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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1913

Page

6

Republicans Push Progressive Policy In House

News from Washington reports Republicans in the House advancing a resolution for conference and caucuses, signaling a shift toward progressive legislation. Senators Cummins Borah La Follette and Representatives Lenroot French Davis are among leaders advocating definite progressive policies. Strong support notes gains for Republicans in Michigan St Louis and Chicago. Idaho seed slander case involves Senator Brady and Postmaster General. probe promised.

Washington, D House Pew Republican Party Congress Cummins Borath la Follette Lenroot French Davis Senate Michigan Jsst St. Louis Progressive Municipal Chicago Roosevelt City Taft Aee Hadley Borah

Local Ranch News and Family Updates

PRESTO Mr and Mrs. Fred Twitchell host home life as a new son aids spring work at the ranch. Mrs. Vincent and Mrs. Ryan of Blackfoot visit Lone Pine ranch. Pattersons move from Shelley as measles strike. Dr. Hoover takes Michael Jensen to Blackfoot hospital for gall stones. William Walton travels to Salt Lake by phone amid illness. E. Tyler of American Falls visits Fred Bennett, reuniting after seventeen years. Annie Graham of Blackfoot spends a week with her mother on the dry farm.

Fred Twitchell Shannon Blackfoot Vincent Ryan Lone Pine Ranch Pattersons Shelley Hoover Michael Jensen William Walton Salt Lake E. Tyler American Falls Fred Bennett Annie Graham

Localized Farmers Move Near Taber for Wheat Prep

Clint Pearson and Jack son formerly of American Falls plan a new well near Taber at Tilden Mat four miles north. Pearson brings dry farming experience to prepare his farm for a wheat crop. A J McDonald returns from Mackay with freighting team. Jim Brown has worked for Dave Wheeler recently. Otto Anderson of American Falls visits Taber on business. B Tyler of American Falls tours area with G K Evans. Sunday school at Mrs H F Glesser home well attended. Ralph Siesser goes to Arco for seasonal work.

Clint Pearson Jackson American Falls Tilden Mat Mila Taber Pearson A J. McDonald Mackay Jim Brown Dave Wheeler Otto Anderson 8. B. Tyler G. K. Evans H. F. Glesser Ralph Siesser Arco Rete

FOR SALE Three room house and two lots in Idaho

Auction notes list multiple small ads and notices including real estate for sale near University Avenue, water rights in Eastern Idaho, freight and ferry proposals, local business contact points, and a long stream of public notices. Includes legal advertisements and probate notices from Blackfoot Idaho with names like Kopper, Duncan, and Lely, and court actions in Bingham County.

University Avenue McVicar Optimist Office Bingham County State OF Idaho State OF Idaho Blackfoot Jedediah Taylor Boise Meridian Danskin Ditch Company Zada B. Ericaon Pork Tower Beal L. Tvan Jensen A.ml

Rich School District elects two trustees

The annual district election in Rich No. 110 at Pingree on April 21 chose W. G. Davidson for the long term and Leroy Howells for two years, with Frank Bails holding over one year. Thirty five dollars was approved to maintain Pingree and Rock schools. Local visits include Tom McGuire in Gold Point and Mr Frost in Yale. A cleanup by Eleanor Jones and her students earned thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Thompson. a May 2 picnic at Eagle Bend near Davidson’s place invites all.

Rich Pingree W. G. Davidson Leroy Howells Frank Bails Rock School Tom McGuire Blackfoot G. E Campbell Gold Point Frost Yale Ore Hagle Bend Y. E. Baker Misa Eleanor Jones Miss Jones W- G Davidson's

Wisconsin firm accused of flooding mail with alfalfa seed scam

An investigation alleges Rosenberg and Lieberman flooded the mail with literature branding Idaho alfalfa seed as infected and moved large quantities, labeling it Montana seed. Idaho’s delegation received an invitation to a May 1 conference on reclamation service administration, with Water Users Associations and Congress members invited. Mr. French seeks complete input from Boise area associations to brief the conference.

Rosenberg & Lieberman Wisconsin Idaho Montana Lane West Congress French Boise

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White House Senator Brady Washington Brady The Idaho Horticultural Department Watson’s Garage John Watson James Buttcane North Main Street Altml Fisher Standrod Bank West Bridge Street Neil F. Boyle H. A. Jacobs, Pocatello Optimist Haven Potter Harold York Guy Faulconer Delphia Montgomery Leona Williams May Morgan Clayton Hoover Kenneth Barrette Esther Barrette Leroy Jones Paul Powers Winefred Brethan Myrl Wile Marian Chubbuck Ofice Snake River Sterling Col R. C. Hesse Hesse Springs Messrs H. C. Willis J. K. Wood*burn W. W. Roy Stranley Basin Operatte W. J. Jones Buffalo N. Y Department of the Interior U. S Land Office Peter Kopper Aberdeen Range David Burrrell U. S Gerhard Schroeder John Kopper Lenard Dirks Eugene Lelsy Henry W. Kiefer Register District Court of the Sixth Judicial District County of Bingham Vinis Fowler Platutut James C. Fowler Sixth Judicial District Gald Ttt Tene District Court J. T. Carruth Thomas & Andersen Plaintiff P. O Blackfoot Idaho Frances Marie Duncan Susie Katherine Duncan Robert Franklin Duncan Ealf Blaine County Danilson Bridge Street Ash Street Younle John W. Jones East Main Street Martin United States Robert A Duncan Albert H. Lely Ney Range 30 Carl Imes American Falla Cornelius Tinhert John Jetzen Tidsho Frank Brooks John Chalin American Palla Fred W. Kiefer Club Frank A. Bloan Boyle W. A. Beakley Millick H.W. Gaumer Chiropractic Office West Pacific BT 1818 Theatre Department To the Interior U. S. Land Office Joseph M Woodland R. BF. D Boles Meridian Joseph T. Woodland Leo. Woodand Marinus W. van Secters Cheslie A. Woodland James Pratt United States Land Office W. E. Hall David Johnson William Pratt Alex Vaughn Isaac Ericson Central School Mike Ethel Shuey Kathryne Lynch Ella Slydeiid Grace M. Wright Irene Hatch Ida Rudd Hazel Snyder Anna Doyle Mime Hatch Pennsylvania Aan Shuey Irving School Cassie Wright Mia Lillian Woodruff Alba Quillen Ethel Howard Leah Graham Amelia Ser Pocatello Twin Falls Seata Clase Jeannette Campbell Nacy Lee Eaell Kenneth Campbell D.c. Young Gladys Bond Beasie McCawley Wille Ronfeld Rudolf Ronfeld Frederica Barrette Alice Chubbuck Samuel Miles Paul Carruth Charles Hart Waltter Patrice Thomas Riley Roscoe Willis Ray Stephens Chelsea Carter Lorraine Snyder Elizabeth Kelley Honor Rull Vert Beasley Alice O'Neil Howard Nelder Helen Baugh Edward Harmon Margaret Jones Lewter Paxton Pluma Pelkey Leslie Jones Lillian Christiansen Hazel Willis Marie Parke Fred Bell Earl Corey Jean Danileon Chamberlain
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