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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
5
Blackfoot ad lists second hand furniture and goods for sale or trade including a six octave parlor organ, cows, work harness, and farm properties. It mentions loans on improved farms, multiple trade options, and a new office on Bridge street next to Hennish Harness Shop. Also notes several local residents and items like typewriters and panama hats available.
Miss Irene Sorenson of Logan Utah visits Blackfoot with friends. D H Brethan visited Arco with daughter Mrs Silene. Miss Cora Hull accepts position with Kinney Co. New line of Kabo Corsets. Harold Noyer of Springfield guest at H A Graham home for Fourth. Phil Donelson of Boyle Hardware visits from Ashland. Page promotes expert gas engine work at Blackfoot Novelty Shop. Howard Brethan to Oakland for embalming course. Money to loan on Idaho irrigated lands. Gene Burns of Pocatello visiting friends. Try Parisian Rose flavor at Powers Pharmacy. Tom Johnson buys E A Johnson interest in Grove City Plumbing. Parkisons for notary work. Geo Holbrook to Boise for a week. Lawn mowers sharpened at Blackfoot Novelty Shop. Lowell Holbrook and others spend day in Pocatello. Beebe Fire Insurance. Harold Howard and Harold Jenga drive from Pocatello to Blackfoot for celebration. Hats priced 3.50 to 5.00 equal to higher in city. Ethel Prouse to Butte for two weeks with sister. Kinney Co offers gum boots. Mr and Mrs Hubbel travel to Panama exposition. Magazines and periodicals at Powers Pharmacy. Ora Murphy returns from Soda Springs and Pocatello. Gun overhauling offered at Blackfoot Novelty Shop. Margaret Early arrives from Michigan. W E Collins of Model Cafe visits Pocatello.
Mr. Roland Campbell returned home Saturday from Omaha where he has been attending school. Exceptional Value in a Women's Button Shoes at $1.75. John Wray the ex deputy assessor has been in Blackfoot this week assisting the county treasurer in tax collecting. Wm Varley returned from Arco last Friday with business tied to the Utah Idaho Sugar Company.
Local notice summarizes a two bedroom bungalow for sale or rent at 11 North Pine St, with features including two closets, pantry, cellar, Bradley arch, and utilities. Possession around July 1, easy terms, telephones and electric heater provided. lawn and garden space. a separate hat sale and various local notices follow. A baby born to Mr and Mrs Frank Whitten of Blackfoot at St Luke's Boise also noted along with several town updates.
A montage of local notices and ads: dress goods sale at Brown Hart Co, promotions for Powers Pharmacy and Kinney Co, multiple town names including Mackay and Pocatello, arrivals of Dr. Wolcott and Dr. Ferguson with new offices, travel notes, and a Blackfoot Orchestra promoting regional entertainment this week. Names include J F Cutler, G Calvert, Paul DeVriendt, Iva Koontz, Cora Gilbert, R Osborn, and W W Kimpey.
A black and white Holstein calf about eight months old was found at Groveland about a month ago. Owner can reclaim by proving ownership and paying damages. Contact Mrs. J. H. Jensen, Groveland.
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