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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
2
George N. Ifft is president and William Wallin is secretary of the Associated Press unit. The Daily Tribune is delivered each evening by carrier in Pocatello Idaho. All complaints should be made at the office promptly. Postal entry as second class matter.
The council, at a recent meeting, suspended rules and set a June 30 bond election to refinance debt and fund a city sewer. The article notes existing inadequate sewer coverage in the residence area and debates timing and administration, with calls for a public works board and broad citizen input before the vote.
The Montpelier Examiner reports that Idaho Republicans at Wallace show strong unity for Jas H. Brady as governor and for re election of Senator Heyburn. Chief Justice J F Airshie appears to be nominated to succeed himself with no opposing candidate. The Wallace sentiment signals a smooth Boise convention.
Delegates discuss major government questions and likely platform. While minor offices attract little attention the convention favors Secretary of State Robert Lansdon and his re nomination, with a large following anticipated among party leaders.
Herr Adlon of Berlin, famed European hotelier, says European hotels are expanding lobby space and public lounging areas, adding telephones in rooms and American style bars. He notes Continental kitchens still rival U S cooking quality, with Europe importing American bartenders and the United States hiring French and German chefs.
Greatly reduced fares offered from June dates through mid June via Oregon Short Line and Overland Route to Omaha Kansas City Chicago St Louis and other eastern points Tickets limited to October 31.
Fragmentary OCR shows a coal and lumber business reference with a company name and partial contact details. The readable portion identifies WEETER LUMBER CO Ltd and a telephone number 252, hinting at a local trade notice or advertisement.
The Idaho Consolidated Power Co. will pay a reward of $5.00 for the arrest and conviction of any person or persons found guilty of breaking lamps, globes, insulators or any other property of the above named company. By W. F. Murphy, General Manager
Advertisement claims McGee's Baby Elixir cures crying babies by soothing nerves and calming stomachs. Sold by Mrs. A. L. Cook for 25 or 60 cents per bottle, marketed as safe with no harmful drugs.
Tour note describes an Idaho Democratic Convention excursion via 0. 8 S. L. from Poca tello and west routes with departures June 2nd to 4th and limit June 10th. Agents of O. 8. L. listed.
Notice to jurors requires all jurors to report at 10 a.m. Monday morning May 25 in the court room at the courthouse replacing the previously announced May 21. By order of Sheriff D. T. Quigley Bannock County.
The Salvation Army invites participation in nightly services at 8 p m in the hall on Second Avenue. Sunday schedule includes Knee Drill at 7 a m Holiness meeting at 11 a m Sunday school at 3 p m and Salvation meeting at 8 p m with the subject Sin and the Savior Captain A E Chesham is Officer in Charge.
The Fleet screens at the Lyric this evening with admission set at 1c. The program offers a lineup of short features and silent classics for local cinemagoers.
Geo. A. Custer Post G A R will meet at hall tomorrow at 10 30 for memorial services at the Episcopal Church. All Spanish War Veterans and friends are invited by order of the Commander.
Notice to all International Association of Machinists members to meet tomorrow at Woodmen Hall at 1 o'clock for the funeral of Mrs. T. D. Huth. C. B. Miller, President.
Cedar View Mississippi merchant T. G. Stewart touts Dr King’s New Life Pills promising buyers get worth its weight in gold for constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at Ferguson Jenkins Drug Co. in Pocatello and McCammon priced 25 cents.
Jewelers Security Alliance offers 100 dollar reward for arrest and conviction of suspects in Saturday night theft from E. D. Harrison jewelry store in Pocatello Idaho. Also notes wheat at Nielsen and Sons and upcoming Battleship Fleet excursions via Oregon Short Line on May 21 22 25 and 26 with sale limits and agent details.
A good breakfast sets the pace for the day. The store offers fine teas aromatic coffees and chocolates or cocoas for epicures. Groceries include top quality roller process flours and cereals.
A campaign against rheumatism claims the War With Japan could not cause more cripples each year. The ad urges sufferers to apply Ballard's Snow Liniment to affected parts night and morning for relief.
County urges payment of Current Expense Fund Warrants numbers 65 through 81 dated April 16 1908 with interest to date of call upon presentation at the treasurer s office Julia M Sullivan County Treasurer dated May 16 1908.
Sonora spring dry land seeds offered by L Reubelmann & Son. Kaffir corn and cow peas among types available. Call 1218, 2nd Ave, phone 47-Red.
The article notes high elevations bring fevers and lower levels malaria, while recommending Electric Bitters as an effective remedy for lassitude malaria jaundice biliousness fever and ague and general debility. Sold under guarantee at Vergueon Jenkins Drug stores Pocatello and McCammon price 60 cents.
The ad claims one third would suffer rheumatism tomorrow but Ballard’s Snow Lipmont drives away the trouble. It relieves pain instantly and leaves the user well and supple. Sold by Mrs A L Cook.
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