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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
4
New Year crowds in Pocatello admire enduring water wagons amid a rash of broken resolutions. The piece notes their practicality despite rough fashion, while linking into a broader piece about New York theater blackmail schemes and a vast British debt claim, with further notes on Brooklyn bankers and a global tramp meeting.
New Year arrived in Pocatello at midnight with whistles bells pistol shots and cheers. The Big Siren at the Short Line powerhouse was silent due to holiday shop closings. Switch engines and locomotives added to the noise in yards as dancing and private gatherings marked the transition.
Washington January 2 Attorney General Bonaparte said he would only have the matter under consideration regarding a possible suit to test the relationship between the Union and Southern Pacific railroads known as the Harriman system He declined to affirm or deny the report.
The No. 1903 service car, long famed on the western railroad, was rebuilt at Pocatello with a thorough refurnishing and remodelling. Joe Blackburn led the shop crew with helpers Al Stoker H M Johnson Jim Malcomson and John Weflington finishing touches added in Salt Lake before handing to the general manager.
The article reviews Treasury actions by Secretary Cortelyou to ease monetary strain in 1907, noting a $75 million bank note increase and about $106 million in gold imports from Europe over six weeks. It cites rising public deposits and imports declines, with expectations of gold movements and a stronger financial structure entering the new year.
Local lumber company iWeeter Lumber advertises firewood and coal for sale. The notice emphasizes available stock and prices, inviting customers to contact the shop for current quantities and delivery options.
The Trinity Guild and the Girls' Friendly Society hold a cooked food sale and tea on Saturday January 4 1908 from 2 to 9 in their block corner store. Cakes pies bread beans and salad for sale. sandwiches cake coffee and chocolate served. all are welcome.
Neighbors are invited with their families to the joint installation of officers at McNichols Wright hall at 5 o'clock on Friday January 3, to be followed by a dance. Signed notice.
Notice to stockholders of the Pocatello Nevada Mining and Milling Co Ltd. meeting at the First National Bank building in Pocatello Idaho on Monday January 13 at 7 30 p m for election of directors and other business. John Toombs president. Dated December 28 107. Choicest and cheapest candies in town at the Louvre.
The Minimii club of Pocatello hosted a leap year dinner at the bachelor maid home on New Year’s Day. Members enjoyed a delightful menu and the unique event, held at 217 North Hayes Avenue.
All members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles are urged to attend a meeting on Thursday January 2 at 8 o'clock p.m. at the hall for installing officers. Refreshments will be served. ARTHUR A. COHN W P Bb J ELROD W Secry.
Notice is given that a meeting of the stockholders of Mink Creek Coal & Gas Co Ltd will be held at the secretary's office Seavers building Pocatello Idaho on Monday Jan 13 1908 at 8 pm for electing directors for the ensuing year and for other business as may properly come before the meeting F S Brerton secretary Pocatello Idaho Dec 17 1907 D-101
A brief promotional line urges choosing Yellowstone drinks with a nod to candy, nuts and figs before tree purchases, mentioning The Louvre as a points of reference.
The H. L. Griffin Company of Ogden announces it has purchased the interests of the Taaho Produce Company of this levy, assuming all liabilities and taking over accounts of the Idaho Produce Company. Pocatello Idaho, Dec. 9, 1907.
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