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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
2
Published every evening except Sunday at Pocatello Idaho by incorporated at 414 West Center Street George N Ifft president William Wallin with rates six dollars eight dollars and a small figures line.
The Troy News attacks Republicans over repudiation of platform pledges while tracing the rail way commission issue to Governor Gooding and Idaho politics. It credits State Chairman Brady with efforts to unify the party and notes both factions later support Brady for the gubernatorial nomination.
A Boise Democrat in Pocatello jokes about the harmony at a Duboisocratic state committee gathering. Boss Dubois dominates the committee, despite Ada County Democrats and old liners trying coalition talks. After the meeting, a reception features toasts on the Mormon question with opposing sides applauding as speakers improvise.
A Boise scene shows Republicans reacting to a campaign prelude as Boss Dubois appears poised to lead. Hisses from the Pubelsocrate meeting drew chuckles from Republicans statewide, signaling preparations for the coming race.
Boise loses bid as Dubois dictatorship blocks its selection for a convention city. The central committee backed Caldwell’s rival, while the miners and smelter workers in Butte celebrate resumption at Anaconda and Butte plants. The fallout promises higher activity for railroad and mining traffic toward Pocatello.
In Pocatello the shift from financial activity to industrial development accelerates. Local firms focus on manufacturing and large-scale projects, signaling a pivot in the regional economy and job creation prospects. Officials tout investment incentives and infrastructure improvements to attract producers.
A lyrical verse celebrates spring with images of birds singing grass growing and life renewed. It speaks of joyful nature awakening and the enduring value of true friendship waiting in the valley and on the hilltop.
An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Cure and Wall's Catarrh Cure are described as blood purifiers and tonics that act on mucous surfaces, with testimonials available and priced at 76 cents.
A Knights of Columbus regular meeting is set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. with business of special importance and all members urged to attend. R. J. Hogan, Grand Knight, urges presence.
Notice states Violet McCoy is manager of the Lyric theatre and that during the company’s control all bills will be paid by the manager. No bills will be honored without written orders signed by the manager or countersigned by E. F. Myers, Pocatello representative. Pocatello, Feb. 24, 1908.
A vintage warning urges cautious mothers to keep Foley's Honey and Tar for children at first signs of croup or gangrene danger. The advertisement claims it saves lives and notes it contains no harmful drugs. Temple Pharmacy.
The Boise Capital News reports harmony at the Democratic state central committee meeting with resolutions praised by the party. It notes proxies and appointments shifting influence to Dubois and Republican machine control, casting doubt on the unity claimed by the party. The Wallace Press questions Dubois role and cites his long Republican-backed career and recent shifts. Nampa Leader Herald covers Jas H Brady’s favorable reception for Republican governor nomination, praising his service, time given to party causes, and potential fit to lead state affairs.
A brief seafood note lists excellent fat family mackerel and silver side sockeye salmon bellies sourced from Norway and Holland Milchner, reflecting a catalog of preserved fish products in regional markets.
Cleaning, dyeing and curling plumes described for Armstrong at 242 West Center.
An odd promotional shout extols Sagebrush Hair Tonie made in Idaho as a great boon for men, urging barbers to stock it and customers to request it. It frames the product as essential for becoming a perfect gentleman.
Notice informs men to visit Eagle Club barber shop on North First avenue Todd and Wrack proprietors for proper shaves and hair cuts. Kane's grocery advertises fine eastern hams at 13 cents per pound.
An advertisement promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills as regulating stomach, liver and bowels to improve well being. The product is sold for 250 at Ferguson & Jenkins' Drug Co. in Pocatello and McCammon.
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