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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
2
The Daily Tribune reports that deliveries arrive each evening by carrier in Pocatello Idaho. It invites readers to file all complaints of an operatic nature at the office promptly. It notes the paper is entered at the Pocatello post office for transmission through the mail as second class matter.
The item lists candidates for Idaho state offices including United States Senator Welldon B Heyburn Governor James H Brady and other positions. It names parties and candidate counties or home regions for each role.
The Republican ticket for the county includes State Senator J Frank Hunt and Representatives E L Holzheimer T M Edwards and John Schutt. Other offices listed are Sheriff George W Smith Probate Judge T A Johnston County Attorney George E Gray Superintendent of Public Instruction Grace E Loughran Treasurer Julia Sullivan Assessor Charles H Bassett Coroner W F Howard Surveyor Oscar Sonnenkalb ee to Cohn D J Law and W J Harvey Justice of the Peace Pocatello precinct C M White Constable Pocatello precinct John Priest.
Governor Gooding denounces John Nugent as a character assassin in Moscow. He defends James H. Brady and praises Brady as honest, brave, and fit to lead Idaho, contrasting Nugent’s unfounded graft claims with the state’s development.
A brief fragment notes this young state entering a significant stage of growth and progress during its era of development. It emphasizes forward movement and potential within a growing polity.
In Pocatello the article jeers at self styled sages who brag of loyalty yet betray their parties after defeats. It describes how they attack each party from the margins, denouncing leaders and policies, and likens them to idle critics found at street corners and party headquarters.
The piece urges Bannock county voters to support the incumbent Republican state land board and its Carey act project Portneuf Marsh Valley. It argues the board redeemed millions of acres from desert, created 15 000 acres of fertile land, and boosted homes, prosperity, and tax value, reducing the levy.
Yale’s seventy eight cohort produced the largest graduation to date with 129 diplomas issued from 185 members. Taft stood out at 225 pounds officially, while 238 reported, and the class leaned Republican with 81 members. Average education cost totaled 129842 dollars for the entire class.
Si Donnelly asserts the Mormon fight remains active and will continue in the upcoming campaign though the form is unclear. He speaks as Du Bois' chief spokesman after Fred’s Scimitar suspended, urging a harsh political punishment of Dubois supporters by overwhelming county majorities against the mixed Democratic tickets.
The 1930s report notes John Ellis once led Dave Quigley by 92 in six city precincts of Pocatello. This year Ellis faces George W. Smith, a highly known local figure expected to defeat Ellis by 800 or more votes as Ellis’ support wanes amid party and council changes in the city.
The article recalls a strike era clash when 400 Short Line workers were drafted for street work to settle a $4 road poll tax imposed by the Citizens party. It notes party founders now pushing Ellis and the Democratic ticket, urging shop workers to vote for George W. Smith as a fellow worker.
The Lewiston Teller argues the Statesman public printing quarrel with two officials should not be turned into a reader’s dispute. It asserts there is no politics or common sense in personal grudges and that voters focus on issues rather than private business or vendettas.
Republican nominee Ed L Holzheimer pledges strong support for the Academy of Idaho promising to render valuable service in the lower house. He frames his candidacy as a vote for a bigger and better Academy.
A Fur News tale cites Indian self reliance with two hunts. One squaw uses a sealing knife and tomahawk to dispatch a bear waking beneath snow, earning ten dollars for the skin. Another hunter kills a moose by improvised bow and arrow, using moccasin laces as a string and a sharpened file as the arrowhead.
Woodland goodies a specialty. lw
Mrs Otto Weisse of 639 West Sherman Street Pocatello Idaho praises Doan's Kidney Pills for relieving persistent back pains after uses that began months earlier. She notes the pills acted as advertised and backs her husband’s lasting improvement. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. 50 cents.
In choosing a county treasurer voters should weigh honesty experience and fitness. Julia Sullivan embodies these traits and has performed well as treasurer, with Bannock County urged to retain her proven leadership.
Charley Bassett declares a platform of a square deal for every taxpayer and vows to win the county assessorship by a large vote. He cites experience and special fitness, emphasizing honesty and strict integrity.
Egypt’s Nile and its canals run north south with prevailing winds and steady currents shaping propulsion. Boats rely on wind or river power, making other methods rare. The Delta canals, broad and navigable, mainly distribute irrigation but could support more traffic as Egypt develops these waterways.
Wilson Bros offers a full line of shirts and neckwear at The Toggery with new patterns and sizes available. Shoppers are invited to view the latest assortments and take advantage of early fall display pricing.
The Toevery highlights its celebrated Kenyon rain coat line with prominent display. Shoppers are invited to explore trusted outerwear crafted for wet weather. External brands, including Kenyon, are presented as premium choices for rainy seasons.
A Wisconsin father says two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative relieved his three year old's severe constipation and high fever, with the next morning showing no fever and full recovery. Temple Pharmacy Casimer, Wis.
A Rural Route 2 farmer, W. A. Floyd of Empire Georgia, praises Bucklen’s Arnica Balm for curing two severe sores on his hand and leg. He says he would mortgage the farm to obtain it. Available for 25 cents at Ferguson Jenkins drug stores in Pocatelio and McCammon.
Weather warning urges quick treatment of coughs to prevent pneumonia or consumption. Bal lard's Horehound Syrup, described as the standard cure of America, offered with directions. Prices 26 cents and 1.00 per bottle. (Mra A L)
Zweigart Bros reports a shipment arriving including sweet sour and dill pickles sauerkraut mincemeat chow-chow nickled onions and olives for Pickles Etc.
The ad asks if readers have sampled Roland's Cream Nut Loaf calling it moreish and tempting. It uses a playful tone to entice tasters to try the nut loaf.
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