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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
2
The Daily Tribune in Pocatello Idaho outlines subscription rates per month and longer terms with advance payment. It notes delivery every evening by carrier and directs all complaints to the office and that the paper is entered as second class matter at the Pocatello post office.
The Tribune urges the city council to act carefully on a municipal pumping plant proposal. It argues spending public money on an engineer for plans risks long litigation, possible forfeiture of the water franchise, and a costly white elephant, urging taxpayers to demand prudence and avoid bond overreach.
The piece argues against free lead in Idaho as a threat to the state’s mining industry and tax base. It cites Dave Henderson, then House speaker, and contrasts Republican tariff policies with Democratic free trade proposals. It urges Idaho voters to choose the party backing protective tariffs to protect mines and employment.
Beginning August 31 a five day joint teachers institute will be held at the Academy of Idaho. Pedagogues from ten southern and southeastern counties will attend, totaling about five hundred. The city pledges hospitality, hosting teachers in homes rather than scattered lodging. The piece extols teachers as nation builders shaping youth and citizenship.
A note invites readers to a welcoming event described as an open palm of hospitality extending to attendees next Monday. Details on time and location are not provided in the readable text, but the invitation emphasizes warmth and inclusive gathering.
The Boise Statesman criticizes the state board of equalization for raising Ada county valuations while praising the board’s overall effort. It cites Ada city property values as unrealistically low, notes a high sale value near the federal building, and argues Bannock and Fremont counties show higher assessments. The piece contends the board neglected raising Boise Stateman valuation despite a rumored sale price, calling out perceived injustices yet acknowledging the board’s difficult task.
The Spokane Chronicle notes the autumn push for financial stringency and reports widespread use of credit in the city. It warns that easy access to credit leads to unnecessary purchases and debts, urging tighter lines for the overall good of individuals, communities, and merchants.
The Pendleton East Oregonian cites two examples: a Chicago woman fined for wearing trousers while earning a living as a mail carrier, and a general department ruling requiring women mail carriers to wear trousers. The paper calls such decisions arbitrary, unjust, and unreasonable.
In Downey Idaho the Great Opening Carlyle marks a local commercial men’s gathering on North Main as a new business hub opens its doors.
Roy Porter arranges daily train pickups at Island Park station to shuttle fishermen by mountain wagon to his renowned fishing resort in Island Park.
An advertisement extols Ballard's Snow Liniment as a tonic to keep men and women free from rheumatism aches and pains and to maintain flexible muscles and joints as Mrs. A. L. Cook endorses the product.
Fragmentary OCR shows Wreine dei topcase ves 14.00 and Kindling per load 3.50 with Pennsylvania Anthracite 056.60. WEHETER LUMBER CO Ltd provides telephone 252.
Notice to all Eagles members to meet at the hall Thursday August 27 at 8 oclock special session to hear Grand Aerie representatives A A Cohn and C A Boyd discuss vital matters. Refreshments will be served. A R Higson W P D J Elred W Seey.
Dr. Alexander of the Alexander Dibblee Optical company in Salt Lake City will be at his Carlyle office room 2 on Saturday afternoon and evening. Patients and all seeking expert optical work are invited to consult him.
Carey Act lands open September seventh with a special rate offered through ticket agents.
A brief note highlights premier lodging spaces in the city located on Car lyle North Main.
F. J. Alexander of the Alexander Optical company is expected to return about September 1, with plans to resume duties and oversee shop operations. The note indicates a near-term return by the local business leader.
A vintage advertisement touts McGee's Baby Elixir as free from narcotics and claims it a safe cure for disturbed stomachs bowels and fretfulness in teething infants. The note is signed by Mrs. A. 1. Cook.
The undersigned declares no one is authorized to collect bills on his behalf and warns the public against a man claiming such authority. L. M. Hopson.
On hot summer days a parched throat seeks cool wet relief and a glass of American Pilsener Beer provides the peak of delight for thirsty men and women.
A building lot in the new town of Downey Idaho is advertised for sale in September. The notice invites buyers to secure land for development and mentions it as an opportunity in the growing town.
Excursions via O. 8 S entice daily trips from June 20 to September 30. A thirty day limit applies from the date of sale. See local agents for rates and further particulars.
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