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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
3
New York visitors favored bright frocks and varied fabrics at midday meals. Out-of-town guests wore lively gowns and hats creating striking contrasts with tailored serges, Georgette, and linen outfits. One-piece dresses rise in popularity alongside coordinated sashes and mixed textiles for noon and evening wear.
A reader reports relief from stomach soreness after using Chamberlains Tablets. After taking about half a bottle twice a year, they felt fine with no pain or signs of trouble. Endorses the remedy as effective for liver discomfort and general ache.
Federal aid bill allocates 5 million for 1916 and up to 25 million for 1920 for rural road construction. Idaho is entitled to about 1.25 percent of the total, roughly 947,200 for five years, plus 420,000 annually for forest road projects with state and county cost sharing.
August crop report from Tilala indicates potato production forecast at 4.4 million bushels, up from 3.5 million last year, with hay at 1010 thousand tons and wheat, barley, and pasture yields detailed. Prices for wheat, potatoes, and hay are listed, showing August indicators and year-over-year comparisons.
Washington reports a serious crisis in the newsprint industry as a wave of factory cuts raises profits, with a government inquiry due by October 1. A presidential election and European events are expected to boost demand, but producers say they may still fail to meet needs. The Federal Trade Commission will release its investigation findings in October, with possible advance extracts.
The piece critiques gossip and secrecy among close-knit groups. It contrasts boastful know-it-alls with those who share rumors, often passing along information as near-truths. It notes private chatter shapes public perception and warns against trusting such confidences.
A community notice describes a youth led effort aiding the needy and poor through street sales and papers. It notes a youth leader, mentions a fifteenth day event, and emphasizes continued support for vulnerable residents amid economic hardship.
A fragmented piece urges ambitious townspeople to propose fresh ideas for social improvement. It calls for free concerts, diversified community events, and lively entertainment to lift spirits before winter. It emphasizes practical action, broad participation, and measurable results.
A recently enacted law offers a leave of absence to homestead settlers during the survey process in Washington Territory. Settlers who have begun efforts to secure homesteads may gain relief as they wait for the survey to proceed. The act outlines periods of residence proof and filing requirements with the land office.
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