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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1916

Page

8

Various Blackfoot Area Appointments and Travels

A long list of residents and visitors to Blackfoot and nearby towns is noted. Mrs. M. E. Boyd arrives in Pocatel to run a theatre. Miss Hazel Hackman returns to Bisckfoot for vacation. Ralph A. Chase from Lewistown arrives for J. C. Maguire Paving Co. work. Several others travel or visit family in Blackfoot, Rigby, East Lake City, and Salt Lake, with lectures, schooling, and social events mentioned. A Gem State Laundry purchases two new trucks to handle growing business.

Ralph A. Chase Lewistown Mont Blackfoot J. C. Maguire Paving. Co Rosa Prichett Mackay T. Warren East Lake City Pearl Quantrell Roland Till Salt Lake City Mex Ayd. Quantrell Dehlo-Beelon Mtruction CO Mesira Delle Keeles Wwa

New Herbal Balm Claims Strong Skin Benefits

An advertisement promotes a herbal balm claiming to relieve itching and pain instantly for skin disease. It describes the product as a poultice that draws out and cleanses sores, with deep herbal essences penetrating the skin to heal and soothe affected areas. The copy mentions a pharmacy and urges readers to purchase from Powers Pharmacy.

Rane Sesniels Sk Powers Pharmacy

Popular Couple Weds In Morning Catholic Ceremony

A pretty wedding took place Thursday morning June 15 at the Catholic church uniting Mise Marguerite N Baiger and Frank D Turner in the presence of relatives and close friends. After the ceremony guests traveled to the bride's home for a breakfast amid white roses carnations and pansies. The bride formerly worked as a stenographer for Beehe and is held in high regard. The groom has recently lived in Burley and worked for the telephone company. they will reside there for now and later head to Pocatello after a short wedding trip.

Mise Marguerite N. Baiger Frank D. Turner J. F Gross Mina Iva L. Koonix Harry KE. Ryan Blackfoot Burley Pocatello Minn Ive Koontz

Fleming Egg Preserver Company Discussed at Bank Meeting

Last night about eight dozen gathered at the First National Bank for a discussion on promoting the Fleming Egg Preserver and forming a stock company to market it widely. L Prowett of Tennessee claimed strong interest and spoke of sales potential, noting a rival claim and promising future meetings at the city hall with no forced stock purchases.

N. J. Thorsenberg First National Bank Fleming L. Prowett Tennessee Canada Staton Drapant

Portland Live Stock Market Update Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Portland Trion Stock Yards reports cattle receipts dominated by California contributing over two thirds to Oregon Washington and Idaho. Top cattle at 4.20, Gow stuff steady. hogs opened week with 4200 head, tops at 8.25, bulk around 8.10, some 8.15. Sheep offerings exceed 2200 with prices about steady. lambs near 9.00, other lines steady.

Portland

Idaho Wheat and Crop Forecast From USDA Report

United States department of agriculture forecasts for Idaho Tuas co show winter wheat at 8 450 000 bushels and spring wheat at 5 900 000. Oats and barley yields are given with declines from last year and hay pasture conditions near historic lows. Apples, beets and other crops are noted with partial figures and year comparisons.

Tuasco United States Department of Agriculture

Navy commissions new battleship Pennsylvania

The battleship Pennsylvania, newly completed, is commissioned in the U S Navy under Captain H B Wilson. Experts rate the vessel the most formidable warship afloat, with 21 knot speed, 2 000 plus tons and substantial length and gun power.

H. B. Wilson Pennsylvania

Local Folks Spend Sunday Across County Lines

Mrs Nanamaker and son Milton visited Miss Clarice Junt in Blackfoot on Wednesday. Mrs Kerr left for Lava Hot Springs to restock baths. Miss Teekin Glion of Firth stayed with Bennetts. Mr and Mrs James Just of Boine visited their new Just operation. The Lundgrens and Cutters from Idaho Falls joined Mr and Mrs Frank Just. Richard Hughes returned from Oregon as neighbors shared Sunday. The day featured ice cream and a memorable outing for the youngsters.

