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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
2
Four complaints must be filed at the office immediately. Entries were recorded at the Pocatello Idaho post office for transmission as second class mail.
Rear Admiral Evans will retire from the navy on August 18 after a long and honorable career. The veteran sailor is praised for his grasp of modern naval warfare and his influence over sailors, with anecdotes illustrating his character and leadership.
An essay debates whether newspapers spur crime or educate readers about justice. It argues most readers stay sane when exposed to realistic crime coverage and that newspapers do not by themselves tempt imitation. It discusses mental balance, sensationalism, and the impact on public perception.
The passage notes that newspaper readers crave conflict and murder tales, while some call such content unsavory. It mentions prohibition advocates watching a governors conference in Washington and North and South Carolina leaders. The writer hopes May showers bring June flowers to offset gloom.
The Boise Citizen mockingly questions a Brady gubernatorial bid while praising his public service. It claims Idaho voters would be dime museum freaks if Brady is nominated, contrasting rhetoric with Brady’s record and impact on the state.
State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. offers a $100 reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason confirms the oath dated December 6, 1886. The firm advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as internal and blood acting with testimonials available. Bold by druggists 75c. Also offers Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Advertising copy proclaims Allen’s Foot-Ease powder relieves painful feet and nails, eases tight shoes, and cures sweating and callouses. Sold in druggists and shoe stores, with mail order at 26 cents. Allen & Olmsted, Le Roy New York.
The text promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy to climate related diseases including fevers malaria jaundice biliousness fever and ague and general debility. It claims effectiveness as a blood purifier and nerve tonic and notes sale under guarantee at Ferguson Jenkins Drug stores Pocatello and McCammon priced 50 cents.
In Pocatello Idaho on May 12 1908 a notice states that the writer will not be responsible for debts incurred by his wife and directs tradesmen and merchants not to furnish her any goods upon his account.
Advertising copy touts Foley's Urino Laxative as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims to aid digestion stimulate the liver and bowels restore natural action and cause quick relief without nausea. Temple Pharmacy promotes the product.
The Jewelers’ Security Alliance offers a $100 reward for the arrest and conviction of all parties involved in a Saturday night theft at the Red jewelry store in Pocatello Idaho. The notice calls for cooperation in solving the case.
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