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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1914

Page

4

Sugar Beet Industry Boosts Idaho Farmland Value

J W Timpson of Utah Idaho Sugar speaks during Salt Lake boosters tour about 21000 acres in upper Snake River valley planted to sugar beets. Since sugar industry began here, beets paid farmers 8 to 10 million dollars, boosting land values and education in farming practices. He warns tariff abolition could risk sugar jobs and company operations, hurting farmers and consumers.

BUGAR Salt Lake J. W. Timpson Utah-Idaho Sugar Company Timpson Idaho Snake River

Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

Card of thanks from John P Peterson and family express gratitude for help and sympathy after the recent death of wife and mother. The ad also touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the only cure that fully satisfied and cured a previous ailment, recommended to friends, and available from all dealers.

Chamberlain N. Galloway Stewart Adv John P. Peterson

Political Announcements Charge for County Candidates

The Optimist will publish the candidate list under the Political Announcements heading from announcement to the September 1 primary election, charging five dollars for all county office candidates.

Sheriff Renominating Bid For Bingham County

A Bingham County voter announces candidacy for renomination as sheriff at the September 1, 1914 Republican primaries. He thanks supporters for past loyalty and pledges to discharge duties with dispatch and impartiality if elected.

Bingham County

Roy Palmer for Sheriff in Bingham County

Palmer declares candidacy for sheriff of Bingham County promising prompt efficient duty, impartial law enforcement, and adherence to the oath and Republican platform. He will reveal a formal platform at a later date.

Announcement for District Judge in Idaho Sixth District

Voters in Bingham Custer and Lembhi counties are asked to consider my candidacy for District Judge. I have lived in the district 12 years born 1871 admitted to practice March 1896 and based in Blackfoot since 1904. If elected I will interpret the law fairly as presented by the legislature and strive to promote justice and equity.

Bingham, Custer Lembhi Idaho Blackfoot Legislative Department

James E. Good Seeks Idaho District Judge Seat

James E. Good announces candidacy for district judge in Idaho's Sixth Judicial District serving Bingham Custer and Lemhi counties. He asks citizens to vote in the September 1, 1914 primary and pledges fair impartial conduct to ensure equal justice, thanking supporters for past loyalty.

James E. Good Bingham, Custer Lemhi Idaho Ness

Justice aims for economy and equity in Idaho judge's term

The judge pledges strict economy in office while ensuring efficiency and speedy trials. He vows to treat litigants and attorneys equally, apply a literal interpretation of laws to achieve equity, and guides his administration by justice. He thanks voters for their support in the September 1, 1914 primary. Dated Blackfoot Idaho June 6 1914.

Blackfoot Idaho Jung

Cowen enters Sixth Judicial District race for bench

Fred J. Cowen announces his candidacy for the Sixth Judicial District bench after twenty two years in active legal practice and a year as a Spanish American War volunteer. He cites broad support from Lemhi and other counties and acknowledges Judge Stevens's earlier decision not to seek reelection. Cowen expresses aim to end his career on the bench if elected.

Sixth Judicial District Stevens Lemhi Judza Stevens Fred J. Cowen

G. F. Hansbrough Announces Judicial Candidacy for Idaho District

G F Hansbrough declares his run for judge of Idaho's Sixth Judicial District subject to September primaries. He has practiced law for twenty years and vows to handle all matters impartially with learning and ability if nominated and elected.

Sixth Judicial District Idaho Mll G. F Hansbrough

John H Padgham Declares District Judge Candidacy

Statement to voters in Idaho's Sixth Judicial District announcing candidacy for District Judge. Padgham pledges honest service and strict economy, cites over thirty years in active practice, and asserts ability to perform all duties of the office.

Sixth Judicial District State of Idaho John H. Padgham

Grandnephew of Joseph Smith Dies

Samuel Harrison Bailey Smith grand nephew of Joseph Smith died at his residence 824 Wilmington avenue Sad Lake after illness from dropsy He was born in Nauvoo August 1 1838 and was a grandson of Samuel H Smith brother of Joseph Smith He helped frontier Mormon development and reared three families Funeral held at Seventeenth ward meeting house with speakers Joseph F Smith Orson F Whitney and Harrison Sperry Floral tributes pallbearers included six sons and one grandson Interment in City cemetery grave dedicated by Apostle Joseph F Smith Jr

Samuel Harrison Bailey Smith Joseph Smith Mormon Church Wilmington Avenue Sad Lake Mr. Smith Nauvoo Samuel H. Smith Utah Smith J. B. Smith Alvin B. Smith Janine B. Smith Florence Lemert Helena Mont Jenta M. Davis Butte Cumorah Smith Burne This City Albert W. Smith Jesse W. Smith David W. Smith Josefh F. Smith Orson F. Whitney Harrison Sperry Joseph B Alvin B Joneton David W Clarence Newton Smith Eugene Smith George H. Burns Joseph F. Smith, Jr Thos Patriarch Sperry Summerhays

Preston Little Miss Mary Pratt Birthday Party Recap

Mary Pratt hosts a Monday afternoon party with games and treats for friends while Mrs Pratt is helped by nieces Leona Hall and Cora Pratt. Guests include Miss Olson of Firth at Hiawatha ranch. Anna Brenton at summer school in Pocatello. Beebes visit from Blackfoot at James Just ranch. Zelma Simmons and Phyllis Hoover join a Blackfoot group for a horseback ride with Clarice and Derry Just. Mrs Thompson and Myrtle fish upriver and share a nearly three pound catch with neighbors.

Mary Pratt Miss Olson Firth Frank Just Hiawatha Ranch Zelma Simmons Phyliss Hoover Blackfoot Clarice Derrit Just

Foster Wilde Wedding in Salt Lake City Utah

Miss Becta Wilde and Mr Bert Foster wed in the L D 8 Temple Salt Lake City on Wednesday June 10. The couple, both well known in this city, plan Salt Lake as their future home. Esther Davin and Mrs Z Brotherson sang during the service attended by friends of the Wilde family. The ceremony included opening prayer by Seymour B Young and benediction by Patriarch John Neff.

Becta Wilde Bert Foster L. D Temple Salt Lake City Utah T. G. Wilde Salt Lake Foster Esther Davin

Davidson Mealiff Nuptials in Salt Lake City

On June 3 in Salt Lake City Miss Lena Mealiff wed John Davidson in Rev Reesy’s ceremony at St Pauls Episcopal Church. The couple, both Mackay residents, will reside in Salt Lake City. the bride taught in Mackay public schools. the groom is a retired stock man. Attendants included Miss Nelle Mealiff and Mrs C C Davidson.

Salt Lake City Lena Mealiff John Davidson Reesy St Paul's Episcopal Church Davidson North Sth East Street Nelle Mealiff C. C. Davidson Helen Dough‘erty Illinois

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Roy" Palmer Sterling Blackfoot Mercantile Company, Ltd Anna Brenton Pocatello Mrs. Beebe James Just Ranch Foster-Wilde Carson North Main Street Ida Mrs. Fannie Nauck Hart Schaffner & Marx Owles
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