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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1916

Page

6

Dispute Over Tariff Tax on Munitions Makers

Washington debate centers on proposed war revenue bill. Andrew C. Gray and Wilmington manufacturers argue the bill would tax only limited munitions items while many war materials shipped to war zones remain untaxed. Gray claims a new levy would double tax and hit many individual powder stockholders.

Washington Committee On Finance United States Senate Andrew C. Gray Wilmington Delaware Gray Chamber of Commerce New Jersey War Revenue DuPont

DRAWING THE LONG BOW ON GUARD TROOP FEED CLAIMS

Parents of National Guard men on the border are urged not to panic over sensational reports of hunger. Government rations are detailed and said to meet needs, with regular army allowances matching the guards. Officials promise continued food, medical care, and health measures, while critics and sensational dispatches are urged to be read with caution. A Chicago commission will study the citys detectives, with leniency for the council.

National Guard Regular Army Chicago

Reliable remedy praised by druggists for diarrhea relief

W C Jones of Buford North Dakota recalls a two year ago severe diarrhoea attack that lasted over a week. A druggist recommended Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which brought quick relief and full recovery within two days. Many druggists endorse the remedy for its reliability and availability.

Warrant Call for Bingham County Idaho Funds

Notice announces payment of warrants from Blackfoot Idaho for Current Expense Fund Nos. 69 to 548 inclusive Series of 5 upon presentation at the office of the undersigned. The notice specifies the warrants are issued by Bingham County and will be honored at the stated location.

Bingham County Idaho Blackfoot

Road and Bridge Fund Series 1 of 1915 public notices

Blackfoot Idaho County Treasurer I A Ben announces payment for Road and Bridge Fund Nos 543 to 1192 inclusive. Warrant payments dated August 10 1915 and February 10 1916. Dated July 15 1916. First publication July 20 last August 3. Every man is supposed to be the architect of his own fortune.

I. A. Ben

Mid-Year Mitchell Show-Case Aims for Full-Size Quality

John W. Bate leads an efficiency drive at the Mitchell factory presenting a Mid-Year Mitchell priced to undercut rivals. The car features 26 extras at no extra charge, 700 improvements, and chrome vanadium steel construction. Miles-long records and durable parts underline its claimed longevity and value.

Mitchell John W. Bate

Sugar factory boom eyed across Idaho and Spokane area

Thomas R. Cutler of Utah-Idaho Sugar Co notes abundant interest in new sugar plants throughout Idaho and promise to pay farmers 5.50 a ton delivered. He cites rising prices, future competition, and plans to study Spokane district with expert assistance, urging fall ground prep and irrigation for beet crops.

Idaho Thomas R. Cutler Utah-Idaho Sugar Company United States Spokane

INFORM THE EDITOR A lesson on births marriages and deaths

A humorously blunt caution to readers about why editors miss many life events. It notes editors cannot know every local resident by name and urges people to report happenings at home. The piece laments the workload and invites tips via office visits or calls to improve coverage.

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Washington Gossip Road and Bridge Fund Blackfoot, Idaho F. O. B. Racine New York Mr. Bate Becca Nature Becker Brewing Malina Ogden Utah James S. Kirk & Company Dept 262 U.S. A
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