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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1915

Page

4

Improvements brighten yards and farms in neighborhood

J D Brown leads a spurt of yard work planting grass shrubs and trees. A Burrix ton adds shade plantings along the agnne line. Albert Mosley rents a Gold Point house moving from Logan Utah. BE Thompson returns from a long eastern swing noting hard times and western immigration. Hart Maglay and W G Davidson travel to Blackfoot on business. Alma Clough loses a valuable dog hit by an Aberdeen auto.

J. D. Brown Neb W. M. Dooley Plaice Albert Mosley Gold Point Logan Utah BE. E. Thompson Ohio Indmania Nebraska Colorado Mr. Thompson Idaho Hart Maglay W. G. Davidsom Blackfoot Alma Clough Aberdeen

President's Policy Popular Amid War Deaths Debate

The piece notes President Wilson's war stance after the Lusitania disaster, drawing broad American support for a measured response. It argues Germany bears responsibility, but English shipowners and insurers also face accountability for the loss of passengers, while acknowledging no remedy can restore the dead.

Wilson Germany

Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement Recalled After Seven Years

A Blackfoot reader Walter Callister recalls Doan’s Kidney Pills as still effective after seven years. He reports relief from persistent kidney pain in 1907 and notes his family’s similarly positive results, urging others to ask for the remedy. Also covers a Mountain View Farm Percheron stallion import and breeding plans amid wartime market outlook, plus local travel to a Rebaccas meeting.

Walter Callister Doan

Spray Your Trees Now Law Declares Spraying Required

The notice from Inspector L. W. Vanakin calls for mandatory tree spraying within three weeks to combat pests on bearing apple and pear trees. It lists arsenic-based mixtures such as 5 to 6 lbs per 100 gallons of water and Paris green at 6 to 7 lbs per 50 gallons as effective treatments.

Deal Paris Green

May Births Reported by Mrs Butway

May births announced for the month include a son to the wife of Adam Sueister on May Sth a son to the wife of Anton Banett on May 7 a daughter to the wife of Elin Conkle on May 8 and a daughter to the wife of John TL Boudell on May 11 all recorded by Mrs Butway.

Whooping Cough Relief Reported in Ohio Ad

A reader from Crooks, Ohio recalls severe whooping cough in a relative. He describes a hemorrhagic lung episode and relief after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, noting rapid improvement and eventual full recovery after two bottles.

Chamberlain Grimes Crooks Ohio

Sheep department head visits Blackfoot for stock outlook

Mr G J Kyte of the Great Western Commission Co arrives in Blackfoot from South Omaha to meet local sheepmen and discuss prospects for all kinds of live stock. He will be at the Commercial hotel for inquiries during the visit.

G. J. Kyte Great Western Commission Co South Omaha Neb Blackfoot Ady

May Sale Crepes and Organdies at Ten Cents Yard

The Brown Hart Co presents printed crepes and organdies in new styles and colors during the great May Sale priced at 10 cents per yard.

Brown-Hart CO THE

Local News Notes From Blackfoot and Surrounds

Mrs Vaughn and J Bennett were Blackfoot visitors earlier this week. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Roy Bower of Quincy California on the 25th of last month, Mrs Bower formerly Miss Kittie Reid. Mrs Frank Justin enjoyed a visit from her brother this week, arriving unexpectedly from California. Mrs BM Habbell and Olga of Blackfoot spent several days with friends at Lone Pine ranch. Miss Anna Trenton has a broken finger but remains in school with her hand in a sling. The Williams family attended the civets at Ido Falls Monday.

Vaughn J. Bennett Roy Bower Quincy California Bower Kittie Reid Springfield Frank Justin Habbell Olga Blackfoot Lone Pine Ranch Anna Trenton Williams Ido Falls

School Notes Preview Two Graduation Nights This May

The high school and eighth grade plan joint ceremonies with a baccalaureate sermon on May 23 followed by a vesper view and a four act drama Alabama on May 25. Commencement with diplomas for both groups is set for May 28, with admission charged at 1.06 and 1.56 to cover expenses.

Woll Barnstable Baptist James Duckworth Dygert Mu 1 Alabama Tuvoention High School Charns L. Stromquist Parkinson Cyril Rich Phyllis Hoover Myron W Simmons Nex

Tension Climbs Over Gunflight Torpedoing Effect on U S Germany

Washington grows anxious as the Gunflight torpedoing stirs fears of a broader clash with Germany. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan push for a full inquiry, while the Riggs Bank case against treasury officials promises political drama.

Washington Europe Hors United States Germany Wilson Williamstown Mass Bryan State Department Wm. Barnes Roosevelt Riggs National Bank Secretary of the Treasury Administration Riggs Treasury Treasury Department

Idaho Warns of War If Lusitania Sinks Flag Is Violated

Governor Moses Alexander sends messages to the New York World and Chicago Tribune stating Idaho stands for peace but will defend the flag with its people. He pledges a regiment of trained men and 10 000 volunteers if war is necessary, backing President Wilson and Congress.

Idaho Wilson Lusitania Moses Alexander New York World Chicago Tribune Enite Tahoe Tahot M. Alexander Alexander Taho Tilaho

Lowry arrives to lead Pingree church services

A. M. Lowry of Chicago Thelogical School arrived at Pingree Saturday to take charge of church work. He delivered his first sermon Sunday morning in the old house. Marcus Meister and others visited, and Mrs. Mobley visited as a Blackfoot publicly noted. The bridge north of town is completed and travel ready. School year ends soon and talk of a herd law grows. Mrs. Wickstram also visited, while Moody suffered ill health. Sawtelle and others were seen in the area hiking. Levivh from Springdale Pish Tatchery appeared on the streets.

A. M. Lowry Chicago Thelogical School Pingree Singfiell Lowry Marcus Meister Mobley Chas Wickstram BL Moody Sawtelle

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