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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1912

Page

3

Roosevelt Not Eliminated Despite Critics in 1909 Debate

A blunt critique contrasts Theodore Roosevelt with William Howard Taft, praising Taft's unselfish and dignified conduct while arguing Roosevelt remains influential. The piece frames Roosevelt as a dominant figure whose aggressive rhetoric and fame persist in American political memory, warning of lasting impact even as views shift.

Roosevelts Blackguards Ie Sy White House Domentade Mr. Taft Roosevelt

Independent ticket could defeat many rivals, says Treaster

The Treaster State quotes an opinion that a strong independent candidate, self-centered yet popular, could run against Taft, Bryan, Wilson, and others to claim the presidency in this great republic. The piece reflects booster mood and calls for a bold, popular challenger.

Taft Bryan Wilson Clark Hughes Cummins Underwood Hearst Doctor Cook Walter Wellman Eugene Debs Pankhurst Treaster

Wheeler Seeks Treasurer Post in Bingham County

Brig Wheeler, a nine year resident from Silver City Utah, and farmer near Riverside, announced his candidacy for treasurer of Bingham County. He previously ran a wholesale meat business and later a sheep venture. A respected community developer, Wheeler is described as an integral, upright citizen fit for the role.

Brig Wheeler Bingham County Silver City Utah Riverside Wheeler

Eyes and Glasses by a Trusted Blackfoot Specialist

Those who know the harm wrong glasses can do the eyes and nervous system prefer a reliable specialist. Dr. Scarborough, a proven expert, visits Blackfoot on the first Monday each month and uses electrical sight testing instruments. He will be at the Cottage Hotel on Monday, July 1st.

Scarborough Blackfoot Cottage Hotel

CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE Advertising Schedule Notice

Advertising under this head will be run until the Primary Election July 30th twice a week for five dollars payable only in advance.

Campaign notices fill Bingham county races in 1912 primary

A long list of candidates announces runs for county offices in Bingham county Idaho. Democrats and Republicans nominate for prosecutor, commissioner, treasurer, sheriff, probate judge, assessor, and collector ahead of the July 30 1912 primaries with several filings from Blackfoot Shelley Firth and other areas.

Brig Wheeler Bingham County

Candidate for Coroner Seeks Republican Nomination

I announce my candidacy for re election as coroner on the Republican ticket subject to the primary on July 30. The statement sets out confirmation of seeking another term and the party affiliation for the electoral contest.

Bingham County T. P. Fackrell Blackfoot Idaho C. Y. Alien W. H. Kestner James E. Gord

Final Proof Notice for Carey Act Land in Idaho

George H. Cutting of Rich Idaho seeks final proof to establish his claim on east half of southeast quarter section 24 township 8 south range 33 east Boise meridian under the Carey Act. He will prove residence reclamation and cultivation before Lorenzo R. Thomas at Blackfoot on June 28, 1912, with witnesses Chas A. Burriston Frank Browndno A Carman Join Burriston of Rich Idaho.

George H. Cutting Rich State of Idaho Lorenzo R. Thomas Blackfoot Chas A. Burriston Frank

Desert Land Claim Notice for Bruggenkamp in Idaho

Department of the Interior Blackfoot Idaho June 10 1972 notices Henry Bruggenkamp of Aberdeen Idaho has filed intention to make final proof to establish a desert land claim for lot 4 section 18 township 6 south range 2 east Boise Meridian before U S Land Office Register and Receiver Blackfoot Idaho on July 26 1912 Witnesses listed James Larson Sterling Idaho Owen Hall Mell Strang Harry Heslop all of Aberdeen Idaho Henry W Keifer Register 118 July18

Department of the Interior U. S Blackfoot Idaho Henry Bruggenkamp Aberdeen Range Boise Meridian U. S. Land Office Blackfoot Idaho James Larson Sterling Owen Hall Mell Strang Harry Heslop Henry W. Keifer Register

Notice of final proof and private sales in Idaho lands

Alfred J Reese of Blackfoot Idaho seeks final proof to establish his land claim described as lots 3 4 and NE SW of section 7 township 35 range 34. He will prove residence reclamation and cultivation before L R Thomas July 12 1912 with witnesses Swan Perg Alfred Reese Louise Barnes and Daniel J Murdock. Also probate court notices state sale of minor estate interests in Blackfoot Idaho with bids after July 15 1912 and guardianship proceedings for Ivy M Miller including undivided eighth and six eighth interests in property in Lewis addition Blackfoot Idaho.

Alfred J. Reese Blackfoot Idho State of Idaho Carey N. E S. W L. R. Thomas Idaho Swan Perg Alfred Reese Louise Barnes Daniel J. Murdock R. IF. D Bingham Bingham County Lewis John W. Jones East Main Street United States Joseph H. Warren

Guardianship sale and divorce summons in Idaho cases

Notice covers sale of minor’s interest in Blackfoot property and a separate alias summons in a divorce action in Bingham County Idaho. It notes July 15 as sale date for guardianship estate with cash terms and probate involvement, plus court summons requiring answer within 20 to 40 days. It mentions Salt Lake City marriage date and ongoing alimony and support claims. The year 1915 is projected as travel year for US expositions in San Francisco and San Diego.

Blackfoot Bingham County Idaho Lewis John W. Jones East Main Street United States Joseph H. Warren State OF Idaho District Court of the Sixth Judicial District Bingham Salt Lake City Utah J.T Carruth Jessie Loyd Plaintiff San Francico San Diego

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W. Orr Chapman Offica Ct W. A. Beakley Said County E. M. Kennedy Alice Beach A. E. Byers Blacket, Idaho Republicans Sioner Soren Yorgensen Shelley H. F. Peterson Firth F. B. DeKay J. H. Anderson W. R. Jones Kelley Hyrum Grimmett - Blackfoot George H. Cuting Ivy M. Miller Ella Miller Maggie Miller Lynn R. Miller Edith L. Miller Fred C. Miller Blanche A. Miller W. Berryman, JR Alias Summons THE Sixth Judicial District Icy Woodhouse Harden Woodhouse Denver Omaha Kansas City St. Louis Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis Via Oregon Union Pacific R.rs D. E. Burley Gen. Pass Idaho Consolidated Power Old State Bank No. 16 Pacific Street Parkinson Realty and Investment Company Allen
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