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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
2
The Daily Tribune informs readers that deliveries occur each evening by carrier in Pocatello Idaho. It instructs all complaints of any nature be made at the office immediately and notes the paper is entered at the Pocatello post office for transmission as second class matter.
A rough draft platform compiled by Wade Ellis proposes unity with current policies, tariff revisions, railroad anti trust amendments, national control over ownership, anti monopoly trusts, currency bill support, naval expansion, Arizona and New Mexico statehood, ship subsidies, and labor protections against injunctions. The document is said to have Roosevelt and Taft support.
A historical letter attacks a New York dinner on social equality as dangerous insanity. Thomas Nixon Jr denounces editors Hamilton Holt and Oswald Garrison Villard for alleged propaganda while praising white racial purity and the pioneer stock that founded the nation. He singles out Pacific coast support as a national reckoning.
The Topeka Capital notes a labor famine in Kansas as farmers struggle to find competent farm hands for wheat harvest. It urges creation of a temporary state immigration effort and cooperation among landowners, with a future state bureau to formalize the program. The piece also reports David B. Hill departing politics and criticizing Bryan era dynamics within the Democratic Party.
On June 12 historical notes mark Harriet Martineau born 1802 and died 1876, poet William Cullen Bryant died 1878 born 1794, and General Alexander McDowell McCook died 1903 born 1831.
The sun sets at 7 27 p m and rises at 4 24 a m with the moon set at 8 40 a m. Mercury appears low in the western sky after sunset as the moon is 14 days old.
Warning against mercury in catarrh ointments and endorsements for Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. The medicine is taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Consumers urged to ensure genuineness and buy from druggists at 75 cents per bottle.
The notice advertises the United Commercial Travelers convention in Salt Lake City on June 18, 19 and 20. Reduced rates are available via Oregon Short Line, with dates, rates, and limits set by agents. You should be there.
An advertisement asserts McGee's Baby Elixir cures diarrhoea, dysentery, and stomach or bowel disturbances in infants. It credits Mrs. A L Cook, a druggist, as the promoter.
All widows veterans of the civil war and guardians of minor orphans must call at the assessor and tax collector's office in the Bannock county court house between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. before July 1 to file affidavits for exemption from taxation.
Allen's Foot Mase powder relieves painful feet smarting nails corns and bunions. Allen's Foot Ease makes tight shoes feel easy and calms sweating swelling and tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores or by mail for 2 hic in stam... Trial pack age free. Address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
Advertisement offers a book by Wm Hoeffer Novelty Mfg Co Lewiston Idaho containing 5000 and 600 home secrets for farm use. Book marketed for 1.00 with money back if not satisfied. Multiple stamp orders listed.
Notice from Nellie O Connor registrar announces registration for the June 30 1908 special election. Registration hours will be at her home 364 West Wyeth Street on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays from June 1908 until June 27 1908.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a cure for rheumatism and all pain. It claims early twinges signal trouble and urges use, listing prices of 25c 50c and 1.00 and naming Mrs. A. L. Cook as druggist.
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga reports a bad instep sore healed after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He praises a quick cure from less than half a 25 cent box. The product is sold under guarantee at Ferguson and Jenkins drug stores in Pocatello and McCammon.
Bannock County Idaho announces a special election set for June starting the first day. Polls open from 9 p m to 5 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm on June dates at 455 South Main street in Pocatello. Ellen L Reeves registrar signs dated June 2 1908.
The notice promotes excursions from June 1st to 15th via Oregon Short Line and Overland Route with greatly reduced rates to Omaha Kansas City Chicago St Louis and other eastern points Tickets limited to October 31st
An advertisement asserts Ballards Snow Liniment cures rheumatism by relieving pain reducing swelling and limbering joints and muscles. It claims prices of 2c 50c. and 1.00 and names Mrs A L Cook as the contact.
Lumber firm Destine WEETER 1 LUMBER C0 announces per ton prices for famous Rock Springs Coal and per area kindling rates. Shipping terms and contact details listed for buyer inquiries.
The Second Precinct in Bannock County announces weekly Saturday registration at BEC White & Co. 300 East Center Street from June 1, 1908, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm through June 27, 1908. Eligible electors may apply for registration for the June 30, 1908 election. Maude M. Kelly, Registrar.
Roy Porter plans daily train connections to Island Park station for visitors to reach his renowned fishing resort. A mountain wagon ferries anglers from the town stop to the resort, promising easy access to prized waters.
One thousand cases of strawberries will be served free to visitors in Provo Utah for Strawberry Day on June 23. A prize is offered to anyone who does not refuse their share of berries on this event. Reduced railroad rates are announced.
An ad touts butter variety and urges try of Afton creamery product. It claims exclusivity for agents and promises satisfied customers.
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