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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1916

Page

3

Idaho Industrial Review big Boise-Payette project

Reclamation service mobilizes a large force for the Boise-Payette project while Boise golf club plans a new clubhouse. Multiple Idaho towns report mill, mill and power plant, church, and factory developments with substantial investments and labor starts. Legislative session set for January 8 amid rail and electrical power speculation.

Reclamation Service Boise—Payette Boise—Goilf Club Club House Idaho Caldwel Weiser Pocatello Mascot Mining & Milling Company Milwaukee Railroad Montana Boise Twin Falle Custer Berne Julinette Fendell Cheese Factory Bower & Cone Regidan Wash Thomas R Cutler Utah-Idaho Sugar Company U.S urley—Heyburn Brick & Tile Comany Bruneau—Flour Mill Bancroft Equity Machine & Elevator Company Preston Logan Ogden Oh Low Gate City Ogden, Logan & Idaho Railway Company

ICC orders cancel demurrage schedules to curb car shortage

Washington December 1 the interstate commerce commission announced an adjustment of demurrage rates to speed freight flow. Railroads must cancel existing schedules and file new ones with two days free time excluding Sundays and holidays, and set reduced charges after free time. Instant effect directs excess equipment to return to junction points and implement specified car percentages.

Ita Parma Jongreas Coeur d' Alene Burke Ajax Mining Company Hercules Spokane Lydia Pinkham Remedy Company Massachusetts Ajax Interstate Commerce Commission Washington

Idaho Law Changes Sought for Grouse Ducks and Beasts

Pocatello Idaho November 30 according to State Game Warden Jones proposed changes target grouse to six and ducks to eighteen open seasons for ducks discussed including abolishing a $25 bounty on bears and raising bounties on cougars coyotes and wolves. Local sportsmen urge delaying duck season opening to October while wealthy duck club members near Yellowstone oppose shifts.

Pocatello Ida Jones Idaho Big Springs Yellowstone Park Yellowstone

Direct Election of President Topic Promoted by Senator Chamberlain

Senator Chamberlain of Oregon announced plans to push a constitutional amendment for direct presidential elections by popular vote. He notes that while a plurality winner could lose the electoral vote, historically the electoral majority has matched the popular choice, save the 1876 case of Samuel J. Tilden.

Chamberlain Oregon Republic Samuel J. Tilden New

Debate on presidential electors and constitutional change

The article discusses the electoral college system, arguing electors are bound by moral duty to reflect the popular vote though not legally required. It notes Washington warned against partisanship and cites past reliance on legislatures, while warning that abolishing the system could invite fraud and alter the balance in states like Texas. A late market report from Kansas City covers cattle, hogs, and sheep trends, embargo impacts, and notices about advertised letters in Blackfoot Idaho.

York Hayes Congress Washington Hughes Chamberlain Texas Kanes City Nebraska Hoga

Growing Old and the Journey’s End Poem

A reflective poem on aging and nearing life’s end. The speaker notes growing tired, calmer, and more loving, with less concern for material wealth. They seek broader views, charity, truth, quiet news, and embrace memories of youth as they approach the final passage.

Friends of Youth Daily News

Danger Signal and Cough Remedy Ad Linkage

The piece links feverish warnings to a cough, urging readers to treat persistent coughs with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. A testimonial from Mrs. Thomas Bocehing of Andrews Indiana praises its effectiveness against winter coughs and post cold attacks.

Thomas Bocehing Andrews Indiana Chamberlain

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