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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
3
A persuasive piece extols the value of a local newspaper and the labor behind it. It invites readers to support the press by subscribing or taking over editorial duties, noting the Michigan peach crop and praising the feminine peaches.
The ad quotes Eugene Knight of Wilmington praising Chamberlain's Tablets as the best remedy for constipation and indigestion. It notes the tablets are mild and gentle in action and suggests giving them a trial for an agreeable laxative effect.
Idaho adopts Falcon fire law in southern counties to curb arson during the July to October closed season. Written permits from fire wardens required before any burning on private or public land, with enforcement by forest service cooperation and local fire wardens. Fire districts cover Cache national forest areas and border zones up to five miles wide. boundaries marked by streams, rail lines, or natural fire breaks. Logan forest supervisor named chief fire warden for three counties. rangers oversee districts and issue permits while arresting violators. Officials emphasize reducing future fire losses through cooperation with owners and the forest service.
Editor reflects on Luke 21 26 28 predicting fear in hearts before Christ second coming. Despite global distress and storms Christians trust in Christ’s peace and protection. The writer, BR W Croskrey, urges unwavering faith and personal experience of grace.
Sunday excursion rates offer half price on Sunday trips with tickets valid Saturday through Monday. The Eastern Idaho Press Association plans a joint meeting with Wyoming and Montana press groups in Idaho Falls on June 22, instead of June 15, at Canyon Plates in Yellowstone Park. The idle bachelors are advised to stay hopeful as material for husbands abroad may decline in coming years.
Notice states that by Monday June 25 the establishment will be prepared to wash cars sell gasoline and grouse at the Red Barn on Bridge Street. Bridge Street is described as the direct route from Blackfoot to Pocatello avoiding turns and rail crossings deemed injurious to cars and dangerous to occupants. J. D. Murphy.
The Idaho Republican platform backs Hughes for president and Warren for vice president, commends Roosevelt for endorsing Hughes, and calls for national preparedness, restraint of politics in the national guard, a complete reorganization of the land department, anti loan of state funds to officers, and constitutional prohibition of alcohol. It condemns Democratic governance, criticizes veto use, and urges fiscal restraint with careful state budgeting.
A regional political platform argues for constitutional tax relief and stronger utilities and accounting oversight. It supports women’s suffrage, broader public water control, and rejects false economy that hinders natural resource development, citing a veto on a US Geological Survey project in Idaho.
Sunday July 16 1916 Blackfoot vs Arco at Arco with fishing along Lost River. Train leaves Blackfoot 8 AM returning Mackay 7 PM. Fares area 2.00 Moore intermediates 2.25 Mackay intermediates 2.50. See agent for details.
Washington July 7 bureau summary shows July 1 forecasts for Idaho wheat oats barley potatoes and hay with last year production figures. Prices listed include wheat corn oats potatoes hay eggs per unit and cotton and range from July 1 of this year to July 1 last year.
Georgia uses nearly all county prisoners to build roads as a way to improve both they and the infrastructure. A close friend notes occasional loosening up, while most friends remain just beyond aloneness in the social landscape.
Washington July 6 Army and departmental commanders have been authorized by Secretary Baker to discharge enlisted men in the National Guard federal service who have one or more dependent relatives. The order also instructs recruiting officers to avoid accepting recruits who have dependents for support.
A concise moral note contrasts men’s habit of smiling at feminine scraps behind fences with society’s own tendency to gossip in public streets. The piece suggests that, in the end, men and women share the same propensity to commentary, and neither side clearly dominates.
London reports that Penny and halfpenny newspapers outside the capital have been advanced to one penny due to higher print paper costs. Several provincial dailies have been forced to suspend publication for the same reason.
On sale every week from Saturday or Sunday to Monday with excursion tickets at good prices. Sunday only tickets offer even better rates. Inquiries welcome from O. L. agents for details. Advertisement dated July 6, 1897.
Housewives adopt Utah-Idaho Sugar for all uses because of its sweetness purity and top quality. Domestic science teachers and scientists endorse its beet sugar as equal to the best worldwide. Buy by the sack for economy and convenience.
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