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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
2
The city council merged sewer and debt refunding bonds on one ballot causing strong opposition to the sewer part. Defeat of one likely means defeat of the other, while the refunding portion offers a reduction from seven to five percent and spreads payments over 20 years.
The Pocatello city council weighs a fifty cent monthly tax on all telephones. With Bell Telephone rate changes looming, residents fear higher costs and reduced service. The piece notes existing city taxes and rising living expenses squeezing wage earners.
A report by F B Weeks and W C Heikes of the United States Geological Survey surveys copper silver and gold deposits near Pocatello Idaho on the Fort Hall Indian reservation. It covers geology deposit forms past mining by several companies and the feasibility of profitable large scale extraction amid local mining costs.
The Pendleton East Oregonian lauds Grover Cleveland as a steady, conservative leader who faced the 19th century panic with resolve. It notes his non adventurous nature, his mastery of difficult conditions, and how later administrations vindicated his policies despite early opposition.
A Wall Street Journal quote notes that between June 1 and August 31 the United States will harvest about eighty working days and store eight million bushels of wheat each day, equating to 666 666 bushels per hour in a twelve hour day, claiming there is no better way to get rich.
Warns against mercury based catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney Co. Toledo Ohio as a safe internal treatment with no mercury. Encourages buying genuine product and notes testimonials and 75 cent price per bottle. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An advertisement touts McGee's Baby Elixir as a cure for diarrhoea dysentery and bowel disturbances in infants. It cites Mrs A L Cook a local druggist as the seller and asserts the product protects infant life by treating intestinal ailments.
In Bannock County Idaho the Probate Court set Monday July 6 1908 at 10:00 am in Pocatello for proving the will of Fred G Rice deceased and hearing Ivan B Rice’s petition for letters testamentary to Emma J Rice Witnessed by Probate Judge T A Johnston on June 20 1908.
Mrs. Chris Armstrong announces the new hat shop at 238 West Center, inviting all ladies to view a fine line of hats of all kinds in the former Turf cafe location.
The chair given away last Saturday night at Gate City Furniture Co was won by number 1082. The holder is asked to call at the store to claim the prize.
Bean Hardware offers Wheeler adjustable win dow screens designed to be ply proof and fit all windows. Contact Bean Hardware for details and pricing.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Know Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism claiming it relieves pain reduces swelling and loosens stiff joints and muscles. It urges readers to buy for 60 and 1.00 with Mrs. A. L. Cook as a sponsor.
The Coeur d Alene Journal lauds Senator W. B. Heyburn for presiding briefly at the Chicago Republican convention, noting Idaho’s respect for him. The Blackfoot Optimist endorses Ohio and William H. Taft for president, praising Taft’s leadership, diplomacy, energy, and foreign affairs acumen, predicting a Republican victory with Brady leading Idaho.
An advertisement notes a strong focus on butter specifics and urges trying a creamery product. It emphasizes exclusivity of agency, promising value from choosing their butter and creamery items.
The notice announces Democratic National Convention trips to Denver with departures via Oregon Short Line and Overland Route. Tickets sold from Utah and Wyoming stations on July 3 4 and 5 and from other stations on July 3 and 4. Limit July 20. See agents for rates and further details.
Butte Floral Agency offers high grade flowers and accepts orders by phone at 104.
We announce relocation to Heyburn Idaho and continued Kodak developing and finishing service. Mail or leave work at Red Cross Pharmacy will be promptly attended to at existing prices and mailed back postage paid. All work guaranteed satisfactory by Wm Menefee.
Excursions to Payette Lakes run daily from June 20 to September 30. The trip requires a thirty day limit from the date of sale. Rates and further particulars are available from local agents.
After 15 years of chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, B. P. F. of Ingleside North Carolina says Dr King’s New Life Pills are the best pills ever sold. Ferguson and Cammon sell the remedy under guarantee for 26 cents.
A vintage ad claims Dallard's Snow Liniment cures rheumatism and pain. It targets those crippled by rheumatism and suggests rheumatic twinges as forerunners of severe attacks. Sold by Mrs A L Cook, druggist, in 6c, 9c and $1.00 sizes.
There will be a meeting of the United Commercial Travelers Gate City Council No 280 Saturday night June 27. All members are requested to be present and all visiting U C T s are invited to attend. C A VALENTINE Senior Council.
Harrison the jeweler announces a new line of Veil Pins priced from 50 to 85 dollars each. Unique designs and finishes showcased as part of spring arrivals.
Holmes and Company offers a wide range of ice cream flavors, inviting customers to sample assorted scoops and rich toppings across the shop.
Potatoes are plentiful at Berg's store in Rock Springs. A price note shows coal by Fortean company at 3.50 per load. Contact phone 259 for details.
Fresh lime freezes produced by Holmes and Company are advertised in a brief item highlighting availability and point of sale for customers seeking lime flavored drinks or desserts.
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