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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
2
The Pocatello Tribune lists payment in advance and subscription rates for one year and shorter periods. It notes daily evening delivery by carrier and directs complaints to the office.
President Roosevelt says the nation would be armed with shotguns and pitchforks if 200 000 troops landed, a claim made after naval expert Henry Reuterdahl challenged American naval readiness. The piece questions cruiser speeds yards payrolls and expenditures, noting long-running critiques and calls for stronger naval oversight.
The Shoshone Journal weighs a railroad commission for Idaho, balancing fair rates and regulation against the cost and political risk. Some say a commission would aid both railroads and people by establishing a sane policy, while others warn it could hinder growth and raise costs. Idaho, lacking a commission, is praised for prosperity yet questioned on the need for future rail expansion.
The column ponders how many Americans hold railroad stock and how many work in railroads, arguing not all are criminals or monopolists. It asks how this vast industry relates to national prosperity and whether a remedy exists to address complaints, inviting reader views.
John Ellis sheriff elect of Bannock County announces he will apply to the Bannock County Board of County Commissioners at the regular meeting for the allowance and appointment of one deputy sheriff and one jailer. Dated December 1, 1908.
The Pocatello Music Co presents its finest prizes in a window display at 340 West Center Street inviting shoppers to view the collection and enter any promotions tied to the showcase.
Public notice from L. B. Case Assessor and Tax Collector Bannock County Idaho that county and state taxes for 1908 are due at the courthouse in Pocatello. Taxes delinquent after January 4, 1909, will incur penalties as provided by law.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube lining and cannot be cured by local remedies. It offers 100 dollars for any catarrh deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, notes product sale by druggists at 75 cents, and recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Advertisement describes Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism lumbago sore and stiff muscles strains sprains cuts burns bruises and all aches and pains It urges Mrs A L Cook to keep a bottle at home for relief from back pain and related conditions.
For three days only the Book Store Pharmacy offers a 2 quart hot water bottle, value 1.25, for 85 cents. The ad proclaims a hot proposition for cold weather and notes the store as where everybody goes.
Advertisement urges stopping a cough early to protect lungs from consumption germs. Claims Bal lard's Horehound Syrup soothes inflamed tissues and restores health. Endorsed by Mrs. A. L. Cook.
Mrs. A C Williams of Backy credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing a graveyard cough and restoring health after doctors failed. She says she gained 58 pounds and now feels fully restored. The medicine claims to heal coughs colds and lung throat diseases and to prevent pneumonia. Available at Ferguson Jenkins drug stores Pocatello and McCammon priced 50c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a safe remedy for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims the medicine neutralizes stomach taint, cures symptoms after a single meal, and lets you eat freely without liver regulators.
Made from the purest materials money can buy, blended by soap experts with sixty eight years experience. That's Jap Rose, Kirk makes it. All dealers sell it.
Worth Leo F. Zelinski of Buffalo claims Bucklen’s Amica Salve cured his worst cold sore after two daily applications. The product is sold with guarantee at Ferguson and Jenkins drug stores in Pocatello and McCammon for 25 cents.
Every prize to be given as represented in the postal card contest of the Pocatello Music Co. The notice confirms prizes, rules, and entry process for participants in the local music firm’s promotional event.
An advertisement warns against letting a cough or cold run its course and promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a remedy to prevent pneumonia or consumption. It lists prices 2c, 60c and 1.00 per bottle and signs as Mrs A L Cook.
Current Expense Fund Warrants numbers 709 to 805 dated September 4 1908 will be paid with interest to date of this call upon presentation at Bannock National Bank. Dated December 4 1908. Goldie McCallister City Treasurer.
An advertisement extols Ballard’s Know Liniment as the best remedy for rheumatism and other ailments. It claims quick cures for cuts, sprains, bruises and neuralgia, noting packaging prices of 50c and 1.00.
Random ad copy mentions Bere’s potatoes and a postal contest offering a piano set free. Includes a line about fresh milk cows for sale at Zwiegart Brod meat market. The fragmentary item blends local trades and offers with unclear dates or organizers.
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