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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
3
Partly cloudy with possible thunderstorms tonight and Friday in Idaho. Yesterday's data show a maximum 76 and minimum 49 degrees with 0.02 inches of precipitation. Mean temperature 62 and total sunshine 8 hours 42 minutes. William Bell observer.
The general public is invited to a series of free lectures at the church. Mrs. Oram Convalescent and Mrs. George Oram, Sr., have recovered from illness after care by Dr. W. A. Wright at their South Harrison residence. Attorney P. G. Ellis of Durango, visiting an old friend, recently secured a $12,000 judgment against the D. & R. G. railroad in Salt Lake. Pocatello High girls host a tea at Mrs. Winn’s 232 South Garfield, extending hours to 8 PM. City Attorney W. H. L. Witty reports Mrs. Witty improving in Albuquerque and plans Idaho travel soon. An infant daughter of Conductor and Mrs. George Marman of 527 South Main died, funeral tomorrow. father expected home tonight. Mrs. Mary Womersley of Butte visited, a 500-winning afternoon hosted by Mrs. D. W. Church. A December-June wedding united Isaac Sheldon of Phillipsburg and Miss Elnora Daniels of American Falls. couple honeymooning in Pocatello amid Montana washouts.
One thousand cases of strawberries will be served free to visitors in Provo Utah for Strawberry Day on June 23. A prize will be awarded to anyone who does not get their fill of berries on the event day. Reduced rates on all railroads.
Mrs Chris Armstrong launches a new business selling a fine line of garments and accessories for ladies. She invites women to call and view the collection at her shop located at 238 West Center, formerly the Turf cafe.
A small classified style notice touts Berg’s potatoes and a gimmick book offer. It promotes 40 secrets and formulas for home and farm use, claiming 3000 secrets total, with a 1.00 price and money back guarantee from Wik Hoeffer Novelty Mfg Co Lewiston Idaho Box 142.
June 28 in Provo Utah Nielsen and Sons offers an annual strawberry day. All city visitors and train passengers will receive unlimited strawberries. After supplying berries, the event will feature various sports and entertainment with cheap railroad rates.
Mia and I Bowen of Wayne West Virginia credit Foley's Kidney Remedy with curing a severe kidney illness that left them bedridden and unable to stand. They report a dollar bottle and part of a second bottle restored health after other treatments failed. Temple Pharmacy carries the product.
The city of Pocatello Idaho schedules a special election on June 30 1908 to decide issuing municipal coupon bonds of 106358.96 dollars to fund sewers and drains and to handle existing warrants. Precinct polling places and hours are listed with voter qualification rules and ballot wording.
The vote favored issuing bonds totaling 106000.58 dollars for purposes outlined in Ordinance No. 179. The passage records the approval in the municipal proceeding and names the specific ordinance associated with the bond authorization.
Greatly reduced rail rates to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and other points available via Oregon Short Line and Over land route from June 12 to 15 with final limit October 31. See agents for rates and further particulars.
City treasurer Goldie McCallister announces warrants 518 to 530 dated May 9 1908 will be paid with interest through May 26 1908 at Bannock National Bank.
Lester M Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King s New Discovery saved his life and remains a reliable remedy for throat and lung complaints. The ad notes the product has stood at the head of throat and lung remedies for nearly forty years. Sold under guarantee at Ferguson Jenkins drug stores in Pocatello and McCammon for 50c and 1 00 with a trial bottle free.
County Treasurer Julia M Sullivan calls warrants Nos 65 to 81 inclusive from the Bannock Expense Fund dated April 16 1908 for payment with interest to date upon presentation at her office dated May 16 1908.
An advertisement touts McGee's Baby Elixir as a cure for diarrhoea dysentery and bowel disorders in infants. It credits Mrs A L Cook as the druggist promoting the remedy highlighting the bowels as the critical risk area for infants.
An item in Chicago promotes excursions to the Republican National Convention via the Oregon Short Line and Overland routes on June 12 to 15 with a June 30 limit, noting agents handle bookings.
Widows veterans of the civil war and guardians of minor orphans must call at the assessor and tax collector L. B. Case's office in the Bannock county courthouse between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. before July 1 to file affidavit required by law to secure exemption from taxation.
Mrs C E Hale Millinery Store offers twenty percent cash discount on all trimmed and pattern hats for ten days. Call to get first choice at the Terrell block location.
A peculiar wrench of the foot or ankle may produce a serious sprain. Sprains are more painful than a fracture, but Ballard's Snow Liniment relieves pain instantly reduces swelling acts as an antiseptic and promotes rapid healing. Sold by Mrs A L Cook druggist with price options of 25c 50c and $1.00.
The text notes a proposal against issuing bonds totaling about 358,06 dollars in ordinance No. 179. It reflects a debate on financing and fiscal policy within the city government. The OCR fragment mentions a bond amount and an ordinance identifier, indicating an official budgetary decision context.
Voters are instructed to mark an X in the circle at the top of the ballot to indicate support for issuing bonds as described in the proposition. The text outlines where to place the mark and the effect on the ballot.
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