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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
3
A break in Deep Creek dam nine miles above Malad Idaho swept down a 20 foot wall inundating several miles of farmland near Malad. No lives were lost due to timely warnings but livestock drowned and property damage reached about $50,000.
Mrs Annie Jochim, an insane woman, sought to shoot Governor Buchtel believing he held $40,000. With James Dougherty of the State Humane Society guiding police, she carried a concealed revolver. Denied entry to the executive chamber she threatened the governor then was taken to the county hospital.
Philadelphia reports fourteen injured in an Arcadia explosion aboard the German steamer after unloading cargo from Hamburg. Fire followed the blast, a stevedore was found dead in the hold, and others were feared dead. Cause not yet learned. cargo reportedly intact.
The Mimic War attack on New York defenses cost one life and left two others fatally wounded. All three victims were in the Ninth Regiment of New York Volunteers serving a six inch gun at Fort Wadsworth. An open breech and a fresh powder charge caused a back-fire, sweeping the crew from their feet.
Banns published in Paris announce Mme Anna Gould aged 33 and Prince Henie dy De Sagan aged 49 will marry soon. Ceremony planned abroad under Protestant rites. Date and location undisclosed. Lawyers say Casagrande's bid for custody will fail.
James M. Murphy, formerly a territorial agent for Continental Casualty in Pocatello, arrives in the Gate City from San Francisco where he serves as supervising agent. He has worked in Ely, Reno, Tonopah, Goldfield and Rawhide, Nevada, meeting Harry Farrell and Fred Manning, who are now in Oakland.
An advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney remedy claiming it can cure kidney or bladder troubles within medical reach. The copy describes the product as the best possible medicine and cites Temple Pharmacy as the seller.
June 20 St Louis reports the Mississippi flood crest at 14 mph surge, with Venice Madison and Granite City severely flooded. Homes west of Main Street seven feet under water, many abandoned. If levels rise another foot the city risks total inundation and rail traffic north is halted. Low farms one to ten feet under water.
A Grand Family Medicine. Frank Conlan of New York lauds Electric Bitters as a grand family remedy for dyspepsia and liver issues. He adds it aids lame backs and weak kidneys while boosting vitality. Sold under guarantee at Ferguson & Jenkins drug stores in Pocatello and McCammon for 50 cents.
A Twin Falls Times report notes a prior O S L railroad survey from Hansen toward Wells Nevada passing to the Southern Pacific junction at Wells. A new survey crew will begin the same route from Twin Falls.
A Chinese laundryman named Hong Young was found dead in his laundry on North First avenue last evening around six o'clock. The death was due to a ruptured heart blood vessel. The remains were moved to Lindquist undertaking parlors where a funeral will be held. Coroner Howard was called to investigate.
Mrs. B. L. Bowen of Wayne West Virginia reports severe kidney disease left her bedridden and unable to stand until using Iqsy's Kidney Remedy. She says a one dollar bottle and part of a second cured her entirely and promotes Foley’s Kidney Remedy as successful where others failed.
An advertisement touts Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery with claims of blood purification and liver and stomach benefits. It highlights natural root ingredients, non alcohol formula, glycerine preservation, and offers a free medical booklet and All-Healing Salve by mail from Buffalo New York.
Bannock County Idaho board of commissioners met in special session May 11 1908 at Pocatello to approve road appropriations. Funds authorized include 125 for Swan Lake lane 100 for Tin Cup road 100 for graveling District 2 road and 150 for gravel pit plus 50 for Nine Mile lane. Reports on road and bridge conditions led to multiple 100 allocations and district surveys.
Notice of adjourned Bannock County Board of Commissioners meeting held May 11 1908 in Pocatello. Actions include liquor license bonds approvals for several dealers, licenses granted for twelve months to multiple firms, school district petition consideration, and sidewalk/attendance motions.
The board denied remonstrances against a proposed district and approved the division of District No 17 creating School District No 55 with defined boundaries. It ordered bids for a cement sidewalk fronting the courthouse, granted the county superintendent three weeks leave to attend the National Educational Association meeting in Cleveland, and approved annexation of parts of District No 41 to District No 35. The board adjourned sine die with Chairman Hyde and Clerk Gallet signatories.
W. R. Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee testifies that Foley's Urino Laxative cured his chronic constipation and he offers his conscientious reference to Temple Pharmacy as a verified remedy.
The office of the reclamation service in Idaho says Secretary of the Interior Garfield and Director Newell will visit the Minidoka tract on July 28.
