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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
2
Evening by carrier in Pocatello Idaho. All complaints of whatsoever nature should be made at the office at once. Entered at the post office at Pocatello Idaho for transmission through the mail as second class matter.
A Cheyenne delegation including Mayor Peter 8 intends to tour inter mountain cities to study municipal government practices. They seek water system examples and general city administration pointers, with Pocatello noted as a potentially informative stop and a cautionary model of how not to run city business.
At the Dry Farming congress in Salt Lake City delegates push a memorial to Congress to raise the homestead unit in arid regions from 160 to 320 acres. The gathering, with 600 delegates, signals likely support for legislation. American Falls hosts a major dry farm experiment seen as a national test. Cheyenne is chosen for the next meeting place.
A San Francisco dispatch notes many Japanese sailors returning home with the claim we have to go. Analysts think Japan calls reserves due to tensions over Manchuria railroad plans and suspicions about Russia. Cabinet near overthrow due to heavy taxes from ships, factories, and harbor defenses. Crop failures add to public distress as Japan seeks Pacific economic dominance.
European and allied sentiment weighs the probability of Japan making war upon the United States. The discussion notes she faces finances similar to Italy or Turkey in confronting the United States.
The Manufacturers' Record argues that despite financial conditions, the United States requires extensive railroad expansion and double-tracking to handle growing trade. It urges allowing higher rates to attract capital, warns against rate-cut efforts, and calls for $1.5 billion yearly investment over five to ten years to avert worsening traffic and rail failures.
The article argues that to rebuild and expand the U S railroad system funding must be drawn from profits and attractive investment, making railroad securities more appealing than other opportunities. It warns politicians and the public to recognize the capital barrier and the necessity of a favorable investment climate to spur nationwide reconstruction.
A quaint verse extols the phone as a social hub in homes with neighbors dropping in from early morning to night. It contrasts convenience with intrusion as rings disrupt sleep and bring constant contact, portraying the phone as a friendly social lifeline.
Empire Georgia resident C O Eldridge extols Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat lung troubles. He notes seven years of use and claims his children’s croup responds quickly. Sold with guarantee at Ferguson Jenkins drug stores Poca tello and McCammon with trial bottle free.
A shop praises its groceries urging a trial order. It recommends buckwheat flour maple syrup fresh eggs and Afton butter for hot cakes fit for a king. It touts pure maple sugar and preserves as well.
In a testimonial from Navasota Texas A G M Williams claims Ballard's Snow Liniment cured rheumatism neuralgia and muscle strain, saying it helped a sprained ankle and noting it is always kept in the house. The ad is endorsed by A L Cook.
A shipment of firewood and coal is noted for Weeter Lumber Co. with stock details and availability for customer pickup or delivery.
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