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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1908
Page
2
The Daily Tribune in Pocatello informs readers of evening delivery by carrier and instructs that any complaints must be made at the office at once.
Hon. James H. Brady told Bannock county Republicans he supports a direct primary election law for Idaho and would promote it in the next legislature. He pledged to push for such a law as governor, noting his past stance and desire to enact progressive reforms for Idahoans.
State Auditor Bragaw reports 1908 general tax levy set at 500000 with a lower rate than 1907. Valuations rose 16000000 from 1906 to 1907, railroads up to 15610000, Ada county up 1500000, and Shoshone and Nez Perce also gain. Bond cleanup, including the 1903 wagon road issue paid off, helps cut the rate.
The Pingree concept of cultivating vacant urban lots to grow vegetables gains traction nationwide. Newspapers praise converting idle spaces in cities like Philadelphia into seed planted gardens benefiting next fall and winter markets. The movement is welcomed for enhancing beauty and providing productive use for unused lots.
The Idaho race shows 82 pledged convention delegates for Brady for governor with strong counties yet to report. Socialists delay a ticket awaiting larger support. Twin Falls Republicans resist sending national delegates. Ada county Democrats continue lampooning Fred Dubois as Charley Arney and Judge Flenner meet in Nampa.
A 100 dollar reward claim accompanies a testimonial heavy ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts the product cures catarrh as a constitutional disease with internal use addressing blood and mucous surfaces. The notice invites testimonials and lists Toledo, Ohio as the address of F. J. Cheney & Co. and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recounts a near death from pneumonia in 1906. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for quick relief after two and a half bottles, calling it the best cough and lung remedy. Sold with guarantee by Ferguson and Jenkins Drug Co in Pocatello and McCammon. prices 60 cents and 1 dollar. trial bottle free.
The Idaho Industrial Training School invites sealed bids for groceries and household supplies to be received by May 4 1908. Items include apples coffee beans canned fruit rice sugar and dozens of other staple goods plus furniture tools and shop equipment. Bids must be on sealed envelopes with samples for bids and Idaho bidders given preference if prices are equal.
The advertisement promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism neuralgia and lame back, promising quick permanent relief and renewed mobility. Sold by Mrs. A. L. Cook.
An advertisement claims kidney and bladder troubles are mistaken for female irregularities and promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy. It cites Miss Carrie Harden of Bowling Green Kentucky praising relief after two bottles. Temple Pharmacy distributes the product.
The United Commercial Travelers Gate City Council No. 239 holds a regular meeting tonight at 7:30 p. m. in the Odd Fellows hall. All U C T members are invited. J. Rosenberg, Secretary.
A. H. Smith offers two white topped mountain wagons suitable for hauling picnic parties. They stand ready in front of the Q. P. saloon for pickup.
Excursions via Oregon Short Line on May 1 and 2 offer very low round trip rates. Forty eight war vessels of all classes will participate in a major naval demonstration, with O. S. L. agents for further particulars.
An old pharmacy ad warns kidney trouble is insidious and may become fatal before awareness. It urges starting Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Temple Pharmacy promotes the remedy.
An advertisement urges mothers to ensure a baby gains at least a quarter of a pound weekly. It promotes McGee's Baby Elixir as a remedy for digestion, stomach and bowel troubles, and fretfulness, claiming immediate gain. Sold by Mrs. A. L. Cook.
O. B. Woolever of LeRayville New York recounts a twenty year health cure attributed to Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad claims the salve heals sores boils burns wounds and cuts quickly and lists Ferguson Jenkins drug stores in Pocatello and Mo Campmmon as sellers at 25 cents.
Fresh ranch butter available at Berg's Feed Store on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Priced at 25 cents per pound.
Electric Shop at 1458 Main offers electric irons for five dollars each. Phone line listed as 120-Red for inquiries.
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