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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1916

Page

6

Why Not Elect A Business Man As President

An editorial argues government is big business and deserves a proven business executive as president. It touts a Business Men Presidential League pushing for a non political, experienced leader like General Colemay du Pont, noting his varied roles from miner to railroad director and banker.

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Stock Market Report from Kansas City Stock Yards

Cattle receipts small but rising demand pushes prices. steer sales weak to lower with 7 cars of pulp fed westerns at 10.20, feed-lot prices 89.30 and 10.00 in St Joseph. Cows steady, stockers and feeders mixed. hogs holding firm with top at 10.10 and packers paying strong for Idaho and Arizona lambs amid ample inquiry for stockers and feeders. Lambs rise 50-60 cents. fat ewes and wethers steady. overall market faces bright prospects if corn crop improves.

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Idaho Regiment on E Way to Border

The Second Idaho National Guard regiment, now in regular army service under the President, passed through Pocatello en route to the Mexican border for patrol duty. Troops faced crowded sleepers, with many in chair cars to Salt Lake, amid a calmer war outlook and plans to keep the men on border duty for two years or more.

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