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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
2
The Pocatello Tribune lists subscription rates with monthly and yearly options. It notes home delivery in Pocatello, urges readers to report complaints to the office, and states the paper is entered as second class matter.
Inter state commerce action on Harriman lines from Twin Falls to Spokane shows a 40 cent rate previously used by the Short Line but later replaced by an old rate of 79 cents as the publication rule looms. The piece argues Idaho may not need a railroad commission if private carriers respond to public interests without mandates.
An October meeting of the Carbon County Woolgrowers' Association advisory board at Rawlins Wyoming shaped Hayden National Forest grazing for 1909. Officials established a fair stock reduction plan with a sliding scale, adjusted grazing periods, and approved driveways, yielding harmony between sheep and cattle interests and protecting forest needs.
The passage notes that under the old regime agreements would fail due to stockmen pursuing individual gain rather than industry welfare. It states Hayden forest allows 6000 cattle and horses and 240000 sheep for the 1909 season.
The article notes a shift in public opinion from viewing the department as a gathering of useless experts to recognizing its practical value. It highlights international sources, experiment stations, and the spread of new crops and methods that have benefited farmers and the nation, praising Secretary James Wilson and the department's achievements.
President Schneider cites a letter from A. W. May a United States commissioner at Dallas Texas praising a public school teacher opposing prohibition May warns that wassermucker such zealots could drive statewide prohibition with legislative help He defines wassermucker as a zealous fighter of liquor traffic comparing it to muckraker and notes its German water and mud meanings.
Seda Springs Chieftain says Pecsielio will host the National Wool Growers Association gathering on the 14th 15th and 16th of next month. The paper predicts Gate City will handle the event well and attendees will leave pleased and eager to return. A Christmas tree ornaments mention appears for Holmes & Company.
Gray and Gray advertise a bargain price of 1350 dollars for a four room house with two good lots. buyer can pay half cash and the balance monthly. potential buyers are urged to contact Gray & Gray for details.
Advertisement claiming Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure deafness caused by catarrh and inflammation of the Eustachian tube. Promises $100 for any case cured by the remedy that cannot be cured by catarrh treatment. Includes sales pitch and pill recommendation.
An advertisement for Ballard Snow Liniment promoted as a remedy for rheumatism and various pains. It claims rapid relief for cuts sprains bruises rheumatism and neuralgia with prices 25c 60c and 1.00 and lists Mrs A L Cook as endorser.
Reduced rates for the Christmas holidays apply on the Oregon Short Line with tickets on sale December 18 19 24 25 and 31 and January 1 1909. Limit January 4. See agents for further particulars.
A newspaper notice promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as painless and safe, claiming they prevent the fright of appendix removal. The ad lists ailments cured and locates Ferguson and Jenkins drug stores in Pocatello and McCammon for purchase at 25 cents.
Mary Heaton Vorse argues in Appleton's January issue that American women are highly educated and indulged yet exert little real power in business or politics. She contends foreign women co operate with husbands, while American wives spend money and do not aid in savings, leaving the nation full of sad-eyed, well-dressed women.
Holmes & Co advertises candy canes in five flavors with prices ranging from five cents to seventy five cents set for the holiday season at their shop.
Fifty dollars reward offered by Mrs. J B Battles for information leading to the discovery of Joe Battles body or any information about his whereabouts.
For Holiday Goods, call and see Cox's Shops, Toys and Notions at 245 North Main for gift ideas and seasonal items.
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