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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
4
The Bengal Gazetteer recounts the Maghaya, born in an arbor field and trained to theft from infancy. They roam, evade police, and prize burglary, while jail is a routine outcome for their trade. Attempts at reform through Champaran settlements falter as men avoid civilizing housing.
A story from the New York Press describes Bobby, a bright boy whose parents forbid money gifts from visitors to keep him from money lust. When an old lady offers a penny for running an errand, Bobby states his price is five cents, even for such simple work.
A famous novelist visits a country inn and consumes excessive cabbage meals for days. After deciding to depart, he asks for a parting gift. The landlord, struck by an idea, summons a farmhand to present one of the finest cabbages as a keepsake for the guest.
Pearson's Weekly recounts how Louis XIV found a window at Versailles too small and ridiculed Louvois. The minister retaliated by provoking a quarrel that helped inflame tensions ending in the costly War of the Antwerp peace process, culminating long later in the peace of Ryswijk.
An antiquary notes rare church pews in Philadelphia Boston and New England villages rented for two centuries without a contribution basket. They say men once slept and even played draughts in these pews, with higher rents ensuring collectors ignored the basket.
An evening omnibus scene depicts a conductor forcing a reluctant passenger to alight for a desired Mansion House stop. The driver halts abruptly and the conductor hurries up stairs while delivering a curt, comical prompt about moving closer for tuppence as the Oxies grow tired of waiting.
The London Law Journal notes judges and admirals held courts outdoors in vicarage gardens and under trees. It cites Deborah’s palm tree judgment and fifteenth century admiralty sittings near the sea and on a Southwark quay as examples of open-air courts.
A clipped quip from the Washington Star frames ego as stubborn and unyielding. The speaker admits being wrong is as possible as being right, highlighting perennial self doubt and the limits of certainty.
A promotional ad urges early use of Foley's Kidney Remedy to correct irregularities and strengthen kidneys and bladder, warning of Bright's disease and advising treatment at the first signs of danger from Temple.
Baptist Church holds Bible School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. R Y P A meets at 7 p.m. Pastor F. E. Lawrence. Spiritualists announce Dr. Beverly of Chicago for a last lecture on What After Death with Mme. Beverly and Mrs. Estoria. 646 S Third Ave at 8 p.m. Christian Science services at Main and Lewis Sundays 11 a.m. Wednesdays 8 p.m. Sunday subject Adam and Fallen Man. Sunday school 10:15 a.m. Reading room open daily 2:30 to 4:30 for literature.
The Presbyterian church announces Sunday services at 11 a.m. with the morning sermon The Church and Social Ethics. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Y P S C E at 7 p.m. on Being a Christian in Work and Play. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. on Suppressed Faults. Choir practice after. No Sunday evening service. Union meeting at the Auditorium Sunday at 8 p.m. Minister Henry A Mullen.
Sunday school and morning service as usual. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. The evening service is replaced by a union mass meeting at the Auditorium with Marion Lawrence as speaker. Do not miss the morning services and Lawrence at 3 p.m. in the Baptist church. W. S. Hunt, Pastor.
Attorney General John J. Guheen arrived from Boise on business and will ride the special train tomorrow to Wallace as a delegate representing Pocatello.
An anecdote about John Muir dining with a friend where he forgets to order as he tells a tale and repeatedly breaks off pieces of bread. His companion finally asks what to order, and Muir, waking from reverie, declares the bread was "bully" and he has had all he wants.
Scott has received news that Herbert P. Keller was elected as an assemblyman for the city of St. Paul. He was the sole Republican on the ticket and led his slate, a fact that pleases Uncle Bill and boosts his pride. Keller is a brother of Dr. L S Keller, once a Pocatello citizen and now a Skagway Alaska resident who publishes the Daily Alaskan.
Irving R. Bacon says people with large thumbs show strength of character and practical leadership. He notes large thumbs indicate natural rulers fond of utility and history, and that a large thumbed woman seeks security before marriage but remains a steadfast partner in hardship.
Notice details bids due Tuesday June 9 1908 at 1 pm for a two story brick wing to the St Anthony administration building with plans on file in St Anthony Pocatello and Idaho Falls offices. Excludes plumbing steam heating and excavation. A 200 dollar certified check is required with bids. Right to reject bids reserved. Address to Mrs F A Pyke secretary Idaho Industrial Training School St Anthony Idaho.
Special honor badges were awarded to Flora and Minella Lovett for perfect attendance at No 6 school in a New England village. They were never absent from any picnic reunion excursion or merrymaking except the May 10 afternoon when their twin brothers fell ill from food poisoning before recovering.
In a dated exchange, Sandy Pikes objects to clipping details of dogs. A sympathetic housewife responds as the speaker explains concern that unseen signals in dogs affect approachability and mood judgments.
An old advertisement claims a single day cure for colds using LAXATIVE BROMO Quin ine Tablets. Druggists allegedly refund money if it fails to cure, with E. W. Grove's signature on each box.
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