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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1916

Page

5

Real estate auction ad offers farm bargains in Snake River valley

Blackfoot Real Estate and Auction Co lists farm bargains and exchange options. Items include a Douden Motato Digger, Keystone Potato Phinter, Votato Sorter, harnesses, a registered Molstein bull, a parlor organ, a New Vi Sano, sewing machines, a dresser, and a cash sale. Trade proposals welcome, Blicktoot area, Montgomery as dependable auctioneer.

Sone Blicktoot Montgomery Blackfoot Real Estate and Auction Co

Tilton Family Decoration Day Visit Noted

Beebe Fire Insurance and White Transfer listed with phone 48. Mr Nelson and daughter of Tilton spent Decoration Day in Blackfoot. Wright and Bow Enlow visited Pocatello on Sunday and returned the same day.

Mr Nelson Tilton Blackfoot Wright Bow Enlow Pocatello Sane

Blackfoot Notes and Local News Items May 6

Local items from Blackfoot include staff changes at the schools with Edith Mathorne noted as a popular teacher, Wayne Brawley returning from Utah for vacation, and various residents traveling to Denver, Salt Lake City, and Arco. Advertisements mention Palace Drug Store, Paris Millinery, and Clark Fuel & Ice Co with services and loans.

Eye care notice for Dr Scarborough visit at Cottage Hospital

A public notice urges not neglecting weak eyesight and recommends a reputable, affordable specialist. It invites readers to see Dr. H. H. Scarborough at the Cottage Hospital on Tuesday June 6 for eye care.

H. H. Scarborough

Antarctic Pictures Captivate Audiences With Extreme Ice Voyage

A 66 member expedition filmed twenty thousand feet of footage across 27 months in Antarctica including Adde Land and the wildest winds. The voyage produced the costliest and most perfect polar images, with penguins, deep sea scenes, and a Charlie Chaplin style penguin walk.

Peivelinn Cfoweghia Walt Weseetiens Nobois Sud Cpt Bugdlishman, & Son Maanson Tho America Earth Adde Land Wre Douglass

Local Visitors and Community Notes From Week

Mr and Mrs Obediah Campbell of foot visit Mrs Campbell s relatives for a week. Mrs J D and Mrs George Brown visit Eagle Beal Wednesday. Miss Hannah Clough visiting Markfoot this week guest of Miss Veurlt. Misses Mawaul Ghatys fishing at Bagle Bout Pridtay with a fine string. Mrs J Baker of Montana visiting her two sons and Fr nk Jy ker for an indefinite time. Baker sick. Reports of sports fishing engineers at week start. Davis anl dames Dockworth addressed a 40 member log meeting. Weay named Sunday attendant Chas Was appointed successor. V W selions remarks praised attendance. Me Vids raided magpies last Sunday killing magpies and young chickens. Lon Wourly and party preparing to meet Maekfoat. Miss Elliat Weese of Rockford visiting Alfor Clorgh this week.

Obediah Campbell Foot Montana Jyker Baker Waber Davis Dames Dockworth Weay Chas

Local Families Visit Relatives and Attend Rural Gatherings

Mes Frances alnie and Mise Dopritt missed the school year end as they visited homes of relatives near Black Parker Rule area. Families Jensen, Wy Thvckers, Wilfrod Crofts, and Burrell Wilkins ranch ties are noted with cousins and childhood memories. A bungalow project and roadside travel by local residents are mentioned alongside visits to community sites and kin.

Frances Alnie Af Butts Roloix Alan iMimes Burrell Wilkins Ranch Michael Jensen Wilfrod Crofts Shelley Boling

Insurance chaos floods state with talk of reform

A heated state critique targets insurance laws and the office of insurance commissioner. The author argues laws are a joke, licenses may be forfeited for violations, and legislative action is needed to curb abuses. Utilities commission is urged to address the crisis. Clean printing services are advertised for this office.

Willie Clahe Insurance Commissioner Utilities Commission

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Blackfoot Real Estate & Auction Co Snake River Valley Beebe—Fire Insurance Beebe Edith Mathorne Nebrasky Ki. Lilouqnis Tyram de Mowilay V. Williams Hesse Feed Yard Wayne Brawley A. C. College Logan Utah Palau W.O. Solenberger Eriest Gregg Lost Ri Bios W. J. Calling Albert Parkinson Rerlty & Investment Co Hh CG. Maguire de A Paris Cora Hilbert Womanelty Hartvigwen Giles Che Ehh Pane Wes Vile W. M. Wally At Won Tenve Barweiss Cera S Vip Fiver Sh Dos Moin Traya Parkinson’s Peak Berryman A.B. Stevens Roxas Minuiay Asis Thule Ruth Call Clark Fuel & Ice Co Peacock Coal Adv Palace Miss Perkins Twin Walls L.A. Graham Anna Brenton Powers’ Pharmacy Clark Walla Walla C. H. Brown A. Valmer Brooklyn, Mich Parkinson Realty & Investment &Co Kenneth Parkinson Minitgotmers Walla Jonel Heilies Broiler Be Risley & Coe Mul Mies Syma Shawiy Tieton Ahi Senneik Ua Keveralls Kinney & Oh Ive Ry Jones Carson T House Aberdeen Clark Fuel & Ice Co Gibbs Burn Sant L. J. ‘Thames Aul Mes J.T. Carruth Progress Barrer Beebe—Life Insurance A. T. Oliver D. A. Jenkins Salt Ady Melba Heath Idaho! Falls Neve Idaho Irrigated Lands Co Carson Hotel Kodaks Kodak Films Margaret Robinette Laughter Boise T. H. F. Barker Ba. Thorsen J. Wright Mackfoot Mie Thorsen Kinnes & Co Simmer Idterwear—L, V. D Athletics Mm. Henry Din Hay Ralph Morrill Smithfield Kinney Wills Cuaupatqta EICH Maekfoat Elliat Weese Rockfords J. L. Brice Contracting Thone E. C. Bernhisel Whaletout Hospithetie Pamerie UwGr North Shilling Ave Sale — Ab Clegg Poland China Moses Feview IW Powers Black Footy Wahu Hinckfoot Harties Weite Liverett Hen. Main Mocatello Fia Sacramento Valley Lalor Saturday Evening Post Biethan’s Rexall Store Rexall Prlace Drug Store Edward Thoreson
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