Post Office Notice from Pocatello for Second Class Matter
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
2
Entry indicates material entered at the Pocatello post office for transmission through the mails as second class matter.
The article discusses the Thaw murder case and the jury’s exposure to the term maniac-depressive insanity. It notes American skepticism toward dementia Americana and contrasts a British doctor's diagnosis with local perception, highlighting public mood and juror reactions.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Francis J Henes electrified a crowd at the First Congregational church with a two hour speech charging United States Senator Fulton with attempting to bribe State Representative J B Smith in 1897 to break a deadlock and back Mitchell. He cited affidavits from Smith Governor Chamberlain and others claiming 1500 was paid and a threat of violence ensued. Heney alleges Fulton was Mitchell’s sack-holder and now serves railroad and corporate interests over the people of Oregon.
A San Francisco report quotes a United States Department of Agriculture bulletin from The Tuna as Food for Man that labels Luther Burbank a nature faker. The bulletin says spineless desert cactus cannot be grown and not fit for human food, while Burbank and supporters claim success and eating the fruit. It credits David Griffiths and R F Hare with editing and analysis and notes the work ignores Burbank’s Santa Rosa plant breeding.
The Denver News notes 10,782 self harm reports in the United States last year, up from 9,? earlier years, with a grim rise since 1905. It cites modern life pressure and waning religious restraint as factors, questions Salvation Army claims that anti suicide efforts curb the trend, and calls for progress toward solutions.
A Chicago Examiner editorial argues jury duty harms self respect and urges courts to treat jurors with courtesy. It notes long detentions away from family and business and calls for reducing excuses through respectful handling to curb evasions.
The text notes Hawaii will memorialize Congress for Chinese admission to fill sugar plantation labor needs. It warns that favorable attention is unlikely due to alleged Chinese Japanese amalgamation in the Far East and suggests caution in taking risks amid the broader yellow peril discussion.
An editorial note from the Portland Oregonian urges restraint in forming herd thinking and avoiding new complications or precedents in current discourse. The fragment stresses caution and prudence in guiding decisions.
The Boston Transcript notes that treatment for colds and influenza should be individualized. It warns against assuming what cures a neighbor will work for everyone and suggests consulting a physician or using simple home remedies rather than self prescribing powerful drugs.
A humorous reflection on middle aged amusements and social foibles. It critiques men smoking in stores and seeking impression, notes women’s fashion with short skirts, and contrasts reactions to foolish behavior between genders. The piece closes with a quip about women hiring others’ servants.
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, pledges to pay $100 for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleabon witnessed this December 6, 1986. The cure is taken internally and claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. testimonials available. Sold by all druggists for 76c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
R M James of Louellen Montana proclaims Electric Bitters a cure for malaria poisoning misery. The tonic claims rapid relief for chills bilious attacks jaundice and digestive and kidney issues. Sold under guarantee at Ferguson Jenkins Drug Stores in Pocatello and McCammon.
Catarrh is an irritated mucous membrane risk factor for lung disease and consumption. Breathing Hyomei offers a direct, stomach-free cure and is sold by Mrs. A. L. Cook with a refund guarantee. Complete outfit priced at one dollar if it helps, otherwise nothing.
Clinton Maine resident Mr EB Chamberlain reports Bucklen’s Amica Salve treats piles and chapped hands without scarring. The era claims it heals a sore and helps skin issues, with drugstores Ibe Ferguson & Jenkins selling it in Pocatello McCammon and nearby towns.
Ad pitches LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for a cold. Druggists refund money if it fails. Box bears Dr W Grove’s signature. Price 25 cents. Bannock Barber shop owned by Ole and Al advertises the product.
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