Thornless cacti promising for desert farming says Deseret News
Deseret News notes Luther Burbank of California achieved thornless cactus varieties adapted to varied climates and soils. He bred seedling lines from cacti collected in Alaska, South Africa, Mexico and North Africa, aiming for high yield per acre and strong nutrition to subdue deserts. He reports up to 200 tons of forage per acre in some varieties.
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Luther Burbank
California
Deseret News
Western
America
Burbank
Alaska
South Africa
Mexico
North Africa
Burbank’s Thornless Cactus Promises Arid Land Reclamation
Water and plant care show improved cacti thriving in a single bed while Colorado wild cactus dries. The thornless variety grows three to four feet tall, weighs two to seven pounds, and roots deeper to seek moisture. Burbank believes it may become key to reclaiming arid regions, drawing global interest.
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Colorado
Burbank
Asquith Promises to Back Woman Suffrage in Britain
The piece notes Premier Asquith's pledge to support a vote for women as an amendment to electoral reform, potentially before Parliament dissolves. It compares this to historic British reforms, cites US state progress, and frames the suffrage movement as gaining momentum though federal US approval remains distant.
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Great Britain
Asquith
Lord Derby
United States
Colorado
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming
America
June 4 In History Highlights
On this day in history, 1752 John Eagar Howard born. noted soldier famed at Cowpens and died 1827. In 1859 the French and Italians defeated the Austrians at Magenta. 1906 United States Senator Arthur Pue Gorman of Maryland died, born 1839.
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John Eagar Howard
Cowpens
Magenta
United States
Arthur Pue Gorman
Maryland
McGee's Baby Elixir Cited For Infant Bowel Ailments
An advertisement touts McGee's Baby Elixir as a cure for diarrhoea dysentery and all bowel disturbances in infants. The claim is attributed to Mrs A L Cook a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
A. L. Cook
Notice to Electors for Bannock County Second Precinct
State of Idaho Bannock County notice announces registrar of election will accept elector registration applications Saturdays from June 1 1908 at EB C White & Co 300 East Center Street until June 27 1908 in preparation for the special election on June 30 1908.
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Idaho
Bannock
Eb, C. White & Co
East Center Street
Cinet
J Maudem
Pocatello
West Wyeth Street
Nellie O’connell
First close reported by Ruebelmann at mS Ax Avenue
A local account notes Ruebelmann reporting the first close on the project at mS Ax Avenue, with details on timing and next steps expected from the developers.
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Ruebelmann
Hyomei Promises Cure for Catarrh and More
Readable testimonial claims Hyomei inhalant cures catarrh asthma bronchitis hay fever coughs and colds. A Crown City Ohio user reports complete cure after two bottles. Druggist Mrs A L Cook guarantees cure or money back with a $1 complete outfit and 50 cent refills.
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G. J. Steers
Crown City
Ohio
A. L. Cook
Mrs Armstrong Opens Hat Shop at 238 West Center
Mrs Chris Armstrong announces new hat shop at 238 West Center formerly the Turf cafe inviting ladies to view a fine line of hats of all kinds.
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Chris Armstrong
West Center
Turf Cafe
Josephine Golding
Palace
Arthur
Registration notices and medical ad blend in 1908 public notices
County registrar Nellie O Connell announces registration hours at 354 West Wyeth Street for the June 30 1908 special election in Bannock County Fourth Precinct. The page also contains a Mercury warning about catarrh ointments and a Hall's Catarrh Cure promotional note with price and pharmacy notes.
Thinks It Saved His Life
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine says Dr King s New Discovery saved his life in a recent letter. He praises it as a reliable remedy for throat and lung complaints and would not be without a bottle. The product has stood at the head of throat and lung remedies for forty years and is sold with a guarantee at Ferguson Jenkins drug stores in Pocatello and McCammon 50c and 1 00 trial bottle free.
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Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
Dr. King
Ferguson & Jenkins’ Drug Stores
Pocatello and McCammon
Pocatello 1st Precinct Suffrage Election Notice
The 1st Precinct of Pocatello Idaho at 423 East Center St will open Saturdays 9 a m to 9 p m. for a special election ahead of the city vote on Tuesday June 30 1908. Registrar Rachel Robinson completes the precinct clerk duties.
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State of Idaho
Rachel Robinson
1St
Precinst
Weat
Ogden
Alt Lake
Balt Lake
Pali Pocatello
Vepincey
Reiata
Anthony
Pocatello
C. EB. Brooks
Ps Ed
Lake City
Utah
Wreck Description Prompted by Rheumatism Ad
A short advertisement promises relief from rheumatism with Lord's Snow Liniment. It claims a few twinges foretell a severe attack and urges early treatment. Sold by Mrs. A. L. Cook, druggist, at prices 26¢ 50¢ and $1.00.
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A. L. Cook
Excursions East Offer With Reduced Rates
Greatly reduced excursion rates advertised for trips East via Oregon Short Line and Overland Route to Omaha Kansas City Chicago St Louis and other eastern points Tickets valid only through October 31st with multiple departure dates in June.
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Oregon Short Line
Omaha
Kansas City
Chicago
St. Louis
WEETER LUMBER CO Announces Coal and Kindling Rates
The Weeter Lumber Co Ltd lists per ton coal and per ton kindling rates with a contact telephone 252 for orders or inquiries. The note appears as a small advertisement or price listing.
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Pamons
Rock Springs
Weeter Lumber Co, Ltd
Beards Ballard’s Snow Liniment Offers Fast Relief
A peculiar wrench of the foot or ankle may produce a serious sprain and pain. The advertisement claims Beards Ballard's Snow Liniment relieves pain instantly reduces swelling acts as an antiseptic and heals rapidly with prices 2d 50c and 1.00. Mia A L Cook druggist.
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Ballard
Mia
A. L. Cook
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The
Pocatello Tribune
Sun Gay
West Center Street
Gbeorge N
William Wallin
Associated Press
Daily Tribune
Pocatelo
Folger’s
Oatarre
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hood River
Pocatello Cash Grocery
Snyder
Minnesota
Preston Flour
Blyth & Fargo Company
Gee
Turbune
Lassie
Imiies
Harrison
D. Worth Clark
N. Garfield
Geo. Lane
North Third Avenue
First National Bank
North
Arthur Avenue
North Arthur
N. Hayes
Bowser & Co
Domoto & Co
East Side
National
P. O
Salt Lake City
Fredell’s Bakery
North Main
Ruebelman & Son
South Second Avenue
Red
U. P. R. S. Coal
Reddish
Cor. No. Main and
Fremont St. Diether Block
VAKUB
Nampa Waailey Pocatello Civil Engineers
U.S
Earl D. Jones
Carlyle
Manassa’s
Pocatello’s
Saneral
Masonic ‘Semple
Scar Sonnenkalb
U. S&s
Univerral
Bannock Co
Oo MS & Smth
Civil Engineers
U. S
A. Boyo
Ray & Boy
Attorneys At Law
Catello, Idaho
C. J. Cannon
Sam’s Cox
Book Store
People's Store
T. L. Cox’s Shoe Store
W. Center Street
Pocatello Cycle Co
the Intermountain
ROUTE
Yellowstone
Idaho Tee Company
John Ford
Smith
P. Hansen
H. H. Whittlesay
Tribune
D. W. Stanprop
Ireland
D. Service
H. E
Wascey
Assi
First National Bank OF
Idan-ha
Boise
Chas
HW. Grout
Q. P. Saloon
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