Pocatello Post Office Notice Sent Through Mail
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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
2
Entry filed at the Pocatello post office for transmission as second class matter indicating official mailing status and route.
An incident near Glenn's Ferry shows the block signal system at work on the Oregon Short Line. A dining-car switch engine ran away and bumped eastbound No. 2. the block signal warned of danger, the engineer stopped, and flagmen cleared the way. Officials disciplined the two responsible for the runaway.
Letter from J. B. Reynolds to the public buildings committee discusses a proposed federal building in Pocatello Idaho. It outlines estimated costs for a two story 10 400 square foot structure fireproof or non fireproof options plus site acquisition at 15 000 and potential future expansion. It requests amendment to authorize site purchase in addition to construction.
Legislative text outlines sale proposals for a land site in Pocatello Idaho for a United States post office building with fireproof vaults heating and ventilating systems elevators and approaches. Total cost not to exceed 125000 dollars with notices in newspapers for twenty days and secretary of the treasury oversight. Building must have at least forty feet open space on each side.
The city park ground of 140 acres on the west side adjoining the race track grounds is offered for lease for three years to the highest bidder. Some land is bottom land and partly under cultivation, with portions fenced. The committee may reject all bids. For information contact Charles C. Chilson, Chairman Park and Public Buildings Committee.
A compiled ad item lists a 6 room new house at 134 North 6th with $1000 cash and balance monthly, two fine Center lots near the hospital, a nearly new plastered 2 room house at 536 North Lincoln with $100 down and $8.86 monthly for 50 payments, and a 6 room brick new house with two lots at 1222 North Main requiring $250 cash and rest financed at 8 percent.
An advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin of Toledo and notes internal use with testimonials available, promoting price at 75 cents per bottle and recommending Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Prominent architect Norman R. Coulter in the Delbert building San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic for all. He says it treats stomach liver and kidney disorders promptly builds up the system and purifies blood. Sold for 60c at Ferguson Jenkins Drug Co Cathello and McCammon.
An old notice urges early warning signs of kidney or bladder trouble and promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy from Temple Pharmacy as a quick cure. It stresses starting treatment at first danger sign to avoid severe disease.
Having disposed of our business on North Main street to Jones and Reddish all accounts up to and including March 12 are due and payable to the undersigned either at the shop or at Mr Inlestroms residence 354 North Arthur avenue.
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures obstinate coughs and expels the cold from the system, preventing consumption and pneumonia. Temple Pharmacy promotes the product as effective for incipient consumption.
An advertisement urges preparation for accidents with Ballard's Snow Liniment. It claims relief for burns sprains bruises cuts scalds rheumatism neuralgia bunions and general aches. Sold by Mrs A L Cook with sizes 20c 60c and 1.00.
A brief notice states that fine eastern dam s are priced at 130 per pound at Kane s grocery.
Republican State Central Committee calls for a Wallace Idaho convention May 12 1908 at 11 am to elect delegates for Chicago June 16 1908 and Boise September 1 1908 at 11 am to nominate state officers and judges. County committees may hold primaries and arrange county conventions. Brandy and Smith sign as chair and secretary.
An advertisement claims Mi-o-na tablets cure nerve weakness headaches sleeplessness and melancholy by improving stomach strength and bowel function. It credits better nutrient absorption and blood nourishment, touts Mrs A L Cook selling the remedy with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure.
PAZO OINTMENT promises cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or money back. Trial price listed at 50 cents.
The ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a health aid for headache biliousness constipation and malaria. It guarantees a cheerful refund if not satisfied available at Ferguson and Jenkins drug stores in Pocatello and McCammon.
A list notes mackerel, silver side, sockeye salmon bellies, and Milchner herring from Norway and Holland. The Arctic fish shipments include notable names and origins, signaling a mixed coastal catch.
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