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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1902
Page
2
Address instruction for mail to The Tribune Co in Pocatello Idaho appears as a postal filing note, listing second class matter status and post office transmission details. It serves as a masthead directive rather than a news item, indicating how inquiries should be directed and how material is to be mailed.
The Nampa Leader blasts Governor Hunt and Secretary Bassett for pardoning Jack Davis, calling it a shock to Idaho public morals. The piece notes bipartisan disappointment as Morrison’s inauguration is hailed as emancipation and recounts a Cannon interview about the speakership bid. A Washington Post item on the US Senate battle over three new states Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico highlights cross party support for the omnibus bill led by Matthews Quay and Elkins.
The Tribune notes loyalists Quay and Elkins oppose the party majority on a temperance issue, forming a strong ticket with statehood prospects for three territories. It also reports Lake Shore’s pledge to invest 1 million dollars in Collingwood if the town goes dry, linking wages and taxation to Prohibition.
Early morning shooting at Joe Potter’s residence near Star leaves Rufus Ayers dead at 4 PM. Douglas claims self defense after Ayers fired twice. dispute centers on a dance with Myrtle White. Ayers’ father, John Ayres, says trouble began over the girl and escalated into a brawl before the fatal shots.
Dr J H Hannaford in the Western Plowman urges early cough treatment to stop consumption, endorsing Kemp’s Balsam as the cure. The ad claims the remedy saved many lungs and is sold by Sprague's Pharmacy with bottles priced at 60 and 60 cents.
Sam Mott and Robt. Fitzsimmons meet in Pocatello on Dec 29 in a season highlight. Tomorrow night the Auditorium hosts Foxy Quiller produced by Ben Stern with a star cast and a celebrated chorus. Critics hail de Koven Smith opera as top in the season with lavish scenery and costumes.
Frank Branham and Frank Payne were killed in a snowslide near the Crown mine on Government Creek around December 10. Bodies recovered and held at Crown mining camp awaiting relatives' instructions. Payne was a mail carrier and Branham worked for H.4H. Hunter. Branham warned he would return for supper. both men were missed and found after three days. Relatives notified. Branham’s parents live in Payette, Payne from Yakima with a brother in Falls City, Washington.
The ad touts The Curse of Womankind as sick headaches and neuralgia. Sherman’s Headache cure offers one dose relief, guaranteed harmless with immediate results. Sold by Sprague's Pharmacy at 250 and 100 a box.
An advertisement promotes a digestives product claiming to preserve beauty by cleansing the blood and improving digestion. It promises quicker digestion, clearer complexion, and a slim figure. Sold for 26 or 60 cents per package at Porvene's Pharmacy.
Delicacies note fresh California onions radishes lettuce and cauliflower available at Kane's Grocery. Local shoppers see crisp choices and seasonal produce on display for the week.
On December 4 1902 and January 1 1908 excursion tickets will be sold at one fare for round trip from all stations on the Short Line to any point within each state and to points in another state on specified rail lines including Union Pacific and Anaconda and Pacific Ry. Returns are limited by a final return date.
Fragmentary ad copy claims a remedy affects breath and bowels for those in contact with the user. The text is garbled but indicates a product for strong breath and digestive issues, offered for sale by Sprague's Pharmacy.
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