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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
4
The United States owes its Christmas customs to England Germany and Holland. The Yule log and Christmas pieces came from England while St Nicholas day from the Dutch influenced stockings. German midwinter customs introduced the wassail and evergreens symbolize eternal life.
Clarence Van Dusen, Democratic state auditor-elect, declares he will push a bill to prevent employing women in state or county offices in Idaho. He claims women are careless and incompetent and cites losses blamed on tax bookkeeping methods. He also mentions plans for stenographers and assistants to be replaced.
Poem in archaic dialect expresses weariness with civilization and desire to return to remote line camps. Narrator longs for mountain ranges, cow herds, and freedom away from crowds, dances, and preaching, signed Agnes Just Reid.
Justice Alfred Budge becomes chief justice of the Utah Supreme Court on January 1 1917 after a unanimous conference agreement. He has served as a district attorney and judge in Idaho before joining the Utah bench and was born in Providence Utah with family ties to Scotland.
The Idaho county commissioners in Boise debate direct primary reform amid calls to restore party responsibility and discipline. They seek a hybrid approach that preserves strong candidates from all parties while preventing corporate influence in delegate funding and representation.
Notice that Mr. Smith of Thorstenberg bakery changes the name to Smith's Baking Company and will operate under that name. He advertises upcoming presents tied to Blue Ribbon wrappers, urging customers to save wrappers from Blue Ribbon bread and present them to receive a nice gift through their grocer.
McDonaldville reports show Charles McDonald visiting from Walla Walla and commenting on Blackfoot's growth since his departure fourteen years ago. Locals load goods for Lost River while canal water is turned out, wells are dug, and crews haul cedar. Families move, travel to Omaha and Utah, measles and lagrippe affect children, and coyotes grow plentiful as towns adapt to seasonal changes.
Two leaders named Peter G. Johnson of Blackfoot or Fred C. McGowan of Moscow compete for complimentary votes for speaker of the house. Johnston is the longest serving Republican in the legislature and is expected to become minority leader due to experience. Capital News reports strong party backing for the choice.
Funeral services for Grandma Crawford were held at Thomas Hall on Thursday December 15 with remarks by Bishop John R Williams President James Duckworth and Heber C Rich. Speakers praised her long public service and readiness to help sick neighbors regardless of weather or hour. Eight grandsons served as pallbearers as the family laid her to rest in Thomas Riverside cemetery. Also notes include Miss Mary Hoare visiting from Redwood Utah and local residents attending or passing along travel mishaps and illness updates. Ge o Jolly Sr announces after December 18 he will handle transfers and job hauling, office 96 residence 394d.
Last Saturday night the Tress family hosted a party with over 40 attendees. Music came from the Tressel brothers. Adolph Tressl performed sleight of hand. Visitors and relocations include Martha Kenols from Mount Pleasant Utah visiting Brigham Farnsworth, Mrs Edwards retiring from Ogden, and H H Severin planning a Nebraska trip. A new baby boy arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Andy Clack, L. E. Kilton finished a new barn.
Mr and Mrs SP Graham were store at Blackfoot last Friday. Mr and Mrs Wade Quisenbury Tui Clough and Mr and Mrs J B Baker and wife Ike Brown Miss Peggy Jackson John Burriston and wife Mr Troutner and wife John Josephesen and son Leonard Keller were doing business at Blackfoot during the week. Mrat Bristol and wife were shaking hands with friends last Thursday.
Oregon Short Line reports one year spending of 3 181 000 on permanent improvements in Idaho and Utah including new buildings tracks and terminal facilities. Idaho taxes paid for the year approach 1 235 000. A fragment notes patrons should return library books promptly to prevent contagion spread.
Assessment number 70 of one dollar per share was levied at the December 8 1916 directors meeting and is due by January 12 1917. If not paid, shares will be delinquent and advertised for sale. J G Bond secretary. Blackfoot Idaho December 21 1916.
A new strictly high grade piano stored at Blackfoot is offered for any reasonable price. Liberal terms available. Details provided by writing The Denver Music Co., Denver, Colorado.
Transportation problems solved by our new Sunday and weekend excursions offering cheaper rates than driving. Many autoists are discovering savings and convenience. Ask about them. Agent O. 8. L.
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