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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
2
The Fort Hall bill’s passage opens Idaho lands to settlement and prospecting. Pocatello gains national attention, spurring talks of a new era of municipal growth and civic pride while urging planning for a larger, more generous city life.
A historical observer notes clerks, mostly women, usually polite on the counter though physical pain and fatigue are common. The rarity lies in a clerk showing irritation despite every nerve quivering and difficulty in keeping her head up.
The piece lauds the Idaho city of about 5,000 for its steady growth and savings based improvements and credits Senator George L. Shoup with securing a bill favorable to the town. It notes hopes for capital influx, new population, and larger facilities driven by Shoup’s leadership in Congress and Senate passage.
The article argues that Con gressman Wilson missed his chance to aid Idaho through legislation and, perhaps unintentionally, aided the demise of the Silver Republican movement in Idaho. It says his actions in Congress betrayed a platform of protection reciprocity expansion and aligned him with Democratic positions on all House votes.
The Silver Republican faction in Idaho dissolved as leaders aimed to shift power to the Democratic party. The move exposed true intentions and prompted its members to return to the Republican fold. Edgar is noted for clarifying these aims and aiding the collapse of the faction.
In the Senate last week Wellington of Maryland charged the administration with surrendering American interests to Great Britain and claimed a secret alliance with England. He could not substantiate his charges or provide evidence, calling it peanut politics.
The opening gun of the 1900 campaign signals strong Republican momentum. McKinley carried the state by 2 040 in 1896, Geer won by 10 551 in 1898, Wolverton leads by at least 11 000 this year, Tongue by at least 3 200, Moody by at least 9 000, and Republicans are projected to hold 24 seats on the joint legislative ballot.
The message questions whether Idaho Democracy endorsement of J Ham Lewis of Washington signals a rebuff to Dubois and a stance against Towne and Bryan allies. It probes if the party plans to ignore Dubois and the Populists, implying waning cross faction cooperation and possible political isolation.
Col. G. A. Hannaford and Miss Ollie Vanderbeck are surveying residents in Pocatello. They began a week ago and collect 125 to 200 names daily. Officials expect about 5000 population. all questions must be answered as the law backs the enumerators.
The article urges PocaTelo to pursue urban progress, praising municipal dignity and citizen pride. It calls for an immediate plan and future start on a comprehensive sewerage system, stressing the need for forward planning without immediate full funding.
Mr. T. J. Lillis is no longer employed by Studebaker Bros Mfg Co and is not authorized to receive money or conduct any business for the company. C. A. Quingley, Manager, Idaho Falls, Idaho, May 8, 1900.
If you are troubled with piles do not neglect it. Treat at once with TABLER'S BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT. Relief is immediate and cure is described as reliable. Price fifty cents for bottles and seventy six cents for tubes. Mrs. A. L. Cook.
An advertisement notes many women fail to digest food and become pale and weak. It promotes taking HERBINE after each meal to aid digestion and claims a price of 50 cents. Signed Mrs. A L Cook.
If the stomach functions actively it transforms food into nourishing blood providing vigor and warmth. Herbink tonifies the stomach, promotes digestion and assimilation. Price 50 cents. Mrs. A. L. Cook.
Advertises HER BINE claiming rapid relief and improved nourishment after meals. States users feel stronger, more vigorous and cheerful with consumption. Mentions price of 60 cents and seller Mrs. A. L. Cook.
The Oregon Short Line announces June 4 and 6 excursions to Omaha Kansas City St Louis Chicago and more via Salt Lake City and Rio Grande Western in connection with Denver Rio Grande or Colorado Midland routes. Request Short Line for routing over Rio Grande Western and connections. The line offers Pullman sleeping cars dining service and famed scenery Ogden Denver Omaha and Chicago. Contact W. C. McBride or Geo. W. Heintz for copies of Crossing the Rockies and information.
City of Pocatello declares all warrants up to number 3287 are payable on presentation at the City Treasurer Mas Jane Darrah’s office. The notice is a formal call for payment by warrant holders.
A July 15 event in Pocatello showcases Campbell Bros united shows with a 20 rider troupe including Mise Callie Innan. The promotion promises a safe, family friendly day with a large tent spectacle, public parade at 10 am, and one ticket admits all without extra charges.
Advertises that fifteen hundred lives were saved using One Minute Cough Cure, with cures for grippe croup asthma whooping cough bronchitis and pneumonia. Claims early use prevents consumption and credits Mrs A L Cook. Also touts Moki Tea for sick headache indigestion constipation and general well being with money back guarantee from Sprague's Pharmacy.
Manchester Indiana resident W A Hines recounts a near death from lung trouble after measles and hemorrhages. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a full cure for throat chest and lung troubles and offers trial bottles free at Bean’s Drug Store.
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