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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
5
Real estate ads offer properties in Blackfoot and surrounding areas. Listings include 30 acres and 160 acre farms with various down payments and monthly terms. Local residents and businesses in Pocatello and Firth noted in brief items along with family updates and minor illness reports.
Local ads note Biethan's latest spring wallpaper styles and new street dresses. Berryman's markets feature Nustyle bread, Nibley groceries, and weekly ad highlights. Local residents, including Miss Ula Palmer and Mrs. Henry Gummersol, are seen around Basalt and Grove tend while American Falls plans a ball with Blackfoot. A wide array of teas, coffees, and staples are advertised with phone support and delivery options.
An Idaho Falls lender advertises 500000 for dry and irrigated farm loans with quick service and attractive rates. Also noted is a Blackfoot farewell party at the Cleggs home to honor their move to Lake City, with a coiled evening of cake and refreshments.
Blackfoot merchants tout Adler ika a buckthorn bark glycerine compound as the best medicine for sour stomach gas and constipation. A single dose is said to relieve troubles almost immediately. Palace Drug Store advertises Adherika as agent.
Last Monday morning Gregory Jonny Blackfoot took office as postmaster, succeeding HB Curtis who handed over duties with courtesy. Local officials and staff are described as competent, and Jones is viewed as affable and capable. Also, Earl D. Jones and Ruth Emma Deal of Roberts and Real N. Packard and Marlon Herbert of Idaho Falls were hastily married after midnight Tuesday, both grooms dentists.
Blackfoot loses to Pocatello in ten innings with Reed making a key throw to first on a bunt and Farquhar catching the runner at home. Blackfoot tied the score in the tenth but fell behind in the eleventh and ultimate extra frame. The team plans to rebound against American Falls next Sunday and eye the B B B League standings.
The Blackfoot Tigers defeated Shelley 17 to 5 at the Shelley ball grounds last Sunday in a contest described as evenly matched. Hon. David Burrell of American Falls was in Blackfoot on official business, stating plans to stock waters near Blackfoot and the two towns with young trout and expecting to return today.
Otto Conger a 15 year old pupil sustained a broken left arm during a wrestling match in the athletic hall last Tuesday afternoon. He belongs to the Orpheus quartet and was treated for the injury.
Citizens of Blackfoot to meet at City Hall tomorrow night to plan the Fourth of July celebration. Attendance expected to be good as preparations begin for the upcoming holiday event.
Women s light weight mercerized hose two pair for 3 9c children s fine ribbed hose 25c quality two pair 85c these are seconds with minor flaws not affecting wear Men s black and tan dress socks 20c value two pairs for 35c with lined toes and heels at Brethan s listings also available at the same place
Notice from School District No. 48 Blackfoot Idaho announces postponed bid opening for labor and materials to build a four room school at Thomas Maho. New date June 5 1914 at 2 PM at the Commercial Hotel Blackfoot. Plans and specs available May 25 from Mr L P Lackrell or Miss Alice Hewels county superintendent. Bids for rock school stone also invited. Board may reject any or all bids.
A fragmented, unclear passage describes a watch dog reacting to a burglar named Ratu and mentions paint as a mix of muddled phrases. The text reads as malformed, with several misspellings and inconsistent names, offering little coherent event.
The notice promotes daily ice delivery all year, highlighting the need for ice in summer and winter for culinary use and sick rooms. It urges customers not to delay ordering and offers to provide rates for service.
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