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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

2

Mexican on Mexico in New York Times essay by Raul Madero

The New York Times Magazine prints Raul Madero brother of President Francisco Madero, arguing for US policy toward Mexico. He traces distrust to 1840s Texas issues, critiques US expansion, and notes Cuba, Spain, and Panama Canal effects while urging restraint and mutual respect.

New York Times Raul Madero Francisco Eehets Huerta Muxieo Wil United States Wiys Goodwin Texas America Atlantic Lund Wnh Bam Houston Mexico Madero Spain Cuba Colombia Carran Latin America Brazil Argentina Chilette Eng Jam Germany Villa Ding Har Howe

Wolf in Overland Chase Near Sealy Texas

A farm party about six miles from town spots a wolf crossing a pasture while driving a wagon. Newcom drives the team and gives chase as others observe the event from the carriage road nearby.

Sealy Texas Newrin Newcom

Carey Act Lands Taxable Ruling By Supreme Court

The supreme court holds Carey net lands are taxable for state, county and lawful purposes even if title has not passed to the State. It adopts the doctrine that land seized by the United States may be taxed before patent, when the patent right is complete and equitable title is vested.

Supreme Court Carey Su Prewe United States

Advertised Letters at Blackfoot Post Office May 23

The following letters remain uncalled for at the Blackfoot Post Office for the week ending May 23: Anderson Peter Allen Mr W C Carpenter Mr CU W Degen Mr Robert Hy Lkstedt Mr Joxe Fox Mrs Roy Golly B Jolson Mrs Alf Lindan Mrs Guery Martin Mrs Jame Nichols Mr Tatton Shellick Ei Slown M. Persons calling for animé should be wary. Postage due 1 cent each. Uncalled letters after two weeks become dead letters. Postmaster RE Gregory Jones.

Blackfoot Iho Hostettics Anderson Peter Allen W. C, Carpenter CU. W. Degen Robert Hy Lkstedt Joxe Fox Roy Golly Jolson Alf Lindan Guery Martin Jame Nichols Tatton

End of the World Predicted at Boise Camp Meeting

The Southern Seventh Day Adventists at Boise predict the world’s end after the current war, citing Bible prophecy. About 400 members from across the state attend the Amma camp meeting where the forecast is printed among sanitary butter wrappers.

Boise Europe

Kansan City Stock Yards May 22 Cattle and Hogs Prices Rally

Kansan City stock market report notes cattle prices up around a quarter, with 10,000 head supply. Heavy Western and Montana fed steers set top prices near 9.60, Idaho pulps at 8.10, Montana at 10.20, and rare records in multiple regions. Hog prices dip then recover with top around 9.60 to 10, and total receipts about 15,000. Sheep and lambs rise, clipped yearlings at 9.10, Texan wethers 8.75+, Angora yields strong, overall market tightness persists with weekly receipts 8,000 to 8,000.

Kansan City Wettern Wales Ear Y Broken Bow Nebraska Colorado Idaho Montana North Texas Oklahoma Mont Canes Inuba Texas

Portland Market Opens Light With Mixed Livestock Prices

May 2 Portland Oregon market reports a slow opening with fair receipts. California grass fed cows at 8.00 to 8.50, steers around 5.50 to 7.25, pulp fed steers near 9.05, heifers about 7.25 as top values. Hog and lamb sections show steady to firm demand, with grassfed wethers and ewes around 6.00 to 7.50, spring lambs 9.50 to 10.00, yearlings 9.50.

Portland Ore California

Notice to Contractors for School Repairs 1916

Notice to contractors will be received until 8 o clock p m June 12 1916 at the office of Rydy Archer clerk of the school board for repairs on the Irving and High School buildings per plans on file. Board reserves right to reject any bids. By order School Board R L Archer Clerk. 525 At Farmers of Montana Tast over 2001000 through ravages by the hairless pig sliscane. It is becoming as much feared as cholera.

Rydy Archer Achoal Board Irving High School Achoal Montana

Fort Hull Tragedy Ends with Double Homicide and Suicide

Frank Perry of Fort Washakie reservation killed wife Mary Waterhouse and wounded sister Indaw Waterhouse then shot Karl Gibson near Jim Jackson camp. After a pursuit Perry killed himself with a forehead shot. Indian police, aided by reservation residents, surrounded him. A separate Virginia City report notes the Yellow Jacket mine catching fire, famed from Mark Twain.

Fort Hull Frank Perry Fort Washakie Mary Waterhouse Indaw Dolly Waterhouse Sporta Perry Karl Gibson Jim Jackson Tick Gibson Traita Alcer Tom LeBieur LeBieur Pocatello Tritone Virginia City Yellow Jacket Mark Twain

Notice of Assessment for Watson Slough Ditch Co

The Watson Slough Ditch Company in Thomas Idaho announces an assessment of 31 percent on capital stock levied by the board on May 2 1916 payable to B C M Jensen in Thomas Idaho. Unpaid stock by June 10 1916 will be delinquent and advertised for sale per law. First publication May 4 1916. Last publication June 1 1916.

