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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-03

sugar and an investigation is in pro-
gresS.
Leroy Eccles, manager OF the
Amalgamated and tho Lewiston Su-
gar companies, on visit to Colorado,
found that all of the surplus Colorado
product and part of the 1914 pro-
duct had been disposed of by a Dem
yer brokerage company before the
European war started and at a price
that is approximately SO a sack of 100
pounds less than today's quotation
for the product. Identically the
same situation exists locally. the SUI
gar having been sold by the Geoghe-
gan Brokerage company acting for
the Amalgamated Sugar company, the
Utah-Idaho Sugar company and the
Lewiston Sugar company.
During May. Juno and July. prey
ious to the beginning Of the war in
Europe. the Geoghcgan company sold
to jobbers in Illinois. Iowa, Missouri
and Kansas all that remained of the
1913 sugar crop, approximately 375..
900 sacks. at an average price Of
$40. Several esatcrn jobbers bought
as much as 10000 sacks each. At
least one concern doubled its order
on the same day. And now, the
sugar officials say, the eastern job
bers are demanding delivery.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-03
SUGAR CROP SOLD
BEFORE THE WAR

The entire beet sugar output for
the state of Idaho this year and be-
tween 8 mad 9 per cent of next years
crop together with the entire 1914
crop and 80 per cent of the prospec-
tive California crop was disposed Of
to eastern buyers before the Europ-
can war. the prices being paid rang
ing from $4.25 to $3.50 per 100 pounds
according to admissions of the Off
GERS Of the Amalgamated and Lewis
ton Sugar companies and an investi-
cation is now ON to determine whe-
Their or not an attempt is being made
to corner the sugar market.
Sugar Men Anxious
Before the war broke out sugar
had gradually dropped and. it is said.
fearing the bottom would be reached
the combined sugar interests of Ida
no. Utah, California and Colorado con-
tracted to dispose of this and part OF
next years output. When the war
broke out the prices shot up. Yes
terday was the only time there was
the slightest sign Of drop and there
was then a reduction Of so cents pei
100 pounds quoted. The sugar manu-.
facturers are now endeavoring to
remedy the loss sustained through
the early contracts. The facts have
been placed before federal officials
as to the possibility of q corner or
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-03
SHELLEY BONDS FOR $4,000

The special election called at Shell
ley for $4,000 bond issue for high
school purposes carried by very
large majority and the bids for the
construction work are to be opened
this week The building will be COM
plete in every detail, even to the
swimming pool. The people of Shell
ley and that vicinity are to be con-
graduated. Shelley is not SO far
away but what the Idaho Falls school
boys and girls who can not find ac-
commodations at home might go
thera-Idaho Falls Register.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-03
POTATO CROP LOSS
IN UTAH A MILLION

Utah and other western states was
extremely grave and that only con-
certcd movements would remedy it.
He advocated that not alone should
great care be made in tho selection of
seed. but that in no case should pota-
toes be placed on a field from which
diseased potatoes were harvested the
year before. Professor Hill advocat-
ed that at least four or five years
elapse before potatoes were planted
on field which was known to have
produced diseased potatoes.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-03

The next regular session CT Lewis
ton State Normal School will open
Tuesday, September fifteenth. All
regular courses herewith offered will
open for regular work on that date.
The faculty list for the coming year
IS complete and has been strengthened
in some departments Miss Elsie
Kirk, daughter of President Kirk OF
Kirksville State Normal School in
Missouri, has been elected Dean OF
Women and has already arrived to
take charge of her work in the in
terests of the young students. The
school has engaged two private dor
mitories and several rooms near the
campus, to take care of the overflow
from Lewis Hall. Dining room facil-
tiles have been enlarged to now &C.
commodate 1875 day bcarders in Lewis
Hall, and as many more can he &C.
commodated in the student cafe If
necessary. President Black has spent
the summer vacation making prepare
tions for the coming year, which pro-
misses to be much the largest in the
history Of the school.
Last year the school sent out 100
qualified teachers to teach in the
various counties of the state, and a
large number goes out each year. Last
years graduating class OF "a Nom.
bers, was the largest graduating class
from any of the normal schools of
the northwest.
For the convenience Of students
from South and Southeastern Idaho,
a special sleeping car will be attached
to train Number westbound on the
Oregon Short Line, leaving Pocatello
September thirteenth, ut 9.35 a. M,
and going direct through to Lewiston
without change
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-03
BIDS WANTED

