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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-05

amalgamato the top dressing, COM
pact it into a mass, and TN addition
serve to- prevent the accumulation of
drifted sand.
A Tribune repres entative yesterday
afternoon accompanied Engineer
Congdon in am auto to the road, the
trip being made via the pole line road
| which is in latmentable condition. 1t
is dusty, rutty, terribly rough, and
the bridges across canals are in a
frightful state of repair. The crossing
at the syphon is almost imp
Lack of a bridge across one of the
cahals which leads to Indian lands
west of Ross Fork necessitates a cut
through the sagebrush amid following
the winding canal Engineer Cong
don is uathority for the statement
that the pole lime road is an ideal
one to connect with the state ma
cadam road 1t is straightaway has
no grades of any Importance and the
sciF lis ideal fer good read construc-
ton Had the $1,000 expended on
what is known as the High Line road
been used ON the pole lime road, Po-
catelLc would have "a speedway from
the city limits to, the Indian algt,ncy.
All that is necessary, according to tha
engineer, is to grade tine read f1t
places, crown it UP the entire distanc e,
ing, and then keep it i'm repair by
frequent dragtgimgs. 1t is, Imperative
that Bannock county make some sort
OF provisions for connection with
the macadl m road BIZ CHAM ccmnty
has dome its share along this line and
the road between the north end of
the m.cadam and Blackfoot is am ex-
cellent once. Unless Balnock ccun-
tymakes connections from this end
the expenditure by the stlate of $2O,-
600 OmI the road win be OF no avail.
The macadam road itself will be IA
verltable speedway for autos, but if it
is to be cut eff at this end by impas-
sable roads, it Will be little used, rs
autoists will prefer the trip via Amer
ican Falls CIR the nilden bridge.
Should the movement inaugurated
by the Bnnocak County Automobile
club of this city, looking toward OPEN
ing, Yellowstone park to- autos, be
successful, it will meam that hundre dis
OF cars will pass through this city en-
route to natures wonderland. Poca-
tello already has a black mark
against it in every automobile guide
beck in America, which WARNS tour
lists to beware of the Ross Fork sand
road When that bad stretch is ma
cadamized, it will be up to Bannock
county to repair connecting roads.
which Et present are as bad, if not
worse, than the old sand road ever
was.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-05

Like am oasis in the desert will be
the five-mile stretch of macadamized
road between Ross Fork amid Black
foot, work upon which is being rushed
by Contractor S.W. Gleimm under the
Ross Fork road commiss ion, named by
Cover Hawley, and consisting of
John P. Congdon of Pocatello, T. R.
JHnes of !Blackfoot and State( Engi
neer Robinson. Three miles have
BEEN graded and surfaced, and the
laying of the '',binder" will begin
Monday. Rock is being quarried at
POrtneuf siding and a trainload will
be shipped to Ross Fork tomorrow.
A big crusher, elevator and loading
bins have been installed at Ross Fork
and everything is now in readiness
for the commenc emant of THE real
macadamizatiOn
The Eleventh session of the state
legislature appropriated $4,000 for
the macadhImizing of this famous
stretch of sand road, which has long
been a terror to automobilists and
freieghters. The original appropria-
tion bill called for $4,000, but the
legislature cut it down. AS a result,
the commission will be unable ito ma
cadamize the full five miles. 1t is
estimated that the appropriation wild
be exhausted within the present
graded limit Of three miles, leaving
two miles of bad sand yet to be taken
care of. 1t is hoped noXt year to make
such arrangements with the members
of the state board of examiners as
will permit completion of the work
through the issuance of deficiency
certificates.
When completed, the first three
miles will be model of roaid con-
struction The best modern practice
is being observed by the commission
and it's engineer Harry Wade, who
represents the contractor.
The macadam begins just across tn
tracks at Ross Fork uld parallels the
railroad track the entire distance
across the sand stretch. There is
only one curve in the entire rcald. amd
that is a very gentle ome. The heav-
lest grade is rs per cent The road
way proper is being built 12 feet
wide, with ample drainage bitches ON
each side. The road is first graded
and dragged, then rolled with a ten
ton steam miller; then sprinkled lib
orally and rolled again The first
layer of crushed stone will be three
inches thick. This layer is rolled
thoroughly and then the top dressing
of finer crushed rock is added and
rolled. 1t is the intention Of the
commission to suggest to- the counties
which are under obligations to main
tain the road, that it first be sprink-
Ted with road Oil This will tend to
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-05

Nathaniel, Marion, Chauncey. Car
lyle and Sarah, all of whom are liv-
ing. The body was shipped to Bear
Lake county for interment on Short
Line train No 4, Wednesday morn
ing.
A large number of friends extend
their sympathy to the bereaved hus-
band and children. who have suf-
fered the loss of a loving helpmate
and mother.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-05
A Warrant Of Arrest Served.

