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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1902
Page
2
The Daily Tribune lists evening delivery by carrier in Pocatello and invites all complaints to be made at the office immediately.
Rexbury Current notes the move to name Hon. James Frank Hant of Bannock county as speaker of Idaho's next House of Representatives, with a call to move for unanimous consent. The Chamber of Commerce urges selling unsold government land near Pocatello to remove a $10 per acre minimum, arguing private ownership would boost development and city growth.
The discussion centers on possible legal challenges to several state legislators elected from Idaho counties. Figures include Bear Lake, Oneida, Elmore, Lemhi, and Owyhee, with margins from two to eight votes. The Tribune advocates fairness, opposing wholesale retaliation but supports contests for clear fraud or errors to seat the truly elected officials.
The Tribune asserts the Republican party should not exploit technicalities to undermine Democratic methods. It argues Republicans uphold majority rule, protect the ballot, and ensure an honest count, with every legitimately elected Democrat’s seat and rights safeguarded.
The Democratic press accuses Republicans of misusing state offices while calling for abolishing appointive posts. Opponents urge preserving offices that benefit the state and condemning those used for private debts or party gains.
A Caldwell Tribune column reflects on the abundance of requests for offices such as warden of the penitentiary immigration agent game warden and inspector following Idaho state elections. The piece echoes concern that many aspirants feel entitled and that the state administration is unsettled by the endless quest for patronage. An unrelated advertisement touts HERBINE for digestive issues with health claims from Mrs. A L Cook.
Praise for Ballard's Horehound Syrup sells as a throat and lung remedy for coughs colds bronchitis and related ailments. The advertisement notes a 50 cent price at Mrs A L Cooks shop and highlights its widespread acclaim.
The Boise press reviews candidates for U S Senate including Standrod Shoup Heyburn Borah Morrison and others. It urges a party caucus to choose promptly to avoid bitter factionalism and preserve Republican strength in Idaho.
The Oakley Eagle praises Hon. W. E. Borah saying the state has a candidate the party can look to with pride and from whom the people may expect progress if elected. It commends his campaign labors and his valued qualities worthy of recognition.
The Idaho political scene remains unsettled with predictions focusing on Gov Geo L Shoup as a leading contender for the United States Senate seat. Observers note the field is fluid and final choices have yet to be made.
Worms take refuge in the small intestines where they multiply. White's Cream Vermifuge destroys these parasites. The verdict of the people shows it succeeded. Price twenty six cents at Mrs A L Cook's.
A family remedy notice promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment with prices 26 and 60 cents available at Mrs. A. L. Cook's store.
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