Bids will be received up until
O'Clock, Saturday, September s, 1914
for the building of frame school.
house at Taber, Idaho, in school dis
trict No. 50.
Bids to be addressed to the un.
dersigned at the office of A. T. vii.
lecke, Taber, Idaho.
The school board reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
JOS. A. STEWART,
Clerk Of the Board of Trustees,
School District No. 50.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-03
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Oiarrhoea Remedy

Il advised the boys when they
enlisted for the Spanish war to take
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Dlarrhoea Remedy with them, and
have received many thanks for tho
advice given" writes ]. H. Hough-
land, Eldon, Iowa. mo person whe-
Their travelling or as home should be
without this great remedy For
sale by ell dealers. adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-03
BIG AVIATION MEET
Re,d1hra, September I. 2.

Excursions via Oregon Short Line
from points between Victor, Spencer
and Pocatello on the dates given.
SENSATIONAL - AEROPLANE
FLIGHTS WILL BE MADE EACH
DAY. the meet being under the direc-
ton Of the Posiant Aviation Com.
pany Of New York. The machines
used will be the very latest types
of aeroplanes and much excitement
may be expected. See agents for
rates and further particulars. 8-2O.9-3
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-03
DEATH OF D. WORTH CLARK

It Is with profound grief that this
community, as well as this part of
the state, receives the news that D.
Worth Clark died at Salt Lake at s
o'clock Friday morning.
He had been on the sick list for
several months, and following a re.
lapse was taken to Salt Lake a short
time ago, and returned in the belief
that he was on the road to recovery.
Another attack seized him. however,
and he was taken back to that city,
where he underwent an operation and
Assesses were removed from the up-
per portion Of the stomach, as we'll
as from the liver. He showed i'm
provement following the operation,
but the long period of illness had re-
duced his system to the point where
1t could not Withstand the shock.
AT his bedside we're his wife, his
sister, Mrs. Harry Holden. of Idaho
Falls, and his brothers, Barzilla w.
Clark. mayor OF idaho Falls, and
Chase Clark Of Mackay and other re-
latives, as we'll as his law partner,
Jesse R. s. Bulge, who was almost
constantly in attendance during the
last illness Of his friend.
D. Worth Clark was one of the best
known men In Idaho. For many years
and up to the present time he was
regarded as one Of the leading Demo.
Gratis Of the Gem state and was known
a. one of the most successful attor-
neys before the Idaho bar. He had
lived in Pocatello many years, and
was largely identified with it's affairs
and daily life. taking a prominent
part in every species Of betterment,
and being strong influence for NOR.
al conditions. He was president OF
the Railroad Y. M. c. Association and
q leading director, and was associat-
ed with many other movements.
A number Of years ago. when he
succeeded Judge Dietrich in the law
business. following Judge Dietrich's
appointment, he became general coun-
sci for the Oregon Short Line, a DO
sition he filled up to the time Of his
death. and his abilities were regarded
by the company as Of exceptional
range
During the past few years he was
one Of the busiest men of the COM
munity. and some of the most import
ant actions to be considered by the
higher courts were under his direction
during that period, including the Po-
catello water case and many import
ant railroad matters. His first ILL.,
ness was largely attributable to a ner-
vous breakdown. as he was a hard
worker and constantly at it, and it
is to be regretted that a man Of so
much value to community should
be stricken at that time of his life
when his career should have been
most useful to himself and enjoyed to
fullest degree. He was in the neigh
borhood of forty years of age. No
man stood in higher estimation in
the Gate City.
Deceased was member Of the Ma
sons, Elks. and other lodges. His
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-03

Potato diseases will cause a loss g
at least s1,O0O,oOo to the farmers Of
Utah for the year 1914.
Idaho will suffer as much or more
than Utah.
Colorado will also be a heavy
loser.
There is not a potato-raising state
from Maine to Utah in which the
fields are not more or less effected
with one or more kinds of potato dis.
eases.
The future of the potato crop in the
United States is grave and unless
something is done it will be but g
few years before the United States
will be known as nonpotatc-pr oduc-
ing country.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-09-03

body arrived home from Salt Lake
the same evening and was placed in
charge OF Undertakes Crawford &
Schumacher.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-28

