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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1916

Page

4

Carranza and Villa Threaten Peace and U S

The piece argues Mexicans including Carranza and Villa harbor anti American sentiment. Carranza seeks U S money to avoid war and may turn hostile again once funded. Villa crushes rivals and plans wider campaigns while many Carranza loyalists switch sides as Villa’s power grows. The looming threat warns U S troops may face renewed aggression southward.

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One Bird at a Time Promotes Steady Success Over Quick Wins

A column argues against rushing to success by attempting two goals at once. Focusing on one task at a time, with variance and energy, yields faithfulness and achievement. The employer seeks reliable, efficient workers, not two thirds. An Optimist notice invites political candidates to place announcements. no guarantees, just opportunity for voters to learn a candidate’s fitness.

Vatiance Tulcpatient Meir Umna Elestu V Ory

Push the Good Things Along in Our Town

A call to community unity to promote positive actions and collaborate. The message urges residents to push beneficial efforts, showing that collective effort can influence the wider world and inspire others to join. It emphasizes sustained, united citizen involvement to make meaningful progress.

Rose Ward 24th Celebration Brims With Sports and Dance

A large crowd enjoyed the Rose Ward 24th event with a strong program, chicken dinner, and refreshments. Afternoon athletics included a ball game and races, followed by dancing in the evening. Visitors Roy Taylor of Salem Utah and Edgar Moody of Idaho Falls attended, with local illness and travel updates noted. A big dance is planned for Friday, August 4.

Rose Ward Blackfoot Roy Taylor Salem Utah Joseph Warning Ivan Olzon Albion Idaho Edgar Moody Idaho Falls Edward McKenna

Barn Building and Social Visit Notes

John Josephson plans a large barn on ile Sara near Mesara. Trout Moody and Deboe hosted a Saturday supper at Pingree for the Sabbath School fundraiser, praised by attendees. W G Davidson and William Nailing visited Blackfoot. Claude Stewart also traveled there on business. Misnes Hannah and Alice Clough went to Lava Hot Springs with the Reese family for an outing. Mr Troutner of Pingree shopped in Blackfoot. Joe Woody of Povatello visited at 8 P Grahame. Between Blackfoot and Roms Fork, Woody misplaced two valises with clothes, razors, and oil stone. finder asked to leave them at the office. May Graham and Hannah Clough chased by a mad coyote between Clough and Graham ranches. Pearl France and Miss Clough visited from Blackfoot during Pioneer Day for a joyous time.

John Josephson Ile Sara Mesara Trout Moody Deboe Pingree Lurdies W. G. Davidson William Nailing Blackfoot Claude Stewart Hannah Alice Clough Lava Reese Mr. Troutner Joe Woody Povatello Clough Graham Miss Pearl France Misa Clough

That Old Missouri Cob and the Range of Solace

A rustic poem mix reflecting loneliness on the range, suspicion of strangers, and the comfort found in a cob pipe. It contrasts frontier solitude with village guidance about self-reliance and community values, ending with a local note on printing sanitary butterwrappers.

Fugate announces re nomination for county commissioner

M L Fugate declares candidacy for re nomination to the office of county commissioner for the 3rd district on the Republican ticket. Primary election to be held September 5 1916.

M. L. Fugate J Aeby Garfield Bond Ralph W. Adair Prosecuting Attorney

Garfield Bond Seeks 2nd District County Commissioner Seat

Garfield Bond announces candidacy for county commissioner in the 2nd district on the national party line. The primary election is set for September 6, 1916. The filing signals a bid in local government races as he enters the race.

Republican candidate for county surveyor Herman H Taylor card

Herman H Taylor urges Republican voters to support his bid for county surveyor in the September 5 1916 primary from Shelley Idaho. He cites prior service as lieutenant governor and advocates adherence to state Republican platform principles.

Herman H. Taylor

Wells Seeks Republican Nomination for Bingham County Treasurer

L G Wells announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Bingham County Treasurer, to be settled at the primary on September 5, 1916. He asks voters for support.

Candidate declares run for Bing County Probate Judge

A candidate announces a bid for the Bing County Idaho Probate Judge nomination. The run is pending voters in the Republican primary set for the Sunday in September 19.

Malcom seeks renomination for Bingham assessor post

E. T. Malcom announces his candidacy for re nomination on the Republican ticket for the office of assessor and personal tax collector in Bingham County. Primaries are to be held September 5, 1913.

E. T. Malcom

Voter notice from Bingham County judge and prosecutor candidates

The notice from A. Doud seeks a second term as Probate Judge and Ralph W. Adair announces candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney on the Republican ticket for the September 5, 1916 primary. The text includes civic commentary and a quip about a peaceful home life.

Advertised Letters Uncalled For at Blackfoot Post Office

The week ending July 25 1916 lists uncalled letters at Blackfoot Idaho with postage due one cent each. Names include Alma Anderson Andrus Brassey Frank Brill Bryan Crockett T B Gordon Harry Hansen Linn Harrington N Hood Lloyd Howard Isaac Johnson Bond Markley A S Martin Mable Malam B Naisbitt K B Preston Eugar Seats Jennie Shinis Wilhelm Smith Prank. Two weeks remaining before transfer to the dead letter office by P M Gregory Jones.

Blackfoot Idaho Alcoon Alma Anderson Andrus Brassey Everette Bucholz Frank Brill Bryan Crockett T. B. Gordon Harry Hansen Linn Harrington N. Hood Lloyd Howard Isaac Johnson Bond Markley A. S. Martin Mable Malam B. Naisbitt K. B. Preston Eugar Seats Jennie Shinis Wilhelm Smith Prank

Weekend Excursion Tickets Offered At Reduced Rates

Public notices advertise excursion tickets valid from Saturday through Monday with cheaper Sunday-only options. Also listed are feed price changes at Morrey's feed yard, and an advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets with testimonial from Eugene S. Knight of Wilmington, N C.

O. L Mowrey Fred Hesse Chamberlain Eugene Knight Wilmington

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Poltfoal Partic Missouri Mebby Edward Nelson Buck Buttcane Hall Commisii FOE County Surveyor A. E. Christensen Shelley Bingham County L. G. Wells Bing County THE Brown-Hart CO A. Doud L.l.folsom Vaave Gregory Jones, P. M Bakes Fries Southern Idaho Water Power CO Sarah Woolsey Clegg L. E. Everett N. Main Pocatello Ida Poland P. W. Powers Tdaho Paris August Carlson Pacific St H. ¢. Bond
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