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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1913
Page
2
A New York American excerpt argues advertising funds part of goods rather than buyers paying for ads. It compares a non advertising merchant paying high overhead to an advertiser selling far more with lower margins, enabling greater profits and business growth. It stresses honest, intelligent advertising benefits consumers and merchants alike.
Special Washington report notes a Bureau of Entomology bulletin promoting hydrocyanic acid gas as an effective disinfection and pest control method for citrus and nursery stock, with precautions and usage directions. It also cites Russian agricultural societies and a tariff schedule hearing set for January 20 with filing instructions for those wishing to speak.
The article outlines how any person or group may testify on tariff revision, promising hearings for farmers consumers producers and manufacturers alike. It notes potential shifts in tariff requests from importers to protectors of production, while highlighting the broader context of the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition and agricultural prospects in the Mideast regions and early 20th century trade.
The Idaho State Horticultural Association changes its annual meeting from January 13–17 to January 22–24 in the Commercial club rooms. Key speakers from Boise, Payette, Nampa, and Portland will address topics on horticultural development, standardization, distribution, financing growers, and slate inspection. The program includes addresses, discussions, music, and a telephone girl panel piece.
The parcel post begins with a heavy first day in Washington and across the country. Reports describe odd shipments from pitch forks to paving blocks. Railroads face equipment strains but delays are not expected. Uncalled letters list includes many names, with a 1 cent postage due.
Advertisement offers loans from Salisbury Company with exclusive terms. Calls to inquire about available money options emphasize personalized treatment and quick access for borrowers.
Ta Hospital Frank Payne, a car inspector for the Short Line in this city, is spending a few days in the hospital receiving treatment for an injured bone by a local physician.
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