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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1916

Page

4

Addtional Locals Feature Mixed Travel and Health News

A roundup of local names and trips includes Tierry Kirkpatrick returning from Oakley Tinho on Tuesday and Edna Linidington Myrna Conkle Roy Rible and Raymont LaCour spending Sunday at Wolverine Canyon. Dr Davin and wife from Kansas City arrived for Mrs Davis health. O. Davis’s parents. Mixa Ova Murphy heads to Salt Lake City for a week inviting relatives and plans return next Sunday. J B Davis and daughter depart for Iowa to attend Simpson College. Li eile to visit relatives for two months. Henry Vanderwood returns from Mackay vacation. Bill’s health issue may require future appendix surgery. Mrs Hinma Ashtey visited Poontello. Maira Rae Waite back from Salt Lake City Suds. Mantis daecobsen moves to Groveliasl with Arthur Male family ties. Mrs Grave Stevens and Sprague vatuened from Boise. F L M Metrite visits Washington DC. Nettie Ezell and Mr McCrasken to follow in two weeks. Ten percent raise on sheep noted. Assessor Malcom reports sheep valuation up from 3.87 to 4.25 per head after Boise trip.

Tierry Kirkpatrick Oakley Tinho Edna Linidington Myrna Conkle Roy Rible Raymont LaCour Wolverine Canyon Dr. Davin Kansas Ci Mra. Davis Orville Davis Mixa Ova Murphy Ealt Lake City J. B. Davis Iowa Lieile Simpson College Indaniola Mr. Davis Henry Vanderwood Mackay Bill Mex Daecobsen Logi Line Groveliasl Arthur Male Grave Stevens Sprague Boise FL M. Met ‘Rite Malcom State Board of Equalization

Duck Season Opens On September 15

The state game department announced opening day for duck goose swan and other birds as September 15 to resolve conflicts with federal law. State enforcement follows Sept 1 under state law, while federal rules set Oct 1. no federal deputies are enforcing state limits.

Game Department Kia State Game Department Tsuho Game Department Steputy Tn Fnet United Lin Federal

Federal and State Laws Conflict Noted

Fragmentary text notes a debate over whether federal authority preempts state laws. It mentions authorities and governance but provides no clear outcome or specifics on cases, dates, or involved parties.

Boise Geographical Case for Farm Bank Location

A 1916 letter from TL Harland of Payette, via Guy Alestin der, argues to Treasury Secretary McAdoo that Boise Idaho sits in a major irrigated and farming belt and should host one of twelve farm banks to be established in the United States. The note cites Boise’s proximity to eastern Washington and Oregon and to Utah Wyoming and Montana, urging favorable consideration for a bank site due to rising money demand in a developing country.

TL Harland Payette Guy Alestinder Boise United States Home W. G. McAdoo Retary of the Treasury Washington, D. C Idaho America Washington Oregon Utah Wyoming Montana Iohio Boise Ne

In Judge Balls Court Judgment Awards in Two Civil Cases

In Judge Ball s court Mrs C Anderson Brethon received a 110 verdict after a weeks trial with Attorney Dickinson for the complainant and Attorney Troxbreng for the defendant. In the case of T Packrell versus Hoyle the civil action over red decomposition resulted in a 8250 judgment for the plaintiff with Attorneys Kuse Beakley and Miss Aesee Lloyd noted as a visitor in Hoegtelly Modis.

Mra. C. Anderson D.W. Brethon Dickinson Troxbreng T. Packrell of Hoyle Kuse Beakley Aesee Lloyd Hoegtelly Modis

Fragmented Notice From Low-Quality OCR Segment

The readable text includes scattered words about tires mileage and water, with unclear phrases and no coherent event or identifiable entities. The fragment lacks a clear subject, action, or outcome to summarize into a proper news item.

Fragmented Notice: WANTED Heifers of Stoora and Grated Cows

A damaged OCR reading lists an unclear wanted notice for heifers of Stoora and various beef cattle terms. The fragment lacks clear names, dates, or locations, making precise identification difficult.

Boise State Treasurer Praised For Office Condition

Auditor Pinney expresses high praise for Idaho State Treasurer John W Eagleson July 23 1916 noting excellent office condition and efficiency. He compares favorably to Treasurers in Washington and Oregon and lauds Eaglesons capabilities amid a humorous aside about American pure gold.

Boise Ldnte John W. Eagleson State Trens Eagleson Ottees Idaho Washington Oregon Bureau of Accountancy R. K. Pinney

Notice of Teachers Examination September 2

Notice is hereby given that on Saturday September 2 an examination will be given at the Court House in subjects including Course of Study Idaho Civics and School Fay LULAT B SMITH County Superintendent.

Court House Idaho Civics Selool Fay Lulat B Smith Blackfoot Tao Depu Rottery

Black Idaho Warrants Sale Scheduled by County Board

The City of Black, Idaho plans a warrants sale on presentation at the deputy city treasurer office. The text notes bids for about 4000 with a 1 percent certified Mokayahlt to Bingham County required, and the Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject bids.

Bose Toliek Hoiday Cyurle Sail Line Bingham County Hida Board of County Commiisioners F, M Fisiter Lerk

Notice of Sale in Bingham County Sheriff Auction

Notice of sale states the sheriff will sell at ten oclock on November 15 at Dr Brennan ranch southwest of Firth along the rail line a two year old white colt weighing about 1200 pounds with a white stripe and blotched band on the right thigh.

Bingham County Atelock UWL

Sale of Bonds for School District No 7 Idaho

Public notice for sale of negotiable coupon bonds by School District No 7 Bingham County Idaho amounting to 3000 dollars issued to fund a school house. Bonds bear 6 percent interest semiannually, mature terms 10 and 12 years, sale date Sept 2 1916 at 1 PM at School House Wapello Idaho. Right to reject bids and private sale reserved. Bids unconditional with certified check and proof of ability to pay within five days.

Behool Bingham Idaho Hee Handy Hen Blackfoot Chase National Bank City of New York State of New York U.S. A School House Wapello Board of Trustees Ovil Anderson

Notice of Special Meeting of Stockholders

Notice announces a special meeting of stockholders of the corporation to be held Friday, August 25, 1981 at 2 PM in Idaho. The agenda includes reducing directors to five and transacting other business as may come before the meeting. Secretary M B Wheeler signed the notice.

Jon Heath Lily Poeuitellye Tdaho Iusines Af Sail Corporation Board of Dinsets Ofelork DP Concide

Bids Sought for School Wagon Driving in District No 8

The undersigned clerk of Independent School District No 8 will receive bids on Monday, August 14, 1916, for driving of the school wagons in routes Nos 1, 12, 3, 4 and 5. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 8, B. L. ARCHER, Clerk.

Clerk of Independent School District No. 8 Independent School District No. 8 B. L. Archer

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