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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1913

Page

7

Stufflebeam Expands Bingham Abstract Office in City Center

Bingham Abstract Company leader Stufflebeam has completed a relocation from Pacific Street to the newly occupied Stand area. The office features stylish walnut desks and furnishings, with Laura Gaumer and Ruth Hirth among expert assistants in managing stomach and bowel ailments, promoting Chamberlain's Stomach and Abietes products available through druggists.

Ers Bingham Abstract Companyufflebeam Pacific Streets Stufflebeam Ted Hia Laura Gaumer Ruth Hirth

Power Plant to Double Capacity at American Falls

The American Falls Press reports plans to enlarge the local power plant by adding a new unit, potentially reaching 6,001 horsepower. Construction will start after high water recedes, with completion before winter. Observers foresee manufacturing growth and possible expansion beyond the falls to meet rising demand.

American Falls Press Kuhns Spokane The Falls American Falls

Resolutions of Condolence for E F Bates of Blackfoot Idaho

Resolutions from Pioneer Camp No 5230 Modern Woodman of America Blackfoot Idaho extend heartfelt sympathy on the death of E F Bates in Blackfoot Idaho May 26 1913. The camp charter will be draped in mourning for thirty days and the resolutions will be spread in camp minutes and sent to the family and local newspapers.

E. F. Bates Blackfoot Idaho Bates T. J. Johnson M- B Jacobson Modern Woodman of America

Portland Union Stock Yards market report 1913 sale figures

Market report from Portland Union Stock Yards for the week ending June 13 1913 notes receipts of cattle calves hogs sheep and horses with cattle prices steady to firmer for choice beef. Hog prices down 10 to 20 cents. prime light swine top near 8.20, best around 8.00. Lamb and mutton slow with best stock around 6.75, yearlings 5.25, two year olds 5.00, hogs liquidated. Idaho Chautauqua notice and farm exchange ads appear amid the market figures.

Portland Union Stock Yards Co Mt Adams

Convicts to Be Put to Work on Moseley Farm

The Penitentiary Board discussed taking over Moseley farm adjoining the prison property. Bonds for the $25,000 purchase were sold to fund the deed to the state, with plans to employ inmates offsite on the farm, use the quarry for state buildings, and assess irrigation water supply and overall improvements for state benefit.

Moseley Farm Penitentiary Board Moseley RE. H Dewey Nampa B H. Dewey Capital News

Stand Behind Progressive Orchardists of Blackfoot

Blackfoot Idaho June 13 1913 Letters to the editor defend spraying and pruning in apple orchards. GW Carr Gen Mgr Blackfoot Fruit Growers & Farmers Association urges optimism and support for growers adopting quality cultivation to compete with Yakima Hood River and Payette Valley. He criticizes pessimistic views and calls for better care and marketable fruit.

Moreland Idaho Washington Oregon California Yakima Hood River Payette Valley Blackfoot GW. Carr Mgr Blackfoot Fruit Growers & Farmers Association

Pennsylvania to take over the Southern Pacific road

Pennsylvania railroad officials confirmed an exchange plan involving Baltimore & Ohio stock and Southern Pacific stock worth 38 million dollars. The move, framed as purely business, aims to prevent a large stock block hitting the market. court approval and dissolution plans linger as Union Pacific and Pennsylvania agents press terms. Old handcars on the Southern Pacific route give way to gasoline speeders, boosting section crew efficiency across Idaho Utah and Wyoming.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Baltimore & Ohio Southern Pacific Union Pacific Exchange The Pennsylvania Idaho Utah Wyoming

Civil Service Postmaster Exam Planned for Springfield Idaho

The United States Civil Service Commission announces a Fourth Class Postmaster examination on Saturday July 12 1913 at Blackfoot Idaho to fill one vacancy in Springfield Idaho and other vacancies as they occur. Applicants must reside in the local post office territory and be 21 or older. Open to U S citizens meeting requirements, with forms available from Springfield postmaster or the Civil Service Commission Washington DC. Applications must be filed at least seven days before the exam. A Good Roads Enthusiast Lewis Robbins of Moreland reports on the Boise convention and Arrow Rock Reservoir progress, dam height size cost irrigation capacity and electrical operations with 500 workers and a multi year build.

United States Civil Service Commission Blackfoot Idaho Springfield United States U. S. Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C Washington A. S, Civil Service Commission Aeseac Ee Lewis Robbins Moreland Boise Robbins Arrow Rock Big Cat House Boise River Ada Yana Butte

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Kinney & Co Evicar Boyle Great Western Hide Co M. Volpert Merphone P. O Leo Henish West Bridge Street General Contractors Eens Cement Work Blackfoot, Idaho A. Jenkens J. Benson Kuhns Wii Market Report Idaho State Chautauqua Blackfoot City Salt Lake City Parkinson Realty & Investment ‘Company Parkinson AS Investment CO Favity Chamberlain Ado E. A Box Rockland Box Geveral Houses Salisbury Adv Tf . F. Molden Bingham County McConnon & Company Montgomery Bros J. H. Jamison Ballard Home Planner Gem State Lumber Co Blackfoot Plumbing & Heating Co New Plumbing and Heating Company N. Main ST Southern Idaho Water Power CO Sewell’s Transfer Company Hansen's Com K. P. Brown Optimist
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