State Tax Cuts Widely Drew Fire in Idaho Campaign
In Boise on October 8 Moses Alexander the Democratic governor candidate used 1908 and 1898 property data to argue state taxes rose under Republicans. State Treasurer Hastings rebutted, showing tax rates fell on average during Democratic rule and rose in city and county, not state. He cited bond handling by parties, noting Republican years paid debt promptly while earlier Democratic periods renewed bonds and issued deficiency certificates. He projected future bonds and a sinking fund with no renewals under Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Moses Alexander
Fremont County
Hastings
Hunt
Rexall Orderlies Promise Constipation Cure
A local droggist claims Rexall Orderlies will cure constipation or refund all trial medicine costs. The ad stresses the product is odorless colorless tasteless and easy to take, appealing to children and delicate persons, with a risk-free promise backed by the store and Mrs A L Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
A. L. Cook
Aid Society Meet at Mrs. John Won’s Garfield Home
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church plans a meeting tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Won, 737 North Garfield, inviting members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
the Methodist Church
Johnwon
Garfield
Progress of forest preservation in the United States
United States Forest Service assistant forester R. B. Kellogg discusses growing conservation efforts in the lumber industry. He notes past waste, improving sawmill tech, reduced mill waste, and fire protection helping conserve timber, with a Pennsylvania firm outlining conservative practices and advocating lower timber taxation to sustain forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
United States Forest Service
Sears
Pennsylvania
Railroad Incident and Passenger Arrest At O S Depot
A man was arrested on No. 7 after claiming a free ride at Blackfoot and being found without a valid ticket. He was released in Idaho Falls by railroad agents, leaving with passage and lodging. A separate accident report notes Mr Davis severely mangled after likely being dragged between cars. his body sent to Ogden.
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Blackfoot
O. S
No. 7
Pocatello
Idaho Falls
Davis
Ogden
Tragic Death of Conductor A W Davis Near Brig ham
Freight train No. 75 arriving at Brig ham Tuesday forenoon stopped to unload. The crew discovered conductor A W Davis of Ogden missing and found his lifeless body between the rails about a mile south of the station. He died near the Oregon Short Line incident scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Short
Timber Resources and Private Lands Promise Future Supplies
The author argues U S timber is inexhaustible overall though private land dominates the supply. Some future timber will come from public forests, but most will come from private holdings. A Pennsylvania firm pioneers conservation methods and many owners may follow as conditions allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pennsylvania
The Cat and the Fiddle Comes to Auditorium
A forty member cast including the Elmore Sisters Blanche Buhler Elaine Frohman and Florence Willis brings The Cat and the Fiddle to the Auditorium on Wednesday October 14. The breezy musical comedy features song hits a famous beauty chorus and a plot based on Hey Diddle Did Die the Cat and the Fiddle with Broadway appeal.
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Broadway
Beauty Chorus
East
Elmore Sisters
Blanche Buhler
Elaine Frohman
Florence Willis
Charles A. Selton
Notice of Publication for Water Diversion Permit in Idaho
Notice dated 1908 states Edward N. Rowland holds Permit 1708 for diverting 2.56 cu ft per second from a spring near 8 E corner of Lot 2 Sec 7 T6S R34E Bannock County Idaho. Filing at 11 a m November 20 in Pocatello before Bannock A D T Co. irrigation and domestic use, 120.84 acres. Completion set December 7 1908.
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Pocatello
Bannock
State of Idaho
Bannock A. D. & T. Co
S. R
Stephenson, JR
Trib fragment hints at names and notes
Readable lines mention people and a local note. The text is partial and lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes requiring cautious summary. The piece seems to be a fragment from the Trib with names and a short phrase about a pen.
Missing Oregon Short Line Mail Pouch Recovered in Weiser River
Reported theft of two mail pouches at Weiser depot on September 21 remained secret until Sunday when fishermen found an empty first class pouch in the Weiser river. The lock intact, side ripped open, mail gone, sack rifled and weighted with a rock sunk in the river. Short Line transfers Boyd and Burley move to Idaho Falls to supervise beet trains.
