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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1913

Page

2

The Sin of Covetousness and Achan’s Fate

A religious reflection contrasts Israel’s defeat at Ai with Jericho’s victory, tracing covetousness to Achan’s sin of taking spoils. It warns modern readers that covetousness remains idolatry, urging consecration to God and cautioning against material worship. The piece links biblical judgment to today’s moral failures, urging repentance and faithfulness.

Canaan Israel Joshua Leriel Jericho Achan Messiah Adam Jesus Chorazin Bethsaida Apostle

Edison film on fake tuberculosis cures to aid Red Cross drives

A new motion picture by Thomas A. Edison in partnership with the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, titled The Price of Human Lives, depicts the dangers of fake remedies like Concura. The film promotes health education and Christmas Seal campaigns, touring U.S. theatres starting December 2.

Thomas A. Edison National Association For the Study and Prevention United States Red Cross Gregory Cort Beth Cort Nellie Linn Bis Ed Grant Tod Harry Bryce Nellie Beth Wo Im Company

Idaho to be Well Represented at Panama Pacific Exposition

Major Fred R. Reed, executive commissioner of the Idaho Panama-Pacific commission, reports Idaho will be well represented at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. Idaho building contracts were let to Boise firm Storey and Salih, saving money, with completion by May 15 and site work starting January 1. Reed notes Idaho plans, architects, and progress, plus Idaho’s site at San Diego and Idaho’s favorable standing with expo officials.

Idaho San Francisco Fred R. Reed Idaho Panama-Pacific Commission California Storey & Salih Boise Major Reed Bea m Dewey Fennell San Diego San Diego Exposition Reed

Local church services and schedules listed for three denominations

Methodist Episcopal Church outlines Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am with Epworth League at 6 45 pm and evening worship at 7 80 pm. midweek devotional Bible study Thursday 7 30 pm. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society on the fourth Wednesday at 2 30 pm. Ladies Aid Society on alternating Wednesdays. Epworth League social last Friday monthly. Baptist Church at University Ave and Bridge St with worship 11 30 am and 7 30 pm, Sunday School 10 am, prayer Thursday 7 30 pm, Ladies Aid Wednesday 2 30 pm, choir practice Friday 8 pm. pastor Dr W R Jewell. L D S Church First Ward with Sunday School 10 am, Sacrament 2 pm, evening 7 30 pm. Primary Friday 4 15 pm. Religion class Wednesday 4 15 pm. Young Men's and Ladies Mutual Improvement Tuesday 7 30 pm. Catholic Church services held at Idaho Pal le on 1st and 3rd Sundays. first and third Sundays 10 45, second Sunday 12 16. St Paul’s Episcopal Church morning and evening services on 1st and 4th Sundays. Sunday School 10 am. choir 7 30 pm Saturday. Rev George rector. Church Corner Oak Pacific streets services every 1st and 4th Sunday. morning 10 am, service 7 30 pm. Sunday 8 10 am. Luther Stromquist pastor.

Methodist Episcopal Epworth League Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Ladies’ Aid Society Baptist Church Corner University Ave Bridge St. Marning Ladies' Aid W. R. Jewell L. D Church OF the 1St Ward Young Men's and Ladies Mutual Improvement Father Fuchs Idaho Palle BT. Paul's Episcopal Church George Rae Church Corner Oak Pacific Streets Luther Stromquist

Lodges Rebecca Meets in IOOF Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Social notices report that the Rebecca lodge meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the IOOF Hall with Mrs. R. T Mussetter as Noble Grand and Florence Farmer as Secretary. The Ladies of the Odd Fellows also hold gatherings every Thursday.

Rebecca I. O. O F. Hall

Don’t Lose Your Grip Ad Briefs Attention

Advertising note urges careful printing and enterprise to keep business moving. Call to action invites readers to seek reliable ad services. Local tone emphasizes steady progress and practical branding.

Tale of a reclaiming father and a sick love restored

A dramatic story unfolds as a father’s swindle is admitted and restitution promised while the affianced husband is revealed as the chief promoter. Nellie and Ed seek cure in a sanitarium as Gregory Cort reforms and Bruce aids the Red Cross Seal effort. The tale ends Christmas Eve 1913 with lovers reunited and hopeful recovery.

Ater Bis Nellie Gregory Cort Bruce Linn Red Cross Nellia National Association For the Study and Prevention of East 22d Street New York

Potatoes to be Sold in Monthly Pools by Southern Idaho Producers

The Southern Idaho Producers Association executive committee resolves that all potatoes sold after December 1 1913 will be handled in monthly pools unless growers notify otherwise by January 1 1914 to opt out. The note claims pooling would have raised October and November prices and urges growers to respond.

Pocatello Idaho Grower Southern Idaho Producers Association Aly Southern Idaho Producers Association Donaldson

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