Autos That Pass A Big Thriller At Barnum & Bailey Circus
Barnum & Bailey announces a new aerial auto race thrill for Pocatello with two 1100 pound autos launching from a 58 foot ramp. Car No 1 somersaults 30 feet high after striking a track projection while Car No 2 dives under it and lands 40 feet away. French engineer Maurice Garanger designed the stunt performed twice daily by sisters Carolyn and Alice La Roque choosing a dramatic spectacle for jaded crowds.
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Barnum & Bailey’s Circus
Pocatello
Asten
Barnum & Bailey
M. Maurice Garanger
O Ce
French Polytechnic Institute
la Roque
Carolyn
Alice
Margarets Shy Debut at a Pink Musical Reception
At Miss Simmons school Margaret Durham, a popular yet painfully shy newcomer, is chosen as usher for a pink musicale. She asks an elderly gentleman to seat him but mispronounces and ends up asking if she should sew him to a sheet as five seasoned ushers take over.
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Margaret Durham
Miss Simmons
Margaret
Harper’s Weekly
Hoarse Plaints and Shifts in a Patchy Exchange
Fragmentary chatter recalls tense talk about a broker named Carter, a goldabiding exchange, and a rough morning in which a dollar changed hands. A wary tone hints at strained finances and shifting loyalties among observers.
Light May Reveal Hidden Jewel In Narrow Gap
In a curious incident a stray light beam exposed a small jewel wedged in a narrow crevice. Workers investigated the area and secured the object, noting its craftsmanship and potential value. Local authorities advised caution during retrieval.
Quadrant Invention Linked To Glassmaker Godfrey
The narrative recalls Thomas Godfrey a Philadelphia glazier who conceived the double reflecting sea quadrant in 1730 after a reflected light triangle formed near a water pail. His device was tested on a Jamaica bound ship and later associated with Hadley of London though American efforts sought recognition.
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Theis Godfrey
Philadelphia
Thomas Godfrey
Godfrey
England
West Indies
Jamaica
Hadley
London
Testing Drugs In A Black Yard Of A Chemical Plant
A Los Angeles Times item quotes a chemist describing cruel animal drug testing in a grim yard. Chickens are used with ergotine to gauge drug worth, dogs for hashish, and frogs for digitalis. The piece notes chemists even test on themselves, risking death or insanity.
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Los Angeles
Birds In Christian Legend and Symbol
Rev R L Giles writes in the National Review that the raven carries mixed meanings as an omen and emblem. He notes its association with procrastination yet acknowledges its role in the Christmas mystery with varied cries during the nativity scene.
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National Review
Rev
R. L. Giles
Bethlehem
Eamus
Time She Began on the Sixth Avenue Car
A New York City conductor asks a woman to pay fares for her seven or eight year old daughter on a Sixth Avenue surface car. The woman insists she never pays for the child yet reluctantly pays five cents when pressed, sparking debate over responsibility.
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New York
Genius Defined in the Beloved Disciples Bulletin
The bulletin quotes a definition from a Professor of Polite Literature and High Art stating genius is an unlimited capacity for taking what belongs to others. The note reflects on the concept with a playful critique from Sydney, N.8 W.
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Sydney
Bulletin
Proverb Sparks Family Finance Exchange
In a brief exchange, Kwater cites the old adage about pennies, while Galley adds that dollars will take care of heirs, as quoted by Philadelphia Press. The fragment hints at a discussion on prudent spending and inheritance planning.
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Kwater
Galley
Philadelphia Preas
Parishioner Delivers a Drunken Sermon Exchange
A brief item from Lealie's Weekly recounts a parish scene where a tipsy parishioner confuses a new minister during a late service. The exchange humorously highlights awkward speech and mistaken beliefs in a small-town church setting.
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Hiquor
Thas
Gratitude in Poverty Mirrors Riches, A Provocative Thought
A brief aphorism notes that generosity from a poor man should be as abundant as from a rich man, suggesting virtue is not tied to wealth and value lies in grateful giving.
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Popa
Persistent suitor argues for daughter against banker
A scene from Strand Magazine features a poor but ambitious suitor confronting a banker, insisting on marrying the banker’s daughter. The old man resists, citing failed negotiations, while the suitor quotes a motto about perseverance to justify his persistence.
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Strand Magazine
The Cat Paw Teaches Temptation to Sunday Class
A Home Magazine piece recounts a Sunday school teacher using a cat paw as an illustration of temptation. She notes the paw seems soft yet hides pain. a student answers that the cat scratches, while another adds the cat has whiskers, contrasting with the dog’s bite.
Bible Blunders Through Noted Printer Errors
A roundup of famous Bible misprints and monikers created by errs in editions such as the Un righteous, Placemakers, Printers, Treacle, Vinegar, Bug, Breeches, Idle, and the Wooden Leg Testament reflecting slips from misread words to joke names in historic printings.
