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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
2
The Pocatello Tribune in Idaho publishes daily and semi weekly editions. It is distributed by carrier and filed as second class matter at the post office. Subscription rates are listed with monthly and yearly options and advance payment benefits.
Eugene Oregon educators lead a campaign against cigarette smoking in high schools arguing tobacco harms intellect and health. They contend strict abstinence protects students’ character, academics and sport, while college allowances remain more lenient but discouraged.
A New York City teacher highlights astonishing student errors from a test that revealed widespread ignorance of anatomy and health concepts. Examples include vertebrae as a dangerous chain of bones, kidneys that float, and tuberculous germs described oddly, prompting a broader look at education quality.
Reports from stores indicate New York’s Christmas spending will exceed 100 million dollars with at least 75 million on presents and meals. Food purchases dominate the bill with millions in oysters and other items expected for holiday dinners.
Beefs, 75000 eggs, 15000 lobsters, 5000 game birds, 10000 pounds chestnuts, 250000 pounds potatoes, 500 quarts milk, 2500000 quarts wines and liquors mark a record Christmas dinner. New Yorkers spend 50000000 on presents, out of town shoppers 25000000 more, with jewelry purchases reaching 308000. Over two hundred automobiles will be given as gifts amid lavish stockings, signaling a costlier season after last year’s panic.
A Pennsylvania Greek priest and newspaper editor claims to have invented a method to travel the world by standing still while the earth rotates. He says one can lift above gravity, ride the planet, and land at a chosen spot. He offers details for a price and warns of gravitation risks affecting a senator's career.
The ad claims dandruff is a germ disease and that Newbro’s Herpicide kills the dandruff germ, cleanses the scalp, prevents hair loss, and promotes new growth. It is sold by druggists with a cheap sample offer and two sizes, 50 cents and 1 dollar, via The Herbicide Co. Detroit.
Public notice from Bannock County Idaho tax assessor L B Case warns that county and state taxes for 1908 are due at the courthouse in Pocatello. Delinquent after January 4 1909 with penalties as allowed by law. Wresh Ranch Butter advertised at 30 cents by Zweigart Bros. 2t.
An advertisement urges quick action against coughs and colds to prevent pneumonia or consumption. It promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a remedy with bottles priced at 26c, 60c, and $1.00, and credits Mrs. A. L. Cook as the seller.
Reduced rates for Christmas holidays announced by Oregon Short Line. Tickets on sale December 18 19 24 25 and 31 and January 1 1909 with a January 4 deadline. See agents for further particulars.
Lace waists shipment from Lewis and Co arrives with a fine line of delicate lace trimmed blouses and summer tops for women.
An old advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and promises a cure via Hall's Catarrh Cure. It offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness case not cured, cites circulation in Toledo and sells pills for constipation.
A fifty dollar reward is offered by Mrs J B Battles for information leading to the discovery of Joe Battles body or his whereabouts. An accompanying notice promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism and related pains with pricing.
Just received a new line of gowns at Lewis and Co and a secondhand Oliver Typewriter in first class condition for $45. Cox’s Shoes Toys and Notions at 245 North Main promotes holiday goods. A. B. Chaffee & Co.
Worth Leo F. Zelinski of Buffalo New York reports curing a severe cold sore with Bucklen's Amica Salve. He says one daily application for two days removed all traces. Sold with guarantee at Ferguson and Jenkins drug stores in Pocatello and McCammon for 25 cents.
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