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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
2
The Pocatello Tribune lists its semi weekly publication price of 1.50 annually and provides the mailing address for the office in Pocatello Idaho. It names George Nifft as president and WM Wallin as secretary and directs all matter to The Tribune in Pocatello Idaho.
Pat men of Pocatello vs Lean men of Pocatello play Sunday afternoon to raise funds for the Pocatello Hospital. Gate receipts and grand stand money go to the hospital fund. grounds donated by Base Hall association. local citizens donate services. aim to start hospital work soon if funds suffice.
A reflective piece contrasts Eastern crowding with Western breadth urging greater recognition of Western virtues. It cites Speaker Cannon on national law over the Columbia basin and Lewis and Clark, arguing Western morals religion and law are broader and more humane than those of the East and will shape the country’s destiny.
The fragment hints at a broader political or social critique focusing on tightening attitudes and self-interest in eastern regions. It appears as a summary line debating regional character and its influence on broader national tendencies. The text lacks concrete events or named entities to verify specifics.
Reported selection of Dr C A Hoover of Montpellier to lead the Idaho State Asylum for the Insane at Chick Foot. The change follows years of desire for Hoover to fill the post and is not a rebuke of Dr J W Givens. Local editor says the move reflects best interests and avoids prejudice.
The last Isle War survivor dies after 1 year of age at enlistment, leaving a note on enduring memories. Historical pension data show 618 widows of Civil War soldiers on the rolls, with deaths and demographic shifts altering costs and totals over decades. The piece reflects on longevity, pension declines, and the nation’s continued memory of those who served.
The Twin Falls Times explains state land administration amid lands opened for settlement and the Boise Capital News attacks the land board for failing to set rules on Carey lands near Emmett. It notes the attorney general’s view that the board had no jurisdiction and defends Governor Gooding as decisive and law abiding despite political opposition.
A Kansas City Journal item humorously recounts a man too frugal to subscribe sending his son to borrow a newspaper. In a chaotic sequence the boy crashes a fence, the cow eats corn and dies by mischance, the wife spills cream, teeth break, and the household suffers a cascade of misfortunes from the torn fence to missing teeth and a carpet ruined.
The Lewiston Tribune argues that few officials can oppose popular pressures and that Senator Dubois may be risking his commissions to stand against what it calls popular fallacies. It credits him with courage and integrity as a strong leader in defending forest reserve policy.
The senator contrasts his stance with his constituency over ten million acres of Idaho land proposed for forest reserve. He argues the public benefits of enclosure and challenges local objections to the land taking.
An Idaho editorial mocks Dubois supporters over the removal of Dr. J. W. Givens as superintendent of the Asylum for the Insane at Blackfoot and the appointment of Dr. Hoover. It argues the anti Mormon campaign frame is a publicity ploy and defends Governor Gooding’s open, responsible leadership amid factional chatter.
The Butte Intermountain argues against sensationalism in politics noting America’s prosperity and stable government under Washington and Jefferson. It contends federal railroad supervision could fail or help, criticizes third term talk for Roosevelt, and warns of power-money combinations while urging sane review of complex public questions.
The writer argues for individual thinking and voting, criticizes centralized power and “bugaboos” such as free silver and trusts, and defends President Roosevelt. He contends the nation’s temperament is excitable, influenced by selfish interests, and urges common sense.
An advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Care enables full digestion and absorption of nutrients, regardless of stomach condition, strengthening the whole system. It lists indigestion relief and related ailments and notes sales at H Whittlesey and Temple Pharmacy.
Mrs James C Lee reports her railroad engineer husband found back and kidney pain relief using Dean's Kidney Pills from Sprague Pharmacy. He used one box then finished the course. no further trouble. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Dean's.
The ad touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as penetrating pores and offering antiseptic relief for inflammation, boils, burns, cuts, eczema, tetter, ringworm, and various skin diseases. It is advertised as original and genuine, made by EC De Witt & Co and sold by H L Whittlesey at Temple Pharmacy.
Public notice from Bannock County Idaho probate court announces sale of estate assets including horses gear wagons farm equipment and real estate at Stagner livery stable in Pocatello. Auction date May 21 1905 with 10 percent cash at sale and balance on court confirmation. Administrator with the will annexed W J Harvey seeks court approval.
The Daily reports the Good Roads special reached Gate City with the Nagle Concert Band. A morning program included Gov. Cleare and Col. Moore addressing committees on permanent Pocatello and Bannock County organization. An afternoon program featured the Eagle Band and experts on education and road construction.
Ten Times Easier claims the laxative syrup cures coughs croup and bronchial issues by cleansing the bowels. It is advertised as non opiate pleasant tasting and safe for children and adults sold by tf H Whittlesey and Temple Pharmacy.
The Tribune offers a commission for subscribers to recruit reporters in Bannock county. Readers are urged to suggest suitable locals, promising home news and practical newspaper work experience. Also promotes DeWitts Early Risers pills via Temple Pharmacy and H. H. Whittlesey.
An advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole solution. It explains deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness case not cured, with circulars available from FP Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
Advertises One Minute Cough Cure as the children's favorite remedy for coughs croup and whooping cough. Claims contain opiate, is harmless, tastes good and cures. Sold by Ul Ih Whittlesey and Temple Pournacy.
Mrs. Adolph Buesing of Davenport Iowa and Mrs A L Cook report long lasting relief from asthma after using Foley's Honey and Tar. They claim a single bottle cured years of suffering following a severe cold and neglected symptoms.
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