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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1916

Page

4

Court Fractures as Mary Pages Recounts Night of Banquet

In a tense Rochester courtroom, Miss Mary Page testifies about a night with James Pollock at the Hotel Republic, detailing threats and alcohol in a forced memory. The defense hinges on Dr. Foster’s findings while Mary trembles, Langdon aids her, and a dramatic collapse follows a gauntlet of cross examination.

Mary LiverDangdon Langdon Phil 1 Forch Landon Miss Cage Lad Page Ark Dr. Foster Luangdon Miss Page James Pollock Hotel Republic Pollock Rochester Papers Philip Mabry Joose

Utah Idaho Sugar raises beet price by fifty cents per ton

At a recent Utah Idaho Sugar company board meeting a 0.50 per ton increase was approved for farmers growing beets in Utah and Idaho. If beet contents reach last year levels, farmers will average about 5.75 per ton. The move mirrors promises to farmers and follows a year when company sugar holdings were sold and profits allow an extra distribution, expected to total around 40,000 this fall beyond usual payments.

Utah Idaho Sugar Company Utah Idaho Cutler Smith

Attorney Explains Primary Election Law Interpretation

A Southeastern Advocate editorial outlines Sec 15 of the primary law, detailing ballot use by party members, oath requirements for challengers, and the seek to preserve party nominations while allowing general election voting for any citizen. The piece emphasizes oath perjury penalties and the law’s intent to replace the old convention system with party specific nominations conducted in good faith.

Southeastern Advocate Ihe Ito Inn

Candidate on ticket by right to vote freely at election

County Attorney ARTHUR HART asserts that voters may place their own candidate on the ticket at the oral election and vote for any nominee at the general election, whether Democrat Republican or Socialist, free from restrictions.

Arthur Hart

Republicans Enter 1916 Campaign With Strong Lead

Analysis shows Republicans and Progresives combined voting strength surpasses Democrats in prior elections. The piece notes past totals from 1900 to 1912 and suggests betting odds favor Hughes and Rock Springs Miner over Bryan. It highlights party momentum as the 1916 race begins.

Bryan Wilsen Carefu New York City Hughes Rock Springs

Livestock market trends at Kansas City Stork Yards report

Kansas City stock yards report shows cattle supplies below expectations with prices mostly higher yet slow demand. Notable sales include Kansas wintered cattle near $8.00 for 1347 pounds, steers at 8.75 to 10.50, and hogs advancing about 10 cents with prime hogs to 10.05. Receipts lighter for ten days and Idaho hog arrivals weighed 180 to 205 pounds at 9.50 to 9.95, with one car at 9.70.

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Market reports show cattle lambs and hogs gains and prices

Cattle receipts reach 8500 with mostly ten cent gains. California steers around 1150 pounds fetch 8.00 while Arizona cattle at 1200 pounds bring 0.50. Sheep and lamb receipts 2700 with 5 cent rise. good natives up to 10.50 and prime Idaho lambs up to 20.60. Hog offerings 7600 with loads from multiple towns selling 8.80 to 9.95, top hogs at 9.95. Market remains strong as supply tightens ahead of fall demand.

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Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement From Blackfoot Resident

Mrs William Ellison of Blackfoot declares enduring kidney pain since childhood was cured by Doan’s Kidney Pills. She praises quick relief, noting night pain and numb limbs improved, urging others to act swiftly in kidney danger and to buy the product from Foxter Milburn Co Buffalo NY. The ad ends with a moral about rights and consequences.

Dean William Ellison Blackfoot Down Ellison, Foxter-Milburn Co., Props Buffalo, N.Y Ady

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