Watson Slough Ditch Company Baainess Thomas Idaho Thin Company B.C. M. Jenson Thin Axpcusmient Inn P. C. M. Jensen Watson Slough Ditect Company Milps

Notice of Base Auction of Estray Animals in Idaho

Sheriff A M Simmons of Bingham County will hold a public auction at 10 o clock A M Saturday July 8 1916 on the PLP Price R F D No 1 farm 44 miles north of Blackfoot Idaho for two estray horses one black bald faced about 900 pounds four white feet branded Ot on left thigh age about 10 or 11 years and a second black band faced about 900 pounds age about 7 years branded VF left thigh Dated Blackfoot Idaho May 1916 First publication May 25 Last publication June 15 1916

Bingham County Jmblie PLP Price R. FP. D Blackfoot Idaho A. MW. Simmons

Notice of Stockholders Meeting Parker Mining Company

A stockholders meeting for Parker Mining Company Limited is called by a majority of directors to consider increasing capital stock to one million shares par value one dollar each and reorganization. The session will be July 1 1916 at 2 PM at Dr F W Mitchell office in Blackfoot Idaho. F W Mitchell president I M Stevens secretary. First publication May 25 1916 last publication June 29 1916.

Parker Mining Company, Limited, Corporation Ofice F. W. Mitchell Behle Block Blackfoot Bingham County State of Teho Sail Company Wale Thia I. M. Stevens

Foreclosure Suit Involving Albert Blair Mortgage Notice

District Court of the Sixth Judicial District of Idaho in Bingham County issues summons in a foreclosure action against Albert E Blair Ruth C Blair Joseph M Jensen Utah Implement Vehicle Co and others. Complaint seeks mortgage foreclosure damages and attorneys fees with judgment if defendants fail to answer within set days after service. first publication April 27 1916 and last publication June 1 1916.

District Court Sixth Judicial District Kaho Bingham Alex. Younie Albert I Blair Ruth C. Blair Husband Aid Joseph M. Jensen Utah Implement Vehicle Co. A Corporation Alian Cummon State of Tahoe Greeting Utah Implement Vehicle Co Idaho Albert EH Mall W. A. Beakley Nidiresn Blackfoot Beal F. M, Fisher Lunt

Alias Summons for Idaho Divorce Case in Bingham County

In the Sixth District Court of Idaho, John Vou Prosky sues Ella Vou Prosky for divorce alleging they married in Pontello, Idaho, and that she deserted him around December 114. The plaintiff seeks an absolute divorce and asks Ella to answer within twenty to forty days. The case is docketed in Blackfoot, Idaho, with last publication June 1916.

District Court Sixth Judicial District Msho Bingham John Vou Prosky Ella Vou Prosky Bumutona State of Idaho Taho Poentetlo Tiho Talntiff Jean

Notice of Intention to Sell Blackfoot City Bonds

Blackfoot Idaho City announces intent to issue municipal coupon bonds valued at 22 250 dollars for street improvements in Local Improvement District No 18. Bids due June 20 1916 at 1 PM. bonds bear up to 6 percent interest, minimum bid equal to par, with certified bank note of 5 percent.

Blackfoot Idaho Bingham County Itaho Allega Iy Xaid City Wias Aiul Ofelocke City of Luck Foot E. T. Pirel K Litha ROY & Dekay Ch Firet

Notice of Bond Sale by Independent School District No 8 Blackfoot

The Independent School District No 8 Blackfoot Idaho invites sealed bids for 940000 general negotiable coupon bonds of 1000 each bearing 5 percent interest payable semi annually, maturing twenty years after date. Bids due June 18 1916. Bonds payable in gold to principal and interest at Blackfoot Idaho or Kounts Bros New York. Bid security 5000. District may reject any bid. Delivery June 1916.

Board of Trustees of Independent School District No. 8 Blackfoot Hingham County Idaho Anid United States Kounts Broa New York City Romé Auld District Tilahe Board of Trustees Sard W. F. Beeryman

Alias Summons in Idaho Divorce Case

Jennie M. Main sues Frederick H. Main in Bingham County Idaho seeking dissolution of marriage. The defendant must answer within twenty days if served in district or forty days otherwise. Plaintiffs prayer includes support costs and counsel fees. Court dates and publication details shown. case filed April 26 1916 with first publication April 27 1918.

District Court Sixth Judicial District State of Linke i Bingham Jennie M. Main Frederick TH. Main State of Idaho Freite Hy Main Ypu Anawer Daintiff Tle Hervin

Notice of dissolution of White and Williams firm

Notice states the partnership White & Williams dissolved by mutual consent on April 19, 1916. Dr C V Williams retired. Dr White remains in Blackfoot Idaho to run the business and collect accounts due the firm and pay its indebtedness. Signed V Williams and V U White.

Vo. White Dr. CV, Williams White & Williams C. V. Williams White Blackfoot Tlaho V. Williams U. Whitr

Wateon Slough Irrigation Company Assessment Notice

The Wateon Slough Irrigation Company held a board meeting on May 1916 in Thomas Idaho and levied an assessment per inch on capital stock payable to P O M Jen. Any stock not paid by May 10 1916 will be delinquent and advertised for sale to secure the lawful requirements. Secretary G M Tensen signed and the notice ran from May 4 1916 to June 1 1918.

Wateon Slough Irrigation Company Pfrincipal Pla Thoman, Tdnhor Thomas Idaho P.O. M. Jen Mn. Titaho G. M. Tensen

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