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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
2
A fragment reports renewed testimony from Blackfeet residents about chronic distress and headaches. Wadilell and Wig by Avevie, Tino Pidi Tala, and SAL natives speak of lingering pain and limited access to relief, noting a two year delay in action and ongoing hardship.
Fragmentary label describes a laxative regimen emphasizing regular bowel habits. It mentions drinking water before breakfast and a fruit diet, then suggests Chamberline Tablets as a mild, pleasant remedy obtainable everywhere.
A broken OCR summary describes a textile or smelting facility facing drastic reduction, with 400 000 ton outputs and a 1 200 000 share capitalization. It notes Osborn commenting on potential quick reduction, 201 workers employed, and a population impact near 800 residents. The piece mentions Westley tikwil Une thin plinte bo and ownership details of the company holdings and trustees.
The Supreme Lodge of Pythians convened in Portlnd Oregon with officers installed after sessions extending. A budget item covering proposed expenditures of the grand lodge for the coming year was discussed and a national fund plan announced for propagation of Pythianism.
Christine Broderick testified before the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee in Washington supporting a bill titled to protect the public against high honest advertising and false pretenses in merchandising. The measure aims to legalize standard prices and stop price cutting by big city stores that mislead customers with substituted goods of inferior quality.
Mrs. Broderick argues the Stephens Ashurst bill will raise household efficiency by standardizing purchases, ensuring ongoing standards, broadening product variety, and reducing waste. Mrs. Meredith counters that identifying items is impractical as price tests cannot guarantee consistent quality, while manufacturers may degrade standards to hold prices.
Report describes a planned 20 000 acre irrigation scheme tied to the Elephant Butte Dam in New Mexico and the Rio Grande spillways. It outlines President Wilson attending the dedication with officials, the Reconstruction era tone, and claims of benefits for Albuquerque to Obl Mes on fertile lands. The piece mentions officials Franklin Kane, A A dons, and Will R King and commemorates a historical irrigation effort.
An elector may register in the county of residence on election day before any judge of election in the precinct where qualified to vote. The process mirrors prior registration, requiring identification and oath to the clerk of the district court, with the poll list transmitted at the same time as the oath and return.
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