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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
6
Citizens debate dog muzzling, rabies spread, and public health measures while considering alcohol choices and child nutrition amid accusations of unsafe practices. The piece urges adherence to the Golden Rule as it highlights practical safety steps and personal responsibility in daily life.
Boise July 17 Mins Bernice McCoy the state school head last week apportioned the public school interest fund totaling 258,258.36 among Idaho counties. Ada 18,919.09 Adams 2,124.89 Bannock 14,594.01 Bear Lake 6,546.18 Benewah 2,762.49 Bingham 11,423.04 Blain 578.90 Boise 0.26 Bonneville 11,154.24 Boundary 2,227.57 Ceneon 16,787.02 Cassin 9,391.70 Clearwater 2,645.66 Custer 1,769.45 Elmore 2,792.06 Franklin 7,518.70 Fremont 85041 Gem 3,2 Gooding 3,210.35 Idaho 8 Hi Jefferson 6,228.28 Kootenai 12,021.56 Satah 14,041.57 Lemhi 5,252.18 Lewis 4,463.12 Lincoln Maison 6,763.6 Minidoka 4,496.58 Nox Perce 10,695.08 Oneida 6,094.43 Owyhee 2,206.46 Power 4,339.72 Shoshone 6,018.46 Teton 2,871.54 Twin Falls 12,870,607 Washington 6,399.78
Washington July 26 With the passage of the federal good roads bill war authorities will offer suggestions to connect roads into a makeshift system of military highways. War College experts emphasize the need for coastal and border roadways to enable rapid troop movement and protection, while the American Automobile Association backs the plan and offers its experts for conferences.
Government study of 4,018 farms finds average farmer wages about 600 dollars annually with 200 cash and 400 in-kind from the farm. Factory wage earners average about 460 dollars, while salaried industrial workers average around 1200 dollars.
An advertisement urges every family to keep Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot weather. It claims the product has no superior and is worth its cost, noting it is obtainable everywhere and likely to be needed before summer ends.
Dr Philander P Claxton U S Commissioner of Education drives a nationwide push for improvements in rural schools and a minimum term of 160 days. He notes urban districts average 184 days of instruction while rural schools lag behind.
Excursion tickets go on sale weekly with low prices for travel Saturday or Sunday to Monday. A special Sunday only rate is 0,8. L. agents for details, dy. 76-27.
Warrant payment is sought for the Current Expense Fund numbers 59 to 548 and 543 to 1192. Warrant calls were previously made for payment on August 10, 1915 and February 10, 1916. Dated Blackfoot July 15, 1916 by H A Benson, County. First publication July 20, last publication August 3.
A Mitchell presentation extols the new model as the biggest advance in car building. It highlights John W. Bate as efficiency engineer after $5,000,000 invested, claiming 20 percent better value, 440 drop forged parts, cantilever springs, and several long mileage records. Racine Wisconsin unit invites showroom visits to prove the claims.
Public Health Service guidance urges breaking the transmission chain to stop infantile paralysis. It details contagion through secretions, recommends strict hygiene, disinfection, quarantines of six to eight weeks, and precautions at schools, homes, and public places to protect communities.
Washington reports Dr. Da Jordan, a peace advocate, argues Europe regressed to prewar collapse similar to religious wars, and that militarism will define politics for decades. His new book Ways to Lasting Peace reviews plans from prominent figures, organizations, and nations across centuries.
Opinion on women’s dress praising sanitary trends and urging readers to avoid harsh judgments. Argues women are moral superiors and capable of guiding evolving styles without commentary. Reflects early 20th century stance on modesty, fashion, and gender.
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