be necessary to move all furniture out
before the cleaning begins. Then the
order Of operation should be ceiling first
then walls and windows and finally the
floor. Remember that the dampness and
odor of soap and cleaning disappears
quickly IL the windows are left wide
open and that II added to open windows
you can have the room heated for
few hours. with an open fire or a port
able gas or oil stove, the dampness will
dIsappear within a few hours.
The dining room is one OF the most
Inconvenient OF rooms to clean. because
meals have such a persistent way OF
interrupting operations. But z you begin
the minute breakfast is over dining
room cleaning may easily be accom-
plished before the evening meal In
order to make such fast work OF the din
ingroom you will not be able to clean
out all china closets and linen drawers.
but these can perfectly well be omitted
and left for a few hours another day.
And one thing remember when IL comes
TO cleaning closets and cupboards. and
that is the shelf paper is no longer con-
sidered sanItary-that shelf that is
treated to a good coat of white paint,
and enamel IL possible. is far better both
for linen and china, and can be cleaned
at any time with a moist cloth, whereas
the shelf covered with shelf paper can
be cleaned only when the paper is re-
moved.
Grances Marshall will be glad to answer
in this column any questions concern
ing household subjectsL
(Copyright, IelLl
The Washington herald., 1914-09-28
House.
wives
Daily
Economy
Calendar
IF YOU MUST HoUSEcLEAN.

There have been so many jokes cracked
and so much criticism offered at the
expense OF the housewives fall house
cleaning that there are few. OF US who
are willing to admit that we stip in
dulge in II. Still a general cleaning of
the entire house at the end of the sum-
mer and the beginning OF the cooler
weather is a necessity in most houses.
The rule Of this housecleaning-both for
the sale Of the housewife and her family
should be, room at a time. The old
fashioned idea was-was It MOTTO upset
the whole house on the first day. max
ing II necessary for the men OF the
house TO sleep on a mattress in the gar
ret and est from the laundry tubs for
the week during which housecleaning
WIS in progress! In the meantime the
housewife was raging a sort OF frenzied
warfare in apron and busting cap with
mops and broOms and busters as weap-
, OHs.
With the room at a time rule for house
cleaning no one need know, save the
housewife and her helpers that house
cleaning is in progress. She should lay
her plans thoughtfully on paper before
she begins. mapping out just what room
she will undertake each day with a care
full list. of all supplies needed in the
operation.
1t is best TO begin at the top Of the
house and work down for the simple
reason that dirt and dust are apt to be
tracked down and that~k the downstairs
rooms are done first they will show
effects Of the upstairs cleaning when 1t
| Is all over.
The kitchen should be left to the last
day. and after that the cellar should
be taken in hand. The cellar might
even be left till a week or so later. In
cleaning each room, OF course, 1t will
The Washington herald., 1914-09-28
ECONOMY DoNTS.

Don't telephone for groceries unless
you specify as to quality and price.
Don't run in debt for necessaries. Cash
buying is always the better buying.
Don't be without the fireless cooker.
It will soon save its cost, but get a nom
inflammable sort
Don't cook too much merely to ru a
garbage can.
Don't buy small quantities OF staples.
Buy in bulk.
Don't fail to think out your eNpeditures
and to keep inside the limit you fix
Don't be ashamed to save pennies,
otherwise you are easy prey.
Don't add to delivery expenses by or
dering at the last moment Keep ahead
OF actual needs
Don't buy vegetables out OF season and
expect low prices.
Don't think spendthrifts need to be cap
Italists. One can be a spendthrift with
a dollar as well as with large sums.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-28
BUTTONS OF EVERY COLOR.

Effective combination buttons are seen,
having several shades combined in mot
tied, checked, mosaic and striped mix
lures. Sometimes the centers are in di-
rec; contrast to the rest OF the button
in extreme COlOrs, such as tango and
black. purple and green, blue and tan,
and So on. and white centers are seer
with rims Of any color The tango or
C-ange-yellow background on buttons is
z favorite for summer dresses, odd
bloUses. etc. Cameo buttons have the
white head on a ssucer-shaped ground of
blue. yellow. green, black or pink Jet
trimmed buttons have red. green, old blue
or yellow centers. Red buttons are used
on inexpensive summer frocks.
Small jet buttons are much used on
vests and neCkwear. Large crocheted
buttons in round and square designs
of one or two colors are used on coats
Of heavy corded cottons and on linen
and Tatine dresses and suits. There arc
many fancy stitches introduced in these
buttons.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-28
HOROSCOPE.
The stars incline, but do not compel "
Monday. September 20. 1914.

