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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
2
The Daily Tribune lists advance payment discounts for subscriptions of one year, half year, three months, and one month. It notes delivery by carrier in Pocatello and instructs that all complaints should be made at the office immediately.
The secretary of the navy compares naval strengths and current build plans. England leads in existing battleships, followed by the United States and Germany. Germany’s extended program runs to 1917 while the U.S. builds more slowly, delaying potential gains. Officials suggest four new battleships, but Congress may approve only two.
The piece argues Roosevelt’s and Taft’s religious affiliations pose no barrier to the presidency, noting Catholic and Unitarian questions were rejected by history. It lists presidential faiths, highlighting Episcopalians as most represented, with Presbyterians and Methodists following, and warns against mixing religion with politics while affirming America as a refuge.
Professor O Shea of the University of Wisconsin argues that today slang will form tomorrow romance in literature. He notes Shakespeare and Chaucer used slang of their day and that refined slang aids conversation and clarity in argument. Presidents Eliot and others also comment on slang’s stylistic value.
The article notes how slang enriches youth speech in towns like Butte, Chicago, and Pocatello. It praises vivid informal language as a living force while cautioning that excess slang can spoil impact.
A vintage advertisement argues deafness comes from an inflamed Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It offers one hundred dollars for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, promotes circulars, and lists Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Four hundred acres offered at thirty dollars per acre if taken within thirty days. Over 250 acres are cultivated or partly cultivated with permanent water right, good farm buildings, and implements included. Near Blackfoot, four miles away with good range and water. Contact S C Winters at 4158 Main, Pocatello Idaho. Call only if serious. first come, first served. thirty day limit.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a quick remedy for aches from injuries and rheumatism, with prices 25c 60c and 1.00. It also promotes Foley's Orino Laxative from Temple Pharmacy and Ferguson Jenkins outlets in Pocatello and McCammon.
Nearly new four room house on Main Street offered with payment option to pay over ten percent now. Listing notes include price of 2350.00 and local contact Gray Gray.
W C Kiestler of Halliday Arkansas extols Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria stomach issues and general weakness. The ad claims the medicine purifies blood tones nerves and restores energy, offering a 50 cent price and money back if no relief from Ferguson Jenkins drug stores in Pocatello and McCammon.
Advertisement style notes urge quick cough relief with Ballard's Horehound Syrup citing soothed tissues and faster recovery. It promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as the best answer for kidney and bladder troubles and links to Temple Pharmacy locations in Pocatello and McCammon.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroaders will meet Tuesday at 2 30 PM at Woodmen hall replacing Thursday. Officers will be installed and all members are requested to attend. By order Mistress
A brief note records a purchase of after dinner mints for pd pound at Holmes and Company, suggesting a small office or household supply transaction.
Reduced fares for Christmas holidays set by Oregon Short Line. Tickets go on sale December 18 19 24 25 and 31 and January 1 1909 with limit January 4. See agents for further particulars.
M L Roberts the Jeweler offers a large stock of diamonds in Idaho with competitive prices next to the Postoffice location.
Fresh assortment highlighted by Holmes and Company featuring five varieties of caramels for customers seeking confectionery options.
John Ellis sheriff elect of Bannock County Idaho gives notice to the Board of County Commissioners that he will apply at the regular meeting for the allowance and appointment of one deputy sheriff and one jailer. Dated December 1, 1908.
Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds that may develop into pneumonia are quickly cured by Foley's Honey and Tar. The remedy soothes inflamed membranes heals the lungs and expels the cold from the system. Tempie Pharmacy Poca tello and McCammon Ferguson Jenkins Props.
Display of decorated china pasted by Mrs Daniel Hamer advertised at Roberts jewelry store beside the post office Studio 538 West Center street. 2t
Gray and Gray advertise a four room house with two good lots for sale at 1350 balance due monthly with half cash.
Days via Oregon Short Line set ticketing windows with January 1 1909 to January 4 limits. Agents to provide further particulars on travel via the line.
A vintage ad claiming Ballard's Snow Liniment cures rheumatism lumbago sore and stiff muscles strains sprains cuts burns bruises and all aches and pains. Mrs A L Cook endorses the product for home use.
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