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The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

3

Borah Opposes Federal Woman Suffrage, Defends State Choice

Senator Borah of Idaho defends state authority over woman suffrage amid pressure from Congressional Union supporters. He cites his long-held belief that states should decide voting rights and shares a public letter to Mrs. Alice Pittinger detailing his stance and refusal to back federal amending action.

Congressions! Union For Woman Nent Ator W EK. Borah Idaho Congressional Union Borah Tdaho Natio American Woman Suffrage Association For Cartie Chapman Catt Congressional Union For Federal Action Minnapolis Laura Clay Kentucky Congress Mra. Catt Tribune Alice Pittinger Boise Washington, D. C Mra Pittinger Pinney Theatre Senate Ate

Ged Murderer 1 Escapes From Jail in Duboix

Walter Cairins, alleged slayer of Mrs. Loveless in Duboix and tied to a murder at Alexander years ago, remains at large after escaping from St. Anthony jail while Sheriff Fisher dined. A companion, Catrina, tampered with his cell and fled with hidden saws. The Loveless case was brutal, the body almost severed by an axe, neighbors recalling a fight with Cairins before her death. Authorities search widely as suspicions shift to multiple locales and dates.

Walter Cairins Cairins Soda Springs Anid Hongaint

Ladies Expert Faunal and scalp Treatments Ad by Quinlan

Ladies expert faunal and scalp treatments shampooing and an aimearing by appointment Helen Quinlan 495 N. Stout Ave phone 184 Ady.

Helen Quinlan N. Stout Ave Ady

The Highway Is Common Property In Public Traffic

The author argues roads belong to all users including walkers and drivers. Broadly notes that automobile business thrives next to motion pictures and warns that speeding and poor driving require education and better laws. Calls for common sense rules as cities seek a unified traffic framework amid serious accidents. The Brownduart Co.

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Local Folks and Greetings Across Towns

PRESTO Mr and Mrs Alve Bumgarner and family of Blackfoot spent Sunday with the Pattersons. Dr Darrah of Pocatello is here for a few weeks. Dan Dayler recently back from Betler shook hands with friends. The Sewing Club enjoyed a Thursday gathering at Mrs William Pratts. Hiltha Wigley will ranch near Blackfoot for a few weeks. In South Dakota last Tuesday Cummins won the Republican presidential preference with the expectation of ten votes at Chicago.

Alve Bumgarner Blackfoot Pattersons James Just Dr. Darrah Pocatello Dan Dayler Betler William Pratt Jack Bennett Arthur Dahlstrom Idaho Falls Tom Vaughn Hiltha Wigley South Dakota Cumming Towa Cummins Chicago

Boys' Butts with two pairs of T Sera at Brown Hart Co

Two pairs of T Sera were available at the Brown Hart Company in a brief boys wear listing.

Brown-Hart Co

More Men Than Women Have Appendicitis Claim

Surgeons state men are slightly more subject to appendicitis than women. Blackfoot people should know that a few doves of buckthorn bark mix in to relieve or prevent appendicitis. One spoonful relieves constipation sour stomach or gas with instant ease. Edw Thoresou druggist.

Thoresou

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Ww. Sae Doctor of Chiropractic Anderson Block Blacefoot Idaho A. Berkeley Markus Blenkle Leo Henish West Bridge Street Clifford C. Clive Victor Straub Paris Conservatory Paris Duckworthn D. A. Jenkens Blackboot Boyle P.O Lost River Pearson's S. L Chichester Eve Ramiroes Drugg E. Lawrence & Co Palace Drug Store Watson's Garage Red Barn Lester Nielsen E, Montgomery C. V. Fisher Chamberlain Anna Kad Spencerport N.Y The Brownduart Co Cozy Nook Farm E. J. Scofield Biethan
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