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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1915

Page

2

10000 Cars Potatoes Shipped East From Idaho

Potato Inspector Charles Grissom reports approximately 10000 cars of southern Idaho potatoes shipped east this season, passing through Pocatello. The department plans a farmer education campaign to cut losses and a poster will show proper packing to prevent softening and frost risk. All 191% crop consignments will be inspected before shipment. August movement is anticipated.

Idaho Charles Grissom Pocatello

Record Price for Wool in Idaho Falls Sale

Idaho Falls buyers report a record wool sale in Bonneville County with over five hundred thousand pounds sold to Mart Hicks for a St. Louis firm at Myocente. The sale marks the highest price in the region in thirty years of industry experience, with two private sales confirmed at twenty seven cents.

Idaho Falls Bonneville County Gusue Ciation Mart Hicks St. Louis Myocente Maho Falls

Beautiful and Dar ing Western Girls at Blackfoot

Spectacular Western riding show by Barton and Bisley features the world famous sitows. The troupe dazzles with beauty health and fearless horsemanship. See the wild Western girl ride at Blackfoot on Saturday May 20 in the afternoon and night performances.

Barton & Bisley Brea Blackfoot

Polygamy and the Mormons in American Life

A reflective view argues polygamy shaped Mormon society and ethics. It praises Brigham Young followers, condemns Edmunds law enforcement, and extols Utah’s people, schools, and farms while urging respectful, on-site visitor testimony of honest, industrious lifestyles amid vast untapped resources.

Hilbert Tabhard Damand Monthon Assyria Brigham Young New England Utah Salt Lake Bull Lake City Ogden Lwalk Houes Victor Hugo Rocky Mountains New York

Duty of bees inspectors to move box hives to frames

Inspectors must order owners of box hives to transfer bees to movable frame hives within five days of written notice. If the owner fails, the inspector may destroy the box hives and bury the remnants at least one foot underground.

Washington News Letter Exchange Reports on Crisis and Policy

A fragmented, era voice notes growing national tension over Lusitania losses, German diplomacy, and calls for stronger defense. Essays in Washington debate breaking relations, summoning Congress, and keeping Navy on the Atlantic, with hints of altered Pacific plans and domestic road funding outcomes.

Commissioners Sign The Highway Contract In Bonneville County

The board of county commissioners after a two day session signed a contract with E. L. Phelps Construction Co to build twelve miles of hard surfaced road linking Idaho Falls to the Yellowstone Highway. The project will bring many tourists through the county to Yellowstone Park opening August 1. The road parallels the Short Line from the south county line near Shelley north to Beach’s Sore then to Acon and to the Jefferson county line. The state highway engineer is surveying in Bingham county while neighboring counties have completed their segments.

Peon Rigehy Uron Board of County Commissioners E. L. Phelps Construction Co Bonneville County Idaho Falla-Yellowstone Yellowstone Park Idaho Falla Mr. Phelps Otto McCutcheon A. V. Scott A. T. Shane Club of Commerce South County Bhelley Idlaho Falls Beach's Sores Acon Jefferson County Bingham County Madison County Fremont County Salt Lake Beounty

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