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Newspaper
The Semi Weekly Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
2
The message directs readers to address all matters to The Tribune in Pocatello Idaho. The note mentions individuals identified as enow IFFT President WM WALLIN and Secretary and signals a formal contact point for submissions or inquiries.
James Schoolcraft Sherman of Utica New York emerges as the Republican vice presidential pick. A longtime congressman and former Utica mayor, he fronts banking interests, defends a progressive conservative stance, and is praised for his character and legislative work including currency reform.
The Preston News extols Congressman Burton L. French for his House work and leadership. It lauds his honesty, loyalty to Idaho, and passing measures benefiting residents, urging continued support and stressing the value of men of character over party politics.
The text argues that someone should serve as a stabilizing influence to the expelled group and that Mr. French should be brought back. The fragment suggests leadership concerns and a request for reconciliation within the affected body.
The Tribune scrutinizes the proposed $60 290 trunk sewer bond as unvetted by engineers. It calls for a nonpartisan public works board to appraise Havener plan versus older designs and warns against rushing a costly, uncertain project to serve future needs. It also notes water chief James A Murray supports sewering for growth.
The article urges shoppers to support local merchants in Pocatello over out of town catalog houses or itinerant sellers. It argues home merchants stock quality goods, order items for customers, pay local taxes and hire local drivers, and help improve the community, promoting loyalty to residents earning money locally.
The piece traces the Northwest opening through livestock moving north into Montana and Idaho, mineral wealth from Montana and Wyoming, and mining booms around Butte and Anaconda. It notes the Paul extension into Dakota spurring hundreds of new towns as settlers flood the region seeking cheap lands and markets.
The article notes rail construction across the Columbia River broadening the Northwest. It describes vast uplands between the Cascades and the eastern Rockies, spanning four states the size of France and the German empire. It highlights a third stage of discovery agriculture adding value through grazing timber soil and minerals boosting regional development.
The piece argues Taft will outline his course early, upholding Roosevelt era reforms while stressing lawfulness and impartial enforcement. It urges patience and forthright leadership, noting Lincoln as inspiration and Roosevelt as proof of strong guidance. Platforms are less decisive than a trusted servant’s tested record.
Government relief expands eligibility for forfeited homestead filings. It grants reentry rights to those who lost or abandoned prior entries and allows second entries with prior description and date, except where fraud or relinquishment for value blocked restoration.
Claiming Toley's Honey and Tar as a well known cough remedy, the ad extols Foley's Honey and Tar as safer and more effective than unknown preparations, noting its greater use and trusted merit.
The Troy News criticizes Mr Trego and his integrity amid questions of patriotism in Latah County. The piece implies the Troy News demands little proof for claims and highlights the issue raised by Mr Trego.
The Twin Falls branch freight service shows improved performance this week with faster train runs and earlier freight delivery. The new timetable initially hindered operations but now enables consignees to receive shipments the day they arrive, while a dedicated freight crew handles traffic more efficiently.
After suffering 14 years with chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, B F Ayscue of Ingleside NC praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best. Sold under guarantee at Ferguson Jenkins Drug Co Pocatello and Jenkins Drug Co Pocatello and Moe Cammon 25 cents.
The Republican State Central Committee calls a nominating convention in Boise on September 1 1908 at 11 am. Delegates from Ada to Washington counties will assemble to elect a new central committee and nominate candidates for Supreme Court, Congress, and state offices for the November 3 1908 election.
Advertises Down's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble and backache. Includes a testimonial from Mrs. A. Cook of Pocatello Idaho and claims of relief after using the product. States price 60 cents and lists Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
On Sunday June 28 an angular solar eclipse will occur with the worlar phase visible in southern Florida and Mexico. At Pocatello observers using smoked glass will see a lemon pie shaped disc with a light bite taken from the edge. The first shadow appears near Pogallo at 7 10 a m and the eclipse ends there at 9 a m.
The state land board will auction about 5000 acres in Lincoln county near Twin Falls North side and Idaho Irrigation canals. Water rights may be bought for 25 per nerve if contracted within one year. Appraised values range from 12 to 22.59 per acre with standard sale terms.
In a Naples Maine letter Lester M Nelson says Dr Ning's New Discovery saved his life after long throat and lung issues. The ad claims nearly forty years of leadership in throat and lung remedies, promotes pneumonia prevention and weak lung healing, and notes a one dollar price with free trial bottle from Ferguson and Jenkins drug stores in Pocatello and McCammon, Idaho.
A party of about twenty Indians from Ross Park traveled through Idaho Falls on Sunday en route to the Lemhi agency. About half were squaws, some rode in spring wagons with squaws driving, others on horseback. One buck held a pass from agent Caldwell allowing a twenty day visit to the Lemhi agency.
The syrup appeals to children by tasting nearly as good as maple sugar and acts gently by loosening bowels to help drive the cold from the system. Sold by all druggists.
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