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Newspaper

The Blackfoot Optimist

Location

Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1916

Page

7

Presidents and elections mixed with historic trivia

A garbled list of questions and facts about U S presidents. It jumbles party affiliations terms wars monuments and births with names like Andrew Johnson Zachary Taylor and Theodore Roosevelt, offering puzzle like prompts on presidencies and impeachment and living ex presidents.

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Beet Sugar Industry Grows Into Solid Foundation

In 1890 the United States produced about five million pounds of beet sugar and the industry, once seen as an experiment, is now solidly established and expected to grow. Current crop estimates for the year reach two billion pounds, potentially placing the U S fourth among beet sugar producers worldwide.

United States

Just A Little Mother In A Cabin Far Away

A fragmentary lyric describes a speaker longing for a beloved mother in Ballyshannon. The narrator recalls kissing her in the gloaming and dreams of returning, with imagery of sea, mist, and home. The piece centers on maternal affection and homesickness across distance.

Tia Ballyshannon Katy Ginea Margaret HE. Sangater

Idaho Eroads Plan Boosts State Highway Funds

Congress approves a road appropriation plan allocating federal money to states per population area and rural delivery, Idaho slated to receive about $94 000 with state match bringing total near $2 000 000 for highway construction. The Optimist urges subscription.

Congress Idaho

Pe Fung and Peruna Advertises Catarrh Cure

An old advertisement extols Pe Fung as a tonic to fight catarrh by cleansing waste matter and toning the body. It claims catarrh triggers multiple respiratory diseases and invites readers to try Peruna in tablet form as a remedy, promising relief and systemic improvement.

Fall Fashion Forecast From Paris Influences New York Styles

A forecast of fall suits and gowns highlights Paris imports, three quarter length coats, Empire silhouette revivals, and full skirts with straight lines. Fabrics include garbardine wool velvets velours broadcloth and fancy twills while fur trims in wider bands and deep collars mark coats and evening gowns.

New York Paris

Idaho schools to adopt simplified spellings in state plan

The state board of education endorses simplified forms and mandates publishers include a list of spellings such as tho altho thru rime and draft and uses et for final et and ut for Ut in many words. The move aims to reduce burdensome spelling for children and cut ink time.

Thia State Board of Elucation Uae

Second Choice Vote and Primary Rules for Elections

The text outlines how voters may cast first and second choices, limits on voting for the same candidate, and procedures when no candidate achieves 40 percent of first choice votes. It also references canvassing second choice votes to determine party nominees and ends with a philosophical remark about living freely.

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For Sale From Elias Kowry Phone Stops

Fragmentary notice lists sale of items from Elias Kowry at Phone Stops with a general request for sand and prompt delivery. Date appears as 6-29-12. Limited readable details include a reference to Burmbh and a likely selling context.

Burmbh Elias Kowry

Adamson Eight Hour Law Passes Senate in Narrow Vote

The Adamson eight hour law clears the Senate by 43 to 28 and the Underwood wage- fixing clause is rejected 57 to 14. Railroads avert a nationwide strike as leaders cancel strike orders and President Wilson plans to sign the bill at the White House.

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Reward This Officer For Quartermaster Reserve Corps Honor

Nearly a year and a half ago Colonel D E McCarthy urged creation of a Quartermaster Reserve Corps of leading executives across business fields. Congress enacted the idea and many top business figures apply. the piece urges elevating McCarthy to Quartermaster General as a fitting reward for his service and vision.

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Moulding Them Into Men at the Border

Military training at the Mexican border is praised as a method to polish raw youth into disciplined, capable men. Doctors and thinkers say it boosts intellect, physical vigor, and moral development, preparing soldiers to face future challenges with self reliance and greater purpose. If you have a relative who served, rest assured he will return a better man.

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