Great Editor Hugo Meyer’s Valley of Numbers Error
A Harvard course reveals a precise car mile price figure misstep by Professor Hugo R. Meyer. The anecdote shows his corrected figure 5.00695283 after an earlier 5.00605282. The piece also recalls humorous vignettes about kindness and misdirection.
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Harvard
Hugo R. Meyer
Thermos bottle promises six day cooling claim
It God. B. D. eee the jeweler reports a personal test of a Thermos bottle that allegedly keeps milk or other fluids perfectly cool for six days. Customers are invited to try one and view Thermos displays at his shop.
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B. D. Eee
Notice of Bond Sale by Pocatello School District No 1
The Board of Trustees of Pocatello Independent School District No 1 announces intent to issue up to 15000 in negotiable bonds for heating plant improvements. Bids due by September 14, 1908 at 8 p.m. sealed and opened then. Bonds may bear 4 or 5 percent interest, redeemable within 20 years, with bid security of 1500.
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Board of Trustees of
Pocatello Independent School District No. 1
County of Bannock
State of Idaho
Board of Trustees
First National Bank of
New York City
Bannock County
Idaho
Pocatello Independent School District N. 1
Pocatello
Ida
Bannoock National Bank of
Boise
State Board of Land Commissioners
Congress
State of
State Board of Land Commissioners of
United States
B. M
Downey
Portneuf-Marsh Valley
F. RB. Gooding
Great Garey Act land opening in Downey Sept seventh
Downey Idaho hosts the Great Garey Act land opening with a special rate. Ticket agents offer details and guidance for potential buyers.
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Downey
Idaho
Deafness cured only by constitutional remedies
An advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated by constitutional remedies. It explains inflammation of the Eustachian tube causes hearing loss, often from catarrh, and offers Hear Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for uncured cases. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
American Pilsener Beer Health Claims
A historical note asserts American Pilsener Beer nourishes the body, adds vigor to the blood, aids digestion, and tones the entire system.
Piano by Kroeger offered by Prof. Muehlen
Buyers are invited to inspect the Kroeger instrument advertised by Prof. Muehlen at 217 North Garfield before purchase. The note highlights the instrument’s fame and location for prospective buyers.
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Kroeger
Prof. Muehlen
N. Garfield
Get a building lot in the new town Sinaia Dennet
A brief notice announces the sale of a building plot in the developing town area near Sinaia Dennet. Details are scant but the parcel is offered to interested buyers seeking property on the new development block.
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Sinaia Dennet
Ene
Oale Kew
Cure for rheumatism with Ballard's Snow Liniment
Advertises Ballard's Snow Liniment as a cure for rheumatism offered by Mrs A L Cook. Claims bottles cost 25 cents 60 cents and 1 dollar and asserts many are crippled by rheumatism but can be cured.
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Ballard
Mra
A. L. Cook
Excursions to Pacific Coast Offered This Summer
Daily trips run June 1 to September 15 with details available from agents. Prompt inquiries requested.
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Pacific Coast
Ask
Agenta
Bath in every room at the Carlyle North Main
The description notes suites equipped with a bath in each room at a Carlyle property located on North Main Street.
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Carlyle North Main
Center Street
South Main Street
Roy Porter Runs Daily Train Pickup for Island Park Fishing
Roy Porter will meet the train daily at Island Park station and use a mountain wagon to shuttle fishermen to his well known Island Park fishing resort.
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Island Park
Roy Porter
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache Says Mrs Wrack
Mrs Wrack of 340 So Hayes Ave Pocatello Idaho testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her lame back and kidney symptoms after prior use in Dunkirk New York. She notes her brother also benefited and credits permanent relief. Doan's Kidney Pills sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for US Remember the name Doan's.
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Pocatello
W. F. Wrack
Hayes Avenue
Idaho
Dean
Dunkirk
N. Y
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Downey Idaho offers building lot in new town site sale
A building lot in the new Downey Idaho town site goes on sale September 5th. Prospective buyers may bid on plots as the town expands, with details provided by local sale notices and city officials.
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Fast Relief
Mrs A L Cook recommends Ballard's Snow Liniment for any ache or pain, urging quick treatment at the first twinge to banish rheumatic discomfort and keep active instead of resting. The ad promotes immediate rubbing to ensure disappearance of trouble.
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Ballard
Mrs Mary Lee Endorses Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs Mary Lee of rural route in Zanesville Ohio relates that her husband James Lee recovered from severe lung disease after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The testimonial notes relief for coughs and colds, with a money back guarantee and trial bottle offered at Ferguson Jenkins drug stores.
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Zanesville
Mary Lee
James Lee
Dr. King
Ferguson & Jenkins’ Drug Stores
Pocatello and McCammon
Turkey Red Fall Wheat Yields 47 Bu/Acre in Dry Test
Seed notice for L. Ruebelmann & Son lists Turkey Red Fall Wheat testing 64 pounds to bushel and 47 bushels per acre with no water. Also offered is choice alfalfa seed. Address 1218 2nd Ave. Phone 47-Red. lw.
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L. Ruebelmann & Son
2Nd Ave
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