May 1908 Sets Weather Records in Pocatello
May 1908 was the coldest in nine years with record precipitation and windy conditions. The mean May temperature ran below normal while precipitation peaked at 3.06 inches, far above the nine year average. observers note June 1908 may bring above average rainfall but caution against forecasting.
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United States Weather Office
Pocatello
The
Tribune
Wm. Bell
Bell
Mercury
Dam Project on Big Lost River Near Mackay Underway
The Big Lost River Land & Irrigation Co. has started a dam two miles above Mackay to store river waters. About fifteen men with teams are clearing ground and building a permanent camp. A mountain tunnel begun last fall will divert the stream during construction, with a length of about three hundred feet. Directors are expected to visit soon.
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Big Lost
Mackay Miner
Unclaimed Letters at Pocatello Post Office May 30
Unclaimed mail for the week ending May 30 at Pocatello Idaho lists listed individuals including Mr and Mrs G F Billings Ike Binnaird Miss Bernice Dyer N Deam A C Frye Marion Higson Ben H Hammett Gil Johnson W H King Albert Kareh La Mont Mrs W D Lawton Mrs A B McDonel Mrs Jas McKenzie Ernest Pierson Ralph Pike Bany Petersen Pescey Peterson W Powell Mrs Bernad Pratte Carl Roberts C P Rowe Loyd Scott Ed G Schwarz J Sigler James Toner two N H Voge and others. Call for the following by the advertised call date or they will be sent to the dead letter office.
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Pocatello
Idaho
G. F. Billings
Ike Binnaird
Bernice Dyer
N. Deam
A. C. Frye
Marion Higson
Ben H. Hammett
Gil Johnson
W. H. King
Albert Kareh
la Mont
W. D. Lawton
A. B. McDonel
Jas. McKenzie
Ernest Pierson
Ralph Pike
Bany Petersen
Pescey Peterson
W. ©. Powell
Bernad Pratte
Carl Roberts
C. P. Rowe
Loyd Scott
G. Schwarz
J. Sigler
James Toner
N. H. Voge
Hot pursuit for William Latham in Bliss assault case
Word from Shoshone reports authorities are tracking William Latham sought for allegedly attempting an assault on a three year old girl, daughter of a prominent farmer at Bliss. Details of the crime remain scarce.
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William Latham
Bliss
Eiffel Tower May Guide Ships With Exact Longitude
French savant Bouquet de La Grue proposes using the Eiffel tower to transmit exact time per Paris or Greenwich meridians to all ships equipped with wireless telegraphs. If adopted, a world wireless post could render sun observations unnecessary for longitude. experiments already underway with French ships in Atlantic and Mediterranean.
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Paris
Eiffel Tower
French Academy of Sciences
Bouquet de la Grue
Savant
New York Times
Greenwich
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Simon Newcomb
Washington
Alexander Agassiz
Cambridge
Mass Beth
United States
Morocco
la Grue
Canary Islands
Kleber
Casablanca
Quai d’Orsay
M. Branly
Lyons
LATE LOCALS AND MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
Local notices report two Gibson mandolins and guitars on display at Palace Barber shop with terms via D W Everett. Married by the judge Probate Judge Johnston officiated for Alfred James Tobin and Lillian Phillips who will visit California. Conroy, sister of Swift Packing Co agent, leaves for five months in California and Nevada to visit friends. Mrs J M Mullen and son travel to Chicago to visit Tom Mullen at Armour Polytechnic Institute. Williams vs Woodall trial today over a hired horse that died on a trip. A son was born to Mr and Mrs James Bird with Dr Howard reporting all well. Catherine Jenkins daughter of Uncle Tom Jenkins of Oneida dies at 15. funeral set for McCammon tomorrow. Mrs Harry Kinport aids preparations in Oneida.
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California
Conroy
Pocatello
Swift Packing Company
Nevada
Williams Vs. Woodall
Soda Springs
Budge
Catherine Jenkins
Tom Jenkins
Bannock County
Oneida
McCammon
Harry Kinport
Concert Tonight at the Academy by Idaho musicians
Tonight at the Academy auditorium students from the Academy of Idaho present a free concert directed by Professor Muehlen. The program features Vocal and instrumental pieces including Chopin works, Weber Oberon, Mendelssohn Wedding March, and a male quartet, with the event starting at 7 40 and transportation available across the city.
