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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
2
The Blackfoot Optimist notes its 1907 posting details with registration under the 1879 act and lists subscription rates for one year six months and three months. It credits Optimist Publishing Company Ltd and manager Ww. M. Dooley.
Washington reports show Idaho farmers alarmed by a possible embargo lift on foreign potato imports. Senator Brady and Idaho delegates urged preservation, citing disease risks from imported seed and potential ruin for Idaho’s leading industry. Colorado’s seed disease issues were noted as an example of the harm.
Demand led by Congressman Smith and W. W. Humphrey of Twin Falls secures several hundred tons of alfalfa for U S government needs in Washington and at Ft Myer Virginia. A zoo sample impressed officials with its quality while earlier government hay for the insane asylum and cavalry horses was found inferior.
To the public I resume the horseshoeing and general blacksmithing business in my former shop on West Bridge street. I specialize in fancy horse shoeing and invite old-time patrons and the public to favor me with their business. Satisfaction guaranteed. Ady, Markus Blenkle.
Continued from last week the article examines the rural laborer in small villages and farms. It notes laborers leaving the land and harvests being un gathered this month at the proper time, reflecting on the precarious state of agricultural workers and seasonal work.
The article surveys severe poverty in Oxfordshire and elsewhere as young workers flee the countryside seeking town or overseas jobs. It cites budgets showing a family of five living on $2.50 weekly, with rent and basic sustenance, and links undernourishment to rising insanity among farm wives. It notes wages around $4.50 for able-bodied men and argues poverty fuels labor agitation and political change toward reform.
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