A warrant for the arrest of H. c..
Dipple, charging him with selling
Intoxicating liquors, was served
from the sheritf's office Saturday,
Sept. 30. This warrant was issued
on the 11th day of last June, and
the complaining witness was Deputy
Sheriff w. II. Kestner.
Prunes for sale at my ranch one
mile southeast of town. rs. Riley.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-05

the young people and at the same
time giving the busy mothers more
time to enjoy the out of door life.
1t would be an interesting diver
sion for any one Interested in the
practical side Of education, to step
III during the afternoon session and
watch a group OF boys busy at their
benches with manual training. Mr..
Nenderhoof has this work in the
basement of the Irving building and
would be pleased to have any one
visit his classes.
The reading Of 8 THE Fortune Hun
ter by Mr.. Blackwell was listened
TO by small but very appreciative
audience. Every one is lavish in
their praise of the entertainment.
There is an effort TO bring Prof.
Blackwell back for future date.
II this can be arranged he will give
"The Tanning of the Shrew' and
should be heard by a capacity house
as ne is the finest entertainer heard
IN Biackfoot for many months.
New. Sanitary Barn.
WV. Tolman, the dairyman, has
just completed a fine balm at his
DAIRY west of town. 1t is made
especially for the sheltering of his
dairy herd, and is equipped with a
cement floor, proper drainage trough
and water for flushing the floors of
the stalls. Mr.. Tolman is endeaver-
ing TO give his customers the best
pure milk and cream obtainable.
II you want pure milk or cream call
Phone No. l64 red.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-05
New. SANITARY Barn
Wants To Buy Potatoes.

l.. M. Capps wants to buy pata-
toes and any one wishing to sell
would do we'll to see him before sell
ing elsewhere.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-05
ROSS FORK MACADAMIZED
ROAD WILL BE SPEEDWAY

Model Construction Being Practced by Commission
Binder of Crushed Rock to be Put Monday.--Con-
tractor Cleim Fastening work.Up to Bannock County
to Build Passable Connecting Highway--The Pole Line
Road Ideal.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-05
For Sale Or Trade.

Five room frame house on a lot
57ft. l59ft. on Washington Ave. in
Ogden. Utah, on car line one mile
from heart of city. VIII trade for
farm land near Blackfoot. or sell on
easy terms.
ESTEY KNAPP,
O-52t Leslie, Idaho
The biackfOOt Grain a. Produce
company are ready to take pota-
toes. If
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-05
Marriage License.

l.. G. Bennett and Ireta Waldram
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
Hosv &c HVsn q Prize.

Contest 80 composition PUZZLE
Choice II a sterling silver Tribune badge
set of battleship postcards. German
silver purse with chsin, an interesting
book. a gold filed belt pin. box OF water
color paints or a gold filled tie clasp FOR
the ucatost and best three answers
contest no . Things to Think About
You mav solve amy two Of the four puz-
Ties that YOU like and FOR the ncatest and
hest two answers we offer the choice OF
the same urfzcs as i'm Contest No !.
Contest 40 (Our Letter bona prize
Of 81 is given for every letter printed un-
der ihls heading The letter may contain
Incidents in your life. anecdotes OF pets
novel school experiences. things seen IN
travel or made up stories These stories
must be original and must be written on
one side OF the paper. Letters entitled TO
the prize OF 81 are often crowded out FOR
lack of space On the week In which they
are received. but if such is the case they
always appear Goo the rage later.
Contest No. Honor LisU.-A set Of four
little books containing stories OF adventure
In Bugyule. with Illustrations ike those
shown to-day will be given TO every little
man or woman whose name appears five
times on the honor list. counting from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
a SHIPW Eek:

