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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1913

Page

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DMAN ABANDONS PHILADELPHIA VISIT OVER LICENSE SHOWDOWN

Philadelphia March 21 The Pennsylvania board of medical examiners refused a temporary license to Dr Friedmann who claims a tuberculosis cure He will not come to perform experiments without license The board would allow him only as a consulting physician urging hospital responsibility The piece also notes a long lived Bay Horse resident George Harland and his storied 19th century service roles including pony express and early mining work

Philadelphia Pennsylvania State Board of Medical Examiners Friedmann George Harland Bay Horse Challa Harland Plains Walker General Johnson Pony Express Fort Bridger Wyoming Bannock City Montana Custer Henry Dunn Overland Stage Salisbury Gilmore

Capital Block Surplus and Profits Noted

A brief financial line records capital block figures showing surplus and profits totaling 100000.00 with a remaining 43867.22 noted. The entry presents a terse snapshot of corporate or trust accounting, indicating balance and profit figures without further context or accompanying narrative.

Candidacy in Blackfoot City Election Promises Sharp Races

Citizens face a two ticket contest on April 1 with Republicans and Progressives naming mayoral candidates and a full slate of councilmen. R N West leads the Republican ticket, James A Martin heads the Progressive mayoral choice, while ward contenders include E T Peck, Geo L Stone, C V Evans, A B Stevens, J G Bond, No Fear Davie, J Frank Garvin, J Wigand, Alex Younie, J W Bond, J W Miller, S W Gibbs, V Van Bramer, O Neil, C F Hendrie, James Young, Geo Holbrook, and Marcus Farmer.

Blackfoot Icket R. N. West James A. Martin Martin Consolidated Wagon &Machine Company E. T. Peck Geo L. Stone C. V Evans A. B. Stevans Peck George L. Stone Grove City Albert Miller Mr. Stone Repubicans CVY Evans Express A. B. Stevena Mr. Peck Hiselief Fincst J. G. Bond Davie Blackfoot Mercantile Company J. Frank Garvin J. Wigand Garvin Wigand Alex Younie Jos, LaCour J. W. Bond Second Ward J. W. Miller John Bond Bond Brothers Younie Councl W. Gibbs James Gibbs Phillip Wolf Volley van Bramer van Bramer Si" O'Neil Kinmey C. F. Hendrie James Young Geo. Holbrook Marcus Farmer D. W. Standrod Bank

Frontier miner with rugged Alaska life profile

A man described as among the first miners in Alaska lived an outdoor life on the extreme frontier. He consistently used tobacco, and his life history resembles a Rex Beach novel, suggesting it would make a highly interesting tale if written.

Alaska Rex Beach

Sale Postponed for Big Lost River Project

The sale of the Big Lost River project scheduled for Saturday March 15 was postponed for thirty days.

Big Lost River

Republican ticket names for city offices by ward

The ticket lists candidates for city offices: Mayor R N West, City Clerk G H Holbrook, City Treasurer Mrs C B Rea, Police Judge J W Ezell, City Engineer C F Hendrie, First Ward ER T Peck and George L Stone, Second Ward J G Bond and Nofear Davis, Third Ward Alex Younie and Joe Lacour, Fourth Ward James Gibbs and Philip Wolf.

R. N West G. H. Holbrook C. B. Rea J. W. Ezell C. F. Hendrie ER. T. Peck George L. Stone J. G. Bond Nofear Davis Alex Younie Joe Lacour James Gibbs Philip Wolf

Local Names Mentioned in Page Segment

A fragment from a newspaper page lists multiple individuals including James Martin Mark Farmer Mrs James Young A B Stephens Chas Evans Frank Garvin J Le Wigans John H Bond John H Miller D L Oneal Valentine Van Bramer and others. The snippet seems to catalog names possibly for notices or credits without additional context.

James Martin Mark Farmer E. Sill J. G. Hinkle James Young A. B. Stephens Chas. V. Evans Frank Garvin J. LE Wigans John H. Bond John H. Miller D. L. O'Neal Valentine van Bramer

Cyclone devastates the Deep South with heavy losses

Reports from Alabama Georgia Mississippi and Tennessee recount over three score lives lost and more than 2 million dollars in property damage. Lower Peach Tree Alabama and towns including Thomasville Remser and Lonieville face severe destruction while Columbus area and surrounding districts report large damage and halted communications.

Birmingham Ala Lower Peach Tree Thomasville Remser Lonieville Minn Shreveport Columbus Geo Alabama Tennessee Columbus Ga Mitsissippi

Storage Plant Contract Goes to Eiley Bros

The Blackfoot Packing Co lets the construction contract for the storage plant to Pesky Bros, with work to start immediately and aim for June completion. A side track from the Mackay line will be added soon to ease material handling, and the contractor has already ordered materials for rapid progress.

Eiley Bros Blackfoot Packing Co Pesky Bros Mackay Blackfoot

Storm Leaves 17 Dead and Wide Damage Across State

The cyclone began in Warren county and swept through the gou! region, following the Mobile and Ohio railroad line. It centered near Macon causing loss of life and property. appeals for aid flowed from Meridian as Governor Brewer aided survivors and livestock losses mounted.

Warren County Mobile & Oblo Macon Natal Meridiian Here Brewer Wmans

Omaha Tornado Kills Hawks City Residents and Wrecks Homes

Omaha and suburbs reel after a Sunday tornado crossing the city from southwest to northeast. Officials report hundreds killed or injured, with vast property damage across Omaha and nearby towns, prompting mobilization of troops, relief funds, and shelter for the displaced. Suburbs such as Dundee and Florence suffer heavy losses as fires break out and hospitals fill with casualties.

Omaha Vila Lincoln Moorehead Daahiman Ryder Council Bluffs Ilst Fort Crook Commercial Club South Omaha Souncil Bluffs Dahlman Field Club Carter Club Illinoia Yridge Missouri River Robinson County Poor Farm Fort Omaha Henson Dundee Florence Webster Street Raleton

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Dman Pennsylvania Board of Health U.S. Depository For Postal Saving Funds D. W Standrod& CO Bankers Idaho Kuppenheimer Biethans New Spring Ralston Buster Brown Biethan Republican Progressive Ticket South Mart Nebraska Twister Indiana Iowa Illinois Hartman A. B. Richards Dr. Hoover Millick Block Blackfoot, Idaho Parkinson Realty and Investment Co Orpheum Theatre Anders
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