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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
2
The Daily Tribune states evening delivery by carrier in Pocatello Idaho and instructs that all complaints should be made at the office immediately. It notes entry at the Pocatello post office for transmission as second class mail.
Caldwell Tribune praises Senator Borah for endorsing his former rival Senator Heyburn. The piece says both Idaho senators deserve continued national respect and should work together, accepting occasional differences as part of strong leadership. It notes Idaho could benefit from two influential senators in the U S Senate.
The Lewiston Teller says Idaho Republicans will nominate James H. Brady for governor, endorse Senator Heyburn, name French for Congress, and present a strong ticket aiming for a decisive victory. Democrats face a bitter, likely divided primary and a tougher state campaign with a probable defeat to Dubois.
The Westerner notes early eastern Idaho settlers fought swarms of mosquitoes. Pioneers wore veils and gloves, fires and smoke repelled pests, houses were screened, and legends say the land was named by Indians as Wa Wa for the mosquito. A mythic Wa Wa god and trickster Coyote tale explain the transformation from a feared demon to a small insect.
An editorial review of Idaho's last legislative session praises the eight hour mine law and educational and arid land development efforts as routine achievements. It criticizes opposition and urges voters to judge representatives by their votes and to remove those who failed to support endorsed measures. It frames party responsibility and accountability in electoral terms.
The notice advertises excursions to the Democratic National Convention in Denver via Oregon Short Line and Overland Route. Tickets are sold from Utah and Wyoming with 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 particulars.
Butte floral shop advertises high grade flowers and lists phone contact as 104 for orders or inquiries.
A promotional line invites readers to call and order one of the Mexican pecan sundaes named The Nilsson. The brief notes a marketing offer without further details.
After 15 years of chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina says Dr King s New Life Pills are the best pills ever sold. Ferguson Cammon sells them with a guarantee.
A brief notice from the Tribune office advertising typewriter papers ribbons and car bons as the best there is, highlighting product quality and availability at the newspaper office.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as the best remedy for foot and ankle sprains and other injuries. It claims instant pain relief, reduced swelling, antiseptic qualities, and rapid healing with prices at 25c 50c and 1.00, via Mrs A L Cook druggist.
Mrs. 8. L. Bowen of Wayne West Virginia says Foley's Kidney Remedy cured her kidney disease after she could not rise from bed. She bought a one dollar bottle and part of a second, and was entirely cured. Temple Pharmacy endorses the remedy.
Holmes & Company introduces a cantaloupe sundae featuring fresh melons and cream atop a chilled base. The new dessert adds a seasonal twist to the shop’s menu, aiming to attract sunny day crowds with a fruity, retro-summer treat.
An advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease lets women wear shoes one size smaller with instant relief for coins and bunions, swelling and blisters. The copy touts it as the greatest comfort discovery and offers a free trial packet and sample of Foot-Ase Corn Pad with a mail address in Le Roy New York.
Harrison the jeweler unveils a new line of Veil Pins priced from 50 cents to 5 dollars each. The collection offers affordable decorative accessories for customers seeking small, elegant adornments.
Many readers seek the best methods to secure land through scrip. C B Towers of Miles City Montana is noted as a leading scrip dealer with strong credentials. He has a contract with the Northern Pacific Railway to sell its scrip with a warranty deed and title protection, priced at 8 25 per acre for government land, and funds refundable if title fails. Address all applications to O Swam Miles City Montana.
City of Pocatello announces a June 30 1908 special bond election to authorize issuing 106358.96 in municipal coupon bonds for sewer and debt funding. Four polling sites set for Precincts 1 2 3 and 4 with 9 am to 7 pm voting. The ballot asks whether to permit bonds and outlines sinking fund and terms up to 20 years.
In favor of issuing bonds to the amount of 106 358 96 dollars for the purposes stated in ordinance No. 179. Against issuing bonds to the amount of 358 96 dollars for the [incomplete text].
Voters preferring the bond issuance are urged to place an X in the circle at the top of the ballot opposite the proposition. The wording directs marking the box to indicate support for the measure.
For judgment, because we know they will stand the test. Strength and flavor define their teas. Try them once and indifference to quality and cost will deter future purchases. Fresh vegetables under the spray, berries, cherries, pineapples, melons, and cantaloupes shown at their best.
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