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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1906
Page
4
John McMannis, veteran railway conductor, narrates his tall tale of fishing from a baggage car on the Wood River branch. He claims he hooked a huge trout using a red paper lure and the pole, showing the gear to prove the feat. The piece ends with an invitation to witnesses to verify the claim.
Samuel Nixon of Pocatello sued Southern Pacific for damages of 10000 in a Salt Lake district court. A prior trial ended with a 2750 verdict for Nixon, then a 750 offer led to a new trial where the jury awarded Nixon 1000. Nixon, a passenger, was denied boarding on a Sacramento stop while traveling from San Francisco to Ogden on a scapper’s ticket claim.
Apostles Geo Richards of Tooele Utah and David O McKay of Ogden visited in the city on their way home from Star Valley Wyoming after conferences. They spent hours meeting locals and talking with church members.
The initial run on the newly arranged service attracts thousands of riders as the first train departs. The event signals a broader rollout with many more trains expected to join in the days ahead.
The Washington Senate voted to indefinitely postpone a joint resolution that would allow Congress to enact uniform marriage and divorce laws. The resolution was reported adversely from the judiciary committee, effectively defeating the measure.
Twin Falls will host a fall fair aimed at matching Boise's state fair in value to farmers and townspeople. About $2000 has been pledged, with at least $3000 planned for prizes. Organizers seek Fourth of July cooperation with nearby towns and promise ample agricultural and horticultural displays.
JACK DAVIS of Pocatello Idaho offers reward for return of a six mile north estray horse white with brand on left shoulder. Animal found near his homestead six miles north of Pocatello two miles west of the U N railroad tracks. June 5 1906.
Thomas R. Jenkins president calls for alumni to attend a Wednesday evening meeting in the high school building to decide on exercises and activities for the year.
An Alarming Situation from neglect of clogged bowels and torpid liver leads to chronic constipation. Dr King’s New Life Pills are advertised as the best and gentlest regulators of stomach and bowels. Guaranteed by Mrs. A L Cook, druggist. Price 25e.
Mr C H Runyon of Stanberry Missouri testifies he used Snow Liniment for rheumatism and pain and praises it highly. The ad notes Mia A L Cook and Red Cross Pharmacy as distributors and markets the product as a twentieth century family liniment.
W. IL. Yaney of Paducah Kentucky says three top doctors failed to help his kidney disease until he used Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports immediate relief after the first bottle and complete cure after three bottles. He endorses the remedy and notes it is sold by Mrs. A. L. Cook.
A Byhalia Mississippi reader testifies that Bal lard's Horehound Syrup cured her children's coughs and croup. The advertisement notes availability from Mrs A L Cook and Red Cross Pharmacy.
An old newspaper advertisement urges Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims the remedy can cure Bright's disease and diabetes once considered incurable and encourages immediate use, noting sale by Mrs. A. L. Cook.
An advertisement promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a mild effective treatment to purge worms in babies. It asserts worms cause fever and sleeplessness and urges mothers to care for infants. The ad notes trial for 9 and a price of 25 cents, sold by Mrs A L Cooks and Red Cross Pharmacy.
A Texan reader from Alba endorses Herbine for chills fever and grippe noting its value for both adults and children. The ad lists Mia A. L. Cook and Temple Pharmacy as sellers and urges keeping the product on hand.
Mrs. A L Cook reports phenomenal demand for the Hyomei outfit and extra bottles in Pocatello. She notes many universal cures and claims even childhood catarrh can yield to Hyomei. J S Nugent of the American Union Insurance Co credits Hyomei with curing his daughter. The seller offers a full refund guarantee with complete outfits at one dollar and extra bottles for fifty cents.
7000 acres of choice farm lands east of St Anthony along the Yellowstone Park extension of the Oregon Short Line R R will be opened for entry by the Marysville Canal & Improvement Co on Friday June 15 1906 at 10 o clock a m Land and water cost 2050 per acre payable in ten yearly installments with 6 percent interest A drawing will be held that day and selection must occur at drawing Nearby lands fetch 30 to 60 per acre Improved lands in the area Also 50000 acres with water rights and improvements will be offered by C C Moore Real Estate Co after the drawing Ashton Idaho town in the district will promote business and investment Information available at offices in St Anthony Ashton Idaho and Marysville Idaho.
The Chicago & North-Western Railway announces special low round trip fares from Idaho Pointe to points east of the Missouri River. One fare plus 7 dollars for the round trip with tickets on sale May 26 June 1 8 and 11 final return limit October 31. Teachers and the public are invited.
Mrs Adolph Buesing of 701 West Third Street Davenport Iowa credits Foley's Honey and Tar for curing a twelve year asthma after a severe cold. She says one fifty cent bottle ended her long suffering and would have saved years of misery if started earlier. Sold by Mrs A L Cook.
Swinehart announces capability to supply ice anywhere in the city. Contact numbers are residential 163 K and office 29 Y for arrangements.
At Mrs. Robbie's 636 West Lander shop customers are invited to choose cut roses and carnations. The ad highlights fresh flowers available for immediate purchase and delivery.
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