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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
3
Maximum temperature 45, minimum 28, mean 36 with 10 above normal. 6 am reading 34. Precipitation 0.04, total since Jan 1 2.02 above normal. Total sunshine 3 hours 25 minutes with possible sunshine 9 hours. Observer M A Robinson.
District Judge J. M. Stevens of Blackfoot attended court matters in the city. Dr. Mitchell returned to Blackfoot after visiting patients at Pocatello General Hospital. The Charles T. Yale company presents Devil's Auction at the Auditorium tonight. J. H. Gillilan returns to Senate saloon work after bladder trouble. Miss Scadden reports a fine girl born to Mr. and Mrs. B. Reggars on North Third Avenue. Assessor L. B. Case receives $58,881.10 Short Line taxes from Jenkinson. Paul Gartner prepares to add a Midwinter Sheep show section to the Stagner barn. W. H. Lambert buys an eight-room brick on South Third Avenue from Bistline Lumber for $2,700. A. G. Roberts visits from Blackfoot with his children. daughter Mary stays a few days. A baby Italian boy is born to Mr. and Mrs. Lebroto Perantor. all well. Ezra J. Merrill wins the Davenport prize at Gate City Furniture, number 2797. Mrs. de Voelcker and daughter plan a six‑month stay in Bremen. They sail from Hoboken January 19.
Community notices report a December 31 masquerade ball at McNichols & Wright hall hosted by the Pocatello Fire department with a Salt Lake costumer for costumes. Also listed are a widow’s meeting at Mrs. Leonard's home, a deputy assessor appointment, and obituaries for Jacobson and Howard with funeral arrangements and last rites described.
The article argues baldness stems from a tiny organism attacking hair roots beneath the scalp. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a cure to destroy the cause, claims dandruff disappears, and hair health returns with use. Samples offered for 10 cents. products sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes through Book Store Pharmacy as agents.
Cash or time will buy an elegant new piano of Prof. Muehlen at 217 North Garfield. The notice invites buyers to consider flexible payment options.
You will have no kick if your clothes such as silk skirts waists furs are cleaned pressed repaired or dyed at the Pocatello Cleaning Pressing Dyeing company 206 West Clark Phone 137 black.
An advertisement proclaims the dangers of an appendectomy while promoting Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quiet cure for constipation headache biliousness and malaria available at Ferguson Jenkins drug stores in Pocatello and McCammon.
Salt Lake audience enjoys the first performance of a weeklong run at the Colonial theater. The show features Tobey the donkey transformed into a man, lively music, updated jokes, and elaborate stage machinery. Charles H. Yale's Devil's Auction remains a widely toured and well received extravaganza praised for its humor, music, and fresh costuming.
The Pocatello Fire Department invites the public to a Grand Masquerade ball on Thursday evening December 31 promising an unforgettable time. Local organizers urge attendance and celebrate community spirit with a festive event.
More people are taking Foley's Kidney Remedy every year. It is claimed to be the most effective remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. Foley's Kidney Remedy corrects irregularities, rebuilds worn tissues, and restores vitality. Temple Pharmacy markets it in Pocatello and McCammon.
An advertisement warns that ignoring coughs leads to pneumonia or consumption and urges using Ballard's Horehound Syrup to restore lung health. It lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle and credits Mrs. A L Cook.
Public notice: Bannock County Idaho tax payments for 1908 due at the Assessor’s office in Pocatello. delinquent January 4, 1909 with penalties. Also sealed bids requested by the U S Surveyor General Boise for government surveys in Idaho with detailed scope, bonds, and contract requirements.
A German woman living in the United States created miniature bead and wire Christmas trees that impressed royalty and President Roosevelt. The trees are nearly indestructible, bendable, and can be packed for later restoration. The inventor learned wreath making in Munich and later sent a tree to King Ludwig and another to Roosevelt, who reportedly declined it.
Mr Erastus Pinkley asks if it is customary to hang one stocking on Christmas Eve Miss Mi ami Brown replies only one stocking prevents taking risks of someone helping themselves to the footwear instead of leaving presents.
An appeal stresses Foley's Honey and Tar as a proven cough and lung remedy with forty years of cure history. Temple Pharmacy in Pocatello and McCammon advertises Ferguson and Jenkins as proprietors.
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