Nanamaker Milton Blackfoot Clarice Kerr Lava Hot Spring Teekin Glnon Firth Bennetts James W. Just Boine Mriterson Lundgrens Idaho Falla Frank Just Richard Hughes Oregon

Local Notes and Outings Across Rich County

Rich residents report cattle sales by P. Graham at 42.50 to 950.00 each and hog sales to Blackfoot at seven cents a pound. Joe Woody visits his old home and best girl but finds her gone. The Gol Point Mining Co claims a small gold shipment and plans to expand. George Richant and brother build a bungalow on Joel Rich’s land near Gold Paint. Various locals, including Finn, Miss Anna Collect, Miss Adele Courrier, and Tow Woody, are visiting friends and tending hay and water deliveries.

P. Graham Lost River Bartien Blackfoot Joe Woody Joe Joey Gol Point Mining Co George Riehant Joel Rich Duck Finn Rich Anna Collect Adele Courrier Pingree Woody Laura May Graham Joe Woolly Charley Baker Engle Bend

Valley View Items Survey Work and New Wells

Government surveyors marked Cedar Crest early this week as settlers prepare ground for new claims to meet legal requirements. Croom looks fine in Valley View. Mr Kendrick, the well digger, finished a well for Mr Smith on the eastern part of Valley View. F Hale reports water in his new well.

Cedar Crest Croom Valley View Kendrick Mr. Smith F. T. Hale

Notice of Summer School Begins June Nineteen

A six weeks summer school for grade pupils starts Monday June 19. For forms and further particulars call 52 or 49W Nora E O Brien instructor. BY

Ring Nora E, O'Brien

Advertised Letters List At Blackfoot Idaho Post Office

Postmaster Gregory Jones lists uncalled letters for the week ending June 18 118 including Allen Anderson Bristow Bock Cox Fraxure Graham Hansen Kahler Miller Paxton Robinson and others. All remaining letters will be sent to the dead letter office two weeks from the date of this notice.

Blackfoot, Idaho Allen May Anderson Janek Boss Wilson Bristow Frank Bock Teadora Jon Bessie Cox James Fraxure Ferrell Virginia Ground David Larson W. T. Miller Roger Paxton Mins Mabel Robinson Bakers Clair Bkinner A.V Toeller Jawel Walker M Wikson Trewin West Ida. Young Bi A. Yenaate Mame

Blackfoot Firms Named in Local Directory

Central Meat Market Blackfoot Milling Co Brownllart Company D Standrod Co Hendrie Implement Co Royle Co FE G Bille Auto Co Isis Theatre Pearson Company Hofman Tailoring Co Christ The Blackfoot Optimist lists these firms in the local business directory for reference and commerce.

Powers Pharmacy Central Meat Market Blackfoot Milling Co Brownllart Company Standrod & Co Hendrie Implement Co Royle & Co Bille Auto Co Isis Theatre Pearson & Company Hofman Tailoring Co Christ the Blackfoot Optimist

Shower Honors Bride Miss Lucile Davis Hosts Stout Ave Event

Miss Lucile Davis gave a kitchen shower Wednesday evening at her home on Stout Avenue for Mr and Mrs Stone man. The young people from the ME church attended. Dainty refreshments were served. The bride received many useful gifts.

Lucile Davis Stout Avenue

Appointment Confirmed for Snake River Watermaster

The state engineer confirms John Empey of Bonneville county as watermaster for the district including Teton Madison Jefferson Bannville Bingham Bannock Awater and Minidoka counties. He will supervise Snake River water distribution and oversee eight assistants. Empey was named by the Varuiera' Protective Irrigation union and allied irrigation interests, with the appointment recently confirmed.

Baise John Empey Bonneville County Teton Madison Jeferen Banville Bingham Bannock Awater Minidoka Empey Snake River

Lavtian Missionary Speaks on Bowel Ailments in India

A Lavtian missionary lecturing in a Dex Moines Iowa church recounts traveling to the Indian interior where he fell ill. He carried Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which he credits with saving his life and notes its use as a preventive and cure for cholera and diarrhea. The remedy, sold broadly, is presented as dependable for bowel complaints in India.

