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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19
SURPRISE PARTY

Last Friday evening about 7:3'
p. m. a number of young ladies anc
gentlemen met at the home of Geo
Jolley to give surprise party. Tht
party was gotten up by Herbert Hall
in honor of George Jolly, Jr, O
BlackfOoot, and cousin, Defiance Jol
ley, of Idaho Falls, who is visiting
here for few weeks.
Those present were: Girls, Misses
Mabel Wallace, Edith Downing, LIE
noir White Ora Murphy, Uh Pal
mer and Edna Hall. The boys were.
Geo. Jolley, Jr., Defiance Jolley, Her
bert Hall. Decter Fisher, Raymond
La Coar. Rawleigh Bible and Nerd
din ThonaA Al present enjoyed them
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19

Mrs. Agnes Just Reid, Of Presto
was in the city today ON business
T. r. Jones is the bailiff for th<
present term Of the district court.
DR.. White. state veterinarian, made
a short visit in Blackfoot Tuesday.
James Cameron has returned from
two years mission in New Zealand
A baby girl was born Wednesday
morning to the wife Of Judge ]. H
Andersen.
George Green, the scientific Mud
Lake farmer, was In Blackfoot today
on business.
H. c. Tavey left Tuesday for rrini
dad, Mont. where he has some bust
ness to attend to.
Dick GreenwelPs infant son, who
has been very sick with an attack
of lagrippe, is convalescent-
Mr.. Whistler has bought a candy
business in Weiser. Idaho. and his
family has Joined him there.
Mrs. S. J. Rich and daughter, Juan
tia, left Wednesday for a month S
sojourn in Southern California.
F. E. DoKay has leased his Tyhee
ranch and will again take an active
interest in tho grocery business.
Attorney Thomas returned Tuesday
from Boise, where he was engaged
several days last week on important
legal business.
]. H. Ashton. Of the Cottage hotel,
is in Salt Lake attending the auto
show, and John Zeger is acting as
host in his place.
Ralph Robbins has just completed
a store building in Moreland for the
purpose Of conducting grocery store
and meat market.
Miss Ruby Hansen, a well known
and popular professional Pocatellc
nurse, visited friends in Blackfoot
last Wednesday.
Billy Vanderwood. the popular
livery man Of Mackay, was in the
city last Wednesday shaking hands
with his many friends.
A wrestling bout between Jack
Reynolds and Arthur Chester is be-
ing planned to tako place in 3. ok
foot March End at the Isis theatre.
Harry Smith, the we'll known cat
erer, has supplied Blackfoot with a
cafe on wheels, which he has an
chored for the present on the cor
ner of Main and Pacific streets.
F. B. Morgan and Harry B. Smith
were arrested last Sunday by Chief
If Police Simmons for being drunk
and disorderly. Judge Ezell fined
hem IS apiece, which they paid
D. L. O'Neal, Kinney & Co.'S. popu-
ar manager, received q letter this
week from Will Montgomery. who is
oasking in the tropical sunshine o
Honolulu. He says he is enjoying his
rip, and is about to start on a visit
to Japan
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19
PROGRESSIVE HEARTS

Miss Grace Berg entertained nine
couples of her friends at Progressive
Hearts last evening, at the home of
her parents on North Shilling avenue.
The early part of the evening was
spent in playing Bunco, after which
a delicious luncheon was served. Pro-
gressive Hearts was then played in
a social way until midnight, when
the two smaller sisters of Miss Berg,
handsomely dressed like fairies,
served punch and waters. Miss AL
berta Moore won first prize, which
was large box of heart shaped
chocolates
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19
EVERY WOMAN
sE E2Ra $25 WEEK sHR

Of beautiful wool suitings, wash fabrics
fancy waistings, silks hdkfs. petticoats. etc
Up to date N. Y. Oity patterns. Finest line
on the market. Dealing direct with the
mills you will find our prices low. II others
can make $1,000 to 5000 weekly you can also
Samples, full instructions in neat sample
case. shipped express prepaid. No money
required. Exclusive territory. Write for
particulars, Be first to apply.
Standard Dress Cssds Cs.pa.y. ~ lst Street,
BiagAantea, N. 7.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19
BLACKFOOT DRUGGIST
HAS VALUABLE AGENCY

The Palace Drug Store has the
Blachoot agency for the simple mix
ture Of buckthorn bark, glycerine. etc,
known as Adlcrtka. the remedy
which became famous by curing ap.
pendicitis. This simple remedy has
powerful action and drains such sur
prising amounts ol old matter from
the body that JUST ONE DOSE re-
lieves sour stomach, gas On the stom.
ach and constpation almost INNEDI.
ATELY. The QUICK action a A.
ler-ika u aGtoniahinG Nv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19

Nustyle bread at Berryman's, ad,
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19
BLACKFOOT
day by Day..
Money to loan on improved real
estate. Idaho Irrigated Lands Co. adv

