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Newspaper
The Blackfoot Optimist
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
2
A rural year brought wealth to Idaho farmers with rising cattle horses and mules despite war-related losses. Grain farmers prosper, seed demand grows, and a 40 acre clover patch yielded about $3000. Fruit harvest declines due to bad weather but markets improve with better methods.
The article notes that great leaders like Frederick the Great Washington Lafayette and Wellington were Freemasons though current European kings at war are not. Denmark and Sweden remain neutral masons. It states Masonry seeks peace of mind and that historically many leaders in war belonged to peaceful factions, mentioning a 1812 Napoleonic era revival and the Grand Lodge of Friendship of Prussia near Warsaw organized by officers and soldiers.
Weekly note from Blackfoot Idaho post office shows letters still uncalled for for week ending September 7 1916. Names include Anderson M R Mrs Andon Susan Burnett Chas Brown Rupert Buggbn Ernst Carroll Me Carver Surrict Crockett T B F Eaglestead Earie Grieves Henn Norwood Harden Watt Johnson Lingberg Lood McKensie Alex Niallo Edith Peaterson Clara Parks Carrie Potter Poush Ploy Pichards Bea Rider Wilson Ed Wright Lillian Whitehead Jennie Yater Tenry M Young C and others. Letters uncalled for will be sent to dead letter office after two weeks.
A vintage advertisement touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a must for every family. It promises prompt relief from sudden colic and diarrhoea while awaiting a physician or medicine, claiming a long standing reputation for quick action.
The state board of equalization fixed the 1916 general levy at 565000 with a 55000 sinking fund and 50000 for public building and endowment, a total drop of 50000 from 1915. The 1915 levies were 700000, 55000, and 45000 respectively, with shifts in railroad valuations and mileage on various lines. The board adjourned sine die after completing work earlier than in recent years, and while some property classes may be over or under valued, officials say equalization is fair.
Idaho Falls resident Mia W. E. Oley credits Doan's Kidney Pills with easing back and loin pains from disordered kidneys. She reports long relief and has been free from trouble for over two years. Pills cost 50c at dealers and Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. A banking house contract at Shelley is awarded to lahe Pally builders for about 150,000. Mr and Mrs T A Hayes Sr travel to Helena Montana for a four week visit.
A nostalgic scene recalls riding with siblings Agnes Just-Reid praising shared joy. The piece blends poetry about nature, horses, and enduring sister brother bond on a bright day in spring. Then an unrelated ad tone extols Chamberlain's Tablets for liver health and constipation relief.
In eastern Idaho sportsmen denounce a September 7 opening for hunting ducks and waterfowl, alleging state and local wildlife laws favor visitors. They warn that early season exposes young birds to risk, recalling past protests and criticizing officials while noting seasonal tourism pressures in at least one town.
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