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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1916

Page

2

Destruction of Matrimony Sought in Idaho Court

In the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District of Idaho, Clarence A. LeRoy sues Sarah G. LeRoy for dissolution of marriage on desertion grounds. Plaintiff seeks a decree dissolving bonds of matrimony. defendant must answer within 20 days if served in district or 40 days elsewhere. Court date noted as November 15, 1916, with clerk and attorney details provided.

District Court Sixth Judicial District State of Idaho Bingham Idaho Clarence A. LeRoy G. LeRoy Sarah G. LeRoy Hingham Sarah da Xibove

Indigestion Relief Claim From Chamberlains Tabs

A reader testimonial from Mrs Thomas Casey of Geneva X Y reports her husband suffered years with indigestion causing stomach discomfort after meals. She claims Chamberlains Tablets relieved his spells immediately. The note appears among reader letters and product references.

Chamberlain Mia Thomas Casey Geneva X.Y

Rate discrimination sparks local railroad protest

The Deseret News argues against widespread railroad rate prejudice and urges a single interstate regulating authority. It highlights sugar shipping disparities, noting local firms pay higher rates than eastern competitors, with example charges from Ogden to Omaha and Lehi to Salt Lake City. The piece condemns ongoing discriminatory practices and calls for fair treatment of home shippers.

Desert News Oach Interstate Commerce Commission California Burley Denver and Rio Grand Road Chicago Ogden Denver Lehi Salt Lake City Rio Grand Union Pavific Omaha Echo 1 Dongee Rio Grand Rod Companis

Possession of Liquor Not Prohibited Under State Law

Judges Carl A. Davia and Charles P. McCarthy ruled Saturday that possession or transportation of liquor is not unlawful under the statewide prohibition law unless it is shown to be transported for beverage purposes. The decision held the statewide ban makes Ada County dry and that provisions govern except where prior law is inconsistent.

Carl A. Davia Charles, P. McCarthy District Court Ada Country

Timely Suggestions on Life and Manners

A dated column mocks pretentious city folks and fashion, noting fake elegance, slumping postures, and the glare of hosiery displays. It wryly suggests perseverance without progress, questions hobos at the back door, and critiques women’s confusing conduct while urging readers to shop for themselves.

Cold weather ocoagitations and cheerful farmers

A short humorous note quotes Mrs Agnes Just Reid praising simple joys and saying smiles cost nothing at the office, even as shoppers handle a dollar. The piece playfully contrasts grand world figures with a farmer finding fresh eggs, celebrating small pleasures in tough weather.

Columbus Turner Shakespeare Wagner Edison Burbank Ford Agnes Just Reid

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Chesterfield Garet Ulta Tle Watson’s Garage Blackfoot M. B. Watson Idaho Power Company F. M. Fisher B. W. A. Dance Ic. EB Crowley Plaintiff P.O Idaho Falls Deseret News Ape Cutter Laboratory Beramalev Ayu wwiUlild H. W. Gaumer Anderson Block Blacefoot D. A. Jenkens Blackboot, Idaho A. Bearley Markus Blenkle Blackfoot, Idaho Blackfoot Harness Shop Leo Henish West Bridge Street F. Howard Biethan Undertaker N. Taylor Pacific Boe Parkinsons Hugh Cook Scottaville N. Y Garbutt Ata Springs
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