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Oregon Short Line
Weiser
Weiser River
Democrats Nominate Ed Murphy Langan and Chester in State Race
Unanimous nominations for Ed Murphy of McCammon Herbert Langan of Pocatello and William Chester of Henry were declared. Chester’s speech criticized a two mile limit law prompting a withdrawal and Ki Thatcher substituted. Contests arose for county commissioner and treasurer with tied votes and shifts deciding. Hendricks declined assessor and James Astle was named chairman. Probate Judge Johnston faced no challenger.
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Ed. Murphy
McCammon
Herbert Langan
Pocatello
William Chester
Henry
Chester
John W. Kay
C. L. Edwards
Bistiine
Edwards
W. L. Escher
C. N. Rooker
Hendricks
James Astle
Democratic County Central Committee
Bannock County
Johnston
Pocatello Gun Club Hosts Fancy Shooting Exhibition
Members of the Pocatello Gun Club stage a rifle, shotgun, and pistol exhibition at the club grounds north of town led by Mr. and Mrs. Toppenwein. The world renowned woman shooter recently hit 49 of 50 blue rocks at Salt Lake, while Toppenwein demonstrates coin, walnut, and card shots and a four‑apple bullet pass. The 2:30 event opened with blue rock breaks featuring John Boa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
Priest couple returns from Salt Lake conference
Mr and Mrs John Priest came home this morning after a two day stay in Salt Lake for a conference. James H McNichols proprietor of the Senate saloon on the east side returned home from Valentine Nebraska where he was summoned by news of his mother’s illness. Mrs McNichols later died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Priest
Salt Lake
James H. McNichols
Senate
Valentine
Neb
McNichols
Woman disrupts political speech with repeated coughing
A well dressed woman interrupted a political speaker by coughing repeatedly. The ad suggests Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick remedy to cure the cough and expel the cold, noting it contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package. Temple Pharmacy urges refusing substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Temple Pharmacy
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered With $100 Reward
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 to any case it fails to cure and urge readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Oho
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Would you be strong Then drink American Pilsener beer
The fragment urges drinking American Pilsener beer to gain strength and vitality. It presents a casual promotional tone implying regular use improves vigor, without confirming any health claims or scientific basis.
Bal lard's Snow Liniment Listed as Winter Remedy
An advertisement touts Bal lard's Snow Liniment as instant relief for frost bite cold weather troubles. It claims to relieve aches pains cramps stiffness burns scalds rheumatics and neuralgia and credits Mrs A L Cook as endorser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Mra
A. L. Cook
Making of the State theme inspires Idaho students
Principal Miles F. Reed told Academy students Idaho is still forming and urged active involvement in its commercial moral and aesthetic development. He traced Idaho history from early settlements to the 1860s gold rush and highlighted resources in minerals lumber agriculture and livestock. Miss Daly then performed three elocution numbers with notable effect.
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Miles F. Reed
Academy
Idaho
Reed
Taft Returns to Ohio for Final Registration Push
Judge Taft reached Cincinnati this morning and registered on the last registration day after hasty travel from Chicago. He will resume campaigning Monday with a continuous itinerary that lasts until the eve of the election.
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Taft
Ohio
Cincinnati
Chicago
Notice of Stock Assessment at Oxford Reservoir Co
At a directors meeting August 31 1908 a one dollar per share assessment was levied payable October 2 1908 to W F Fisher Oxford Idaho. Unpaid stock by October 15 1908 becomes delinquent and will be sold October 26 1908 to cover the delinquent assessment and sale costs.
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Oxford Reservoir & Irrigation Company
Oxford
Idaho
W. F. Fisher
Sec
Lesson on Nouns and Collectives
The dialogue shows a teacher and scholar discussing noun types. The scholar offers terms like man and tax man as examples. The teacher requests a collective noun and the pathfinder nods, illustrating the exercise.
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Mose Alexander
Aril
el Torosa
Havana
U.S
Uncle Sam
Foresty Service
Railroad News
Boyd and
Burley
Lima
Clark
Boyd
Henry Man
Ki. K. Thatcher
Fanging
Mrs. Toppenwein
Texas
Pocatello Gun Club
Foley Shoney
Berg's
Ballard Snow Liniment Co
North Second St
ST. Louis
Sofi
Mes A
L. Cook
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