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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
2
Published every evening except Sunday at Pocatello Idaho The Tribune Company Limited presents subscription rates with advance payment options. Rates include weekly and longer-term plans and list monthly and yearly prices with discounts for upfront payments.
Two incidents in the last week show how touchy foreign nations are. Japan fumes over a Chinese seizure of a ship flying Japanese colors loaded with rifles believed bound for rebels. China wants to stop illicit firearms trade and questions the vessel papers. In Europe a Times report on Lord Tweedmouth and a private Kaiser letter stirs distrust between Britain and Germany. The Kaiser’s meddling is blamed for straining long standing tensions and reminding readers how fragile world peace remains.
The Tribune publishes the Carnegie Hero Fund commission’s first report detailing commission officials, honored heroes, prize amounts, and acts of heroism rewarded. To date 126 awards have been made, from bronze medals to cash gifts.
The author notes that many acts of bravery are commonplace and performed daily without reward. While applauding Carnegie’s hero fund, the piece argues that such medals can lure self seeking “heroes” and that genuine heroism is its own reward through the satisfaction of duty well done.
Mrs. A L Cook, a well known Pocatello druggist, recommends Hyomei for catarrh symptoms including offensive breath dryness and nasal discharge. She offers a money back refund if not satisfied with results and claims quick relief and germ destruction. A complete Hyomei outfit is advertised for $1.00 with refund if unsatisfied.
A market note highlights shipments of mackerel and silver side sockeye salmon bellies from Norway and Holland Milchner Herring. The brief item emphasizes availability and sourcing from northern European fisheries with potential trade relevance.
A Missouri juror awarded $25,000 in a damage suit based on debt owed by the plaintiff, admitting no facts supported the decision. The piece notes a New York jury once decided a major suit by coin toss, prompting fines for contempt. It questions whether juries may, on average, measure justice as fairly as in ordinary verdicts and suggests the coin idea reflects a broader doubt about the jury system.
Mrs C E Hale announces a large millinery showing at her shop next to the Terrell Building. The event features exclusive styles, superb workmanship, and a wide assortment with favorable prices, inviting patrons to visit the enlarged store on March 11.
An account notes many narrowly avoid pneumonia and consumption after a lingering cold. The ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and colds and claims it prevents pneumonia and consumption. Temple Pharmacy urges refusing substitutes.
Salt Lake City dates April 4 5 6 offer low round trip rates via Oregon Short Line for conference. Tickets on sale from all points to Idaho and La Grande Oregon April 2 5 limited return April 1b. Ogden and south stations April 1 6 limited return to April 12. See O L agents for further particulars.
A Temple Pharmacy notice states that all druggists are authorised to refund money if Poley’s Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims the product stops coughing, heals lungs, prevents pneumonia and consumption, and contains no opiates.
Kane's grocery advertises fine eastern damps available at 13 cents per pound.
Fresh strawberries tomatoes celery and lettuce arrive at The Turf Cafe adding seasonal produce to the menu. Local patrons can expect crisp options and new salads featuring the newly stocked items.
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for uncured catarrh. It includes testimonials from Walding Kinnan Marvin of Toledo and endorsers asserting Cheney's integrity. The copy notes the cure is taken internally and sold for 75 cents per bottle with additional Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mrs. Armstrong of 242 West Center offers cleaning dyeing and curling plumes services in a local advert.
A period advertisement notes that neighbors and individuals can suffer rheumatism cuts burns bruises or pains and claims Ballard's Snow Liniment relieves aches and heals wounds with a testimonial from Mrs. A. L. Cook.
Foley's Honey and Tar advertised by Tempe Pharmacy as curing obstinate coughs and expelling the cold. The ad asserts it prevents consumption and pneumonia and has cured incipient consumption in some cases.
County Treasurer Julia M. Sullivan announces the call for multiple warrants from Cur rent Expense Fund. Warrant numbers 645 to 651 dated January 11 1906 146 to 217 dated July 12 1907 and 219 to 359 dated October 15 1907 will be paid with interest to date of call upon presentation at her office.
President Roosevelt cites infant deaths as a greater menace than Bece death by own action. Eight in ten infant deaths relate to bowel troubles. McGee's Baby Elixir claims to cure diarrhoea dysentery sour stomach and related ailments. Teething babies may benefit. Price 2c and 50c. Mrs A L Cook.
An old ad claims a single day cure for colds with LAXATIVE BROMO quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. Grove's signature appears on each box. Priced at 25 cents.
Mrs. J. P. White of Rushboro Pa credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving her life from lung trouble claiming it loosens a cough quickly and cures lung disease even after hope seems lost. The remedy for coughs colds la grippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness is sold by Ferguson Jenkins Drug Co at Pocatello and McCammon 60c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
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