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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1916

Page

3

Face the Facts on Military and Industrial Readiness

In a Philadelphia Record piece James B. Morrow outlines a portrait of John Wingate Weeks and his era. The analysis traces Weeks family roots in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, his naval academy background, banking ventures, and public service. It argues for a robust navy and broad national defense, stressing airplanes, submarines, battle cruisers, and industrial preparedness to secure peace and economic strength.

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Political commentary and hospital appointment notes

The Post reflects on past and present party politics with mentions of Bevan, Wilson, Bryan, and West Virginia as a warning for 1912. It notes Sullivan, Taggart, Murphy will attend the St Louis convention and discusses a shift in Republican strategies toward Wilson. It also reports on the Idaho state hospital superintendent appointment, detailing Dr Hyde versus Dr Herbert S Fyne, and traces Hy De’s career path from Utah to Blackfoot and Salt Lake City.

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Hyde Named State Mental Hospital Superintendent

Special to The Tribune Dr George E Hyde won yesterday and was appointed superintendent of the state mental hospital at Vrove to fill the unexpired term of Dr D H Calder who resigned to enter private practice. Hyde had served as Calder's assistant and was selected by the state insanity board in the hospital with Governor William Bory and State Auditor Linenta G present.

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