Dex Moines Towa Lavtia Tudia Tadia Orrur

Recreation in the forests invites seasonal national forest use

The forest service urges the public to enjoy the national forests with improved roads trails and telephones. It highlights protected campsites posted signs and free access to government telephone lines. A new inter mountain district Tourist Register system will log campers and help relay urgent messages via forest rangers. Fire precautions remain paramount.

Forest Service Inter-Mountain Forest District Idaho Titah Wyoming Nevada Milny

Doctor Wolcott Promises High Cure Rate

Dr E J Wolcott advertises specializing in a method and claims to cure over 90 percent of cases with ten years of practice and three years of successful, lasting results. He invites examinations by letter or phone and provides a contact number.

Pocatello

Forest Visitors Urged to Follow Sanitation Rules

Forest officers call on visitors to observe simple sanitation rules and protect mountain streams. The message stresses using and enjoying nature without injuring or destroying it, urging cooperation for the sake of all and the local environment.

Blackfoot Seeks Bids for Sewer Extensions

Bealed bids will be received up to 6 P.M. Monday, June 12, at the city clerk's office for sewer extensions in the City of Blackfoot. Plans and specifications available at the city engineer's office. The committee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Frank Hesse, Chairman Sewer Committee.

Blackfoot Frank Hesse Sewer Committee

June crop report for Idaho and U S includes forecasts and prices

Washington June 8 1916 summary from the Bureau of Crop Estimates and Weather Bureau lists June 1 forecasts for Winter Wheat Spring Wheat Oats Barley and Sugar Beets in Idaho and United States with production figures past year comparisons and prices. It notes state and national conditions pasture and fruit outputs and begins to note a federal tariff commission hearing starting last Monday to probe high prices.

Washington D. C Idaho United States Bureau of Crop Estimates Weather Bureau U. S Department of Hculture

General railroad strike looms over 8 hour demand

In New York City discussions continue between railway brotherhood representatives and railroad chiefs from across the United States and Canada. The unions seek an eight hour day, a move that could swell railroad payrolls by about 1000000, and both sides warn a nationwide strike is possible if government intervention does not occur.

New York City United States Canada Mexico

Idaho Falls Murder Suspect Linked to Poisoned Arrest

Authorities in Idaho Falls believe a man arrested by Constable Tom Weeks on robbery charges is connected to the killing of 9 year old Alice Empey and the assault on her mother Joseph Empey weeks ago. The suspect reportedly took poison after arrest.

Idaho Falls Tom Weeks Land Alice Empey Joseph Empey

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. E. Boyd Pocatel Hazel Hackman Bisckfoot Bam Hieromous Wapello Poggio Alfred Dore Oates Utah Forrestares St. Mary Hege Kansas Gem State Laundry Miseen Marie Genevieve Salt Lake Roland Hall Dra Mary Capps Speing School de Moines I. , Tavey Brown- Hirt Company Rncan Falla Farrest Ed Jones Mina Ethel Pyouse Mins Currie Corrier Misa Ldonn Pope Munday Mra Henry Giles Boine, Maho Judge Molden W. W. Beck Mra, Johnson and Mex Rigby Boek John Polleson John Byington Rupert Bimmonx Bee-Hive Club Hanson's Tale M. P. Toxen Mra. Page Evlean Springfield Blaekoot Miss Kinney Mint Marceline Roberts Mise Ma Dove Schoel Hauke List Josephine Jaunt Dew Seult Monee Qey & Blseltout Ty Puiel Keane Miees Alo Wirente Sweet Springs John Milingniet Folw Chetey Salt Lake Iy Temple Chehoy Will Wenuin Zion Osting Fleming Egg Preserver Portland Live Stock Market Gregory Jones Ogitinai India E. J. Wolcott Aduate Pocatello, Idaho Federal True Commission Fisk Cne E. & G. Bills Auto Co Alice Empey Rson Blackfoot Merc. Co J. L. Brice Contracting
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