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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
2
The Dilly Tribune delivers each evening by carrier in Pocatello. All complaints of whatsoever sort should be made at the office at once.
The note cites Horace Greeley on how papers reflect readers. It contrasts responses to praise versus critique, noting praise goes unseen while criticism sparks attention and credit for good deeds is rarely credited.
President Roosevelt urges Congress to curb public printing and reduce millions wasted on unnecessary documents. He argues excess costs harm credible public service and that work better left to private hands when proper.
The new session sees about a dozen anti trust bills in the House led by Rep Hepburn Iowa proposing a 500000 attorney general funded drive against violators and a constitutional amendment to empower Congress to define regulate prohibit and dissolve trusts and to control commerce and rates. Rep Sacek Democratic premotes testimony obligations in anti trust cases and Sen McComas Maryland urges action within constitutional bounds to meet public demand.
The appropriation bill will dominate the session but leaders propose discarding it to pass anti tariff legislation. The group urges focusing all attention on the tariff question and not altering the tariff policy.
Gay Morrison Walker explains the United States leads in railroad mileage relative to population and shows transportation costs, wages, and rapid railroad growth. He argues railroads lowered living costs, opened markets, boosted mills and factories, and created widespread employment and increased personal comfort.
Mackay notes a successful Thanksgiving Ball benefiting the public schools. White Root Copper reports a rich sulphide ore body in Alberta tunnel about twenty five feet wide. Barnet Bros ship stock to Little Lost River. O S L car shortage delays market. New school roof nearly finished for January term. County Auditor Keyes travels Hailey on court business. Traction engines ordered to haul mining equipment from Patterson Creek. Ranchers report little snow. locals eager for sleigh rides. weather clerk absent.
RB. M. Wall of Morristown Tennessee describes a ten year battle with blood poisoning. After medical treatment failed he used a 5.5.5 remedy, saw rapid improvement, and reports full recovery after using six bottles.
Idaho exchanges feature a panel of editors weighing factual reporting and opinion writing. The column underscores standards for accuracy, fairness, and clarity in newspaper discourse across the state.
Twin boys born Friday November 21 at the residence of Mrs. L Way in Mountain Home. The infants weigh 9 and 7 pounds respectively. Parents listed as Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spragge.
Mrs Asa Merrit-Watson, former Lenis county treasurer, settles a $3 546 58 shortage plus seven percent interest. Her bondsman pays. Her felony case for aiding an inmate escape is postponed to next term. Embezzlement case and divorce petition remain pending with uncertain outcomes.
Friends in Dubois mourn Hervey Brooke who died suddenly en route to a mining claim at Spring Mountain Idaho. The 25 year Idaho resident, former editor of Eva and Dubois Enterprise, and Republican former justice of the peace collapsed after a heart pain while resting at Birch Creek.
ER C De Witt Co of Chicago developed a witch hazel salve claimed to treat piles eczema cuts burns and skin diseases. The ad warns of counterfeit products and urges customers to ask for the genuine DeWitts salve, sold at Bean's Drug Store and H H Whittlesey.
An advertisement touts Kodol Digestive Aid as a cure for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims to strengthen the stomach, improve blood, and restore health. Governor G W Atkinson of West Virginia is quoted praising its effectiveness, with Bean's Drug Store and H H Whittlesey selling it.
City of Pocatello calls for warrants up to No 4474 to be presented for payment with interest. City Treasurer Jane Darrah issues the call dated December 4th. The Daily Tribune, 75 cents per month.
Dr J H Hannaford in the Western Plowman extols Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs as proper treatment for the first cough to halt consumption. The ad claims the remedy saves many from consumption and notes bottle sizes 960 and 500 for sale by Sprague's Pharmacy.
Sheriff Martin D. Rice announces a public auction of Bannock County Idaho real estate in Pocatello. Properties include multiple Lots and Blocks in various city parcels, with undivided half interests and adjacent parcels sold as single pieces. Auction begins 10 o clock 8. w. Wednesday November 26 1902, with deed at purchaser expense. sale postponed to December 8 1902.
The Deseret News of Salt Lake City announces an Idaho Utah Christmas edition highlighting Idaho resources, attractions, industry, and scenery. The issue will be issued Saturday December 20 at 150 per copy.
In the District Court Southern Division Idaho Metsuji Nakaji being bankrupted. Motion by W B Hutchinson attorney for petitioning creditors shows Nakaji cannot be found in Idaho nor his residence ascertained. Personal service impossible and he is beyond court jurisdiction. He must appear by Jan 16 1908 or the petition will be heard. Publication ordered in the Pocatello Tribune weekly for six weeks. Dated December 1 1908. Jac H Beatty Judge 186 Owks
Advertises Lane's Tea to be taken at night to keep the stomach and bowels in proper condition and leave the breath clean. Sold by Sprague's Pharmacy in packages priced 060 and 500.
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