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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
2
Mrs Wilson of Blackfoot testifies that kidney pain and back trouble disappeared after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She reports relief lasting over two years and repeats her recommendation publicly. Foster Milburn Co. markets the remedy, based in Buffalo New York.
Last Saturday morning Mark Parner M. Austins father escaped serious injury when a windshield fell as he tried to adjust it. He lost control, the car capsized, throwing the driver and an elderly companion to the ground. The companion suffered only slight bruises. the driver escaped with minor damage to the vehicle.
Advice emphasizes regular outdoor activity to keep bowels regular with a daily movement. Recommends a full glass of water before breakfast and high fruit and vegetable intake. When medication is needed Chamberlain's is suggested for pleasant effect and ease of use, obtainable everywhere.
A garbled Lewiston Morning piece discusses an unnamed editor’s view on a candidate, criticizing party alignment and policy dissent. It mentions support or opposition within the Democratic approach, references personal reputation, and references local figures and events, though readable portions are fragmentary and jumbled.
In a delayed reveal, Republican candidate Charles B. Hughes privately indicated support for a federal woman suffrage amendment after talks with leaders Anna Howard Shaw Carrie Chapman Catt and Norman Whitehouse. The pledge surfaced in August with a telegram to Senator Sutherland and a speech to the Women's Roosevelt League at the Astor Hotel, New York City.
George R. Barker announces his bid for re nomination as Idaho secretary of state on the Republican ticket. He cites steady progress, no tax increases, and stable staffing under a smaller legislative appropriation during his term. He pledges equal time on state duties and a personal accounting of the state’s work with the same staff.
List of uncalled letters for the week ending August 24 116 including names such as Abbott John Andras Mrs Rie and others. The notice instructs call for advertised letters and states postage due one cent. Asecond list notes letters remaining uncalled for two weeks will be sent to the office with Gregory Jones TM and route notices.
A 1918 Idaho notice explains that any elector may register in the county of residence on election day before a judge of election in the qualified precinct. The applicant must be vouched for by a freeholder who swears to familiarity with the applicant and that the applicant meets section 47 qualifications, with oath and formal attestation.
A jury found John McPherson guilty of striking Bishop W at a social event last Friday. He was fined 50.00 by Judge Henry Bey after the trial. The state was represented by County Attorney Adair, and the defendant appealed, Attorney DinMoi handled the defense.
Voters who failed to vote this year may register and cast a ballot on election day by taking the required oath. Registration books closed thirty days before the primary and will reopen after the primaries for the general election.
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