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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1913

Page

4

Baggage Car Te-Adores Mora And Fifth Avenue Monologue

Continued from last week the scene erupts in humor as Stover and Speed react to a vaudeville style gag about Silas on Fifth Avenue. Brover and others laugh uproariously as the monologue is acted out, with exaggerated words and physical comedy, revealing the group’s shared amusement.

Speed Stover Silas Fifth Fifth Avenue Brover

Racing Gamble Sparks Cowboy Plot in Speed's Feat

Speed agrees to run a race with an unknown rival as part of a scheme with Helen Blake and cowboys from the Flying Heart ranch. Glass, the trainer, downplays the plan while Covington, Fresno, and others prepare for a staged athletic showdown full of drama and romance.

Speed Wil - Me Helen Stover Willie Carara Cloudy Misake J.W. Speed Flying Heart Ranch Wille Mr. Speed Culver Arry Glass Mies Blake Larry Glass Ginny Mr. Glass Wally Garcia Miss Blake Covington Cowboys Pawnee Bill Congress of Rough Riders Nix Fresno Dearie Berkeley Fresno Walla Walla Freseno Bure Golden West Larry Glase Frez Skinner Blake Jean Mr. Covington J. Wallingford Speed Larry Glass Gay Martedetta Helen Blake Mebbe Fres Boya

Diarrhoea Cured Quickly Says Local Resident

A reader from Oriole Pa credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing an ordinary diarrhoea after one dose. The testimonial notes its popularity and claims thousands testify to its value. Sold by all druggists.

Yorks M. BE. Gebhart Oriole

Stray Black Gelding Held in Groveland Precinct

notice states a black eleven to twelve year old gelding with a white facial strip, branded on the right thigh, in Groveland precinct. valued for sale at constable sale on Friday September 12 after publication costs. also mentions farm land for sale near Pocatello and Tyhee with 160 acres at 50 per acre and payments terms.

Estray Groveland Precinct Horace Eneagh Wilbo Seltie Brice Fred Bergeso Choice Pocatello Tyhee Ee Karl An Ady

Upkeep on earth roads eased by split log drag method

In rural areas where earth roads prevail the split log drag offers a cheap long term solution. The article outlines construction using four planks two inches thick eight feet long with reinforced backs, a three and a half foot iron blade, a platform for the driver, and a nine foot chain for towing. It explains adjusting the hitch and drag angle for effective dirt movement toward the road center.

KRH Flint University Farm St. Paul Minn

Plumage Cleaning Tips From Historical Note

To clean plumage the plumage of white fowl can be cleaned of stain by washing with a clean white or transparent soap that is free from much alkali. Make a strong lather and use your hand feathers downward from the head to the tail.

Public Dumping on Roadsides Hurts Drainage Work

Officials condemn roadside dumping and dumping waste in ditches as harmful to road maintenance. The practice worsens drainage problems and undermines efforts to keep roadways functional and safe.

Takes Out Wrinkles on the Road

A terse tip explains driving etiquette for swiftly moving vehicles. It notes that passengers and drivers should remain calm and avoid ragged or loose clothing to prevent distractions and wrinkles while in motion. The guidance stresses safety and neat appearance during travel.

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REX Beach Saul Armstrong Madam O-Sella Melby Chapter Mariedetta Ginnys A. Johnson Barrett Grove City Plumbing Co Reasonable Prices Water Works City Livery & Feed Barn R. E. Hanson WM. Hinds Natice
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