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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1915

Page

2

Democratic Tariff Bill Fails to Raise Revenue in Washington

Washington April 28 The Democratic tariff bill is blamed for poor, hurried drafting and secret methods. Crude estimates left customs and income tax receipts far short, producing a large projected deficit. The article criticizes haste, party caucus control, and calls for wiser, amendable legislation to avert further losses.

Washington, D C United Stats Treasury Treasury Congress

Ford rebate promise fuels rush for cars and profits

A Ford rebate of 50 dollars per car is promised for owners who bought through Alkire Smith in Idaho, with August 1 payout. Ford reports record production near capacity to meet demand, despite long lines and daily shipments, while Henry Ford’s firm pledges checks to purchasers and emphasizes wartime sales and reliability.

Ford Honey Ford Henry Ford Alkire-Smith Company Oval Distii Ford Company Myron Smith Alkire Smith Company Thousade Ag Idaho United States Salt Lake

Murder Probe In Idaho Falls Over Wife’s Death

Information is sought on Williams and Stone, once of Idaho Falls, now in Pikeville Tenn. Mrs Williams was shot dead after a dance. The men testified at the coroner's inquest that she killed herself following a quarrel with her husband. Stone claims Williams shot her and he lied to shield him.

Idaho Falls Williams Stone Pikeville Tenn Btone

Idaho Falls State Official Resigns to Join Printing Firm

Idaho Falls State Examiner Van Nuys resigns effective May 1 and joins the Register Printing Publishing Co. which was incorporated that day for 30000 fully paid. Incorporators are M. B. Yeaman A. R. Van Nuys and J. B. Yeaman. Officers: M. B. Yeaman president and GM L. R. Van Nuys secretary treasurer L. B. Yeaman vice president. New firm plans substantial business expansion and additional equipment.

Idaho Falls van Nuys Huston Register Printing & Publishing Company Idaho Register Businews M. B. Yeaman A. R. van Nuys J. B. Yeaman L. R. van Nuys L. B. Yeaman Ite

Land Office Bus iness at Blackfoot Rapid Homestead Rise

The United States Land office at Blackfoot reports a surge in homestead filings. Over 500 applications were filed last month with a record pace continuing into this week. By Wednesday over thirty were filed by early afternoon and twenty the day prior, showing rapid settlement and reclamation of the area.

United States Land Office Blackfoot Joseph 8. Carruth

State Education Institutions Day Proposed by Idaho Board

The Idaho State Board of Education asks superintendents and high school principals to observe State Educational Institutions Day with special assemblies for high school students and sometimes eighth graders. The program highlights the University of Idaho, Lewiston and Albion Normal Schools, and the Idaho Technical Institute at Pocatello.

Idaho University of Idaho Lewiston Albion Idaho Technical Institute Pocatello America

Lost dog ad and medical testimonial note

A black water spaniel dog was seen near Gibson between Blackfoot and the Fort Hall reservation last Saturday following a southbound auto. Contact J F Latour rette Fort Hall to claim the dog for 50 cents. Also included is a testimonial from H Bailey editor praising Chamberlains Tablets for indigestion and liver trouble with a claim of relief after use. Obtainable everywhere. For sale by all dealers.

Gibson Blackfoot Fort Hall J. F. Latourrette Chamberlain Bailey Carolina News Chaps

Jobeow 18 Circus Day Dramatic Barnes Show Features

Big Barnes Circus presents a 3 ring wild animal spectacle with trained bears tigers leopards and jaguars and a famed act by Herr Louie Roth with twenty four African lions. The program includes camels zebras kangaroos dogs goats and monkeys plus juggling horses sea lions and a grand parade at 10:80 with 350 Barnen horses and ponies in Blackfoot for two shows May 7. Doors open 1 p m and 7 p m. Subscribe for the Blackfoot Optimist.

al. G. Barnes Mile Florine Miss Stark May Thornton Herr Roth de' iMish Tom Harry Sampson Blackfoot Land

Field peas studied near Klamath Falls for hog feed

Experiments in the vicinity of Klamath Falls Oregon with field peas for seed and hog feed purposes, having proven successful, arrangements are being completed for the need of a heavy acreage this season. It has been demonstrated that in that section better and cheaper hog feed can be had from the planting of field peas than any other crop.

Klamath Falls Oregon Sesson

Local residents travel and visit in Idaho area

Mu Sullivan plans a family summer trip east toward Salt Lake and the Teton Basin while Mr C E Bates, lately in the neighborhood, heads home to Omaha. Wyoming George Davis and wife traveled east after a weekend in Blackfoot, with Carl Bwepe visiting Pocatello en route to No 45. Mrs Falconer and Adele Carter hosted Falconer’s sister. Mrs DeBolt and son returned to Pingree. Clarke Bros of Blackfoot repair Hotel Miller water system. Davis reports good conditions in St Anthony.

Mu Sullivan Salt Lake Sullivan Teton Basin C. E. Bates Omaha Wyoming George Davis Blackfoot Chris Bwepe Pocatello No. 45 Falconer Adele Cartier Mr. Davis St. Anthony

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