Stagecoach Robbers How Express Companies Outwit Highwaymen
A Washington Post account recalls 1860s West gold shipments and Wells Fargo efforts to trap robbers. Stage drivers used decoy gold dust rumors to lure bands, then returned fire from hidden rifles when bands crowded the coach. Three gangs were wiped out on the Virginia City to Sacramento line in 1866.
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Wells- Fargo Company
High Wayman
Virginia City
Nev
Sacramento
Washington Post
The Store Buyer Faces Endless Choices in Merchandise
A Collier's writer notes the overwhelming range buyers face in a single wholesale store. Toy departments show 250 Magic lantern varieties, 300 boats, 1,000 horn varieties, 2,000 Christmas ornament types, and 12,000 dolls. China samples reach over 250,000 varieties from 750 European manufacturers, illustrating how selection power can make or break a store's patronage.
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Collier's
Europe
China
Kettledrum as Atmosphere and Rhythm Instrument
Gabriel Cleather argues kettledrum can provide atmosphere and melody with proper ear touch and five years of practice. He notes a kettledrum melody from Meyerbeer's Robert le Diable lasting eighty years and says most listeners miss timpani notes. He adds kettledrum combines extreme softness and strong penetrating power unlike any other instrument.
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Gabriel Cleather
Meyerbeer
Robert le Diable
London Standard
Pestiferous Germ Causes Dandruff and Hair Loss
An article attributes hair loss to a dandruff germ that burrows into the scalp. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a cure, claiming it kills the germ and restores hair, with sample requests and dollar bottle guarantees through agents and Detroit-based Herpicide Co.
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Newbro
Herpicide
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
June Clearance Sale at the People's Store
Clearance sale begins tomorrow at the People's Store marked by a public notice. A quoted reader invitation to meet at The Fountain and a slogan No Place Like Holmes appear among the fragmentary lines.
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People's Store
Holmes
Fountain of Quality
Excursions East Via Oregon Short Line
Travel offer listing departures to Denver Omaha Kansas City Chicago St Louis and other points on June 4 5 11 12 16 and 26 with later dates and rates available through agents Nell
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Oregon Short Line
Denver
Omaha
Kansas City
Chicago
St. Louis
City of Pocatello warrants called for payment
The city treasurer Goldie McCallister announces warrants in the current expense fund from January to February 1909 will be paid at Bannock National Bank upon presentation. Warrants include numbers 1076 to 1132 issued between January 9 and February 6 1909 with interest to date of call. Dated April 9 1909.
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Bannock National Bank
Goldie McCallister
Investment Paying 13 Per Cent Plus
Two houses and two fine lots in North Arthur, 500 block, offered at 2900 dollars with 1200 dollars cash and the balance at 8 percent. Gray and Gray Real Estate Company handles the offering.
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North Arthur
Gray & Gray Real Estate Company
Electric Bitters for Health and Beauty Benefit
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervous irritability from constipation or kidney poisons, claiming they regulate stomach, liver and kidneys, purify blood, strengthen nerves, and improve skin and complexion. Sold for 50 cents at Ferguson Jenkins Drug Co.
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Ferguson-Jenkins Drug Co
5000 Acres State Lands Auction in Burley Idaho
5000 acres of state lands to be sold at auction in Burley Idaho on June 15. Reduced rates offered via Oregon Short Line Railroad with tickets on sale June 13 and 14 from Idaho and Oregon points. Inquiries may be directed to W T Jack Burley Idaho for details.
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Burley
Ida
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Idaho
Oregon
W. T. Jack
Sagebrush Hair Tonic Ad Breaks Through Markets
An old advertisement touts Sagebrush Hair Tonic as a universal remedy sold everywhere, inviting consumers to try the product and join a broad distribution.
Call for the El Sidelo cigar at all first class dealers
A notice urges customers to seek El Sidelo cigars from every premier tobacconist. The alert emphasizes availability at high grade shops and requests retailers to stock the brand.
Trouble Makers Ousted by King’s New Life Pills
A sufferer with stomach trouble takes Dr. King’s New Life Pills and reports relief from dyspepsia and indigestion plus a restored appetite, strong nerves, and vigor as stomach liver and kidneys work right. Sold for 25 cents at Ferguson Jenkins Drug Co.
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Dr. King
Ferguson-Jenkins Drug Co
County Warrants Call Notice by Bannock County
Current Expense Fund Warrants numbered 814 to 824 dated January 20, 1909 will be paid on presentation at the county treasurer’s office with interest to date of call. Dated June 1, 1909. County Treasurer Mrs Elizabeth Rooker signs the notice.
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Elizabeth Rooker
California Excursions and Insurance Ad
California Excursions offers one way tickets via Port land with frequent dates for other routes. See U S S agents for further details. Insurance available from California Fire Insurance Company which paid San Francisco fire losses in full. R W Edgington, Local Agent.
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Oregon Short Line
Portland
Reliable California Fire Insurance Company
San Francisco
R. W. Edgington
A Y P Exposition Rates by Oregon Short Line
The Oregon Short Line announces rail travel to the A Y P Exposition with a round trip fare of 36 dollars and 70 cents from Pocatello to Seattle and return. Tickets are on sale daily starting June 1st and agents can provide more details.
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Oregon
R. R
Pocatello
Seattle
Carpenters Union Local 1258 to Elect Officers Tonight
Carpenters' Union Local 1258 holds officer election this Thursday evening at 8 o'clock sharp. All members urged to attend. Signed P J Sorgatz, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Union
P. J. Sorgatz
Travel plans cited for Denver Omaha Kansas City Chicago
A fragment notes arrivals or trips to Denver Omaha Kansas City and Chicago with reference to later dates and requests for rates and further particulars. The brief implies scheduling or transportation inquiries without full context.
Colds Threaten Constitution. Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted
Colds that worsen weaken the constitution and may develop into consumption. Foley's Honey and Tar claims to cure persistent coughs that resist other treatments. Do not experiment with untried remedies as delays may cause the cold to settle on the lungs. The Temple Pharmacy Ferguson and Jenkins props in Pocatello and McCammon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Temple Pharmacy
Ferguson & Jenkins
Pocatello and McCammon
Academy of Idaho invites bids for Mechanic Arts additions
Notice to Contractors from the Board of Trustees invites bids by July 1 1909 9:00 a m for additions to the Mechanic Arts building Plans and specs available from architect M Grundfor A certified check of 200 is required as good faith guarantee The board may reject any bid J F Kane president lists multiple dates six through twenty six in the notice
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Board of Trustees
The
Academy of Idaho
Mechanic Arts
M. Grundfor
J. F. Kane
Board of Trustees of
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Geo. H. North
North Main
Sunny Brook
Bond
U.S
Sunny Brook Distillery
Jefferson Co
Pocatello Mercantile Co., Ltd
Foley Shoney
D. W. Greenlee
Bannock Hotel
Billy Burke
Bannock Abstract, Deposit & Trust Co
Bancroft
E. C. White & CO
Sip Kav Cuter
Prussian Stock & Poultry Tonic
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Pocatello Flour & Feed Co
Black South First Avenue
CHASE @ SANBORN
Ferndell
Kane's Grocery
Chas. Berg
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