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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
4
We must beware farm relief schemes with salaries
A rural critique warns against new federal farming organizations funded by salaries for directors and staff. It argues current USDA, land grant colleges, county agents, and state marketing officials already cover farmer needs, and warns that expanding to new bodies may create power and payrolls rather than real aid for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Carranza and Mexico's Quest for American Gold
The article argues Carranza is failing, facing a cash crunch, with a disgruntled army and defiant generals. It warns Mexican leaders seek American loans, risking U.S. handed aid turning into firearms, urging vigilance against the “good Indian” figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Caranza
Neces
United States
Willis
Quality over quantity in dairy stock and lessons on character
A fragmented editorial extols choosing quality dairy stock over sheer numbers, arguing that better cows yield higher milk and profits. It contrasts common thrift errors with the wisdom of selecting good stock, then veers into unrelated notes about personal betterment and a vague industry reference.
Federal aid to revolutionize U S road building
Washington January 20 The passage of a bill appropriating 45 million for good roads marks the start of a new era in American highway construction. The federal government will share costs equally with states, with grants of up to 20 000 per mile for county roads and up to 10 000 for other roads. States must establish highway departments and match funds, applying location and material plans to secure aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Auly
America
Twiduana
Georgia
South Carolina
Texas
Ron Constrane
Office of Public Roads Estimates
Federal
Atrtes
Political Announcements in Optimist Columns
Those filing political announcements may run them from now until the September 5 primary at five dollars. The notice does not guarantee election or defeat and only informs the public of a candidate’s intent, ability, and fitness. Voters seek economical, ethical, and competent service from their representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busines
Teachers Examination Notice in Monida Courthouse
Notice announces two July examination dates to be held at the court house under Lulal E Smith County Superintendent. The fragment also mentions border warfare and a personal note that Mrs Rose has gone to Monida for a short visit describing local chatter and opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulal E. Smith
Mrs. Rose
Monida
Rural credit bill creates twelve loan banks
Wyshington July 17 The president signed the rural credit bill creating twelve loan banks with a farm loan board and federal reserve direction. McAdoo confers on farm loan board membership. Fletcher to Southern Commercial Congress and National Grange education diet cooperative union receive actions. A mix of editorials and anecdotes follows on war, politics, and home-front matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyshington
Federal Reserve
Beuator Fletchier
Southern Commercial Congress
National Grange Farmers
Biducational Diet Cooparative Union
Latretary McAdoo
Wilko
Farm Loan Board
Portland Capitalist Hollenbeck Plans Blackfoot Stay
Portland capitalist Mr Hollenbeck spent several days in Blackfoot while en route to Kansas. He praises Blackfoot and its agricultural environs and says he will tarry here on his return to further explore the county’s promising future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollenbeck
Portland
Blackfoot
Kansas
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Advertisement urges every family to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy ready for hot weather. Claims it has no superior for its intended use and encourages immediate purchase, noting availability everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sand for Sale from Convenient Pit by Elias Kowry
Do you need sand The seller offers sand from a convenient pit for sale and ready for prompt furnishing and hauling contact Elias Kowry at the listed phone number 440.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Kowry
James E Good for Bingham Probate Judge Nomination
James E Good announces candidacy for Probate Judge of Bingham County Idaho. The nomination comes under Republican primaries held on the Sunday of September 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham County
L. G. Wells
Idaho
Wuewsor
FE. T. Malcom
Ea, Doud
Excursion Ticket Rates Advertised in County Ad
To the voters of Bingham County attractive excursion ticket rates on sale weekly starting Saturday or Sunday. Tickets valid Monday or Sunday to Monday with better rates for Sunday only. Inquiries to O. B. S. agents for details. Ady TH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham County
Ady
Rare bargain in piano offered by Denver Music Co
A new high grade piano stored in Blackfoot is offered for any reasonable bid. Liberal terms available to responsible buyers. Details furnished by writing to The Denver Music Company in Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot
Denver Music Company
Denver
Colorado
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