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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
4
A fragment from Blackfoot Optimist includes subscription terms for a year and three months in advance and credits manager W. M. Dooley. The text references enforcement of content control and class matter designation in Idaho.
Prohibition has transformed the states breweries into clam and fruit canneries and creameries though their products will not match the revenue once earned by breweries and saloon allies. Aberdeen, a Grays Harbor city with 10 000 residents and twenty eight saloons, previously paid an aggregate annual license of 412 000 for selling five cent beer and ten cent whiskey with an oyster cocktail and a free inch to sober up.
The article compares national wealth and per capita income across nations, noting the United States holds leading wealth levels. It cites census estimates showing U S wealth at 1965 dollars per person, discusses doubling of total wealth since 1900, and projects growth to 1950. It also mentions Britain and Germany wealth estimates and the impact of war on global finances.
James Peacock of Blatffoot reports kidney attacks and relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Wester Millburn Co Buffalo New York. The ad notes 50 cent price and urges readers to choose Dean's Kidney Pills rather than general kidney remedies. Mrs W D Vincent visits her Seattle based mother as another brief item.
A large Sunday program at Blackfoot schools drew an estimated 500 listeners for Dr. Brannon of the University of Idaho. The vesper service set a town record with about 650 attendees. Seniors wore gray gowns, and the senior play Alabama impressed many with strong scenery and capable performances.
The TLW case against Aatorn Lulu Mayutin ended with a verdict for the defendant. The plaintiff sought 2400 in attorney fees for services to a deceased husband, whom she says the pharmacy harmed by his death, but the defense led by Jin Stevens of Pocatello secured exoneration for the widow. Ralph and son left this morning for Pocatello to stay several days on business.
Owen Grenan purchases the ONeil residence on Adams avenue between Pacific and Bridge streets. The S room brick house and filets change hands for 2000 dollars with 600 dollars to be spent on the property to modernize and improve connections. Mr and Mrs ONeill plan to return to Montana from whenew they came.
Editor please note that May first will be a legal holiday and the Blackfoot land office will be closed for that day. Signed Josupil T. Carruth Register.
Last Monday a vicious tramp called at the J. T. McDonald residence and demanded food in a forceful manner. Mrs. McDonald, busy and wary, tried to appease him by feeding him, but the visitor’s aggression escalated, and the narrator notes that a small dose of lead might have been more suitable to his ease.
The tannery board evacuated to avoid a 41000 sewer connection bill deeming it unreasonably high. The cannery outside city limits was considered unable to join, or if possible at a nominal 100 assessment related to property value. Some councilmen favored linking the cannery to the river as a sewer alternative, seeing it as a potential injury to the sewer system.
Report of Agent Young’s retirement proves unfounded though reports spread by a Pogatello Chronicle correspondent. The piece notes Agent Fred Weston faced overtime work at Shelley depot for patrons, suggesting a firing by the railroad, and acknowledges other agents also compelled to work overtime at Shelley.
Fowl WH Rich has been appointed deputy sheriff and is now on the job, recently returning from a ranch near Blackfoot. Joel was formerly sheriff of Bear Lake County and Sheriff Athny was his deputy. Both are good officers and will ensure strict enforcement of laws with public support. Paris Post reports the appointment will give general satisfaction.
Silk sale advertises special prices on plain and fancy silks and promotes silk waist patterns described as no two alike.
John T Hodson prominent mining figure with Nevada Montana Arizona interests was struck by a southbound streetcar on Main Street near the Kearns Building. He suffered skull fracture and brain concussion, with left-sided paralysis, and was taken to L D S hospital for further treatment as details and X rays awaited. Hodson, born Coalville 45, built a vast mining portfolio including Nevada Hills and Cottonwood district holdings and Rexall interests, leaves five children.
The Central school building will host a six week summer review starting Monday June 14 1915 with courses in all grade subjects in the forenoon and individual help. Afternoon classes at the high school building cover shorthand typing and bookkeeping. Enrollments for commercial work should notify Nellie W Caster at the high school.
The Fort Hall Indian reservation roundup ended last Thursday after an annual event led by Superintendent T. B. Lesieur. Several hundred horsemen participated with no serious accidents reported as branding and sorting finished, then cattle were released to graze. Indians note light rains have improved the range for a good season ahead.
A stranger named Carl Nelson, about 35, tried to ride a northbound train from Blackfoot and fell off as it pulled away. He sustained a broken leg and other bruises. Dr. Davis aided him and he was resting under Dorah France's care. Wm Varley of Utah Idaho Sugar traveled to Arco on business this week.
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