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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
6
Four year old Little Alice Kibler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Kibler of South Garfield Avenue, fell into a tub of boiling water at noon and sustained severe burns. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs N G Franklin. Doctors Bean and Castle attend. prognosis grim.
F C Horn the constructing engineer for the Salmon river dam south of Twin Falls visited Shoshone en route to the site. A Best 110 horsepower steam locomotive hauls cement and materials with 45 ton loads as power lines reach the dam. Two shifts will work day and night to accelerate progress on the 210 foot structure. Horn, famed for Minidoka dam projects, leads a large team toward a major western engineering achievement.
The Thermos bottle features two-glass construction with a vacuum, requires no chemicals, and preserves hot liquids or cold drinks for hours. On display in E. D. Harrison's window, these bottles are advertised as durable and reasonably priced for summer or winter use.
The grocery store on North Main known as the Blind Man's Store, formerly owned by W. Q. Owens, is for rent with shelves and counters in place. The adjacent blacksmith shop on North Main is also for rent, with tools for sale. Contact M. W. Williason at 321 N. Main.
In Pocatello Idaho Mrs James Burna of 231 North End Avenue reports twelve years of kidney problems with back pain swelling and fatigue. After using Doan's Kidney Pills her symptoms disappeared she sleeps better and feels renewed energy. Sold for 50 cents by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, agents for United States.
A Greek man with an unpronounceable name started a roughhouse in an east side saloon and was fined $30 by Police Judge Kane after pleading guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct. He remains jailed for lack of funds. Another plain drunk paid a $5 fine, and a Japanese man who damaged a store window received a $10 fine for disorderly conduct.
Archie Service left today for Salt Lake on business. Dr. Charles F. Rork federal sheep inspector for the district is in the city on official travels. G B Ellinger of Reed Ellinger in American Falls was in Gate City on business. C P Pruitt Chicago Milwaukee St Paul agent is guest at the Pacific. A baby girl was born to Mrs Hans Sorenson on August 20. Dr Castle says mother and child are doing well. Mrs May Brady-Dugger is visiting her brother Hon James H Brady in Fairbury Neb. James L Paxton, former Omaha stockyards manager and now head of Paxton Eckman Chemical, visits en route to Salt Lake for Woolgrowers meeting.
A group of automobilists recount a rough trip from north to Salt Lake via Pocatello and Yellowstone. Willis Scowcroft of Ogden Parley P. Jensen editor of Truth Salt Lake J H Garret and Fred Strouse of Salt Lake City chauffeur Jack MceConey. They ran out of water on a hill five miles from water while crossing. they poured beer into the cooling tank and pressed on. The party logged 400 miles by wagon and will total 1000 by auto on return with mostly good roads except six miles of heavy sand between Ross Fork and Blackfoot.
Civil Service announces a clerk and carrier examination at the Post Office in this city on Sept 19 1908. Applicants aged 18 to 45 must be physically sound. male applicants height not less than 5 ft 4 in and weight at least 125 lb without outerwear. For blanks contact Local Secretary L F Zundell at the Post Office Pocatello Idaho.
Holmes and Co serves cool mint lemonade refreshing and bright on a warm day. The offering highlights crisp citrus and aromatic mint, inviting customers to enjoy a simple, revitalizing beverage in a traditional shop setting.
The undersigned announces that no one is authorized to collect bills on his behalf and warns the public against a man who claims such authority. 8. HOPSON.
A brief theater note announces the new production Heavenly Twins at Holmes and Co. likely a vaudeville or comedy slot. The write up highlights the show’s arrival and venue, signaling entertainment options for readers.
Current Expense Fund Warrants Nos. 65 to 81 dated April 16 1908 will be paid with interest to date of this call upon presentation. Julia M Sullivan County Treasurer dated May 16 1908.
Readable lines note typewriter papers ribbons and car dons in the Tribune office. The line hints at available office supplies and related items.
Congregational Church hosts Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a morning sermon at 11 05 a.m. No evening service. Topic is Example, or He Goeth Before Them from John 10 4. All are invited. W S Hunt, Pastor.
The Baptist church announces Bible school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. B Y P U meets at 7 p.m. Lawrence presents "Heavenly Twins" as the new show at the church.
Che Nilsson presents a Sunday dinner menu featuring soup with noodles and a variety of relishes such as tomatoes cucumbers lettuce radishes olives dill pickles sour pickles and pickled beefs. Boiled chicken fricassee and green peas accompany beef Spanish entr ees spring chicken any style corn fritters and apple fritters.
Carey Act lands reclaimed by the King’s Hill Irrigation & Power Co in the Snake River Valley promise rich fruit yields and high market quality due to sunshine, dry spraying conditions, and minimal rainfall. The region offers ample shipping access along the Oregon Short Line Railroad with three stations and strong potential for fruit, grains, and poultry profits.
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