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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
3
Tonight and Sunday fair in Idaho. Yesterday’s figures show a high of 71 and a low of 51 with a mean of 61. Precipitation stands at 0.03 today and 10.65 since January 1, with 1.28 above normal. Sunshine totals 6 hours 45 minutes with 13 hours 59 minutes possible. William Bell, Observer.
A parade of city visitors includes Mrs. W J Prater in Salt Lake City and J H Daniger returning from a Salt Lake trip. Billy Eagan of Cullen hotel calls on business. M Gunthr and O L Cleveland attend to land and ranch matters. Sportsmen Dr. Wright and party head to Medicine Lodge for fishing. Haggerty visits Carey family. Hart from Nampa expands candy trade. Swanson recovering at Utah Hot Springs. Luke tailors fire loss adjustments for Aulguire fire. Merriman moves blacksmith shop and hires top horse shoer. Relief society prepares a fair.
A fair is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday the 17th and 18th of this month with saleable articles and a dance Tuesday night to close the event. Proceeds will support a worthy cause, Visiting Railroad Man. William Hobbs of the Southern Pacific travels to Portland to meet other road superintendents. Train master Eldred escorts him to Nampa and Superintendent Olmstead to Huntington. Thomas Carey reports the death of Capt. James Irwin in Chatham NL on August 6 following a paralysis illness. Irwin, aged 75, was active in the Civil War defense and an early Springfield settler and friend of Carey.
A Pocatello shop advertises cleaning and restoration of straw and Panama hats at 309 West Center Street. Hats can be picked up or delivered, with contact via phone 71-Black.
A North Beach excursion from Portland departs August 21 aboard U S L service. Tickets limited to 15 days.
An old advertisement touts McGee's Baby Elixir as free from narcotics and safe for infants. It markets the remedy as a sure cure for disturbed stomachs bowels and fretfulness during teething, endorsed by Mrs. A L Cook.
Mrs. Charles E. Smith of West Franklin Maine says she and her family use Dr. King's New Life Pills as a laxative due to their effectiveness and quiet action. The purifiers are sold at Ferguson Jenkins drug stores in Pocatello and McCammon for 26 cents.
The WEETER LUMBER CO Ltd lists a per ton coal code for Rock Springs. Item references a price framework and contact by phone number 252 for further details.
Rail excursion to Salt Lake and Ogden on August 22. Oregon Short Line offers from Pocatello at $6.85 round trip. Tickets limited to ten days, with sale and travel conditions to be announced by the line.
An advertisement touts American Pilsener Beer as suitable for meals and claims it restores the debilitated and provides added vigor for those who are well. The copy emphasizes health benefits alongside regular enjoyment.
Readers are invited to view the finest rooms in the city at the Car lyle on North Main. Demonstrations of elegance and comfort showcase the latest features and arrangements for prospective tenants.
The notice details a triple vote offer for Tribune subscriptions with varied vote allocations for old versus new subscribers across durations from one month to five years, and prices for carrier or mail. It also advertises American Pilsener Beer as a healthful product claiming to build tissue, enrich blood, stimulate appetite, aid digestion, and promote restful sleep.
City announces warrants 652 to 658 dated July 3 1908 will be paid with interest to date upon presentation at Ban nock National Bank Goldie MacCallister city treasurer dated Aug 4 1908 Idaho Falls and Soda Springs contest tomorrow at the ball park with a $500 side bet.
Bergs advertises a wide range of poultry supplies for customers. The note also touts American Pilsener Beer as a nutritious beverage that complements a balanced diet and supports health.
The ad urges treating rheumatic aches with Ballard's Snow Liniment and claims quick relief from the first twinge of pain. Mrs. A. L. Cook endorses the product and urges readers not to neglect minor aches.
U S L daily summer trips from June 20 to September 30 invite travelers to Payette Lakes with a thirty day limit from date of sale and rates available via agents for details.
Daily departures from June 1 to September 15 with excursions to the Pacific Coast. Ask travel agents for particulars on schedules pricing and inclusions.
Notice from the Board of Trustees of Pocatello Independent School District No. 1 Bannock County Idaho to issue bonds of 15000 dollars for heating plant improvements. Bids due by Sept 14 1908 at 8 pm sealed and directed to the clerk. Bonds bear 4 or 5 percent interest redeemable within 20 years with optional redemption after 10 years. A 1500 dollar certified check required with bid. Board may reject any bid.
The 100 foot lava gateway, erected at a cost of $10,000, was dedicated by President Roosevelt in April 1903. The image shows a four horse covered coach from the Camping company just past the entrance arch as the government lacks an official west gateway. A natural, mile long gate at the west boundary, called Christmas Tree Park, remains.
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