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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
6
MPDERIAL on van Bays a writer in the Ohio State Journal argues that self-denial as a virtue is misapplied when resisting today’s vanities. He contends true restraint rejects all excuses, urges moderation, and calls for charity as a practical remedy to tensions arising from prosperity and social friction.
An editorial discusses persistent town versus country prejudice harming political church social and business life. It notes mutual suspicion and belief that the other side exploits or harms locals, arguing the strain worsens ordinary commerce and civic relations. The piece laments the enduring bias and cites political loss anecdotes.
The piece explains factors behind a nationwide car shortage. It cites seasonal crop moves and winter supply purchases, Panama Canal closures and eastern congestion increasing demand, and a push by the Pacific coast to ship eastward. It notes higher eastbound car traffic in mid year and laws delaying work on Bundaya. It urges western states to fund railroad car building locally to reduce imports.
The Idaho State Wool Growers Association is urged by the Interior Department to file protests by February 1 against a proposed doubling of grazing fees in national forests. The plan would raise rates by 34 1/3 percent annually to a 100 percent increase, with critics arguing current fees hinder state revenues and that private and state lands charge far higher rates. Despite higher wool and lamb prices, sheepmen vow to oppose the hike and may seek an investigation to halt changes for the coming year.
A promotional note extols Becco as pure through pasteurization and sterilization. It emphasizes non intoxicating, wholesome, and thoroughly refreshing qualities and invites families and guests to share the pleasure of drinking Becco.
The piece argues that heavy labor and regulatory measures hinder industrial growth on the Pacific coast. It cites the Wittenberg King elevator project at The Dalles Oregon as blocked by current conditions, with million pound orders impossible to fill due to laws, labor bureaus, and anti cheap labor sentiment. It warns that excessive regulation raises living costs and stifles farm development and employment.
Senator Brady and Mrs. Brady with Rep. Smith of Idaho returned to Washington. Brady says he is greatly improved and ready for the session. He plans to introduce a bill Tuesday granting Idaho 2,000,000 dollars for grazing laws aiding road construction in the state.
John D. Archbold president of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey died at his home in Tarrytown at 4 this morning after a two week illness following an appendectomy. Survived by widow and two daughters, he was 68. Archbold, Ohio native, linked with Rockefeller interests since 1875, helped shape Standard Oil and was a long time trustee whose aggressive stance defined the trust era. Funeral services are planned for Thursday.
A humorous note suggests starting a new dance with a striking name and wiggle. Villa shifts to the front, while costs rise and nothing falls, hinting at a crowded area as everything climbs.
A brief fragment notes rising shoe leather costs and questions whether a person should reveal the past, arguing against sharing past actions that concern us. The passage emphasizes caution in disclosure and reflects casual, conversational tone.
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