Monday. September 2S, 1914.
Astrologers read warning in the stars
today. The influences are held to be
most unfortunate, for Mercury. Mars,
Neptune and Saturn are all adverse.
Late in the evening Venus and the sun
are in beneflc aspect.
The rule is so sinister that wise per-
sons will pursue routine affairs and re-
frain from taking the initiative in any
I important enterprise. 1t is said % be
particularly unlucky for those who have
dealings with attorneys, commission mer,
agents for large properties. steel works,
| foundries and smelters.
Mars is in forbidding aspect for those
who are concerned with war. Soldiers
OF every rank are subject 10 malign In
fiuences, the seers declare.
Servants OF state and court. diplomats,
Senators, judges and all whose mentality
| is dominating. should delay important
matters until the planets are more friend
| ly II they would profit by the lore OF
ancient scholars.
Saturn gives warning OF perIls in gloomy
places. The adverse aspect of the planet
is said to increase dangers from falls.
4ulS Will BECdl pO"NA AcA NfAar
is supposed to separate men and women
from the things that they hold dear and
during its adverse rule II is wise to rest,
avoid worry and wait for more favorable
conditions
Although Venus is friendly late in the
evening, the combined power Of the plan
cts operate against romance or love at
fairs. The configuration is not good for
| weddings or social assemblies Of any
sort.
! Owing to the influence Of Saturn ship
ping interests will be greatly-disturbed
! through the entire autumn.
Seditions has been prophesied for Japan,
and again the seers give warning OF dan
ger to the western coast OF the United
States.
! The Hawaiian Islands will feel a trade
depression which does not quickly i'm.
prove.
| Persons whose birthdate II Is have the
representation of much annoyance dur
ing the coming year. They should be
most careful to avoid quarrels Of every
| sort. Both men and women who srS
employed will prosper.
Children born on this day will prob
ably be gifted and lovable, but they will
succeed best II they do not attempt in.
itiative in business or professional life.
Girls have the augury OF wealth through
marriage.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-28
LATEST PHOTOPLAY NEWS
leased shortly. and in many other West
ern Vitagraph productions.


ern Vitagraph productions.
The Locked Door," which Is to be 70
leased as one Of the Vitagraph features,
vii have points Of great interest to all
municipalities throughout the world II
- picture that brings out most decid-
eoly the violation Of our IRE laws to the
destruction Of life and property, and IN
PRODUCES remedy that will set people
tninnng and acting for the betterment
OF mankind The strong cast Of Vita
graph players who assume the prfncIpal
characters in this play Is suppIemented
and aided By the most prominent on
cials OF the ire and police departments
Of Greater New York Among them ar.
Commissioner Robert Adamson, Joseph
Hammit. Of the fire prevention bureau,
Chief O'Haro. Fire Marshal Tom Brophy,
Chief Joseph Croley, and Chief John
Kenlon.
The police department. which gave sy-
cry assistance possible and mustered out
some Of the finest of the force, was
under the command Of Acting Can't
Wooden, Capt. Farrell. and Lieut..
Michael F. Walsh The fire department
afforded the use OF engine 81, waIla-
bout Market, under the command of
Capt Shaw. The Sheepshead Bay eu-
gine and fire house were used by cour-
tesy Of Capt. Corcoran. The script
was written by Special Fire Investigator
william B. Northrup, Of the combined
fre departments OF the boroughs Of
Greater New York.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-28
NEWS NOTES OF THE SCREEN.

Jack Mower, of the Western Nitagrapn
players, has distinguished himself not
only before the caAera, but has brought
the hero business into real life. On Sep
tember la, while bathing at North Beach.
Santa Monica, Cal. he saved the lives OF
two Santa Monica school teachers. They
were swIn,minR in the surf when they
suddenly found they had ventured fur
ther from the shore than usual and that
their strength was rapidly waning. A
large 'rolIer'' caught them just as they
turned in an effort to reach shore and
they became panic stricken and shouted
for help.
lack Mower. together with two others
OF the Vitagraph Company, plunged TO
aid the teachers and after a hard strug-
Gle with the breakers, which at the
time threatened the lives OF the res
cuers, as well at the rescued, succeeded
in bringing the women ashore. This ia
the fourth rescue he has made this sea-
son.
Mr. Mower appears a. the lead In ''rhs
ChoIea" . SmuEEiing picture - - -
The Washington herald., 1914-09-28

