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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
5
Tonight through Wednesday Southern Idaho expected to see rain or snow with warmer conditions. Maximum 20, minimum -5, mean 8, below normal 19. Temperature at 6 a.m. today 19 with 0 precipitation today and 14.88 since January 1. Total sunshine 9 hours, possible sunshine 9 hours. M A Robenson observer.
Regular midweek dancing parties will be held at McNichols Wright and Eagle halls tomorrow night. The Gate City Band rehearses at city hall for the Woolgrowers convention on January 14 to 16. Leroy Nielson, naval academy cadet at Annapolis, ranks third in a class of 236 in steam engineering and mechanical drawing. Secretary Elrod reports progress aiding the destitute Kid Family. A Christmas masquerade ball is planned by the fire department. Governor-elect James H. Brady will announce his military staff for the inaugural ball January 6. Salvation Army thanks donors for Christmas relief funds. National Woolgrowers’ secretary Gorin may need room offers for delegates. contact Tribune office. Harry J. Burns seeks information about his brother Billy Burns in Pocatello. G A R officers in Pocatello elect new leaders.
Totten and other officers will be installed at a post meeting on January 2. Richard J. Walsh of this city gains fame for a new song Swing, Swing, Swing published by Victor Kremer of Chicago with music by Glenn W. Ashley. Walsh, once with the Advance, has written many songs and his Swinging songs are already picked up by Shapiro of New York. Walsh now works for the Short Line in this city.
Maxim tells judges the gun’s power is likely less than its potential and the test outcome favors cautious belief over overstatement. The piece also touts Newbro’s Herpicide as a scientifically based hair loss remedy, claiming it kills the germ causing baldness and offers samples by mail.
A condensed note advertises cash or time for purchasing an elegant new piano owned by Prof. Muehlen at 217 North Garfield. The fragment ends with stray text indicators.
Advertisement notes women are more saving than men and suggests gifting ten or twenty shares of stock in the Western Loan and Savings Company with contact Gray & Gray at 215 North Main.
Local listing for the Pocatello Cleaning Pressing Dyeing Company at 306 West Clark offering cleaning pressing repairing and dyeing services with phone contact 137 black.
Reduced holiday fares offered by Oregon Short Line with tickets on sale December 18 19 24 25 31 and January 1 1909. Limit January 4. See agents for further particulars.
Fifty dollars reward paid by the undersigned for information leading to the discovery of Joe Battles body or details of his whereabouts.
Mrs J S Battles urges saving by buying stock in the Western Loan & Savings Co. Part of money usable after six months at 7 percent. On time deposit earns 10 percent. The company has grown from 100000 to 750000 dollars in sixteen years, with earnings guaranteed by First Mortgage Securities on improved real estate.
More people use Foley's Kidney Remedy annually. It is promoted as the best treatment for kidney and bladder troubles, claimed to correct irregularities, rebuild tissues, and restore vitality. Temple Pharmacy markets it in Pocatello and McCammon.
Local guests swell Bannock and Pacific house registers with a string of travelers. Albion resident Mrs Howell. Idaho Falls visitors W E Zeller, D Hawkins. Ogden’s J M Wilson. American Falls E Von Knoblesh. Bingham L A Slack. Kemmerer Trainmaster J P Folger. Payette Mrs A C Hammond. Wallace Harry Latte. Butte attorney Alexander Mackel. McCammon Ed Murphy. Soda Springs L S Marriot. Ogden couple Mr and Mrs W H Agee. Camp Steely official Peter Wrensted. Orofino Dr J W Givens. Chicago student Mary Jane Armstrong visiting father George Armstrong in Montpelier.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a cure for rheumatism lumbago sore and stiff muscles strains sprains cuts burns bruises and all aches and pains. Mrs A L Cook urged to keep a bottle at home.
A personal appeal urges readers to choose Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble. It claims forty years of cures, warns against unknown preparations, and notes Temple Pharmacy in Pocatello and McCammon sells it. Proprietors Ferguson and Jenkins.
A yacht captain reveals a broken rudder to a wary passenger who jokes that being underwater most of the time hides the defect. The exchange, highlighted in Harper's Weekly, captures nautical peril amid complacent humor.
Mr Staylate repeats he must go while Miss Patience Gonne retorts he is stationary in a playful Philadelphia Press item noted for its witty dialogue and character names.
A playful note from the Kansas City Times remarks on Mayme’s charm and a supposed lisp in an old book, joking about how her speech might sound. The item carries a light, humorous tone typical of society chatter.
An advertisement asks parents if they own a three year old boy and presents a plan to buy 10 shares of stock in the Western Loan & Savings Company for ten cents a day. it promises payout of 1000 cash at age 18 to fund college or start him in life.
A 1900s style health notice warns of rising kidney disease and urges a home mixture called Compound Kargon with Dandelion fluid extract and Sarsaparilla syrup. It claims a urine test can flag trouble and prescribes teaspoon doses after meals and at night for relief, noting rapid benefits.
We can make your furs silk skirts waists look as good as new with a trial at Pocatello Cleaning Pressing Dyeing company located at 306 West Clerk. Phone 137-blk.
County Treasurer M Sullivan calls warrants from 82 to 102 dated April 16, 1908 with interest to September 16, 1908 payable on presentation at the treasurer’s office. Dated April 16, 1908.
If you have not yet found what you would like in the way of Holiday Goods, call and see my line. Toilet Cases, Collar and Cuff Boxes, Shaving Sets, Manicure Sets, Post Card Albums, Gillette Safety Razors, Fountain Pens, Cigars by the Box, Hand Bags, Japanese Baskets, Etc., Etc. Prices right. Come in and look.
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