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Newspaper
The Semi Weekly Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
2
Classified notice from The Tribune Company of Pocatello Idaho lists publication details and mailing address for submissions. It indicates weekly Moorings editions with references to president WM Wallik and secretary address for all matter.
The Twin Falls Democratic convention boosts Republican chances in Idaho as Dubois, though beset by opposition, remains the party’s strongest leader. Wallace will host a new platform and nominations as anti-Dubois factions threaten renewed fighting ahead of the national convention and possible Bryan alignment.
The city council finance committee chair estimates $41450 is needed for the coming fiscal year, up from $33450 last year. Salaries rise for officers from 4500 to 5500, police from 4500 to 5000, and streets from 3000 to 10000, with street funding deemed essential yet requested in economical fashion.
A harsh critique questions street spending and payroll. The writer asks where money goes and warns against repeating costly road taxes and wasteful purchases. Attention to cement crossings sidewalks and regrading is urged, noting a new grading machine will be used despite past costs.
The piece denounces the Twin Falls Democratic convention as a two ring circus with rival factions. It contrasts this with the Wallace Republican gathering, warns of a party split spreading to Denver and Denver delegates, and cites distrust in Idaho politics and leadership.
James H. Brady, in a Salt Lake interview, urges Idaho to reject Dubois style demagogy that splits citizens. He cites hundreds of home seekers leaving the Salmon river project drawing after seeing unpatriotic banners and hearing agitation. General Funston condemns the banners shown at Twin Falls.
Dr. L D Mason, vice president of the American group studying inebriety, says aquamania water drunkenness is as dangerous as alcohol abuse. He cites a friend who in bathtub and water intake harmed his health and notes patent medicines foster this habit. He warns that many drink such tonics and urges temperance groups to ban patent medicines along with alcohol. Tea coffee drinkers and cigar use are also linked to intoxication concerns, with sanatoriums expanding to treat these cases.
The dispatches show anti Taft strength fading as contests collapse. Observers say Taft will secure the nomination on the first ballot with or without contested delegates, and rival aspirants concede. The drive for a vice presidential nomination remains a possible secondary objective.
In southeastern Idaho the skies brighten as a week of heavy moisture ends. Residents recall unprecedented rainfall in a short span, with local weather seen as a sign of change. The piece notes long historic weather patterns and mentions baseball teams hindered by storms.
A lengthy weather discussion notes an unusually wet season with heavy rain and hail storms. It cites a new warm ocean current route altering Pacific coast climates, bringing mild winters and sustained rainfall to Oregon Washington Vancouver Island Alaska British Columbia and Montana with record floods ahead.
A Pendleton East Oregonian tribute lauds Mormons in Ogden for transforming Grand Ronde valley farming with intensive small farms and added county wealth. The piece claims they would boost Pendleton and Umatilla County via high yields, home and school building, and refined living, noting Mormons rarely end up in poverty or jail.
A brief note states Oregon voters rejected equal suffrage by a heavy margin. The line about Oregon gal Lantry appears as a cryptic character reference with missing context.
It is admitted that the temporary disorganization established at the Twin Falls convention has become permanent, marking a lasting shift in the event's leadership and structure.
Plenty of first class wheat available at L Ruebelmann and Son located at 121 South Second Avenue. Phone number 47 red.
A London lecturer argues that trees grow in the coldest Siberia and will be found at the North Pole, suggesting a surprising stance that challenges prevailing perceptions and hints at a broader movement.
A stray fragment notes that reach the pole continues and saw mill men are involved. a spider eats twenty seven times its weight in a day. and a remark on gratitude amid current marketing prices praising a man built on another plan.
David B. Hill, a Democrat, plans his first trip to Europe in July to avoid involvement in what is termed another Bryan racket. He remains a Democrat and prefers to be abroad during perceived political agitation.
A short, ironic note claims more men work for United States Steel than for the government, suggesting a strong steel industry presence and a critique of public labor demand. The verse-like line underscores private sector power.
Crop prospects have never been better and Republican presidential contenders are all first class. The implied message is that lower unemployment strengthens the basis for optimistic prosperity discussions.
A brief reflection on a single June day capturing rare weather, quiet detail, and a moment of ordinary life offered through evocative scenes and careful observation.
Rupert Pioneer Record reports D. W. Ross resigns from the Idaho district supervising engineer post since the reclamation service's founding. W. H. Sanders, consulting engineer, will take over with Rupert headquarters. Ross will supervise Salmon river tract engineering. Sanders is noted as an efficient engineer with major project experience.
Bannock county commissioners voted to send Grace Loughran, superintendent of county schools, to the National Education Association sessions in Cleveland in June with all expenses paid. The move honors her leadership and reforms improving local schooling.
Claim of a swift and thorough tonic to strengthen weakened kidneys promoted by bolded product name and pharmacy advertisements. no verifiable medical evidence provided.
An old advertisement claims a cold or cough causes constipation as fluids divert to eyes nose and throat. It asserts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup relieves colds by stimulating a copious bowel movement to expel the illness.
Notice from the Republican State Central Committee announces a Boise meeting on September 1, 1908 at 11 a.m. to adopt a platform elect a new state central committee and nominate candidates for Supreme Court Justice, a U.S. Congress member, and state officers for the November 3, 1908 election. County delegations listed by county. primaries and county conventions urged for delegate selection. James H. Brady, Chairman. Addison T. Smith, Secretary.
An Idaho reader urges curing kidney troubles with Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs Henry Rankes of Pocatello testifies her husband suffered backache until using Dean's Kidney Pills, which brought lasting relief. Sold by all dealers 60 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for US. Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
An advertisement touts Kodol as the best known preparation for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. It claims Kodol digests all foods, is pleasant to take, and is sold by all druggists.
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