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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
2
The piece argues publicity saved Veronica Cassidy, a kidnapped Chicago girl, by mobilizing widespread attention that compelled the kidnapper to release her. It asserts publicity can deter crime and aid in locating missing persons, contrasting it with police secrecy.
Chicago heiress Jessie M. Smiley inherits 20 000 000 and vows to devote most of it to investigating occult sciences. She argues the unseen world is reachable and aims to push back the veil between the seen and unseen through scientific inquiry.
The author praises Bible biographies for their frank, action driven portrayal of characters. It highlights vivid love stories from Jacob and Rachel to Boaz, noting truthful faults and without moralizing. The text extols hot pressed narrative over florid modern narration.
The passage reflects on the tale of Samson and Delilah with themes of love and manipulation. It ties to broader concerns about human nature, old stories, and the idea of the "eternal feminine" influencing strong men. It also cites a contemporaneous report on coal mine output and car shortages, noting idle cars rising nationwide and questioning why Rock Springs coal lacks transport.
Editorial praises Hastings for prudent use of state funds amid attacks by the Boise Statesman. The piece accuses the newspaper of a meritless campaign aiming to derail Hastings and urges targeting unfit rivals instead. It notes savings to the state and denies any personal profit or misdirection. Also promotes local events and ads from A. B. Bean Hd n Co.
Mrs M M Davison of San Jose California lauds Electric Bitters as a strong family remedy for headaches biliousness and liver and bowel torpor noting more health for digestive organs in a bottle than any other remedy Sold with guarantee at Ferguson and Jenkins drug stores in Pocatello and McCammon for 5 cents
Roberts the Jewelry carries fishing tackle near the post office, described as the tackle shop that catches the fish in the area.
An old advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a cure. It offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness case that cannot be cured and includes a solicitation for circulars.
An advertisement asserts McGee's Baby Elixir contains no narcotics or opiates and promotes a gentle cure for disturbed stomachs bowels and fretfulness in infants. The text contrasts unsafe syrups marketed as morphine fiends with the claimed safety of this product.
A description notes a nice cold drink or an excellent dish of ice cream to beat the heat, mentioning Holmes & Co as part of the offering.
A community concert at Congregational church promises music and a silver offering at admission. Proceeds likely benefit church programs with attendees urged to attend tonight.
A B Bean Hardware Co operates a local hardware store offering tools and supplies. The notice notes the retailer's name and presence in the community.
Roy Porter will meet the train daily at Island Park station and transport fishermen by mountain wagon to his famed fishing resort in Taland Park, inviting visitors to enjoy the noted fishing area.
The Tribune popularity contest nears closing with votes piling from 3000 and 5000 extra ballots for five new six month subscriptions. District leaders shift as Miss McLaughlin and Miss Bassett fall behind while Miss Cooper of Dempsey takes the lead in district three and Miss Woffington tops district two. The paper touts a double incentive offer valid August 3 to 11, allowing 5000 extra votes per five new six month subscriptions and a 20 vote coupon, plus details on voting rates for varying subscription lengths and prices.
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