Dear Little Men and Little Women Quite
a while ago a large ship loaded with kero-
scnc oil was stranded on n sandbar near
baldwin. OF course the cargo was very
heavy, and it was impossible 10 get the
ship Off unless the contents We're removed.
md even then there was "a great deal Il
doubt. I've owner felt very badly AT having
TO lose such a large amount Of money but
he thought IL best 10 lose the oil rather
than both ship and oil. So the crew started
10 throw the tins overheard. Each Of these
tins contained ten gallons Of OIL After
having thrown overheard by a rough csti-
nate five hundred cans. repro uia'lt'
Of the company which had insured the ship
came and forbade any more 20 He thrown
over because as was true. they claimed
that people living IN towns near this beach
were getting as much oil as they would
need for some time. Even We got fifteen
cans at greatly reduced price .ru'u q
couple Of men who had gotten 81 nun''rr ~
cans when the tide came IN. The company
comueucd the owner Of the ship % burn
the on and SO for whole day ana nigh,
constant explosions were heard as the crew
burned the oil After all The trOubl" OF re-
moving and burning the OIL the ship WHs
90 deeply embedded IN the sand that 10 was
inlposs!hle 10 move ~. and so the waves
dashed Il 10 pieces. Yours respectfully.
FRANCES PIERCE Jagged I'D.
Baldwin y Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
A cHILO'S BATHING SUIT.

The best material FOR a childs bathing
suit IS a good quality OF monair, navy be-
ing the most satisfactory color. The
woollen suits provide protection from the
cool air. but when wet the wool comes %
on the body, and II is almost impossible to
rub of this fuz2 with a towel circular
romper pattern IS a good one 10 use, cut
,ing the sleeves very short and the neck
low.
The waist and boomers are Joined by
fitted belt about two inches in width. and
the whole buttoned down the back with
navy or black bone buttons, SOU.
elastic is run about each leg and htted Just
below the knee. Straight rows OF White
soutache braid make an attractive Trim
ming around tho belt aid sleeve bands ne
neck can be finished IN Ike manner Or i
preferred q small design may bee made Q,
the soutache. Repeated .shyinH'nes should
be allowed f0r. and after tie suit has
been immersed In salt water ID should .
thoroughly rirscd. The sails destroys ne
fabric and fades the color
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
THE CAT AND THE DOVES.

Dear Little Men and Little Women: Ny
uncle Diedrich lives in Pennsylvania lie
Las q very large farm, such as is the spe-
Cal pride Of the Pennsylvania farmers.
The house has a great overhanging roof.
under which a vast number Of doves build
their nests. There Is one solitary dove
cote on the top Of pole standing between
the house and the barn. In this cote a
single pair Of doves made their home and
seemed to exercise a supervision over the
others
Aunt Marjorie has a gray house cat. a
lie knowing fellow. that comes and goes
as be pleascs through a hole cut out in
the lower corner Of the kitchen door. The
cat was called William Penn, which name
soon dcgencrated 10 Billy. one June morn
ing my attention was attracted by the
curious antics Of Billy. lie had climbed 10
the extreme end Of the long and swaying
limb Of shade tree. He would start zap
idly. then, az the limb bent. would pause
and flourish his tell from side TO side.
While the leaves half concealed him
could see his eyes were blazing. II dawned
OF me that he was just at a point where
hc could sec into the little door OF the
ft'Ihtl bNfr " l4'f was at ID hlalfI't tbD great
.or a leap Punishment had taught him
rot 10 modest the doves In the yard, but
now tina. me had found something remote
and alone hc was clearly determined 20
have a squad breakfast The day was
warm and the doves were enjoying the
cool shade Of the grove. Suddenly Billy
Cfw down the tree, dartcd across 10 the
roIe and ran uD before / could say scat"
Tie ledge Of the cote caused him 20
rause for a second. by an effort he sur
mounted il and forced bis great head
through the small opening that served as a
f,Or one lone dove. evidently a sentry,
Jew from tine caves of the barn with a1
angry coo Instantly the air was thick
with others coming from every direction.
II was Ike n swarm OF bees. They darted
At Rllys sides. piercing. plnching, clawing.
nuttcrinE and attacking again and again.
al utterlng a disCOTdsnt cooling that sound
I'd like "A huge horse iddlc.
Billv's head Was inside the cote and what
he did was only later apparent. lie had
seized one Of the little ones and sought 10
withdraw with his prey. but with the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30