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Academy
Sweet Bird
Owen Girls’ Glee Club
Chopin
Chopin C. B. Muehlen
I Live
Love Reheek Hs
Eadier
Campana
McGonigle and Roberts
Oberon
Weber
Edrington
Forrest
O’brien
Stilling
the Tempest
Pet Poe Watson
Rose McGonigle
Epes Saienent
Eellee
Tere Mattei
Bistline and Sellstrom
Amour Et Guitare
Bnd Art Ve Wees
Andre Messrs
Masero
Steendahl
Mendelssoohn
Angier
Furey
Gayle
Milner
Teers
Florence Brennan
Vera Roberts
Carlton
Morris, Retherford
North’s Colts seek rematch with Blackfoot on their grounds
Manager Lee Harper Walker of Norths Colts received a letter from Manager Murphy of Blackfoot requesting a return game next Sunday. Walker wired, Youre on, with excursion train plans to Grove City at a low rate from Short Line. Also notes Tribune erred about Saturdays Porcello Blackfoot game misnaming Norths Colts as home guards. team is Y M C A Twilight league though same players.
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Lee Harper Walker
North
Murphy
Blackfoot
Walker
Grove City
Thc
Tribune
The
Senator Borah Accepts Taft Nomination Invitation
Senator Borah accepted Secretary Taft's invitation to second Taft's nomination at the Chicago convention. He will obtain a proxy from an Idaho delegate to the convention.
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Washington
Senator Borah
Taft
Chicago
Idaho
Notice to Electors Bannock Idaho Pocatello Third Precinct
The Registrar of Election for Pocatello Third Precinct invites qualified electors to register at 455 South Main Street on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays from June 1 1908 to June 27 1908 between 9 PM and 5 PM and 7 PM to 9 PM in preparation for the special election on June 30 1908. Dated June 2 1908 Ellen L Reeves Registrar Third Precinct.
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Idaho
Bannock
Pocatello
South Main Street
Ellen L. Reeves
Narrow CUscape described in Philadelphia Ledger
The Philadelphia Ledger quotes a reader reflecting on the near closing of the Steenth National. He recalls being urged to invest by a friend, but admits lack of funds prevented action. The comment highlights financial caution during a fragile banking period.
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Steenth National
Not the Kind He Wanted
A brief Harper's Weekly caption discusses Little Willie running away to hunt red skins and returning after his father finished with him, implying a rough lesson or punishment. The line reflects period attitudes and the card game phrasing of a humorous or critical anecdote.
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Willie
Harper’s Weekly
Ungallant Exchange Over Face Fortune and Poverty
A witty dialog unfolds as a woman quips that her face is her fortune and a man counters that poverty is not a disgrace but inconvenient at times, revealing social cleverness and humor.
The Wicked Husband Advice Quip Quoted in Duluth Herald
A Duluth Herald item quotes a woman writer asking why a man lies to his wife and notes a reply that a moral sensible man would not insult her. The snippet references Cowper and suggests gendered moral commentary in a light editorial voice.
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Duluth Herald
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promoted for Kidney and Bladder Trouble
An advertisement urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at early signs of kidney or bladder issues to prevent Bright's disease. Temple Pharmacy promotes the product as strengthening the organs and correcting irregularities.
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Bright
Foley
Temple Pharmacy
Sanitary Test With Dyed Rats in San Francisco
Dr Blue plans a sanitary study in San Francisco using dyed rats to track movement between districts. Red rats will be released in one area and green rats in another to observe migration patterns and speed.
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Dr. Blue
San Francisco
Easter Bonnets and a Silent Question
A speaker admires a woman's extravagant Easter bonnet during church and on the walk home reveals a planned marriage proposal. The ring sits in his pocket as he realizes their modest income could not sustain those lavish outfits.
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Minna Irving
New York Times
Foley's Urino Laxative advertised for chronic constipation
An advertisement from Temple Pharmacy promotes Foley's Urino Laxative as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims to aid digestion and stimulate the liver and bowels restoring natural action, with a pleasant taste and no nausea or eription. Refuse substitutes.
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Foley
Temple ‘Pharmacy
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