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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1908

Page

4

Millions Sent Abroad From New York Christmas Postal Orders

New York records show at least 8 million dollars in Christmas postal orders sent abroad, with total including drafts and checks possibly surpassing 10 million. England receives the most orders, about 73,041, worth 888,408.62, while Greece gets the fewest by number and France the smallest by value.

New York England Morgan China Greece France Italy Sweden Austria Germany Hungary Russia Norway

Cut It Out and New Year’s Ball Urge Resolutions

A New Year poem from the New Orleans Times-Democrat mocks vagueness urging clear speech. The piece ends with a civic cue to attend the Grand Masquerade Ball at Mc Nichols & Wright hall tonight December 31, hosted by the Pocatello Fire Department.

New Orleans Times-Democrat McNichols & Wright Hall Pocatello Fire Department

Tax notice for 1908 due in Bannock County Idaho

Public notice states county and state taxes for 1908 are due at the Bannock County Assessor office in Pocatello Idaho and become delinquent January 4 1909. L B Case Assessor and Tax Collector Bannock Co Idaho signs the notice. The rest mentions a raffle for an Eagle sofa pillow this evening at the Bar as a separate ad.

Pocatello Idaho L. B. Case Bannock Co Stoc Odell Sane Bs Bioene Ww. M A. Setae Sheen Jennings L. H Wolff M. L Saesee Wolff, L BBC Wise Oh Haver A. Oa Bennett Hyde W. A Steers W. A. Ween Durchler West L. A Jr Fish H Fish Davis P. C Tae Caldwell Caldwell, Merrie Theese Caldwell J. Ces Est Tinkham Smith Carrie R A. Ee Hewett A. Wee Eeee A. Ee Epeenes A. Ween Eee Hynae Humphrey Mrs Wi W Wilkinson R. H Howard W. Dicker G. A. Weeeee Peeeeswee J. Seewee Teen Sheppherd, E Moser Bistline Lter, Co Giles H M Weeeee Matlock C. A Mansfield Tee Castellini Ball Fred A Frank Weeeee

Public dining room opening notice at The Burbank House

Notice to the public announces the dining room will open to all on January 10 at The Burbank House located 153 South Third avenue.

Burbank House South Third Avenue

Religion Class Meet at Downey Idaho January 1909

A conference for Pocatello stake Religion class workers will gather in Downey Idaho on January 17 1909. The program features songs prayers papers on guardian ship teaching methods and church school relations plus remarks by stake officials and a focus on pupil interest and prayer habits.

Workers of Pocatello Stake L. D Downey Pocatello Stake Idaho Linnie Johnson Hilda Johnson David Henderson R. L. Dixon A. H. Price Effie Coffin Martha Scadden Geo. Wood General Board Mark Ida Johnson Gwellim Davis Stake Presidency God Leo Johnson Stake Eva Criddle

Shepherd's Journal Free Copy Offer From Tribune

Readers invited to obtain a free issue of The Shepherd's Journal by writing to The Shepherd's Journal 126 LaSalle Street Chicago IL and mentioning The Tribune. Promote live twentieth century sheep paper features and best of i Ataf content for bona fide breeders.

Shepherd's Journal la Salle Street Chicago the Tribune

Rag Carpets and Rags Woven at Pocatello Works

Rag Carpet and Rag Works invites customers to bring old carpets to be woven into new ones at 547 North Main Street Pocatello Co. C. KNORR operates the business bringing old materials to new life through weaving services.

Pocatello North Main Street Pocatello, Co C. Knorr

Bal lard's Herehound Syrup touted to halt cough

Consumption statistics claim a neglected cold or cough damages lungs and invites germs. The ad urges stopping the cough as soon as it appears with Bal lard's Herehound Syrup and promises soothing relief and quick recovery. Mrs. A. L. Cook endorses it.

Ballard A. L. Cook

Untitled fragment notes clothing and address details

A fragmented note lists clothing items such as silk pens and furs and provides an address and phone reference, indicating a shop or seller at 206 West Gas and a related block.

Pvchiarcae Company West Gas Phone

New Year Hoboes Celebrate at Bowery Junction

A New Year’s Eve scene in New York City Bowery dives shows panhandlers celebrating amid a crowded Park Row and Bowery junction. Hoboes share counterfeit drinks and laughter as the crowd passes a fake bill among themselves in a festive misrule.

Parkrow Bowery Old Trinity Chatham Square Paris Victor Hugo Notre Dame New York City Bil Green Goods Ike Patrick Silent James New York World

How Time Travels Across the Atlantic and Pacific Lines

The article describes the International Date Line at 180 degrees east, explaining how noon on January 1, 1909 in St Pauls would shift time across the Pacific. It notes dangers of island demarcations and uses Vanua Fiji to illustrate days starting and ending, with yesterday to tomorrow jumps. It traces the New Year’s arrival to Greenwich twelve hours after departure.

St. Paul's Pacific Ocean Greenwich Meridian Pacific Islands Vanua Fiji Islands Great Britain Greenwich

Grotto of modern miracles in saloon crowns New Year

Describes a smoke filled back room in a saloon where liquor sells for five cents and hoboes and jailbirds crowd tables. A bartender with a missing nose serves the crowd as men gamble and toast as time shifts toward the new year. Ireland uses its own chronology, awaiting 1909.

Patrick Silent James

Street Scene Recounts A Drunken Amusement Night

In a crowded scene a beggar waves a five dollar bill and shouts Great graf as he mocks others. Pedestrian abandons crutches and proclaims aid, while Blind Phil inspects the money and laughs at the hoax. A humpback named Bill dozes at a table as the night devolves.

Graf Patrick Blind Phil Bill

New Year Superstitions from a Bygone Era

The Philadelphia Press notes New Year beliefs where seeing one's shadow at moonrise foretells death and leaving the house before it is entered invites misfortune. People sought luck by welcoming the first dark haired visitor and performing rites atop roofs or at crossroads, while starting the year with a swing of no money would bring best luck.

Philadelphia Press

A New Leaf For A Budding Student

A teacher and a father reflect on a new leaf offered to a child and to a higher power. The stained past behind, both seek renewal with unspotted starts and hopeful guidance.

Fort Hall Service Notice January 26 Filing

Official notice from Fort Hall regarding service actions with dates d listed as 12-31 and January 26, detailing administrative steps and responsible secretary.

Reward Offered For Information On Joe Battles

Fifty dollars reward posted for discovery of Joe Battles body or details about his whereabouts. Verification of identity and location will be pursued by authorities.

Joe Battles

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