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Newspaper
Blackfoot News
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
1
The community faces a lost school term after the ten mills tax failed by nine votes. The board had planned a strong year with top teachers, but the tax defeat halts progress, deprives families of educational benefits, and delays growth for Blackfoot and its graduating class. The paper laments the decision and urges reflection.
Miss Scott and trustees tender resignations from Blackfoot School District No. 8 Idaho citing opposition to a ten mill tax and a policy clash with district patrons. James McTucker signs the notice dated June 4 1901 stating the district should appoint trustees in harmony with the will of the people as shown yesterday.
A proposed cleansing and washing mill would serve Idaho sheep growers from Oregon to Wyoming and Montana to Utah. The plan argues that cleaning clipped wool before shipping saves freight costs and boosts profits amid current market prices.
A fresh supply of calling ear equipment was received at the News office, with clerks preparing distribution to departments and reporters for ongoing assignments.
June brings cooling mornings as Judge F Plenner and Senator Dubois aide visit Boise. Governors and officers travel, and local Postmaster salary rises to 1200. Supreme Court argument looms over Clearwater county creation. Percy Jones earns re election as school trustee. Blackfoot prepares for Fourth of July amid mixed weather and local honors.
The M. and Church Aid Society ladies announce ice cream and other refreshments will be served on the Court House green this Friday afternoon starting at three o'clock. They invite the public to attend.
The Pan-American Exposition offers Blackfoot to Buffalo rates via Standard lines at 66.00 dollars and via Differential lines at 64.50. Tickets go on sale the first and third Tuesdays each June through October, limited to ten days each direction, with a final 30 day limit from sale date.
The News reports the school board resignations after a Monday election reflecting public sentiment. It notes the board had led a careful, unpaid governance era and endorsed by voters for protecting school funds, but members resigned to allow a new board in line with the vote.
In Boise county a pending appeal over the Roberts vs Spackman election contest keeps the result in doubt after a nine vote margin for Miss Spackman. The report covers the Soldiers Home voting issue, the Idaho State Fair Association reform, the Idaho Midland railway franchise extension, and ongoing booster moves from New York financiers with Boise industry notes on timber and oil prospects.
Probate Court of Bingham County orders all interested parties to appear June 10 1901 at 10 am in Blackfoot Idaho to show cause why executor Presto Burrell should not be granted an order to sell parts of the deceased's real estate at private sale. The order will be published in The Blackfoot News four weeks. Dated May 16 1901. War A Sample Judge.
Letters of administration on the estate of John W Duncan deceased were granted May 20 1901 by the Probate Court of Bingham County Idaho. All persons having claims against the estate must file with the Probate Court in Blackfoot Idaho within four months or be barred. Henry Duncan administrator of the estate.
Photograph and picture frames in all styles and sizes made to order on short notice. Prices reasonable and satisfaction guaranteed. Call to select frame style at Marshall Photograph Gallery on Bridge Street.
For sale or trade one two year old Jersey bull described as solid color. Price listed as 340 dollars. For details contact L. M. Capps in Blackfoot.
Cold remedy claims to cure head chest throat and body colds within 24 hours with no work interruption. Also advertised as preventive if taken at first symptoms. Priced at 25e and sold by Scott & Co.
An advertisement claims Krause's Headache Capsule prevents a burning head by taking one before bed. It promises a clear head in about half an hour and lists price at 25 cents, sold by Scott & Co.
If you suffer from piles do not neglect it. The complaint gains power as it is ignored. Start at once with Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment for immediate relief and infallible cure. Price 50 cents for bottles and 75 cents for tubes at Scott & Co's.
If the stomach functions actively the food it holds is transformed into nourishing blood. Herbine gives tone to the stomach and aids digestion and assimilation. Price 50 cents at Scott and Co.
An old advertisement asserts many women fail to digest food and become pale and weak. It promotes taking HER BINE after each meal to aid digestion and claims a price of 50 events ub Scott & Co.
A spring tonic promotes overall health as a housecleaning period for the body. Liehty's Celery compound is advertised to tone nerves, blood, kidneys, and liver, sold by Scott & Co.
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