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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1913

Page

6

Idaho Senator Davis Proposes Tax Free State by Funds Plan

Idaho politics report details Senator Davis addressing Weiser bankers on a plan to convert state resources into a large earnings fund to cover all public expenses. He argues selling state lands at high volumes, leveraging earnings, and reducing taxes while funding schools, with projections of decades of growth and substantial future prosperity for Idaho. A separate note announces the Spanish War Veterans reunion in Soda Springs September 18 to 25, inviting eligible veterans to attend.

Weiser American Falls Pascelation Idaho Davis Tax Commission Congress Carey Germany France Soda Springs Blackfoot River M. Merrell Santa Anna Camp No. 3

Alleged Bandit Freed at Dillon

In June 1911 William Ross was dismissed in Dillon district court by Judge Poindexter for the Summit saloon hold up. The chief witness Gutchen failed to appear and was believed in Salt Lake. The case tied to Hugh Waitney and a fatal chase. Ross was captured after an exciting pursuit with one man killed.

Dillon William Ross Monidak Poindexter Wm. Gutchen Salt Lake Ross Gutchen Rose Hugh Waitney Wyoming Ros Summit

Franklin Idaho Day Celebration in Franklin Idaho

Franklin will celebrate Idaho Day on Sunday June 15 and move events to Saturday June 14. The town, the first permanent white settlement in the state, will hold sports and a Pioneer Meeting at the L DOS church as part of several years of celebrations.

Franklin Idaho LDOS

Prohibition Resolutions Adopted by Grove Land Ward Parents

In a June 8 session of the Grove Land Ward Parents Class and Sunday School a large turnout discussed temperance. The group unanimously resolved to oppose a county pledge petition on prohibition, to back the prohibition movement fund, and to praise county officials for enforcing the local option law.

Grove- I Bingham County Groveland

Little Nemo Up-To-Date Dim Burnett Faces Scratched

A fragmentary tale describes Little Nemo Up-To-Date Dim Burnett with a scratched face after riding and racing horses at Rich ranch. It recounts dreamlike episodes of regatta, saddle pillows, and a chaotic horse ride ending with wakeful reality. Also notes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a widely advertised remedy.

Nemo Dim Burnett Jimmie Jong Charley Berryman Chamberlain Adv

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