Richard C. Travers, the Essanay star.
Is a real golf fan, and in the opening
of The Real Agatha" new picture, he
is shown playing his favorite game in
one of the golf clubs of which he Is a
member. Even while the camera was
buzzing and grinding Mr.. Travers COM
pletely forgot that he was merely play
ing for the picture.
He continued in the most conscientious
style. and before he knew it he made
80 yard mile drive while the scene
was being taken. He was delighted. TO
be sure, and is waiting patiently to see
the picture. In fact. he was so enthusi-
ranged for a professional match with
Champion Evans in the near future.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-28
FASHIONS FANCIES.

Long coats are in favor.
Satins will lead among silken goods.
7. sseIed trimmings will be modish.
The broad-brimmed hat is in fashion
again.,
Two or three-tiered skirts are still in
favor.
A touch Of color on lingerie is now the
thing.
Classical lines will prevail in evening
gowns.
Black chantilly lace is used to trim
white frocks.
White capss are worn with black taf
feta gowns.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-28
FAMOUS
WOMEN
Her
Birthday
And
Yours
September 2S, Kate Douglas Wigigin,
Frances Willard, Ameie
Of Portugal.
tCopyTirht Ieit

e September 2S is remembered in Portu-
gal today by a few loyal supporters of
royalty as the birthday of the beautiful
woman, who, had Manuel kept his
crown, would have been the queen dow
ager. Ex-Queen Dowager Amelie, as
she must now be called, is a member Of
the Orleans family, of France. Her faith
er bore the empty title of Count of Paris,
and she would never have earned
a real crown had it not been for her
great beauty. The King of Portugal.
ManueIs father, chanced to see a pho
tograph Of this beautiful young woman.
and the end Of the episode was that
Amelie became Queen Of Portugal.
Kate Douglas Wiggin, one of the most
admirable Of our American woman
writers, was born in Philadelphia fifty
five years ago today. She was married
when she was thirty-siX to Mr.. George
c. Riggs, but in writing she still main
tains her maiden name. The Birds
Christmas Carol" one of her most pop
ular books, was published when she was
twenty-eight Later followed her Pen
elope' books, and eleven years ago her
most successful book, "Rebecca." was pub
lished. Besides being a successful writer,
Mrs. Riggs is an enthusiastic kinder
gartener. When writing was only
diversion she was working hard out in
California to establish free kindergart-
ems and actually organized the first free
kindergarten on the Pacific coast.
Frances Willard, another distinguished
woman whose birthday is remembered
on September 2S, was born seventy-seven
years ago today. She will always be
remembered as one OF the most brilliant
women speakers ever counted among
American women. Among prohibition
lists there is not a name more highly
revered than that of Frances Willard.
One might suppose that the woman who
gained so great distinction in public
speaking was Of commanding presence.
But Frances Willard was Of most fragile
appearance She was slender and eX-
ceedingly graceful. She was scarcely
five feet three inches in height. Her face,
which was naturally delicate-featured
and decidedly feminine was rather stern
when in repose. 1t was only when she
beg TO speak that the force Of her
unusual personality seemed to bring fire
and spirit into her eyes and magnetism
into her woman's voice that held her'
audience spCllbound and entranced.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-28
A MILITARY MODEL.

Christiane designed a white satin
blouse long before war rumors were
heard in Paris, but the military sugges-
tion of the model seems very appropri-
ate. The blouse is of white nocturne
satin with a rather high-closing at the
neck and narrow scalloped net frilling
outlines collar, sleeve and front. Against
this dainty white blouse the military
straps and bands, or red silk-embroi-
dered with gold thread. are most ef-
fective. The ornaments are snap-fas-
tened on, so they may be removed vhen
the blouse 70 reshened
The Washington herald., 1914-09-28
GAY AND NOVEL IN THIS.

Red and white Pekin striped pussy
willow silk-the popular silk for blousea
with the younger cOntingent-waS used
to build n gay little replica OF an i'm
ported model. The striped blouse opens
over a vest OF white pique, which curves
around in waistcoat effect and joins a
belt Of the silk An orsandie flare COL
lar rises at the back and big red buttons
fasten the white Waistcoat