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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
7
A New Jersey preacher sues his wife for divorce after she asks ten dollars for her kisses. A man with a red flower in his buttonhole grins, warning that this world is full of opportunities, and you should go look for them while not hunting you.
The district court in Bingham County Idaho is issued against James P Giftus James P Giftis Athina J Giftin and S P Husney for foreclosure of a mortgage dated September 27 1912 and recorded in Book 42 page 433 with $100 attorney fees taxes and costs. Defendants must answer within twenty days within the district or forty days elsewhere or judgment will be entered. Witness dated November 14 1916 signed by Clerk F M Fisher and attorney FINIS BENTLEY.
A fashion feature traces how old fashioned quilting ideas inspire modern dress trimmings. Designers use machine quilted diamond motifs on coats, collars, cuffs and pockets, with satin and silk fabrics embracing the look. Youthful frocks emphasize straight lines and long panels, while Russian blouses evolve with new peplums and collars.
The government cannot mint coins quickly enough to satisfy demand, yet readers are urged not to let this hinder subscribing. Even dollars are accepted at the Optimist office.
Chamberlains Tablets are excellent for constipation and mild in effect. They are pleasant to take and obtainable everywhere.
One gray gelding 1400 to 1500 pounds with a fresh wire cut on the front of the left hock. One black gelding freshly castrated, about two years old, large and rangy. Both last seen with about fifty feet of rope. Reported by Dr. V. C. White.
The Utah Idaho Sugar Company and Amalgamated Sugar Company announced a raise of about one dollar per ton for 1917 sugar beets. Prices move to 7 dollars per ton for beets with at least 15 percent sugar content, a record high for the region. Growers across the intermountain area will share in roughly 1.5 million dollars extra, with production expected to rise by about half a million tons.
Idaho officially certified a near three to one statewide vote in favor of an amendment restricting the liquor measure and a separate lands sale proposal for public school lands carrying a two to one approval. Gubernatorial and presidential race tallies show narrow margins among candidates and nominees. A stray editorial note interrupts with unrelated captions about farm machinery and social quips.
Ralph R. Osborn former Empire Copper Co general manager departs Mackay with his wife and family for California to spend the winter among orange trees and blossoms. He has lived in Mackay over ten years and plans mining ventures upon return in spring. he will be missed in business and social circles.
A column argues for or against the electoral college, noting 19th century examples where popular vote totals diverged from electoral results. It contrasts large southern Democratic majorities with Republican wins in key states and questions how a straight popular vote would shape outcomes. It references Tilden, Hayes, Blaine, Cleveland, and Wilson to illustrate potential inequities.
The K Forrest Taylor Company set to appear at the Orpheum for three nights starting Monday December 11. The company brings its own scenery electrical equipment and properties including specially made furniture. Local notices promise a genuine treat for theatergoers.
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