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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
2
The Aldrich and Vreeland plans merge to permit emergency currency backed by state, county, municipal bonds at 90 percent or by commercial paper and other bonds at 75 percent. Banks face limits, but 5 percent tax rising to 10 percent aims to discourage overissuance while ensuring liquidity if crop movements demand funds.
Senator Allison predicts a tariff revision soon after the November election, with Republicans favored to push it and Democrats unlikely to revise if they win Congress. The article notes Senate dynamics, party lines, and historical tempo for major tariff overhauls, emphasizing the impracticality of a rapid revision before March 4.
Observers expect rapid tariff revisions by the next Republican led Congress, with committees already planning inquiries during recess. The aim is to align schedules with twelve years of changes and keep protective barriers for key American industries, with an extra session likely after inauguration.
June 11 marks the Continental Congress naming the five to draft Independence, Napoleon’s Malta seizure in 1798, Sir John Franklin’s death in the Arctic, the 1898 Guantanamo clash as early US Cuba action, and the 1903 Belgrade assassination of King Alexander Queen Draga and the Servian cabinet.
The report notes sunset at 7 27 p m and moonset at 8 05 a m with the moon 13 days old. Mercury appears low in the western sky after sunset while Mars and Neptune are in conjunction.
Public warning against ointments for catarrh containing mercury describes dangers to smell and overall health. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and directs readers to buy genuine Hall's products from druggists.
United Commercial Travelers hold a convention in Salt Lake City on June 18 19 and 20 with reduced rates via Oregon Short Line. See agents for dates rates and limits. You should be there.
Registrar of election for Pocatello 1st Precinct will be at home 423 East Center St every Saturday 9 am to 9 pm including June 27 1908 for a special election on Tuesday June 30 1908 in the City of Pocatello Idaho. Dated June 3 1908 Rachel Robinson Registrar Clerk of 1st Precinct.
The Public notes Mi-O-Na Stomach Tablets promise rapid indigestion relief with a money back guarantee. A testimonial from Mrs. Brewer of Whiteland Indiana claims long standing stomach troubles resolved after using Mi-O-Na, and Mrs. A L Cook offers a 50 cent box under the refund promise.
County registrar Nellie OConnell announces that at 354 West Wyeth Street in the Fourth Precinct residents may apply for registration on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays from June 1 1908 through June 27 1908 between 9pm and 5pm and 7pm to 9pm for the June 30 1908 special election.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a cure for rheumatism and associated pains. It cautions that minor rheumatic twinges can precede a severe attack and promotes the product available in 25c, 50c, and 1.00 sizes through Mrs. A. L. Cook, druggist.
The ad touts easy service and a focus on butter with a special creamery option. It claims the extra choice has won many friends and invites customers to try it, asserting confidence it will appeal to all.
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga reports a sore on his instep healed after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He says less than half a 25 cent box achieved a perfect cure. The product is sold under guarantee at Ferguson Jenkins drug stores in Pocatello and McCammon.
Dated June 2 1908 Ellen L Reeves Registrar announces special election times for the Third Precinct at 455 South Main Street Pocatello county and address details set for June first day through Saturday with hours 9pm to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm.
Excursions offered on June 1 6 8 12 13 and 15 via Oregon Short Line and Overland Route. Greatly reduced rates to Omaha Kansas City Chicago St Louis and other eastern points. Tickets limited to October 31.
The ad claims Ballard's Snow Liniment cures rheumatism by relieving pain reducing swelling and loosening joints and muscles. It lists price and seller Mrs. A. L. Cook and promotes restored activity.
Maude M Kelly registrar of Bannock County Second Precinct announces weekly Saturday registration at KB C White & Co 300 East Center Street from June 1908 beginning to June 27 for the special election set for June 30 1908.
Roy Porter will meet the train daily at Island Park station to shuttle anglers with a mountain wagon to his famous fishing resort. The arrangement highlights Island Park as a popular fishing destination with guided transport for visitors.
Travel agents are asked for details about excursions to the Pacific Coast with daily departures from June through September 15. Information on schedules pricing and inclusions is requested.
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