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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
4
A Twin Falls Times opinion piece warns merchants about fake advertising services that overcharge for poor quality ads. It argues genuine newspaper ads reach customers effectively, while deceptive agencies drain dollars from local business without returns.
There are two paths to prosperity for a business man. Compete actively with neighbors, hustle, and pursue trade. Additionally, unite with others to grow the home town, attracting residents and industries for a broader, shared gain. A dozen active men can plan and act to lift the town and value for all. Get your Butter Wrappers at the Optimist office.
Basalt Idaho pupils share annual happenings in letters to the Optimist. Reports detail the reorganization of potato and sewing clubs, club officers, advisors, and county fair preparations. Students praise teachers and state club supervisor Professor Hughes, with hopes for future visits and exhibitions.
The trial of D. R. Jones former cashier of the Blackfoot State Bank ended with a guilty verdict at about 11 46 p m Wednesday night. He plans an appeal to the supreme court on grounds the bank ledger showed the debt existed and thus no embezzlement. His lawyers were John W. Jones Hansbrough Gagan and C McDougal the former Attorney General.
Emil Sundquist eighteen son of Mr and Mrs H G Sundquist of West Firth died Friday morning in an Idaho Falls hospital after an appendicitis operation was delayed. He was a sophomore at Blackfoot high school and a Swedish Baptist church member. The funeral was Sunday in the Swedish Baptist church West Firth. Born July 17 1895 he was described as exemplary and lovable and his loss will be mourned by all.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support after the sickness and death of Emil Sundquist. In Groveland, Gene Peterson was charged with disturbing the peace for obstructing a couple’s passage, given a $25 fine, $350 bond, and a suspended 30 day jail term conditional on good behavior.
The council voted to suspend rules and read ordinance 168 twice, granting the Southern Idaho Water Power Co the privilege to construct a pole line across the city dump grounds on Snake River. The ordinance was approved on roll call as the session continued.
Ordinance No 1 grants Southern Idaho Water Power Company right to construct operate and maintain a pole line and wires over city dumps in Blackfoot Idaho including access for repairs crossing lands owned by the city and lying near the Snake River and the Mackay branch railroad. The measure approved June 3 1913 and requires immediate effect upon publication.
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