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Gilead
Testament
Satan Simplog
Just a Fish Story From The Fens
The London Outlook recounts a curious ironical tale from years past. Richard son of Peterborough skated on clear ice and spotted a large pike in front of him. The fish, terrified, swam until exhaustion and was lifted from the ice weighing twelve pounds.
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Heathcote
Fens
Richardson
Peterborough
London Outlook
Not Disturbed by Music Says Nassau William Senior
English political economist Nassau William Senior, a guest of Lord Lansdowne at Lansdowne House, wrote abstractedly as Tom Moore sang. A companion asked if he was fond of music. he replied that he was not but it did not disturb him, urging the performance to continue.
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Nassau
William Senior
Lord Lansdowne
Lansdowne House
Tom Moore
Physician Becomes Appealed Inquirer's Worry
A physician attends a patient as her husband visits and asks whether there is any need for unnecessary anxiety about her condition. The exchange centers on concerns about the patient’s health and the appropriateness of alarm.
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Mr. Trving
Argonaut
Bed Sensed to Be Sleep Used by Tenant
A terse exchange shows a tenant accusing the landlord that the bed has been slept in, with the landlord confidently affirming the bed is as intended. The dialogue hints at living conditions or a dispute over occupancy.
Renovated Meerschaum Pipe Becomes Enamel-Coated
Mrs. Puffer explains she noticed the pipe turning brown and discolored so she applied a coat of white enamel to renovate it. The exchange shows a domestic fix up to preserve a cherished smoking piece.
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Puffer
Pie shapes reflect variety in a hungry household
A humorous exchange where a wife explains that pies are made round or square to counter a routine diet, while a visitor asks about the difference. The joke hinges on the husband’s complaint about sameness and the wife’s witty reply.
Quote from Latia Prova Sparks Breach of Taste Debate
Latia Prova comments on jesters and taste provocation stirring discussion about cultural sensitivity and artistic freedom. The remark highlights tensions between humor and public reception in contemporary discourse.
Local Briefs Highlight Travel and Prosperity
Mrs. Claude Bryan returned from Salt Lake after a week with relatives. Terry, painter in Short Line shops, leaves for Salt Lake to spend July 24 with kin. L. M. Steger reports prosperity in the Snake River upper valley with strong business and plenty of money. Superintendent Stevenson will undertake a junket via Short Line routes to Duluth in car No. 14 starting July 26.
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Claude Bryan
Salt Lake
Terry
Zion
Alex
Upper Valley
L. M. Steger
Ashton
St. Anthony
Park Branch
Upper Valley of the Snake
Steve
Junket
Stevenson
Utah
Short Line
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Duluth
Olmstead
Butte
Rain Signals From Tortoises On The African Coast
The author notes that Galapagos tortoises seek shelter before rain, often 24 hours ahead, heading to overhangs as clouds form. He explains the behavior may stem from atmospheric pressure, habit, and moisture needs, and that rain typically follows.
Dickens Worshiping Family Forms Boy Answers Uriah Question
A nine year old boy in a city school, part of a Dickens loving family, correctly named Uriah’s wife in class after the form master pressed with questions. The boy’s quip "Please, ai, Heep!" drew a pause before the correct identification.
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Uriah the
Uriah
London Chronicle
Hia Sufferings in Lazy Debtor Interchange
An amusing exchange from the Washington Star features a genial but penniless man who says creditors worry him less than their own distress. He jokes about his sympathetic nature and his inability to explain how it disturbs him to see creditors anxious about him.
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Washington Star
Making Trouble Pay in a Cartoonish Rhyme
In a lighthearted Atlanta Constitution column, Brother Williams jokes about outsmarting the wolf at the door by setting a trap and selling the trapped wolf to a circus, a playful take on wit and hustle.
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Brother Willams
Atlanta Constitution
Tribune Job Rooms Best in the State
The Tribune reports a local job rooms event earning top honors in the state. Competitors from several cities showcased facilities and services, with judges citing innovation and accessibility as key strengths.
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Tribune
Pocatello Adopts Annual City Budget For 1909
Ordinance No 185 outlines city appropriations from the general fund for the year ending April 30 1909 totaling 39450 with allocations to fire department public buildings streets and bridges jail and other duties. Passed July 20 1908 by Mayor C E M Loux Attest T D Gilmore. Includes unrelated advertisements for American Pilsener beer and Foley's Kidney Remedy.
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City OF Pocatello
Pocatello Tribune
C. E. M. Loux
County Warrants Called for Payment in Bannock
County Treasurer Julia M. Sullivan calls current expense fund warrants numbers 65 through 81 dated April 16 1908 to be paid with interest up to now upon presentation at her office dated May 16 1908 in Bannock County Idaho.
