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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
2
The item notes plans for Flag Day on June 14 and recalls Congress adopting the Stars and Stripes on that date in 1777. It mentions the American Flag Association formed in 1897 to promote reverence for the flag and urges national colors to be displayed. It also references a governor and various unrelated items in the surrounding text.
The Salt Lake Tribune ends its Idaho Northwest edition after a nine day trial citing reception and train delays. Critics say the move hides a loss of prestige and that readers rejected a paper presented as morning but delivered as afternoon.
A discussion on how a woman’s mood stems from physical illness and weakness rather than material wealth. Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription is claimed to restore cheerfulness by treating underlying female disorders, with testimonial from Mrs. Alice Adams praising recovery after using multiple bottles.
The Pocatello Tribune prints afternoon dispatches dated ahead of the Deseret News and Idaho-Northwest editions delivering news fifteen to twenty four hours earlier. It serves Southeastern Idaho, carrying timely dispatches north and west before Salt Lake and Boise papers.
The Caldwell Tribune discusses the Yost case and notes senatorial courtesy allows senators to block Presidential appointees they personally dislike. It warns the rule could exclude most public servants and lampoons the concept while urging editors to avoid politics that could invite future federal appointments.
Chronology lists key dates from 1899 to 1902 covering Boer War events. Ultimatums, sieges at Kimberley and Ladysmith, battles like Modder River Tugela and Pretoria, capitulations, surrenders of Cronje and De la Rey, and shifts in command under Roberts and Kitchener are noted along with peace negotiations. An unrelated late paragraph advertises Boschee's German Syrup for coughs and consumption.
Scientists note medicine and mechanics advance. The advertisement claims Newbro's Herpicide kills the dandruff germ by penetrating the scalp to the hair root, preventing scalp irritation and baldness by destroying dandruff causes. It presents the product as a universal cure from ancient times to modern science.
Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic Shrine announces travel options from San Francisco in June 1902. Short Line offers round trips to San Francisco from $40.40 via Portland, $45.15 by steamship, other routes via Ogden or Huntington. Los Angeles trips from $10.40, various combinations apply. Tickets on sale May 28 to June inclusive. Passengers have ten days to reach California, six days within state, final return within 60 days. Side trips in California priced at one and one third round trip. A. Ve Pratt.
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