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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1915

Page

6

New State School Law Published for County Officials

New school laws printed and sent to county superintendents for distribution to district clerks. Law outlines apportionment of funds by teachers, census, and rural high school support. July and November exams required. high school tuition for districts without high schools. certification and endorsements for out of state teachers.

Misa Nice McCoy State Superintendent of Public Instruction T. Offin State Board of Education

Sunday church services schedule announced for all

The Sunday school session begins at 10 a m the Epworth League at 7 p m and preaching services at 11 a m and 8 p m each Sunday All are invited to these church services.

Epworth League

St Pauls P E Church Services Next Sunday

Services will be held at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday at St Pauls P E Church. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. A brief announcement notes regular worship and educational hour.

Idaho Residents Offered Free Small Fish Applications

Idaho residents living near streams or with private ponds may obtain a blank application from the state game warden in Boise to request a supply of small fish. This program supports the state game department’s aims and encourages eligible individuals to apply.

Idaho Boise

Willing to Work Cheap Farmhand's Demanding Remuneration

James Ward of Warren Ohio is presented with a quirky eight year farmhand proposal promising rent free housing a garden half the produce and livestock yields plus forty eight gallons of cider and twenty dollars monthly salary in return. The list includes eggs milk butter flour pork and calves at various shares and arrangements. The document reads like a humorous coercive offer from an employee.

James Ward Warren

Shriners Meet in Seattle for 41st Annual Conclave

Imperial Potentate leads seven coach train of Nobles en route from New York to Seattle for the 41st Shriner annual meeting. Fourteen special trains from Spokane to Seattle and thirty more to follow will convey delegates. Enjoyment and display mark the affair with souvenirs including smoking sets and desk sets featuring totem poles for delegates and carved ivory knives for wives.

Wash Northwest Wonderland Seattle New York Spokane Portland Tacoma Bellingham Everett Los Angeles Atlanta Shriners Point Barrow Alaska

Dry Diner Policy Shifts On Observation Cars

The Short Line loosens liquor sales in diners but keeps drinks on observation or through cars for transcontinental travelers. The change aims to curb in-diner abuse while preserving beverage service on through trains, with ham and other items continuing on time. Exchange Service Co advertises buying selling and business opportunities in Pocatello Idaho.

Hiawatha Pocatello Tribune

Money for Real Estate Loans at Six Percent

The mint makes it and under the terms of the Continental Mortgage Company you can secure it at 6 per cent for any legal purpose on approved real estate. Terms easy, tell us your wants and we will co-operate with you, PETTY COMPANY. 535 Denham Building Denver Colo. 6-1-3m

The Mint Continental Mortgage Company Petty & Company Denham Denver Colo

Fame Buffalo Killed. Head To Be Mounted

Black Diamond the famed Central Park bison will be slain in a few days but his massive head will be preserved and mounted. The animal inspired many sculptors and painters though no bids were received when he was auctioned. yesterday the bison sold to a poultry and game dealer for about $700.

New York Central Park Zoclogieal Garden

Mormon Temple Closes For Summer Banquet Held

President Joseph F. Smith and other church leaders marked the formal closing of the Mormon temple for the summer season. Temple workers were praised by the first presidency for their past year’s labors. Music, speeches by Smith Lund Penrose Whitney Talmage Gates Maxwell, and performances by Lillie Shipp Nielson Siddeway closed with a banquet toastmastered by C. W. Nibley.

Joseph F. Smith Mormon Temple First Temple C. W. Nibley Smith Anthon H. Lund W. Penrose C. F. Whitney James E. Talmage Susan Y. Gates James Maxwell Miss Lillie Shipp James H. Nielson Robert Siddeway Tribune

War Babies and Mothers: Ethical Crisis of Wartime Procreation

The article argues war births will shape the future, as women bear children with soldiers gone to battle. It cites medical authorities and the New York Times editor, contending war mothers deserve honor and support, and questions moral codes once the race is protected by military health and discipline.

Europe Germany England Earth George Newman Jethren The New York Times

Hold Wool Says Growers in Salt Lake

A. J. Knollin vice president of the National Wool Growers Association arrived in Salt Lake with Mrs. Knollin en route to Chicago after visiting the Pacific coast. He is optimistic about the wool and lamb markets predicting a prosperous year as buyers hold for higher prices. He notes demand abroad and Australian drought as factors easing tariff effects and strengthening prices for finer wool while coarse wool sees strong demand for uniforms.

Salt Lake A. J. Knollin National Wool Growers’ Association United States

Mackay Dam Rebuild Plan For Big Lost River Project

State Engineer Smith prepared a report for the state land board on rebuilding the Mackay dam and the Big Lost River irrigation project He favors rebuilding at the present site using part of the unsafe dam material He lacks cost estimates until plans are formed by Utah Construction Company which has proposed taking over the project and will submit plans to the land board when the committee meets.

Smith State Land Board Big Lost River Mackay Dam Utah Construction Company Land Board

Misunderstanding on Car License Transfers Stated

County Assessor Kincaid on Monday clarified that automobile licenses cannot be transferred between cars. A license is valid only for the specific vehicle it was issued for, even if the car is wrecked or disintegrated. when ownership changes through a sale, the license must be transferred to the new owner to remain valid.

Kincaid Statesman

Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement From American Falls

Mrs. Neal Danielson of Old Town American Falls Idaho reports severe kidney and back pain that left her unable to rise without support. After using two boxes of Doan’s Kidney Pills her condition improved and she later affirmed continued good health over two years. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.

American Falls Neal Danielson Old Town Idaho Doan

Estray Mule at Moreland Auction Notice 1915

Last Wednesday a brown mule weighing about 900 pounds with ring bone on left hind leg and no brand came to Moreland. If not claimed within the stated time it will be sold at public auction. Moreland Ave 1 1915. T England Moreland.

Moreland Moreland, Ave England

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