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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
8
A Leslie's Weekly inspired meditation traces a Jewish boy who arrives with little and builds a vast fortune in a major city. It reflects on success, industry, and philanthropy, then pivots to copper's shifting fortunes and the public gaze on wealth and prestige.
A British Workman writer explains the twelve member Society of the College Youths tolls the twelve bells at St Paul’s Cathedral for Sundays holy days and special events. George Harrison handles weekday chimes starting early with mixed two and six bell patterns for the 8 o clock 10 and 4 o clock services. The Society has existed since 1637 and is regarded as one of the finest bell rings in England.
Berlin authorities on food analysis, Dr Ebert, urge black rye bread as the main nourishment for healthy adults. They argue that traditional diets built on black bread and legumes kept people strong, while modern staples like meat bread and sugar weakened retention and vigor.
Idaho Falls public utilities commission sets Thursday December 1928 as the date to hear evidence on granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Idaho Falls Electric Railway for a 40 mile line from Idaho Falls north and south into tributary territory. Delegation of city leaders and company reps urged approval. Miller Scott Sewell Cleveland Kramer named directors. Construction already started. $1,000,000 capitalization. No opposition expected. hearing to cover both sides.
Continued from page seven, health of fat hogs ready for market. Slaughtered under government inspection, if healthy, are edible for food and help one not to lose air. Remember that no half ounce of prevention outweighs dealing with this modified form of toy cholera swine plague and infectious pneumonia now prevalent in the northwest.
At a directors meeting on Saturday October 26 1813 a five cent per share assessment is levied on capital stock due to the Secretary. Unpaid stocks by December 1 1813 will become delinquent and be advertised for sale as required by law. By order of the board Martha La Rocque secretary Parsons Ditch Co.
County treasurer Brig Wheeler issues a warrant cashing notice for warrants paid on presentation at the Blandrod Bank in Blackfoot Idaho. The list covers numbers 108 to 175 issued May 1912 through July 1912 with dates May 1 May 80 June 30 and July 11 1912. Deputy C V Fisher signs the notice dated December 1 1913. Butter wrappers advertised at the Optimist office.
A compact ad urges readers not to miss progress and prosperity. It stresses good printing and enterprise in advertising as the key to staying successful and continuing forward momentum.
An 1914 farm auction notice lists 17 horses and mares, geldings, yearlings, and colts with weights, several cows and milking stock, farm implements including wagons and plows, poultry, a pig, hay and straw, and other items. Terms run to April 1, 1914 with 5 percent interest or 5 percent cash discount. Roscoe E. Conklin owner. E. M. Kennedy and S. L. Reece auctioneers.
Ordinance 16 imposes a $100 license tax on dog owners in Basalt and $3 for each bitch. The marshal collects and issues receipts listing color, size, breed, sex, and name. Unpaid taxes or impounding charges lead to dog seizures and possible killing after notice. monthly reports to the village treasurer.
A long legal notice covers an execution sale of N T Olsen’s real estate in Bingham County Idaho after judgment against Consolidated Wagon and Machine Co. The description spans section 25 township 1 south range 36 east Boise meridian, with sale set December 22 1913 in front of the County Courthouse to satisfy the debt plus costs. The notice also includes details of Idaho Land Company and Studebaker Brothers Company litigation in Blackfoot, and delinquent assessments for Duncan Ditch Company with sale on December 22 1913. It ends with bankruptcy proceedings against Karl S Fackrell in Blackfoot Idaho with a meeting scheduled December 15 1913.
Notice from Watson Slough Irrigation Company of Thomas Idaho announces board action on November 15 1913 levying assessment 10 of 014 per inch on capital stock payable to P C M Jensen. Unpaid by December 22 1913 stock will be delinquent and sold per law.
In the probate court of Bingham County Idaho the Water of the Estate and Guardianship involves Virginia Emma Just Katie ae Just and Hilza Treo jet in the matter of guardianship and estate administration.
Wm R. Jones has filed a petition seeking a court order to invest estate funds in real estate in Bingham County Tolabo as described in the petition. The hearing is set for Saturday December 27 1813 at 10 00 A M in the court room. Any interested person may object to the order. Dated November 26 1923. L Ivan Jensen Probate Judge and Clerk.
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