28 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1900
Page
1
Railroad notes detail new Pullman fare collection by Short Line conductors with ident checks and envelopes. Boise reported Idaho resources praised by Edward H. Watson on a trip with E W Jackson. Minidoka and Onyx telegraph office updates and engine work progress.
Weather in western Idaho was warmer than normal with no frosts and light winds. Eastern counties saw showery cool weather with above normal precipitation and no frosts. sunshine was deficient overall. Crops show rapid fruit bloom in eastern and northern counties, with Ada Canyon Elmore apple and strawberry bloom. grain sowing mostly done. germination aided by light rains. grass and hay yields look large. gardens active with early vegetables and melons under cultivation. stock in excellent condition and wool quality good.
Poem reflects on death and immortality, contrasting earthly sorrow with eternal life. It argues the soul's ascent beyond pain, suggesting grief is misplaced when the afterlife offers brighter peace.
The Pocatello High School Athletic association organizes a field day during commence week with multiple events and prizes including neckties, valises, baseballs, and watches. Eligibility covers grades six through eleven, with entries due by May 16 and registration through Roy Smith, Ralph Mcbride, or James Gilligan. Judges will be appointed and the date announced later.
The Indianapolis Press notes that audiences often enjoy humor aimed at authority figures including policemen and women, suggesting a common human tendency to laugh at bosses. The exchange contrasts Watts and Potts on whether such jokes reflect a healthy perception of authority or a potential problem.
Deputy Sheep Inspector Alex Beckstead charged J B Crosby with bringing a band of scabby sheep from Utah into Idaho near Soda Springs in violation of state quarantine. Crosby waived examination and was bound over to district court with a $1000 bond and approved sureties.
The article reports new baseball suits and equipment arriving for the Salt Lake nine, with gray uniforms and red stockings. W C Roeder photographed the team, a new dressing room with a cold shower was built under the grand stand, and grounds repairs improved playing conditions. Practice was limited by Areae, with May 6 and 7 games against the Short Lines in Pocatello. Mayor Rice and others traveled to Salt Lake for a game, and a club dance at Lewis Hall was successful before the team left for Rio Grande contests.
The Washington Star quotes a military man saying the one order was Advance but notes no face direction during the advance. He jokes the troops would not walk backward.
A witty line contrasts Mrs. Newcash’s claimed aristocratic origins with a jab about her appearance. The exchange hints at social pretensions and class humor in a Philadelphia Bulletin style remark.
A third smallpox case was found Thursday near Corey's grading camp five miles below town and sent to the pest house. The second patient improves while the first nears discharge. County authorities take charge of care and consider quarantining the Corey camp amid Indian Agent Caldwell’s objections to the pest house site on the reservation.
The Bingham county Republican meeting at Shelly chose R Rounds of Idaho Falls as chairman and adopted resolutions backing McKinley and Philippine retention. Delegates to the Lewiston state convention include Mrs W H Kiefer Miss May Scott C W Berryman Geo F Gagan W E K Smith G G Wright R Rounds I H Turner W K B Wheeler K F Winn W R Jones and J E Steele
The piece dismisses wireless telegraphy as overhyped while praising Lloste ter's Stomach Rivers for curing stomach woes, dyspepsia and constipation and malaria. It urges readers to buy the genuine bottle with a private revenue stamp and avoid substitutes from druggists.
A Chicago Times aid excerpt shows a self made man Rockingham boasting of independence and mastery of English as he interacts with a job seeker. The dialogue hints at pride and social dynamics surrounding employment and self sufficiency.
In Holland Tennessee the Sunday delivery faces religious opposition. Residents who avoid Sunday mail leave a stamp notice restricting delivery. others who want Sunday delivery tear it off. The issue centers on delivery timing rather than travel on Sunday.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer note highlights a new staff member known for crafting inventive a uto story ideas. The line hints at a fresh angle in coverage or feature writing bringing creative automotive narratives to the paper.
In a brief Chicago Record piece a sharp observer comments on a formidable woman seated in the corner. The remark identifies her as the president of a local parrot club, highlighting the club leadership in a light society note.
City of Pocatello Idaho announces warrants up to and including Warrant No 8263 will be paid upon presentation at the city treasurer Jane Dakram's office. Date appears as April 21 1900.
List of undelivered mail for the week ending April 23, 1900 at Pocatello Idaho includes N F Bowen CW Palmer Dan Collins May Russell Bruce Collins Chas Romeril Geo Edwards Charlotte Lavern Frances Wallace Charley Newberry Geo Lee Robinson. Unclaimed letters after two weeks will be sent to the dead letter office.
Abraham Hare, Belleville druggist, praises Electele Hitters as a deep gelling tonic. He claims the remedy tones the stomach, regulates the kidneys and bowels, improves blood, and strengthens nerves to restore health and vigor. Sold for 50 cents by De Lean, Druggist.
An old advertisement promotes Wiik's Cream Vermifuge claiming it destroys worms increases appetite aids digestion and improves health. Priced at 25 cents and sold by Mrs A L Cook. Also touts Acker's Tablets offering relief with money back guarantee, sold in embossed boxes by a druggist.
An old advertisement promises cure for la grippe in two days using laxative quinine tablets. It states druggists will refund money if cure fails and features a signature on the box, attributed to W. Ghove.
Public notice reports Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds has given away over ten million trial bottles and claims to have cured thousands of chest and lung diseases. Free trial bottles available from Callen De Bean, dentist, with regular sizes 50 and 1 per bottle guaranteed.
Has she lost her beauty The ad claims constipation indigestion and sick headache are causes and promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea as a cure for fifty years The price is 26 cents and 60 cents with an offer of money back if not satisfactory.
The Union Pacific advertises a luxury buffet smoking and library car with current literature for patrons traveling from Denver to points east. The ad claims the service extends to travelers from Nevada Oregon Idaho and Utah and praises it as unique west of Colorado. General Agent Clay in Salt Lake City promotes tickets to all points East for fast travel and best service.
Queen Victoria returns to England from Ireland. General Grant born anniversary observed. Utah Supreme Court allows schools to exclude unvaccinated pupils. Senate seats West Virginia case confirmed 12 to 3. McKinley renomination among Republican conventions. Rumored engagement of General Wheeler and Mrs. Chills. Mother-general Motier Annunciata dies in Indiana. Fire at Hall and Ottawa destroys 5 sq miles and 12,000–15,000 homeless. Manila civil rule brings gains, guerrilla activity continues. 300 rebels dead north of Yoros.
A dialogue from the Washington Star depicts a trust promoter proposing ostracizing ugly adopted individuals and a reply promising retaliation by withholding invitations to participate in payrolls.
A Chicago Post quotation shows a legislator lamenting laughs during remarks and a wise man advising a cure. The exchange centers on humor as a remedy, with the witticism flowing from the suggestion to be funny to deflect derisive laughter.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt recalls a shocking sight with a man striking the speaker. The quote notes that a blow delivered slightly differently could have broken eyeglasses worth 2 50, underscoring the narrow margin of the incident.
Quotes imply Jimmie writes prize poetry for a New York paper. Cleveland Iain Dealer notes surprise at Jimmie’s poetry activity and distinguishes between different poetic aims.
Mrs A L Cook promotes Herb ine as a tonic that quickens appetite aids digestion and tones all body functions. Advertising text claims Herb ine improves health and blood flow with a price of zero cents.
Washington prothonotary J. J. Carson claims Kodol Dyspeprin Cave is an excellent remedy for indigestion and reports great benefit from it. The affirmation comes amid other mixed and garbled notes from A. J. Couk and onward text.
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