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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
2
The Pocatello Tribune lists its publication schedule and contact details. It notes subscription rates and payment terms, carrier delivery in Pocatello, and a policy to address complaints at the office. It also states the paper is entered as second class mail matter.
The article ponders wireless power surpassing early telegraphy achievements. It cites Omaha tests where freight cars moved by air transmitted power, notes lamps lit five miles away without wires, and envisions coal converted to field power, marine and airship use, and railways adopting wireless distribution to replace smokestack power generation.
A historian explains that Arkansaw is the traditional pronun ciation for Arkansas tied to the Arkansa tribe, while Kansan derives from the word Kanza. The article argues Arkansaws should keep the final s, and Arkansawn describes a person from Arkansas, contrasted with Kansan from Kansas.
The town of Benbow City, NL earns notoriety as the site of a theatrical joke and a bank theft. On the day the city calaboose key vanished a second key unlocked the bank vault, the thief slipping away with cash and leaving no trace. Authorities ponder the mystery and its links to the play's fame.
A flare of humor follows a night in Benbow City when the Bank of Benbow City opens using the jail key and the jailer and banker are not suspected. The single-key mystery drives a comic scene, with the bank’s small haul and a loud scream that ends the tale.
A chronological list highlights events and births: King Philip’s War begins in Swanzey 1675. Anne’s fleet to Canada arrives in Boston 1711. William Hull born 1753, dies 1825 in Newton. Napoleon’s Russian campaign begins 1812. Henry Ward Beecher born 1813, dies 1887 in Brooklyn. John G. Downey born 1826 in Ireland. Maryland abolishes slavery 1864. Polaris survivors rescued 1873. Hancock nominated 1880. Grover Cleveland dies 1908, born 1837 in Caldwell.
In the Southern District of Idaho a hearing is set for July 17, 1909 at 10 a.m. in Pocatello Bannock County on John Lantry s petition for discharge from bankruptcy adjudged June 24, 1908. Creditors and interested parties may appear and show cause if any.
Travel notice advertises excursions east via the Oregon Short Line to Denver Omaha Kansas City Chicago St Louis and other points on June 4 5 11 12 16 and 26 with agents available for later dates rates and details.
Tickets on sale July 2 3 4 and 5 limited to July 6 see agents for rates and further particulars.
Cantaloupe a la Mode presents a lively feature at Holmes, showcasing 20 performances highlighted by regional talents. The event draws steady crowds, with organizers noting strong attendance and local enthusiasm for the delicious showcase.
The advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as superior for cuts burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eyes cold sores and chapped hands. It claims infallible for piles and lists Ferguson-Jenkins Drug Co as the seller at 25 cents.
Excursions to Denver offered July 2 and 3 for the National Educational Association. Rates valid from Utah points only with limit October 31. Inquiries and rates available from agents.
Through the Oregon Short Line Railroad Berg's advertises abundant potatoes with rates and further particulars provided.
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