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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
2
Taxpayers have debated sewer plans tied to a new public building. The Tribune defends current sewering to serve the building while mitigating local concerns. The paper notes the federal building’s location could resolve but stresses voters will weigh the issue before casting ballots.
Three prior city surveys all fix North Main street as the main trunk sewer route with costs not less than 100000. Alderman Terrell hints hiring an outside engineer to review Havenor plan after bonds vote, while Tribune says the 60000 bond ask risks overrun and blames the council for asking voters to approve blind.
The jury in a libel suit for 100000 dollars filed by L. E. Jones, former county auditor, against the Ohio State Journal of Columbus, was brought into trial. The case centers on alleged defamatory statements published by the newspaper.
The Journal defends fearless exposure of public office faults and rebuts libel claims. It condemns quiet Memorial Day as a prelude to a boisterous Fourth of July full of pride and roaring celebration, contrasting contemplation with revelry.
The article notes why Pocatello should send city officials out of town is unclear and mentions the acting city attorney and acting city engineer do not reside in Pocatello, living on homesteads north of the city.
The plank denounces the billion dollar congress and notes the United States crop value at about 8 billion dollars. It argues wasteful spending worsens agricultural distress and calls for reform and accountability.
Idaho Falls committees report sufficient progress and announce Sunnyland's Fourth of July celebration will be a noiseless gum shoe rubber-tired affair with restrained public revelry and no loud events.
If Frank Martin gets the gaudiest hobby horse at the Wallace convention he plans to oppose with a hand organ setup.
The Fourth is seven days away, yet Young America keeps the air alive with a series of preliminaries leading to the main event.
After the Wallace convention a Dubois campaign push is announced aiming to unseat the incumbent city council viewed by taxpayers of Pocatello as a mountain. The piece casts the council as arrogant toward residents.
A gubernatorial candidate James H. Brady is identified with North Arthur avenue as a resident and with Easy street as his campaign address. The note ties his living locations to his political bid.
A fragmented summary notes a mass meeting with loud oratory but unclear explanations. It contrasts registration for election with political pedigree and reports Idaho crops as abundant, including a playful forecast of toy safety items. The text hints at June gaining control of a ball and remarks on Western schools teaching industry and a notably busy girl.
A member of the Commentément group from Idaho completes graduation in one week and weds the following week. The event marks a swift transition from student to married life for the individual.
A group labeled as Citizens challenges the assertion that the current engineering practices are safe and sane. They argue for stricter standards and insist on independent review before further developments proceed.
A mass meeting aimed to stop a third term, attempting to prevent a stampede toward extending leadership. Delegates urged opposition and collective resistance amid a charged political climate.
Editorial praises William Howard Taft as a capable leader with both legal and administrative experience in the Philippines Cuba and US departments. It argues his record shows order from chaos and progress, urging voters to support him in November.
Key events on this day include the 1709 Battle of Poltava where Peter the Great’s army defeated Charles XII’s Swedes. It also marks the 1828 death of James Smithson founder of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington.另外, 1873 sculptor Hiram Powers and 1876 author Harriet Martineau died.
The poem warns that a gleaming mining prospectus promises instant riches and lifelong wealth. It urges skepticism as many investors lose money while some stocks sit in closets, paying dividends only in air rather than real gains.
A dialogue mix portrays optimism and cynicism about fame and success. It contrasts hopes for a brighter world with skepticism about a boy’s potential and a quirky moment of buying an umbrella as an example of practicality versus ambition.
Annular solar eclipse occurs at 11 a.m. Eastern in Florida with the sun’s annulus visible along the path from Tampa east while partial eclipse seen elsewhere. the event coincides with a new moon and moon rise at 4 11 a.m. and age 29 days as the sun sets 7 31 p.m. and rises 4 27 a.m.
In old days youths hid eggs for Easter, but now cold storage keeps eggs on ice and prices rise. The public bears the spoilage as costs climb and availability tightens.
Portneuf June 24 1908 Editor Tribune publishes a correction from Mrs Clara E Sherwood regarding W C Sherwood and Bert Mannassa. She defends Sherwood claiming Mannassa never made the ranch his home and that payments were not exchanged. She states she will not seek charity and refuses outside interference.
Tickets issued for travel to the Democratic National Convention in Denver via Oregon Short Line and Overland Route. Utah and Wyoming stations sell July 3 4 and 5 while other stations sell July 3 and 4 with travel limited to July 20. See agents for rates and details.
Butte Floral Agency advertises a selection of high grade flowers with contact by phone 104.
Friends, call and get one of our Mexican pecan sundaes, The Nilsson.
After 15 years of chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina proclaims Dr King's New Life Pills the best pills ever sold. Ferguson & Cammon sell them under guarantee for 25 cents.
Typewriter papers ribbons and car bons are offered at the Tribune office, described as the best there is for writers and customers seeking supplies.
A peculiar wrench of the foot or ankle may produce a very serious sprain. Sprains are more painful than a fracture and Ballard's Snow Liniment is recommended to relieve pain reduce swelling and aid healing. Prices 2 and 1.00. Mrs A L Cook, druggist.
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