Twin Falls News reports Snake River Crawfish of Bliss plans to deliver Idaho crawfish in hermetically sealed cans. The product uses the Quelle Cafe Portland recipe and aims to bring the crustacean to a wider market each spring with Lincoln county supplies.
Mrs Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire reports buying two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy about a year ago and says it cured her long standing kidney trouble. She calls it grand medicine and highly recommends it. Temple Pharmacy.
In 1895 three Irishmen pledged a 150 000 pool for a round the world trek on foot. All died except Captain Trevelyan who survived to claim the prize after crossing Europe Asia Minor Egypt and Australia.
An advertisement claims Foley's Urino Laxative cures chronic constipation and aids digestion. It touts gentle action, non nausea, and pleasant taste with a call to commence today from Temple Pharmacy.
The article describes Christiania residences set in gardens with cheerful summer blooms. Residents lead simple, hospitable lives with genuine hospitality. Meals at 3 or 4 and 8, guests freely forage at table. hosts toast with skaal and guests reply with eye contact. The life and people are noted for frankness and straightforward kindness.
A New York Press reflection notes sculptors face reluctance from living sitters who fear self-knowledge when viewed in marble. Artists report better cooperation with dead subjects, since living subjects fear mortality revealed by sculpture and delay immortalization until after death.
In a provincial town petty sessions a farmer faced a fine for allowing several asses to wander on the public road. His brother, the clerk of petty sessions, offered to pay the 2s 2d and costs but was met with laughter as the scene drew onlookers.
Mr Randall laments his wife’s remarkable resolve and obstinacy in daily life. He recalls how, within the same day, she settles kitchen disputes, kinship matters, and church affairs, then unexpectedly enforces his comings and goings with rigid stubbornness.
A passage discusses Moslem prayer rugs as tools to provide a clean place for prayer. It notes that Muslims may pray on imperfectly clean spaces and may use personal rugs to ensure a pristine spot for devotions.
An eye experiment shows two eyes see two objects when forefingers held at one foot distance. When the near finger is focused on, phantom images appear on both sides of the view, but if the far finger is looked at, no phantom near images are observed.
Two ministerial candidates named Adam and Low preached in a Scottish church. Mr Low preached in the morning taking the text Adam, where art thou. The discourse was excellent and the congregation was edified. In the evening Mr Adam preached from Lo, here I am.
Father compliments the son on economy this term noting fewer money requests. The son replies he has bought on tick and kept to that habit this term.
A fragment from Chicago News records playful exchanges about luck and mishaps. Lucky and Jones-Bob Jove receive amused remarks while Biaith mentions a recent paint job, all in casual street chatter style.
A brief Yale Record note hints at a campus concern with food and hunger affecting student life. The light tone raises curiosity about what puzzle or reflection prompts worries. No individuals or organizations are named beyond Yale.
Ellen Terry recalls Henry Irving engaging her to play Ophelia in 1878 and Birmingham audiences as a source of authentic artistic inspiration. She notes Irving’s independence and the powerful feedback from fellow artists, including moments with Eleanora Duse and Marguerite Gautier.
The London Standard remarks on King Edward VII’s first parliament and the cap of maintenance. A Protestant peer venerates the crimson velvet bonnet with ermine as a symbol of papal supremacy. The cap, granted to Henry VIII by Pope Leo X, historically signified papal overlordship over English rulers.
Professor Jacques Loeb argues that ventricle strips kept in saline continue to beat for days, suggesting the heart is driven by chemical action. He notes the need to explain muscular control, as chemical theory alone may not resolve regulation of contraction.
A rider in fashionable gear cycles past Mozeat’s park toward the zoo and asks a grubby urchin if he is right for the 2007. The boy misreads the sight, but suggests a spare cage and a taill would help.
An English magazine reprints Lewis Carroll humor from Oxford pamphlets. It notes a 1865 Oxford election quip defining speech as focused on two points and a parody on examiners with a riddle about values in books and grades without an examination.
An old lady seated in a fret class carriage with a third class ticket answers the guard inquiry about first class. she jokes she is brighter than she was before, highlighting a quaint travel mishap from London Scraps.
A Pearsons Weekly item claims folding a couple of newspapers under the armpit reduces baggage strain and fatigue, making portmanteau transport easier for travelers rushing to trains.
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga reports a bad sore on his foot healed by Buckten's Arnica Salve. He spent less than half of a 26 cent box and achieved a perfect cure at Ferguson & Jenking drug stores in Pocatello and McCammon.
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