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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
2
An urgent call urges young men in Pocatello and Bannock County to secure land while prices are reasonable. It argues land under irrigation can be purchased with yearlong wages, promising eventual ownership and independence. Delays risk losing the chance as southeastern Idaho land becomes scarce.
A New York firm reports that during a sales lull it increased advertising, leading to higher post decline activity. Albert Oliver notes reduced business by 50 percent yet his company grew, attributing success to persistent, informed promotion through leading publications.
A portrait of James Hamilton Lewis as a flamboyant Illinois governor candidate. The piece traces his career from Seattle mill worker to congressman and Chicago corporate counsel, highlighting his eloquence, fashion, and foppish image as a recurring public figure and political lightning rod.
The piece notes Chinese anger over Japan and the Tatsu Maru incident, citing boycotts and refusal of Japanese banknotes by Hong Kong money changers. It reports reactions from Chinese merchants in San Francisco and New York and mentions political rhetoric by Fred Dubois in Weiser and Montana skepticism about gun policies versus dam water.
A Baltimore physician aboard a crowded car sees a large German man sprawled over two seats. He tells the man to make room for a tired standing woman. The man replies that the seat hog is his wife in a Harper's joke.
A Mississippi political speech mocks fair elections while a remark suggests violence to deter Black voters. A backstage tale follows a prima donna who panics at a mouse during an aria and later laments needing another to perform a repeat.
Flood district returns in Montana show many towns have gone wet. Baseball game scheduled tomorrow at 3 30 p m at the ball park featuring Pocatello High against Blackfoot High with admission 25e.
E D Harrison, a jeweler, invites all with no intention to buy to view his jewelry, silverware, hand painted china and cut glass stock. The store will stay open in the evenings.
A brief notice touts a selection of premium cheeses from across Europe and America including Roquefort from France Edam from Holland Swiss from Switzerland and the Twin from Sheboygan. The offer promises high quality at low prices with a focus on piquant table delicacies.
Syracuse builder W. A. Ennis praises Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets noting rapid improvement after a week. Advertisement urges readers to buy a 50 cent box from Mrs. A. L. Cook with a money back guarantee if it fails to deliver the promised results.
For refined menswear visit A. J. Cibulka located upstairs at 240 West Center. Contact by phone 342 for custom suit fittings and style guidance.
Edison Records has added a complete stock to its already full line of goods at A B Chaffee & Co Bookstore Pharmacy. The announcement highlights the new Edison records as part of the store’s offerings.
A Bohemian quote asks about the prisoner’s charge noting the phrasing share and no visible means of support. The exchange hints at public perception of poverty as the alleged crime and raises questions about legal justification.
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