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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
4
J W Jones editor of the Rigby Star said Fremont Republicans, led by county leaders, strongly back James H Brady for governor. He cited Fremont’s Rexburg convention endorsement of 37 delegates pledged to Brady and predicted a five thousand plurality with Fremont aiding to elect a business governor.
Conductor John P. Thoning of the Short Line suffered a broken leg when a mail transfer truck wheel ran over his ankle at Minidoka station last Saturday night. He was transported to Pocatello then to Salt Lake for treatment. fracture reduced by Assistant Surgeon Adams.
Joe H. Daniger, chairman of the conventions committee, has scheduled a meeting tomorrow night at the Bannock hotel. The reorganized Commercial club invites all businessmen to attend as plans are formed to entertain about three thousand wool growers arriving for the January 1909 gathering in Pocatello.
Frederick R. Pargellis secretary of the local Y M C A buys two lots on North Arthur avenue in the 600 block from J W Carr through Fletcher R Burrus real estate. The consideration is $1000. Pargellis plans a handsome home as demand for choice residence lots in Pocatello remains strong.
The Pocatello Pressed Brick and Manufacturing Company plant north of town shows high activity as brick is produced rapidly to fill existing orders and stock kilns. The first coal carload arrived and is being unloaded for kiln use.
Com mens express satisfaction with the decision in a brief note. The report highlights approval from involved parties and hints at broader support across the community. No further details on scope or dates are provided in the accessible text.
Mrs Chris Armstrong announces the opening of a new hat shop at 238 West Center, formerly the Turf cafe, inviting ladies to view a fine line of hats of all kinds. Holmes & Company welcomes guests for drinks.
Word reached Pocatello of the death in a Salt Lake hospital of Dave Harmison, a well known local figure and brother of Mrs. Richard Douglas. The death followed an operation.
Rev Andreas Bard rector of St. Pauls Episcopal Lechurch returned from Portland and Oregon trips and recounted seeing alcohol in a dry town where prohibition exists. He plans to fetch his family at Loonlake then return to Walla Walla and later build a cottage at the beach. He also spoke of a Portland car streetcar crash that injured no one.
The state summer school will open July 20 at the Academy of Idaho in this city. Attendance looks strong as teachers secure dormitory rooms in advance. Miss Williams of Milwaukee is appointed to lead English instruction, completing the faculty. Courses cover state and county certificates plus advanced work.
Edwin Stein of Boise the former mayor of Pocatello spent the day with Gate City friends and leaves tonight for Yellowstone park with his wife due to join him. Royal Neighbors surprised Mrs H Caples at her West Lewis street home with gifts including a pair of table vases and other presents. Attendees included Mrs Charles Seavers Mrs Will Robinson Mrs Baird Miss Jennie Turner and Mesdames Norby Hopper Boie Olive and Gunport.
A fragment suggests an event at the Auditorium with a playful tone about giving something, while readers sense a tease or joke. The exact details are unclear from the partial text.
Text fragment advertises a jeweler and excursions with price points and dates. It mentions the Carlyle Lakes excursions, dates from June to September, and a thirty day sale period. See agents for rates.
The Wall Street Journal notes Harriman lines keep net earnings steady despite large declines in gross receipts. Union Pacific loses about 1.11 million in May gross, net down 68 thousand. Southern Pacific gross down 19 percent, net down 453 thousand. Operating costs run 27 percent of gross, far below rivals 33–40 percent.
The Fort Hall Mining and Milling Co Limited of Idaho levied one cent per share on all outstanding stock as of June 16 1908. Delinquent shares unpaid by August 6 1908 will be sold at public auction on August 20 1908 to cover the assessment and sale costs. W M Odell secretary Pocatello Idaho.
Caved papers ribbons and car bona are noted as the best there is in the Tribune office.
A Bystander tale recounts Empress Eugenie hosting a luncheon at the Tuileries with Rothschild opposite a Paris painter. The painter’s gaze inspired Rothschild, who agreed to sit. A pupil slipped five francs to the “poor man,” later receiving £400 as interest on the sum.
An observer near the shore guides mortar fire by signaling horizontal and vertical angles and firing instant. Using a clock face analogy, one measures the target’s travel between positions to synchronize ball or shell arrival. Instruments determine range. mechanisms adjust timing in tiny intervals for accurate impact. The observer’s circle allegedly has 36,000 divisions.
In a London Scraps short note the Bridie family discovers missing eggs after their servant Ellen fails to locate any in the henhouse haymow manger or basket. Mrs. Bridie frets about mislaid eggs while Ellen reports empty baskets and a fruitless search.
A congressman’s secretary, described as bright and pretty, used a line about her eyes to persuade a cabinet official. She commented the ayes had it, and the official granted the favor for a constituent.
Young Mr Sapley makes a lengthy call on pianist Miss Evans He praises her Bach recital and longs for more listening time She asks if he would like another piece and she plays again
A Nashville Banner quip notes a couple enjoying a calm domestic routine with a phonograph used alternately after supper, highlighting a genteel, songful home life. The exchange contrasts modern tech with simple leisure in a light, humorous tone.
A dialogue-style note from Harper's Weekly mocks a tired customer who imagines watching tor toises race by while asking if Walter has ever been in the country. The scene uses humorous banter to contrast thrill with inaction.
A heated exchange erupts between Mr. Jawback and Mrs. Jawback with sharp taunts about brains and origins. Cleveland Vanadar quote appears as a misattributed line in the dialogue.
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