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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
2
The Pocatello Tribune lists George N Ifft as president and William Wallin as secretary with address 414 West Center Street and phone 279. It notes receipt of Associated Press service and billing terms for advance payments and subscriptions.
Ogden Examiner urges fathers and mothers to curb firecracker use and alcohol as the Fourth of July approaches. The piece notes ante holiday celebrations start days before the date and warns of accidents and a restless spirit in children, urging parental restraint and public disapproval of both fireworks and drinking.
The piece questions the fatigue of long telescope study and describes two proposed Mars signaling schemes. Professor Pickering aims to flash messages via large mirrors. Dr. W R Brooks proposes a large array of lights to signal Mars. The text muses on how Martians might see Earth, and ponders future exchanges and geopolitical questions.
Discussion continues on modern devices claimed to disable airborne warships. Earlier belief that aerial instruments were untouchable from ground attack faces new reports. The Krapp establishment is noted in the evolving debate.
The piece discusses a proposed weapon capable of fighting airships on equal terms, claiming rapid range and reliability. It describes a shell that could ignite gas on contact, wreck the balloon, and notes the Zeppelin serves as a large target comparable to a battleship. The text suggests intellectual effort will solve high‑air combat challenges.
A historical list notes key dates including 1619 Jamestown assembly, 1774 death of Gen. Greene, 1710 Cardinal Concanen, 1814 navigator Flinders, 1864 Alabama sunk, 1867 Maximilian executed, 1888 Republican convention, and 1908 Taft resignation.
An old newspaper ad promotes 45 cent underwear and a suit sale at The Toggery, plus Holmes ice cream for Sunday dinner at 50 cents a quart with delivery.
Exposition travel rate from Pocatello to Seattle and return set at 36 dollars 70 cents. Tickets on sale daily starting June 1st. For details, inquire with local agents.
An advertisement fragment touts Sagebrush Hair Tonic promising hair retention and scalp cleanliness. It also mentions a Sagebrush shampoo and a product called Sorority Freeze at Holmes with unclear context.
Travel schedule lists departures to Denver Omaha Kansas City Chicago St Louis and other points on June 4 5 11 12 16 and 26 with further dates later available from agents.
Foley's 7 and Tar is highly recommended for chronic throat and lung troubles and many sufferers from bronchitis asthma and consumption. Temple Pharmacy Ferguson Jenkins Provo Pocatello and McCammon offer Foley products.
Presbyterians schedule Sunday worship at 11 a m with The Lonesome Life as morning theme. Evening sermon canceled. Sunday school at 10 a m features a special program. Bible class led by Miss 8 Tainter. Junior C E disabled for evening. Y P S C E meets 7 p m on Pilgrim Progress Hill Difficulty led by Howard Parsons. Mrs C E Carlton to sing Ever Near Me by Jerome at morning service.
Pastor FS Lawrence announces Bible School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Yeomen Memorial Service in the evening. June 20 features a morning sermon on Dives and Lazarus Scene Two. Rector F C Smith to deliver an illustrated stereopticon lecture on The Story of the Ark and The Story of Joseph using colored slides from McAllister.
The Methodist Episcopal and Congregational churches announce a Children Day program at 10 AM followed by a 11 AM union service at the Congregational church on the topic What About Local Option Not Ashamed is the evening sermon at the Methodist church. Harold Parsons leads the Epworth league at 7 PM with a union service in the Methodist church later. All are invited.
A note advertises Panama hats priced at six dollars at The Toggery. Also mentions a new Pepsin Rickey at Holmes.
Four hundred ninety acres with old water rights farm implements S-roomed brick house large barn lambing sheds and outbuildings Good spring water for winter feeding Ideal stock farm with good terms All for 30 dollars per acre Come and see. 4-6-21-24-28-7-1
An archival notice urges readers to take Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney or bladder issues such as backache urinary irregularities and exhaustion for quick recovery. It mentions Jenkins Props Pocatello and Mc Cammon as names associated with the product.
The Albion State Normal school board invites sealed bids to construct a gymnasium on school grounds in Albion Idaho. Plans are available from J E Tourtellote and Co Boise Idaho. Each bid must include a certified check of 1000 dollars. Bids open June 26 1909 at 11 a m in J T Pence Boise Idaho. The board may reject any or all bids. Lawrence Hansen President Joseph Haight Clerk.
A small local ad notes youths and boys tennis shoes priced at 50 cents per pair at The Toggery. It praises Sagebrush Hair Tonic as an Idaho product and the best of them all while making a light joke about a bald-headed Indian.
The Board of Trustees will receive bids by 8 o clock p m June 28 1909 for cement walks on Gar field and Arthur avenues at the West Side School and on Clark street at the East Side school. Walks to follow city ordinance specifications. Right to reject any or all. Signed O B Steely Clerk of Board. Lime Freeze cooling and refreshing at Holmes.
The notice urges Union Lunch Boothist and Center to offer El Sidelo cigars at all first class dealers, highlighting a coordinated promotion across prominent outlets.
The note insists I am here at Holmes' fountain for a meeting. It mentions colds that weaken the constitution and progress to consumption and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for persistent coughs. It warns against untried remedies and suggests delaying may worsen lung involvement. Jenkins, Props., Pocatello and Mc
An advertisement endorses Foley's Orino Laxative for constipation stomach and liver troubles claiming it sweetens the stomach and breath gently stimulates the liver and regulates the bowels and is superior to pills and ordinary laxatives. Jenkins. Props.), Pocatello and Mc
A western Main Street home near Carson is offered for 1180 dollars with parlor bedroom dining room kitchen clothes closet pantry and rocked up cellar electric lights plastered and freshly painted on 70 by 105 foot lots. Small cash down and monthly 15 dollar payments at low interest through Fletcher R Burris Dietrich block opposite post office Phones 146 Black and 8 Red. Also four full lots at North Grant and Lander street priced at 950 dollars building site split into halves for 500 dollars each before next Tuesday night.
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