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Julia M. Sullivan
Contented Woman and Ballard's Snow Liniment Ad
An old advertisement notes 4 Contented Woman lives in the same house with Ballard's Snow Liniment. It claims relief from aches and pains, cuts, burns, rheumatism, neuralgia, lumbago, and muscular stiffness. Prices: 25c 50c and $1.00 per bottle by Mrs. A. L. Cook.
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Ballard
A. L. Cook
Excursions to Payette Lakes Schedule Notices
Excursions to Payette Lakes operate daily via 0. 8. S. from June 20 to September 30. A thirty day limit applies from the date of sale. Rates and further particulars available from agents.
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Payette Lakes
City of Pocatello Call for Warrants
City treasurer Goldie McCallister calls expense fund warrants Nos. 603 to 607 dated June 8 2908 for payment with interest to date at Bannock National Bank. Dated July 1 1908.
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Bannock National Bank
Goldie McCallister
Williams Testifies on Foley Kidney Remedy in Nervous Exhaustion case
The Huntington West Virginia minister Rev. I W Williams testifies that Foley's Kidney Remedy relieved his nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and endorses the product. Temple Pharmacy markets Foley's and Foley's Orino Laxative as stimulating yet gentle and guaranteed.
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I. W. Williams
Huntington
W. Va
Foley
Temple Pharmacy
Best Typewriter Papers and Supplies at Tribune Office
Readables include typewriter papers ribbons and car bons at the Tribune office. Supply items featured as the best there is for writers and office needs.
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Tribune
Foley's Kidney Remedy AdChem Temple Pharmacy
An old advertisement warns delaying treatment for a minor irregularity could lead to kidney disease. It touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as rebuilding worn tissues and strengthening kidneys and urges starting today from Temple Pharmacy.
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Foley
Temple Pharmacy
Ballards Bnow Lini ment claims to cure rheumatism pain
Put in Jail very accurately describes anyone's feelings who is confined to the house with an attack of rheumatism lumbago stiff joints or muscles. Ballard's Bnow Lini ment will cure the trouble relieve the pain and make you as supple as a two year old Mrs. A L Cook.
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Ballard
Bnow
A. L. Cook
Notice of State Republican Nominating Convention 1908
State Republican Central Committee calls a nominating convention in Boise Idaho on September 1 1908 at 11 a m. The event will elect a new State Central Committee and nominate candidates for Supreme Court justice Congress and state officers for the November 3 1908 election. Counties listed with delegate totals. James H Brady chairman Addison T Smith secretary.
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Republican State Central Committee
Boise
State of Idaho
Ada
Bannock
Bear Lake
Bingham
Bonner
Blaine
Canyon
Cassia
Custer
Elmore
Fremont
Idaho
Kootenai
Latah
Lincoln
Nez Perce
Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised By Resident Of North Carolina
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina declares Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best salve the world affords and it cured a felon on his thumb. He notes it heals every sore burn or wound. Available for 25 cents at Ferguson Jenkins drug stores in Pocatello and McCammon.
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Bucklen
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
N. C
Ferguson & Jenkins’ Drug Stores
Pocatello and McCammon
Ice Cream Orders Due Before 4 PM At Holmes & Co
Notice requests all orders for ice cream to be placed before 4 PM as delivery rig is stabled after that hour. Holmes & Co. asks customers to submit early to ensure service.
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Holmes & CO
The Carlyle Hosts All Commercial Men Establishment
The Carlyle venue markets itself as a central hub for business professionals with dining and meeting spaces. Patrons describe a bustling environment featuring formal attire, networking, and upscale service across a range of reservations and events.
Roy Porter Promotes Island Park Fishing Resort
Roy Porter will meet the train daily at Island Park station and transport anglers to his famed fishing resort in Island Park using a mountain wagon.
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Island Park
Roy Porter
A Friend for Luncheon Seeks Pure American Pilsener Beer
A social note asks for a bottle of pure and delicious beer to accompany a luncheon. The request highlights American Pilsener as the preferred style and quality.
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Consumption Fears
War against consumption urged across nations as the “white plague” ravages. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a safe, certain remedy for coughs and colds, warning against unknown preparations to avoid risk to health.
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Foley
Temple Pharmacy
Veil Pins Arrive at Harrison Jewelers
New line of Veil Pins just received by Harrison the jeweler. Prices range from 50 cents to five dollars each.
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Harrison
Excursions to Pacific Coast This Summer
Daily trips run from June 1 to September 15 offering coastal excursions. Agents can provide particulars on schedules prices and departure points.
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Pacific Coast
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Carter
Harper's
China
Imperial House of Han
Dickens
Attest, T. D. Gilmore
OF Bannock
City OF
Yellowstone
Addison T. Smith
The
Carlyle
P. Hansen
East Center Street
Foleys
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