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Newspaper

The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1908

Page

4

Forty Millions To Electrify Railroads

The article reports plans to electrify mountain divisions of major railroads using hydroelectric power from Western Pacific lines, with George J. Gould’s Western Power and Edward H. Harriman backing the project. It cites potential savings, expanded capacity, and the goal to power Union Pacific Sierras Southern Pacific and Shasta route lines as electricity becomes available.

George J. Gould Western Power Company Western Pacific Railroad Western Pacific Mr. Gould Western Power Edward H. Harriman E. H. Harriman Harriman Union Pacific Rockies Southern Pacific Sierras Shasta Siskiyou Mountains Oregon Niagara River Niagara Falls Julius Kruttschnitt Kruttschnitt Mountain Division

Mountain Routes Threaten Rail Traffic Capacity

Increased neck capacity expands the overall road for handling traffic, making mountain divisions especially dreaded by railroad operating men due to their impact on movement and bottlenecks across routes.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy

A historic promotion claims catarrh is a constitutional disease and presents Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio as the only internal remedy. The ad promises cure or 100 dollars, notes dosage, and urges medical dealers to stock 75 cent bottles.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Relief for Asthma Sufferers

An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as immediate relief for asthma in severe cases and a potential cure when used promptly. It claims millions of bottles sold with no reports of harmful effects and warns to avoid imitators, urging purchase from Temple Pharmacy.

Foley Foley's Temple Pharmacy

American Pilsener Beer Delicious Under Pure Food Law

An ad notes American Pilsener beer is delightful to the taste and brewed in conformance with the national pure food law. Pints or quarts available.

Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement claims Ballard's Snow Liniment aids rheumatism lumbago sprains and stiff joints letting users discard crutches and ice. Offered in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes by Mra A. L. Cook druggist.

Ballard A. L. Cook

Excursions to Payette Lakes Schedule

Excursions to Payette Lakes run via 0. 8. L. daily from June 20 to September 30. Each passenger has a thirty day limit from date of sale. See agents for rates and further particulars.

Payette Lakes

Piano by Kroeger Offered by Prof Muehlen

A Kroeger instrument is for sale by Prof Muehlen at 217 North Garfield as a featured item for prospective buyers. The listing invites piano enthusiasts to inspect the famous instrument before purchasing.

Kroeger Prof. Muehlen N. Garfield

Burglar Named Bad Cough Strikes Town

Local notice warns of a burglar dubbed bad cough who targets health rather than valuables. It urges swift action using Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cure for coughs colds and chest troubles sold by Mia Ay L Cook Druggist with prices 26c 50c and 1.00 per bottle.

Ballard Mia Ay L

Notice of stock assessment and sale at Oxford Idaho

At a meeting on August 31 1908 a one dollar per share assessment was levied on capital stock payable October 2 1908 to W F Fisher in Oxford Idaho. Unpaid shares after October 15 1908 will be delinquent and sold at public auction on October 26 1908 to cover assessment costs.

W. F. Fisher Oxford Idaho

How to Get Strong By P J Daly

P J Daly of Chicago describes Electric Bitters as a life changing tonic. He notes his elderly feeble mother gained flesh and conquered insomnia, with general strength returning. The remedy addresses stomach liver and kidney complaints and is sold with guarantee at Ferguson Jenkins drug stores in Pocatello and McCammon for 60 cents.

P. J. Daly Congress Street Chicago Ferguson & Jenkins’ Drug Stores Pocatello and McCammon

Sale of Cigar and Candy Store at 121 North Main

Owner announces sale of his cigar and candy shop at 121 North Main Street to Messrs Bohe and Mittehler. All outstanding accounts to be settled with the seller at the store. tf.

North Main Street Messrs. Bohe & Mittehler

Ferns and Pot Plants Sale at Poestello Conservatory

Poestello Flower Conservatory and Nursery in North Sixteenth Avenue Pocatello Idaho announces a sale of ferns and pot plants. End of display.

Poestello Flower Conservatory Sixteanth Avenue Pocatello Idaho

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Oxford Reservoir & Irrigation Company Oxford, Idaho Bailey Ratons Chaffee & 60 IDA River Valley Chas T. Nixon Blaine County Irrigation Co., Ltd Fred Main Street Dear Building Pocatello, Ida General Banking Pocatello, Idaho Lyman Fargo G. H. Olmstead D. W. Church F. D. Clements Ass’t A. J. Pieres W. 8. McCornick Roland Grill Center St Che Maitre de Hotel Veal
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