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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
2
The report shows a high priced sugar sector with an American Heet Sugar Company year ended. Net income rose to 9174551 with a gain of 821715. Aggregate revenues and wire items detail earnings and leftover amounts for common stock. The document notes contract plans and future factoring activities amid a curious public notice of new stockings and street fashion.
A city paper reports a new method for producing sanitary butter inks for printers. Officials describe a safe process to prevent contamination and improve print quality. The feature highlights early demonstrations, potential industry adoption, and quotes from a local publisher about workflow efficiency.
The Farm Loans Bill proposes a federal land bank system with a central bureau and twelve districts to establish banks and national farm loan associations. It details capital stock, voting rights, director appointments, and profit reserves, enabling branches and licensed mortgage entities within a broad federal framework. The plan sets US Treasury involvement, district appraisers, and periodic congressional reporting.
Mrs Ila Baxter of Salt Lake reported being robbed en route from Butte to her home last Friday. A man named Jones offered whiskey on the train. After he offered more liquor, she woke to find her diamonds and purse missing. Jones was arrested and diamonds recovered but $880 remained unrecovered.
Fragmentary ad style text touts a corn removal claim and a fast acting Aloe product. It mentions a simple method and universal effectiveness with bold promises and miscellaneous phrases. The readable content is promotional and lacks verifiable details.
An old advertisement touts Gets-It as a corn and bunion remedy. It claims rapid, painless corn removal with no sticking to stocking and urges readers to buy 2 cents a bottle or order from E Lawrence & Co. Palace Drug Store in Blackfoot recommends it as the world’s best corn remedy.
Mayor Burgington announced Idaho Falls will complete its portion of the Salt Lake Yellowstone highway project. The city will grade, cut, fill, and surface with gravel, starting within the week, and operate a rock crusher to produce gravel and rock for street surfaces along the route through the city.
Relatives and close friends gathered at the Ive House to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Joseph F. Smith and Sylvia Lamyon Smith. Invitations went to 250, with grandchildren numbering thirty seven entertained in the afternoon. High Mormon church officials attended along with the first presidency and the apostles. The Smiths’ twelve children and two adopted children joined in the reception line.
The piece urges readers to back the local paper with subscriptions and moral support. It compares farming's value to advertising and suggests using stationers to print better farm stationery for correspondence, arguing that community papers help towns and farmers grow.
William L. Carlisle a cowboy living near Cheyenne Wyoming was charged with holding up several passenger trains in recent weeks and levying tribute on passengers. He was captured a few days ago and said he acted to taunt police and railroad officials. He claimed he did not intend to kill and refused to shoot.
A Washington ruling restricts water rights on government irrigation projects to owners who live on or near the land. The change aims to curb distant speculation and promote legitimate settlement and improvement on Maho and similar lands.
Mia Anna Rudin of Spencerport New York reports years of stomach trouble improved by Chamberlain's Tablets. She claims the medicine gave positive lasting relief after trying many remedies. Obtainable wherever.
Helen Quinlan offers facial and scalp treatments shampooing and manicuring with any hour appointment at 495 N Stout Ave phone 181 Ady.
Weekly list of uncalled letters at the Blackfoot post office for the week ending May 9 1916. Names include Brown C L Borrowman B W Carett H C Dais Henry L Farr Effie Nawley David Norton Isaac Pride P E Robertson Mrs George Utah Vehickle Co. Postage due one cent on each letter. Letters uncalled for two weeks from this date will be sent to dead letter office. Gregory Jones postmaster
The paper rejects free political and commercial advertising in favor of paid rates. It notes mail bundles of letters offer free ads and warns such notices without payment will be discarded to avoid subsidizing others. The stance reflects editorial control over advertising and income.
A man calling himself Smith, likely Currans, a police court figure, was seized near Dubois on a murder charge. He allegedly killed his common law wife Ada Loveless with an ax near Dubois. A boy’s statements suggest forged money and a potential link to a prior Pebble rancher murder. Authorities in Premant county will investigate.
The Adler ika mixture of buckthorn bark glycerine and related ingredients allegedly relieves constipation sour stomach and gas. One spoonful is claimed to ease bowel issues and even prevent appendicitis with immediate action and quick effect says druggist Edw Thoreson in an advertisement.
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