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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
7
A compact reminiscence of gentleness from New York Weekly urges speaking softly to all ages and to the poor and erring, promising that kind words plant trust and affection. The piece contrasts soft conduct with wasted plans and notes a moral claim about Angela’s rootlessness as a caution.
Nervousness caused by constipation often yields quick relief from Chamberlain’s Tablets. The remedy is said to improve digestion and is obtainable everywhere.
The premium list for the Idaho Seed Growers' Association annual sod show and Farmers' and Housekeepers' Week will be held at the Idaho Technical Institute Pocatello January 8 to 13 1917. Exhibits must be grown in Idaho in 1916. no entry fee. prizes paid January 13. Entries may be mailed to J W Sessions or O E Scott. Diplomas for noncompetitive displays. special premiums for schools clubs and merchants. Joint program with several Idaho institutions and a special reduced railroad rate.
New York fashion notes from December 20, 1916 describe midwinter styles staying through the season, led by the chemise dress copied from Paris. Satin and velvet fabrics, fur trims, tailored silhouettes, and new georgette blouses define gowns, hats, and millinery, with elaborate embroidery and metallic laces enhancing outfits.
Mrs Mary L Holt of Blackfoot reports long standing kidney trouble with back pain eased by Doans Kidney Pills. She praises relief and urges others to use Doans Kidney Pills as the kidney remedy. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y. Also a political platforms note mentions potential legislation and the millennium dawn.
A summer harvest finished with a joyous visit among friends. The note promotes Week-End and Sunday reduced rates and invites readers to inquire about them via agent contact.
A brief notice praising Chamberlain's Tablets as excellent for constipation. Describes them as pleasant to take and mild in effect, stating they are obtainable everywhere.
A report lists two missing or stolen horses: a gray gelding weighing 1400 to 1500 pounds with a fresh wire cut on the left hock, and a large rangy black gelding, 2 years old, freshly castrated. Both had halters and about fifty feet of rope. contact DE C White.
An Idaho irrigation district seeks 300000 to erect an electric plant to pump water. Critics warn that approving such a plan could trigger many future demands while highlighting seepage losses and urging thorough feasibility and cost studies before state aid.
Idaho banks show a dramatic rise in cash deposits by year end 1916, with Boise reporting 10,482,465.86 on hand versus 7,358,026.34 last year. Wallace Bank & Trust leads with 3,808,317.07, as profits from mining, wool, minerals, lumber, sugar, and wholesale trade spur broad gains across 187 institutions statewide. The overall bank assets climb to 15,484,601.14 from 10,420,203.17 year earlier, a 42 percent jump in some banks. State Bank Examiner Hitt notes deposits rise nationwide, reflecting an era of prosperity.
The piece argues that the government, including state and federal levels, pushes for laws to force newspapers to publish more government materials. It notes newspapers are flooded with letters praising services, and the time, paper, and postage are public costs. It questions why newspapers should run all this for free and blames high taxes and overhead on government press bureaus.
Thomas R. Cutler, manager of the Utah Idaho Sugar Co, reports Idaho’s beet seed experiments outperform other regions and predicts the US will export beet seed. Utah Idaho, Amalgamated Sugar, and Layton Sugar paid farmers about $3.5 million for crops up to October 1, with payments settling by November 15. The note mentions wartime news and Russian influence amid European conflict.
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