The King and His Irish Secretary
A satirical tale from 1908 depicts a vain king and his Irish secretary Murphy as they clash over a royal proclamation. The sovereign seeks to bend nature and public funds to his will, while Murphy exposes the cost and folly of royal bravado. The second vignette shows Murphy advising drastic hill grading that the king rejects, prompting a brutal plan to burn a village and relocate its people.
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Murphy
Crow Corners
Long Hill
Jerusha
Cork
Balloon Banter on a Skyward Balloon Ride
A playful exchange aboard a hot air balloon has a man urging affection while a woman jokes about the voyage. The lighthearted moment centers on their blissful cloudscape journey and the humorous line about the balloon itself.
Salary Row Inquiries Spark Federal Contract Debate
The quotation from the New York Herald notes a sharp exchange about promised pay raises and the difficulty of sustaining increases. It reflects ongoing concerns over compensation policies amid shifting budget pressures and labor expectations.
His Idea of Trimming Hat Sparks Family Banter
A brief comic exchange shows Tom noticing a new hat and his sister insisting it needs trimming. The humor hinges on size and fashion, reflecting domestic wit in a lighthearted snapshot.
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Tom
Among Society Women First and Second Respond to Panic
In a brief society page exchange, First Society Woman asks if the busi ness panic has affected you. Second Society Woman replies dreadfully as they face near starvation and invite the reader to dinner.
Silat reference and Skimpton girls remark noted
A Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet notes an inartistic comparison of a silat style figure and comments that six Skimpton girls resemble a picket fence walking. The line reflects casual editorial quip rather than a main news event.
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Silat
Skimpton Girls
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Legislation for the Relief of Settlers
Washington reports Idaho matters pending before Secretary Garfield are unlikely to be acted on until after the holidays. No action soon on cancellation of Minidoka irrigation project titles. similar issues on Truckee Carson project discussed by Idaho and Nevada delegations. Garfield may protect titles if possible. reappraisal of Minidoka townsites under review by the attorney general. Borah to introduce legislation if needed. Reclamation HQ move from Boise and Hailey land office shift postponed for later consideration.
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Washington
Idaho
Garfield
Minidoka
Truckee-Carson
Nevada
Borah
Congress
Pocatello Cleaning Publicity Ad Promotes Fur and Garment Dyeing
We offer fur, silk skirt and waist cleaning, pressing and dyeing services with a trial. Located at 306 West Clerk in Pocatello. phone 137-blk.
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Pocatello Cleaning, Pressing & Dyeing Company
West Clerk
Mrs McRaney's Experience With Foley's Kidney Remedy
Mrs M McRaney of Prentiss Mississippi was bedridden three months with kidney and bladder trouble. Two physicians gave no relief until she started Foley's Kidney Remedy. After two bottles she felt like a new person and urges others to try it. Temple Pharmacy in Pocatello and McCammon sells it.
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McRaney
M. McRaey
Prentiss
Miss
Foley
Temple Pharmacy
Pocatello and McCammon
Ferguson & Jenkins
A Hair's Breadth Escape Cough Warning
A short health note warns that lingering coughs or colds invite pneumonia or consumption and urges using Ballard's Horehound Syrup with prices 25c 60c and 1.00 per bottle attributed to Mrs. A. L. Cook.
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Ballard
A. L. Cook
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Idaho Patient
A Pocatello reader urges early action on kidney symptoms and praises Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs. A L Brandon notes backache relief for her husband after buying at Mrs. A J Cooks drug store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents price 50 cents and the reminder to remember the name Dean's.
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Dean
Pocatello
A. L. Brandon
Harrison Avenue
Idaho
Brandon
A. J. Cook
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
A Dangerous Operation Remains A Fearful Prospect
An ad claims appendix removal is dangerous yet Dr King’s New Life Pills offer a quiet cure for constipation headache biliousness and malaria at Ferguson and Jenkins drug stores in Pocatello and McCammon for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Ferguson & Jenkins Drug
Pocatello and McCammon
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted for Deafness Claim
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining and can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Big Ranch Bargain Near Blackfoot Idaho
Four hundred acres offered at 30 dollars per acre if taken within thirty days. Over 250 acres cultivated or partly cultivated with good water rights and building, farm implements included. Located four miles from Blackfoot, Idaho with good range and permanent water. For details contact H. C. Winters at 4158 Main, Pocatello. First come, first served. 30 days at this price.
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Blackfoot
Main
Pocatello
Idaho
Foley's Orino Laxative Promises Natural Bowel Action
Orino laxative claims to cure constipation and stimulate the liver by regulating the bowels for natural activity. Continuous purgatives are not needed. Temple.
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Foley
Oring
Temple Pharmacy
Pocatello and McCammon
Ferguson & Jenkins
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T. C. McClure
Nibbs
Palace
Schermerhorn
George
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
New York Herald
Catholic Standard and Times
Boise
Nampa
Caldwell
Hailey
North Main
E.d.harrison
Jewelers
J. B. Trist
Eva Ford
Harrison
City
Band Ring
Nettie B. Pond
Thatcher
James
Barton & Company
Henry W. Savage
Garden Theatre
New York City
Oliver Herford
Franz Molnar
Sn Ramsay
Daily Tribune
P. Hansen
Second Avenue
Regon Taurine Pae A
Oregon
THE
Intermountain
Traine
Salt Lake
Yellowstone
Ealter Ont
Weet
Fom
Equtera Points Sa
Ogden
Yellowatone
Ponatealio
Burley
Docoe
Galt Lake
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