II is a pity that women do not o'tener
realize. for one thing. how plainly Their
feet show under the small tables 10 all
who sit at some little distance. The aver
age woman sits all unconsciously, with
her feet twisted about the rounds Of the
chair ,r with one foot resting cumsily
upon the other The majority Of female
feet have an awkward ana unattractiye
appearance from the rear.
There arc n few women. Of course. who,
whether from careful forethousht or IN
stiucuvoly, cross their feet prettily on the
floor. and allow them 10 remain so quietly
during the entire meal. II doesn't matter
how smart the shoes were at the time %
their purchase. II they have rundown heels
now or lack polishing one gets no credit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
DUST.

Dear Little Men and Little Women:
would like TO tell YOU about dear little
cat We once had. whose name was Dust
Dust had been So called from the odd color
Of her fur, which was black with a slight
gray shade here and there. which appeared
10 be only specks Of dust but which was
really her color. Dusts color was not the
only odd thing about her Her face was
also an odd mixture Of colors' being all
black except her nose, which was OF
delicate shell pink, while her eyes were OF
a light blue, giving her altogether a queer
little face.
! had received Dust when she was a kit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
A@S88{B5&E FASHION and F)RWOLlT7kRzz28
y,etea5 of Beine Skin Deep Personal LONELINESS
DEPENDS on the Fundamentals OF Lille.

, felt her sense OF wellbeing deserving her,
or WAS I'm any way conscious of lowered
vitality. she stopped eating for lay, al
lowing herself only llttle fruit and drink
ing abundant hot wator-a glass every two
hours sometimes for two days. Moreover.
for a week at least. after that she made
one OF the three meals prescribed by Gus
tom consist Of fruit only.
Tho BUDGET must again refer 70 another
Fundamental process. whose Importance To
beauty cannot possibly be overestimated-
,be nrooess OF excretion. You cannot be
hoaptifuI while you are suffering from the
too prevalent malady--it IS no less than
ualady-of constipation. Some simple rem
o1los FOR this condition have already been
suggested in these columns shd mere Is
aro,bor. Take two tablespoonful Of raw
ne sure Il IL raw-oatmeal; put u INTO
tumblor: pour over II at nsht as much
snring or distilled water az the glass VII
boId. cover carefully, ana drink no ths
morning II IS claimed that this. pesides
boirc a safe and gentle aperient has
healing effect upon the mucous membrane
., the intestinal canal But o. course,
,,ber the complain; IS or long standing.
tho advice OF a physician must ne sought
II IS a fact that large hummer Of per-
sons who are not I'D. who make no COM
rIaintg. who ovade no duties and who d.
rot think Of doctors are beio" gar nearly
all the time. They are not IN that sia,s
of mud cxhiaration. OF keen joy In living.
which perfect health alone can bring. Try
a week Of two meals per ditm slowly
taken and thoroughly mast.c2tsd. Take
ia, C6 every month FOR rest, loing.ng and
G,;ft eating Then see II your spirits DO
not rise, K ne does not seem more full
OF hope and promise.
,voided 10 not think sternally a5ouc
Mat is going on inside you. Don't try 70
assist your digestive processes aiter yol
80 done your part oy choosing wisely
and masticqting well Otherwise, YOU VII
mai those organs So. delicate and SELF
conscious that they viii become me saves
/ ~ routine: and perhaps half strawberry,
a. the Roston woman said Of hers vii ~.
! set them. - -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30

the song of this creature. who seems to bc
continually calling for rain. True, IT ism
a song exactly. but rather shrill trill
This particular tree toad was caught
young; he was shy, frightened little
thing whom # seemed impossible 10 tame.
Very much to the surprise of the family,
NE soon began to manifest a preference for
some OF them and would have nothing 20
do with others. although all the family
were equally Interested IN him.
He would come when called. would sit on
the hand and make himself quite at home
with those he liked, but ne could never be
fooled into any familiarity or into accept
ing favOrs from those he disliked.
lie was called Mozart because Of his
musical ability, and he sang or trllled, not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30

