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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1915

Page

4

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Bryan and the note that changed the war talk debate

A Salt Lake Tribune summary reports on William Jennings Bryan amid heated rhetoric over a note that altered the administration’s war stance. The piece questions whether Bryan was betrayed or a victim of politics as calls for resignation and realignment swirl around cabinet changes.

Ferry Proposal Shifts Aberdeen Links Toward Pocatello

Reports from Ader indicate local residents favor establishing a ferry to improve access to Pocatello. Bridges are distant, hindering travel, and the community seeks closer connection while the matter is actively discussed.

Adereen Pocatello Aberdeen

Weeds and pests threaten crops and stock in the region

The report discusses invasive weeds harming crops and pastures, attracting pests like grasshoppers and beetles, choking plant growth, and jeopardizing farm yields. It warns of economic losses and potential harm to livestock from poisonous seeds and dense weed stands.

Peterson Case Opens in Boise Court

In Boise on June 18 a jury was sworn to hear the state’s case against Attorney General A. H. Petersen. The proceedings concern alleged privity in the sale of state lands, with the defense flagging issues over the governor’s oversight and the state’s handling of the funds. The trial features testimony from key state officials and continued examination into the propriety of the land transactions.

Boise Ldivice A. TH. Petersen Atlant Forman Tromainer saVnie Petersen Ale Toterann Alfons

May resurrect polygamy noted in medieval protocol

A fragment from an 1850 Nuremberg protocol discusses possible changes to family law in the Holy Roman Empire amid ongoing upheaval. It cites three suggested paths including restricting monastic clerics and regulating marriages to address military and social strains.

Torii Arish Anbach Krets Nuremberg Tost Holy Roman Empire

Local notes on community growth and plans for Snake River area

The article details a regional push to develop the Snake River northwest site as a major garden and settlement area. It highlights population growth goals, climate, water and soil advantages, and urges community fundraising and civic action. It notes old graves and local business activity, with references to individuals and dates from 1803 onward.

Filuhn William Snake David Dinan Mr. Tho Behail Diventias People’s Canal Mruke Emily Campbell Maia

Pingree Notes and Local Happenings

The Westin is an obsession in this neighborhood as Mr. Westen works at one third the time and half the cost of prior years. A Saturday school picnic along Shake river last Sunday brought an enjoyable time despite luged baskets and ice cream freezers wrecked at lunch. Carl Anderson visited Aberdeen this week. Hotel Miller reports good business. Elder A J Layland of the reorganized church of Latter Day Saints recently called in Pingree. Erastus Young of Omaha, in Pingree for some time, was an Eastbound passenger Wednesday.

Westen Shake River Carl Anderson Aberdeen Miller A. J. Layland Church of Latter Day Saints Pingre Erastus Young Omaha Pingree

St Pauls P E Church Preview Upcoming Sunday Services

St Pauls P E Church schedules a Sunday service at 11 a.m. and a Sunday school session at 10 a.m. Next Sunday programs are set to proceed at the usual times.

Band Concert Announcement for June 19, 1915

A Saturday evening band concert directed by J. A. Asher is announced for 8 p m on June 19 1915. The program features classics and popular pieces including works by Mareh The Booster 0. Klein Lireh Totten Revelation Brooks Over the Romantic Keifer Seren My the Twilight Mackie Rogar Wilts Loves Devotion Folmiston Marel Tauke and ile Maixie Boyto T Lowe Sweet Tome.

Mareh Klein Lireh Brooks Keifer Seren the Twlight Mackie Rogar Wilts Folmiston Marel Tauke Ile Maixie Boyto

Honest Fisherman Finds Shoes and Quiver in River Tale

An old field fragment describes a fisherman four miles from Blalefoot city near a dam. Ty Peterson and a clerk lose a pair of Tide’s shoes and a quiver containing items. A boy named Minn and Mrs. Saraly Me Tan are mentioned in a tense river crossing scene. The finder is praised for returning the items to their rightful owner.

Blalefoot Visehy Peterson Clarke Saraly Stynim

Parley Parkinson Made Second Lieutenant in U S Army

Parley Parkinson is commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U S Army. Varley Boney Parkinsay, son of Mr and Mrs George Markinson of Salt Lake City, also noted as recently graduated from West Point, is assigned as second lieutenant. Parkinson will visit his parents on East South Temple Street before reporting to duty with the Twentieth United States infantry on the Mexican border.

Varley Boney Parkinsay Menul George Oo Markinson Salt Lake City West Point Tmackfoot United States Army Parkinson East South Temple Street Twentieth United States Infantry Teirkinson Mie Uylendfall

Blackfoot Clashes With Idaho Falls In Local Baseball Action

Idaho Falls and Blackfoot battled in a dense late game scenario with DeKay and Changnon delivering notable plays for Blackfoot while Idaho Falls aimed to capitalize on fielding errors. The Tigers were set to play Rigby Sunday at the fair grounds as fans packed the stands for a strong turnout and a praised brand of baseball.

Cratefield DeKay Jr BR. DeKay Font Boys R. de Changnon Tolaho Blackfoot Tigers Rigby Fair Grounds

City fathers harvesting weed crop streets removal

Tom Wall earned 4.50 a day cleaning bum ier weed in the city streets but wire fence and tin cans cut profits and he quit. J H Early and wife left for Rockford Illinois to attend their daughter's graduation and expect to be away about a month.

Tom Wall J. H. Early Rockford, Ill Mr. Early

Chamberlains Liniment Says It Helps Sprains Pains

Mrs Florence Blife of Wabash Indiana touts Chamberlains Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains. She urges others troubled by rheumatic pains to try it for prompt relief available everywhere sold by all dealers

Chamberlain Florence Wabash Ind

Examining Board Tours Idaho State Institutions

Idaho board members visited state facilities including St Anthony and the Blackfoot Asylum to inspect operations and warehouse storage. They reviewed workshops, questioned staff, and gathered data to inform future state budgeting and supervision by Governor Alexander and Attorney General.

Blackfoot Asylum St. Anthony the Is Blicktoot Xelar Surrety Dir. Paynter

Inmate Farm Project Highlights Forty Acre Garden

The report notes inmates are well cared for with separate beds and good food. The institution spans forty acres with a farm that will yield about 5,000 bushels of wheat this year. The crop should supply the attendant and inmates with four.

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Wasatch Carnival Sparks Citywide Extravaganza

An immense festival unfolds in Saltan with flags, decorated streets, electrical displays, floral ornaments, and military parades. Aimed at Intermountain residents, the event features a carnival midway, concerts, handstand comical attractions, rides, and a grand street fair centered around a new governance district with an outdoor pavilion and dance area.

Saltan Giagirate Fearilay Wizani Ute Tioueer Intermountain Tigethin

Bungalow for Sale or Rent with Amenities Listed

For sale or rent a bungalow with two rooms two closets kitchen pantry cellar and partitioned living area. Includes water heater plumbing telephone line and lawn area plus garden. Sale terms available with possession July 1st. Located on North Pine Street near Saint Paul area.

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