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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
2
Washington reports a critical review of the war revenue tax under the current administration. The piece accuses Democrats of flawed planning and miscalculations, noting four essential failures: burden allocation, revenue accuracy, clear wording, and enforcement details. It cites delays, vague provisions, and widespread compliance problems as key consequences.
H W Gaumer doctor of chiropractic lists office in Anderson Block and Boyle Building with residence numbers and phone contacts for both. Dr Frank A Sloan osteopathic physician based in Blackfoot Idaho is a member of the Idaho State Osteopathic Association.
The Idaho State Board of Health warns that hot weather endangers infants and cites 1914 records. Breastfeeding greatly reduces deaths from summer illness. if feeding cannot be breast milk, properly pasteurized cow’s milk is best. Guidance covers pasteurization steps, dilution, hydration, clothing, baths, and when to seek a physician. A booklet Your Baby How to Keep It Well is available by request.
The 1911 act empowers irrigation and railroad interests and local landowners to petition county commissioners, who order road supervisors to exterminate noxious weeds within organized road districts. Violators face up to 100 dollars and must cover assessed weed destruction costs, with charges traceable to property via district court action within six months.
The Department of Agriculture forecast a six million two hundred thousand ton sugar beet crop for the United States based on June 1 conditions with a 10 percent abandonment assumption. Planted acreage totals 659000 acres, up 144700 from last year, with state figures for California Michigan Ohio Utah and others listed. In 1914 factories used 5258500 tons of beets to produce 782054 tons of sugar.
The Idaho Supreme Court heard arguments on Senate Bill No. 50, a strict liquor prohibition measure, in the Crane habeas corpus case. Lieutenant Governor Taylor defended the act’s constitutionality, contending possession of liquor remains a felony and medicinal use is not allowed, while Judge Forney and Frank Moore represented opposing views and temperance interests.
A historical health ad claims bilious attacks impair liver function and cause constipation and vomiting. It promises Chamberlain's Tablets will tame the liver, clean the stomach, and restore health quickly at a quarter and available everywhere through dealers.
The Norwegian Diet enacted a statute expiring all motion picture theater licenses in 1916. Cities may renew licenses or run municipal shows. Many plan to show educational films in public theaters to boost revenues. Private operators face loss without compensation, though some cities extend license cancellations to 1918.
In San Francisco on June 22 delegates to the National Eclectic Medical Association condemned twilight sleep as impracticable or dangerous for childbirth. Dr Mundy of Forest Ohio said it causes memory loss and unmanageability. 85 percent of infants were partially asphyxiated. A physician noted success only with brunette women. blondes could take little. The drug included acetylopamin morphine and atropine.
The Chicago Herald presents two National Creed options to affirm Americanism. They emphasize belief in the United States as indivisible, the mission to champion humanity, the dignity of citizenship, respect for national traditions, honor, friendship with rights-respecting nations, cautious entangling alliances, strong defense, and preserving priceless past treasures for future generations.
A fragmented excerpt extols freedom from European influence, self government for the people, and dedication to homeland, asserting unwavering resolve to govern by the people for the people. It emphasizes liberty and national sovereignty without clear dates or names.
Sunday marked the 50th anniversary of Boise Lodge No. 2 A F and A M which received its charter in 1505. The celebration gathered lodge members and Masons at the Mosque at 630 PM with charter members recounting Idaho Masonry’s early days. The program featured prayers history reminiscences and lodge histories presented by Frank G Houser Jonas W Brown and others.
A vintage prayer for baseball players asks for guidance on the field. It speaks of playing with honesty regardless of talent or wealth, keeping to base paths, overcoming weak hits, and avoiding distractions from fans. The piece ends with a note about timely printing by the Optimist edition.
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