June II. the date when this contest was
announced. Watch the honor list and keep
the dates when your name appears. When
YOU have five dates send them to the Office
OF Little Men and Little Women and the
books Will be forwarded to you. Some Of
the little men and little women have asked
how 10 got I'm the honor list. The names
Of those who fail 70 win prizes. but whose
work - nevertheless worthy OF honorable
mention are placed IN this list
In sending answers 10 puzzles II * not
necessary TO send letter with them. Use,
II sou can, paper OF the ordinary letter
size and write YOUR name address age
and choice OF prize in the upper right hand
corner Of the first page If sending any
drawing or returnin. a cut-out attach II to
the paper bearing your name etc. Use
black drawing ink for drawing II you can.
Address letters TO Little Men and Little
Women. New-York Tribune. New York II
you address them simply TO The Tribune
they viii 30 10 some other department and
may not reach the office Of Little Men and
Little Women IN time to be entered in the
contest.
Age and ncatEess are considered in
awarding the prizes
The contest closes on August g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30

plump little SQUAD between his jaws, ne
could not pull his head from the little
door In vain he wrigGled and scratched.
with each effort his ears and neck inndmed
and swelled until he was securely trapped.
The great flock kept up their pecklug.
Billy's sides were sore and bleeding. Fin
ally with an EFFORT ne tore the little board
front from its place and fell sprawling 10
she ground with his head stlll imprisoned
by the wooden collar Now for the first
time the angry doves could get at his face.
v HIGH the board around his neck prevented
him from defending. They speedily de-,
GtrovcI one of his eyes. With n f"artll
yowling Billy burst from the Infatuated
crowd and darted for safety 10 his hole IN
the kitchen door. The board around his
neck prevented him from going through.
At length ! was able to drive he doves
away and 10 rescue what was LETT OF poor
Billy.
Since then, blind in one eve. with face
and sides much SCARED, he gives all the
doves wide berth.
Uncle Dietrich says II should teach US
not 10 htc Of more than ~ can chew
ADELAIDE V. M'DONALD aged 49,
No. IS South Elliott Place, Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
MR. AND MRS. BROWN.

Dear Little Men and Little Women: Mr.
and Mrs Brown are q very respectable
pair II brown chickens ar Brown rs
really a rooster His wife sat patiently
for four weeks. and when her babies were
Matched. what was her surprise 30 ind
six cream colored chicks and nine Of -.
dearest black and gray turkeys yoI ever
saw. Mrs Brown was rather disappointed
Al Rrst She had wanted fifteen nuily
chicks However she soon grew % love
lie turkeys. They obey her a. wen as her
own chicks and VIII go TO no turkey in the
BARNARD Yours truly,
EDITH GADDlS tarcd lW.
DelansOu. Schenectady County, y. ).
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
ICED TEA POINTERS.

To obtain tire host results 20 making
iced tea, remember first tha- i- should noe
he too strong. Second. TroHda cracked 10
in abundance IN each glass. adding slice
OF lemon for those who prefer this acd
Aavoring TO sugar. II must always .
borne IN mind that tcpid tea is ten in is
least palatable form. This beverage must
be really hot or absolutely cold fIlLeT.
izad sugar naturally diss3lles more readily
than grarulatcd I'm this as ON all coz
drinks. some hostesseS add either a pig
Of mint or cherry or tWo ID e'rn Shs
to give on additional flavor Spe'ia' 1865
ore now sold for iced tea, With spoons
which are much taller than those artee'
usually are.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
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ten from my grandmother az a birthday
present, and as l had always loved cats, /
was delighted with this little kitten.
Dust remained an inmate Of our home for
a few years. in which time she had grown
into big cat. During all this time she
had been a great playmate OF ours and had
Joined US in all our games one thing only
she could not stand. and that was music.
When any one PLAYED the piano or the
conceTtina or any instrument she would 20
and pun at his sleeve as If asking him 20
stop. and If this did not succeed she would
90 off to the most distant part OF the house
and stay there until the music ceased, or
until some one went and brought her down
stairs
When Dust was about three years old
We took her back TO my grandmother. as
she was i'm need Of q cat that was good NJ
catching mice and rats. Yours respectfully,
MARY +. ARMSTRONG (aged ~.
No 1856 Richmond Terrace, West New
BRIGHTON. Staten Island