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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
2
The Daily Tribune announces evening delivery by carrier in Pocatello Idaho. Readers are urged to file any complaints at the office promptly and notes the newspaper is entered at the Pocatello post office for second class mail transmission.
In Pocatello on June 20 qualified electors will vote on issuing 15000 in bonds to install a modern heating plant at the high school. The editorial argues the bond will ease future taxes by spreading payments over 20 years and contrasts it with the city's sewer refinancing plan, which it portrays as costlier and more burdensome to abutting property.
The council states the school bond plan is well crafted and guaranteed to be worthwhile. It asserts the funds will be spent on a most worthy cause and will carry without doubt.
The article notes ongoing tests and devices in airship progress with the Wright brothers in Ohio showing the most satisfactory mechanical advances yet. It acknowledges practical success remains distant and mentions public wish for an airship during a railway embargo amid stormy weather.
Idaho Falls Register rebuts a claim that Mormon church politicians forced Brady's nomination. The piece argues Republican support for Brady is strong nationwide, not tied to Mormon counties, and predicts pro Brady votes at the polls. The Citizen is accused of lying and face consequences at election time.
A vintage ad claims Allen's Foot-Ease makes tight shoes feel easy and relieves swelling, bunions, blisters, and sore spots. It promises instant comfort, offers a free trial package, and notes availability at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Address Allen E. Olmsted in Le Roy, New York.
Warns against preparations containing mercury for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from FP J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Claims the remedy is mercury free, taken internally, and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Advises ensuring genuineness and notes price 76 cents per bottle along with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Rail excursion notice announces trips via Oregon Short Line and Overland route on June 12 13 and 15 with limit Jane 30 and rates by agents for further particulars.
A patent medicine claim asserts McGee's Baby Elixir cures diarrhoea dysentery and all bowel disorders in infants. Endorsed by Mrs A L Cook, a local druggist, the ad emphasizes the bowels as the critical health point for babies.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine reports in a letter that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life and remains a reliable remedy for throat and lung issues. The ad claims the product Prevents pneumonia and heals weak lungs, sold at Ferguson Jenkins stores in Pocatello and McCammon for 60 cents to 1.00 with a free trial bottle.
A downtown shop advertises a merry widow sundae priced at 20 cents across five stories high in a playful promotional note. The line hints at a landmark display and the store’s cheeky sales pitch drawing public attention.
An ad notes Berg's abundance of potatoes and promotes Yellowstone as a drink. It advertises excursions to the Pacific Coast and invites readers to ask agents for particulars about daily departures from June 1 to September 15.
Notice from Bannock County Idaho Registrar of election for Pocatello 1st Precinct. Registrar will be at 423 East Center Street every Saturday 9 a m to 9 p m including June 27 1908 for special election on Tuesday June 30 1908 in the City of Pocatello. Dated June 3 1908. Rachel Robinson Registrar Clerk of 1st Precinct.
The Second Precinct in Bannock County Idaho will hold Saturday registration at E C White & Co 300 East Center Street from June 1908 daily 9am to 6pm 7pm to 9pm through June 27 1908 for the June 30 1908 special election. Maude M Kelly Registrar Second Precinct.
County records announce a registration period for qualified electors at 455 South Main Street Pocatello Third Precinct. Beginnings on June 1 1908 and continuing Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays through June 27 1908. Registration hours include 9 PM to 5 PM and 7 PM to 9 PM on stated days.
Official notice announces a special election to be held Tuesday June 30 1908 in the 3rd precinct of the county and state. Registrar Ellen L Reeves issues the notice dated June 2 1908, detailing precinct and election scope.
County of Bannock announces registration hours at 354 West Wyeth street Fourth Precinct from June 1 to June 27 1908. Sessions run 9 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m on specified days. Nellie O Connell Registrar invites applicants for the special election registration. Also notes Holmes Co offers the The merry widow sundae for 20 cents.
The advertisement invites patrons to the Auditorium for a film show this evening noting shows run daily except Sundays.
Roy Porter will meet the train daily at Island Park station to shuttle anglers via a mountain wagon to his famous Island Park fishing resort.
A short note explains that a wrench of the foot or ankle can produce a serious sprain and suggests Ballard's Snow Liniment as the best remedy. It claims instant pain relief, swelling reduction, antiseptic action, and rapid healing with prices of 25c 50c and 1.00. Mrs. A L Cook, druggist.
Holmes and Company lists chocolate vanilla strawberry ice creams and sherbets as available flavors. The note highlights a selection of frozen desserts offered by the shop.
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