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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
4
Paxter F. Graves fourteen year old son of Foreman C. P. Graves suffers a serious wound after a file in his pocket pierced his right side near the armpit while returning from school. The file narrowly missed his lungs and Dr. O. B. Steely treats him at home.
W T Harold, who escaped a Pocatello jail term for passing bad checks, was in Salt Lake held for investigation into a Zion death linked case. He fled after 48 hours to avoid vagary charges, had married Irene Wray on parole, then deserted her. Harold later surfaced in conestion with Lillian Jordan’s death but left town.
Primrose's Minstrel band gave a noon street concert and will perform at the Auditorium tonight. Prominent press notices praise the company and promise fine entertainment. A Dakota blizzard hit Pocatello this morning with snow and strong winds, but by noon the storm passed and Bannock county enjoys warm afternoon air.
Mrs. A. L. Cook invites catarrh sufferers to purchase a Hyomei outfit with a full money back guarantee if not curing. The ad touts Hyomei as the sole fast acting cure reaching nose throat and lungs through medicated air, delivered by a pocket inhaler included with each dollar outfit.
An old ad claims Foley’s Honey and Tar prevents pneumonia from colds by stopping coughs healing lungs and expelling the cold. It warns to refuse imitations and to buy only the genuine yellow package at Temple Pharmacy.
An advertisement promises cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles in six to fourteen days using PAZO Ointment with a money back guarantee. The offer includes a 50 cent price and asserts complete relief or refund.
An ad urges taking Ey’s Kidney Remedy from Temple Pharmacy at Gret sign of danger to cleanse impurities from blood and support kidney function. The copy emphasizes the kidneys as vital to health and urges prompt use.
Major Fred R. Reed of Milner Idaho, famed booster of southern Idaho, visits the Kenyon en route to Shoshone. He notes unprecedented canal and irrigation growth, including the Twin Falls North Side Irrigation Company with 175000 acres to be irrigated from the Snake River via canals and a storage system with Wilsons Lake as base. The project has yielded 2040000 from land with 35000 acres remaining. Construction of the canal between Snake River and Wilsons Lake began in April. An approved pumping project at Burley includes an appropriation of 175000 for the pumping station and ditches, with settlers performing the ditch work in exchange for water rights. The Twin Falls North Side company is also building a 57 mile electric railway from Milner to Gooding and recently completed a 40000 hotel opening February 1. Pocatello plans a sage brush fiesta next fall as irrigation expands and sage brush yields to agriculture.
R M James of Louellen 8 C proclaims Electric Bitters a cure for malaria misery and related ailments. The remedy costs 60 cents a bottle and promises rapid relief for chills bilious attacks jaundice stomach liver and kidney issues. Sold under guarantee at Ferguson Jenkins Drug Stores in Pocatello and McCammon.
January 8 11 1908 excursions offered for Idaho State Dairy Association meeting. O S L agents provide rates limits and further particulars.
Weeter Lumber Co announces sale of firewood and coal, offering bundled quantities for customers. Details on pricing or delivery are not provided in the readable text.
In Phillipsburg New Jersey January 9 striking workers brought in to replace the Standard silk mill employees sparked a riot. Strike breakers from Philadelphia and Paterson faced mob action as police and a detective fired into the air to scatter the crowd. The mob halted and then set a trolley car on fire before dispersing.
Fred G. Bonfils, Denver Post proprietor, was convicted of assault and battery on Thomas M. Patterson, former U S senator and owner of the Rocky Mountain News and Denver Times. He was fined 50 and costs by Justice of the Peace Carson.
January 9 and 10 excursion to Pocatello for Idaho Wool Growers Association meeting. Limit January 20. Obtain rates and further particulars from O. L. agents.
Mrs Armstrong at 242 West Center offers cleaning dyeing and curling services for plumes with attention to careful care and styling.
The notice advertises fine eastern apples priced 14 cents per pound at Kane s Grocery, highlighting the offer as a local bargain for shoppers seeking fruit.
January 21 to 23, 1908 excursion offered to Payette for the Idaho State Horticultural association meeting. O S S agents provide rates limits and further particulars.
Bannock County calls warrants for payment with interest to date. Current Expense Fund warrants Nos. 61 through 103 dated April 10, 1907 and Nos. 104 through 145 dated July 12, 1907 will be paid upon presentation at the treasurer's office. Julia M. Sullivan, County Treasurer. Dated December 30, 1907.
An advertisement urges readers to use Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. It emphasizes buying the genuine product in a yellow package and notes Temple Pharmacy as the seller.
The Greek community in Pocatello marked Christmas last Tuesday with gatherings at multiple sites. Many traveled to Salt Lake for three hour services at a Greek church led by Rev. Parthenios Symperopoulos. A baptism day service is set for January 8 on the Julian calendar.
George Primrose and his large minstrel company bring an elaborate show to the Auditorium tonight. The act includes top vocal talent an operatic orchestra and famed comedians with a new scenic interior and a satirical burlesque on baseball. The Devil's Auction 26th edition opens January 11 after a 25 season road run.
A Pocatello reader urges curing kidney trouble with Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs Rankes cites her husband’s backache relief after using Doan's at A L Cooks drug store. cautions untreated kidney issues may lead to diabetes or Brights disease. Sold everywhere 60 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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