving pictures and songs for a dime, while W H Redway highlights the Big Q flour and Cole's heating stoves. The Board of Trade Saloon advertises Harper rye and a lunch counter, promising good service and meals.
M Alexander promotes The One-Priced Clothier offering fine clothing at great bargains. He claims prices are unbeatable with quality shirts collars cuffs underwear top hats and popular labels like J B Stetson. The Alexander Shop guarantees value and carries High Art and Popular Broadway lines.
ER H Adams invites customers to visit his shop on South Seventh Street for a choice cigar and a wide stock of postal cards and novelties. The Statesman newspaper is among the items sold, promising satisfaction and value to guests.
An agent named A. L. Murphy & Co promotes real estate bargains urging readers to consult experienced firms. The ad claims experts know what is best and predict some properties will double in value, urging cautious investment.
Ed Schulte, a fine cigarmaker, offers first class goods with the Commercial Club cigar described as one of the best in the land. It is sold by top local dealers and regarded as a staple, nearly as valuable as gold.
Independent Phone Changes list new installations and number changes since the directory publication. Entries include residents, professions, ranch and business listings, addresses, and company names such as Payne & Clark Auto Livery, Rich & Converse, and Golden Gate Route.
Notice of Sale describes a 7 year old Belgian horse chestnut sorrel about 17 hands high weighing around 1900 pounds with good disposition and fine action. For sale write D. D. Campbell Caldwell Idaho. 26-0 10.
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