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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
6
A New York suffragist group urged Senator O Gorman to back a constitutional amendment for woman suffrage. He replied that states should decide for themselves, arguing federal action would force the franchise on opposed states and violate home rule. He warned against compulsory federal mandate.
An unknown man was found dead on the outskirts of a Kansas town. A revolver and $101 in cash were found on him. The coroner held an inquest and burial costs totaled $75. The police judge fined the corpse 25 for concealed weapons and confiscated the gun. The lead editor published the obituary with no proceeds. Altoona Tribune.
Georgia revenue officers uncovered a new invention aimed at boosting illegal moonshine output. Erin Whatley, from the Blue Ridge mountains, built a double surface condenser to rapidly vaporize and condense alcohol vapors. Officials say the device is the most efficient condensation system seen, but Whatley chose illicit production over patenting.
A stitched-together local roundup across states notes Andy Hunsacker seeking only local anesthesia for appendicitis and watching his operation, a bath danger tale from lanian North Dakota, Arbor Day tree offers in Syracuse, a Venice diamond lost then found by a fish dealer in Los Angeles, a Union boy confessing rail-wreck attempts, Joe Hoelscher's death in Violet Texas, and Harrisburg lawmakers proposing three year special elections on various consumptions and sales topics.
A poem in verse speaks in first person as the Hustler, claiming to be the force behind industry and labor. It describes aiding workers and businesses, supplying capital and services, and working relentlessly day and night for all levels of society.
Washington May 12 Land Commissioner Tallman issues guidance to registers and receivers interpreting the Binnett bill enabling certain homesteaders who have final proof and still own land to add an entry up to 320 acres. The added tract must be contiguous, cultivated, and designated for entry under enlarged homesteading. Occupancy may be by tenant or agent, with residence requirements tied to original proof, and only regions set aside for enlarged homesteading are eligible.
Mia D P Jansen advertises confinement nursing services at 101 Shillings Ave offering affordable care. The notice requests clients seeking confinement support and mentions the name and address of the provider.
The piece explains the parable of ten virgins as a prophecy for the Church during the Gospel Age. It distinguishes Parousia and Epiphany, notes Millerism’s 1844 disappointment, and argues the wise virgins gain the Holy Spirit while the foolish seek it from others. It concludes that the door closes for the Kingdom class, with non-kingdom blessings remaining for others.
A satirical poem voice from Wilhelm II mocks a German ultimatum to God. It voices a boastful threat to unleash airship battles and world domination if aid is withheld, presenting an absurd fusion of prayer and warlike ambition.
Idaho Supreme Court upholds state right to tax Carey act lands after state patent and clear listing but before federal patent. Attorney General J H Peterson argued the case of Hothwell vs Bingham County in the May session. The report notes a side reference to back rheumatism remedies marketed by Chambrlain’s and lists dealers.
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