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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1916

Page

7

Surveys and road boost for forest homesteads and highways

Forest Examiner Garver surveys five home stead claims near Snake River to aid patent filings at no charge under a special appropriation. Idaho congressman Smith pushes a one million dollar daily moisture grant for forest reserves to fund trunk highways, aiding Salt Lake Yellowstone routes and national road projects amid broad highway lobbying.

Garver Caribou National Forest Snake River Forest Service Idaho Falls Ida Addison T. Smith Idaho C. C. Dietrich Utah-Idaho Yellowstone Highway Association House Anfe Uncle Sam Nationas Smith National Congress Targhee Morrison Forest Salt Lake-Yellowstone Association United States Harry W. Graham Commercial Club Chillicothe Moses Alexander Clark Salt Lake

One-Piece Frocks for Summer's Coatless Days

Summer fashion notes highlight one piece frocks in serge, linen, pongee and tussah. Describes styles from Russian blouse with embroidered batiste to dotted voile frocks, detailing trims, fabrics, color palettes, and laundering tips for casual to formal summer wear amid chic street scenes.

Rieeling Silka

Democrats Deny War Boosts Prosperity

A Raleigh speech by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo is cited to challenge claims that World War I boosted U S prosperity. The piece argues prewar trade slumped, then war demands and munitions exports reshaped the economy, suggesting Democratic rhetoric masks the true impact of war on national wealth.

Treasury McAdoo Raleigh N. C Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Fleisch Uis United States Europe Te ‘Et

Taking Big Chances With Travel Without Chamberlain Remedy

An advertisement warns travelers of cholera and diarrhea risks and urges carrying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, noting the preparation cannot be bought on trains or steamships and is available everywhere.

Draft Men To Complete Regiment In Idaho

Lieutenant Governor Herman Taylor warns Idaho volunteers may be drafted under the national defense law. He explains the reserve battalion system will form 260 men at Boise to fill gaps, with broader drafts possible if volunteer numbers fall short. The article notes three years active service and the reserve terms for militia and regular army, and that Idaho may raise nearly 800 more men to reach war strength.

Idaho Nampa Herman Taylor Boise Regular Army National Guard United States

Bankers Pardoned by Wilson in Caldwell Case

Washington June 30 President Wilson pardoned 8 D and W G Bimpvon owners of the American National Bank of Caldwell Idaho for issuing a certificate of deposit with intent to defraud. They were sentenced to five years in a federal penitentiary and had not served any part of their sentences. The brothers claimed no fraud was intended and that laws were flawed. They received reprieve a few days earlier.

Washington Wilson W. G. Bimpvon American National Bank of Caldwell Tdaho Federal Penitentiary

More Men Than Women Have Appendicitis

Surgeons state men are slightly more subject to appendicitis than women. Blackfoot people are advised that simple Luckthorn bark glycerine and Adler-i-ka can relieve or prevent appendicitis. One spoonful helps most cases of constipation sour stomach or gas. Thoreson druggist Adlerika claim Buck up.

Corn Products Corn Products Refining Co P.O New York Dept P. B Thoreson

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