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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1908
Page
2
The Pocatello Tribune outlines subscription rates and payment options for daily and semi weekly editions. It notes office contact details at 414 West Center Street and urges readers to report any complaints at the office. It is published in Pocatello Idaho and distributed as second class mail.
W A Phelan writes in the Chicago Journal that the Shoshoni, Western bands and Wind River groups, are fading as a people. Once vast, they now number about 900 with losses from Bear River conflicts and removals, while bands at Duck Valley and Box Elder persist in small communities.
An authoritative summary reports twelve deaths and 350 injuries in the season. Four fatalities were college players in Virginia, North Carolina, Arkansas, and Utah, with Yale and Harvard captains severely injured. The bulk of damage hit minor teams and high and normal schools, amid concerns over afternoons devoted to games and declining educational quality.
The article argues students favor football over studies, noting college professors see lazy habits until after sports outcomes are decided. It proposes a middle ground where games are diversion not distraction, maintaining value in high school football.
Advertising copy asserts deafness from catarrh can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It claims inflammation of the Eustachian tube causes deafness and offers $100 for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes Toledo company, druggists selling Hall's Pills for constipation.
A fine line of lace waists has just arrived at Lewis and Co offering delicate detailing for women’s wear. The new stock features trim silhouettes and intricate lace patterns suitable for day and evening outfits.
The Tribune asks customers to submit changes for advertisements the day before they appear. Changes on publication day cannot be processed after 10 a.m. for all ads except classifieds and readers, and after noon for readers. Continued noncompliance may shift publication hours later.
A personal appeal urges talking to readers about Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble. It cites a forty year record of cures and promotes Temple Pharmacy in Pocatello and McCammon with Ferguson and Jenkins as proprietors.
A fresh collection of elegant gowns arrives at Lewis and Co featuring refined fabrics, intricate detailing, and contemporary silhouettes appealing to fashion-conscious shoppers.
Second hand Oliver typewriter offered by A B Chaffee & Co in first class condition. Includes prompt delivery and warranty options. Great value for office use.
Mrs A C Williams of Backy says a graveyard cough nearly killed her but Dr King's New Discovery restored her health. She gained 58 pounds after use and credits the remedy with curing lung and throat diseases and preventing pneumonia. Ferguson & Jenkins drug stores offer 50c and 1.00. trial bottle free.
A historical advertisement claims neglectful coughs invite consumption germs and urges stopping the cough at onset with Bal lard's Horehound Syrup. It states the medicine soothes inflamed tissues and returns health, endorsed by Mrs. A. L. Cook.
Notice from Bannock County Idaho Assessor L B Case that county and state taxes for 1908 are due at the courthouse in Pocatello. Taxes delinquent January 4 with penalties added.
Teo F Zelineki of Buffalo New York reports using Bucklen Amica Salve to heal a severe cold sore after two daily applications. The product is sold with guarantee at Ferguson and Jenking drug stores in Pocatello and McCammen, priced 265c.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a quick cure for injuries and rheumatic pain. It claims effectiveness on cuts sprains bruises rheumatism and neuralgia and lists prices of 25 50 and 100 cents sold by Mrs. A. L. Coo.
Fifty dollars reward offered by Mrs J B Battles for information leading to discovery of Joe Battles or his whereabouts. Reward posted by the undersigned.
An ad invites readers to call or visit at 848 North Main for coats, goods, and related offerings from Thom Core and Welleen.
An Idaho drug store advertises Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claiming it cures dandruff prevents baldness and grows hair with a 93 percent success rate. The ad guarantees refunds if customers are not satisfied and highlights two sizes priced 50 cents and 1.00.
Reduced rail fares for the Christmas holiday period on the Oregon Short Line. Tickets go on sale December 15 19 24 25 and 31 and January 1 1909 with a limit January 4. See local agents for more details.
Bistline Lumber Co announces delivery of Kemmerer lump coal at 6 dollars per ton. The new price covers home delivery services.
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