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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
4
The Blackfoot Optimist outlines a stringent automobile tax law with annual license fees by horsepower, motorcycle tax, and dealer licensing. It details required vehicle safety features, lighting, signaling, speed provisions, and penalties for violations, emphasizing careful operation and compliance on public highways.
Idaho Governor Haines issues portations prohibiting importation of hogs and horses under certain restrictions. Hog proclamation requires health or immunizing certificates and six months disease-free proof. notices to state veterinary surgeon before crossing state lines. applies through 1913. Horse proclamation requires health or Mallein test certificates, with testing arrangements at owner expense. applies through 1913. Includes medical ad and railroad timetable note.
Prominent Idaho Falls resident Wrank Hult returns from a two year stay in an Oregon sanitarium. He is accompanied by friends and hopes for health recovery to resume cattle business activities. His hair has turned almost white during confinement.
The Salt Lake Tribune announces a Booklovers Contest with $5060 in prizes. Seventy seven daily pictures each reveal a book title and author.entries may be submitted any time. subscribers get daily copies. A 5000 title catalogue is mailed for 40 cents, including seven redeemable certificates for first 35 pictures.
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