Miss Hazel Chapman visited home
folks at Woodville Sunday.
Mrs. w. c. Morrell Of Moreland
was visitor in this city yesterday.
Myrum BROMLEY, Of Fort Hall
was a business visitor in this city
today.
Harry Hamilton, Of Sterling, Idaho
was business visitor in this city
Tuesday.
Don't forget the Saturday Specia
at The Economy Store, opposite the
postoffice. 1t-adv.
B. G. Dill, of Montpelier, Idaho
was in the city transacting business
Tuesday.
Everything in the grocery line al
Berryman's. adv. If.
Miss Ula Palmer enjoyed a visit
with her parents from Shelley,
this city Sunday.
Highest prices paid for coyote
furs at The Economy Store, opposite
tho postoffico. 1t-adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Bowling have
moved into their new residence in
the Younie addition. y
Call on Bergman for Fancy and
Staple Groceries. Phone 166. adv.
Mrs. W. c. Morrell, of Moreland,
was the guest of her parents in this
city Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Ella Wright returned to her
home in Riverton this morning, after
visiting friends and relatives here
for several days.
st. Paul's Episcopal Church-Ser-
vices on Sunday next Geo. Washing
tons Birthday at II a. m. and 1880
p. m. Augmented choir; patriotic
music.
DR.. SCARBOROUGH, the man who
is noted for his reliable work in Civ
ing RESULTS in Headaches, Dizzi-
ness, nervousness and Eye Defects
after others have failed, will be at
the COTTAGE HOTEL, BLACkFOOT,
MONDAY, MARCH 2. He makes no
charge for examination. His special
electrical instruments enables him to
see the TRUE condition Of the IN
NER parts Of the eye, and does
away with the necessity Of using
drugs Tor drops) in the eyes for a
examination. II you want
the Best in every way for your
EYES and HEALTH be sure to call
on him. Feb 1926 adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19

supper was served An report hav-
Ing had . very good time
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19
AN EASTERN STAR BURIAL

Mrs. w. L. Hawley, who died in the
local hospital last Wednesday of
cancer of the liver, viii be buried
tomorrow. The funeral services will
be held at the Episcopal church, un-
der the auspices of the Eastern Star
Chapter, Of which deceased was an
esteemed member
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

desire to inform the ladies OF
Blackfoot that have opened a dress
making parlor in the Carson rooming
house on West Idaho street, where
am prepared to do all kinds OF
sewing neatly and promptly. Salts
faction guaranteed
adv. St Miss Florence Handwork.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19

Call on Bergman for Fancy and
Staple Groceries. Phone 166. adv
Earvin Buttcane made a business
"trip to Tyhee and back Monday.
Misses Esther Wray and Bertise
Wheeler were in this city Sunday.
Money to loan on improved farms
e: 9. Anderson. Box 1923. Blackfoot,
idaho. adv. tt
David Wheeler, of Moreland, was
in this city visiting friends Tuesday.
Call on Bergman for Fancy and
Staple Groceries. Phone 1866. adv.
Jim Smell made business trip to
Ogden and back Friday and Saturday.
JUST ARRIVED-A new lot of
street and party dresses in the very
latest styles. BIETHAN'S.
Carl Wright. of Riverton, attended
the dance in this city Saturday even
ing
Lewis Olsen, of Salt Lake CITY,
has accepted position in the Idaho
Cafe.
Miss Ella Wright, of Riverton, is
in this city, visiting friends and rela-
tivcs.
Miss Bertha Furnace, of More
land, was in this city Sunday visiting
friends
Miss Ora Lyons, who has been
visiting the Caufman family, in Idaho
Falls for few days, returned to this
city Tuesday noon
P. c. Hilbert, a prominent dry
farmer near Aberdeen, was in this
city Monday doing some shopping with
the local merchants.
Mrs. J. H. Green, of Mackay, who
was the guest Of Mr. and Mrs. Trego
over Sunday, left Monday morning for
San Diego, California.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Allen and
family returned Saturday afternoon
from Hyrum, Utah, where they at
tended family reunion.
Miss Viola Holland, one of the dis.
trct teachers in Shelley, Idaho, was
the guest of her cousin, Miss Flor
ence Brown, Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs William McNight and daugh-
ter, Miss Artella, of Moreland, were
in this city Sunday. Miss Artella has
accepted a position in the telephone
Office of this city.
Miss Glendora Tree, of Dillon,
Montana, arrived in this city Satur-
day evening. Miss Tree is a great
pianist and will entertain a number
of her friends at the home of her
niece. Miss Grace Berg, next Friday
evening
Miss Helen Rowland, of Shelley,
was in Blackfoot Sunday and Mon
day. She assisted the singers in the
ladies' chorus at the L. D. S. first
ward Sunday evening. While here
she was the guest of her aunt, Mrs.
T. D. Brown.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19
1898
THE GUN CLUB

The shooting contest of the Black.
foot Rod and Gun Club last Sunday
was unusually well attended, and
some excellent workmanship was ex-
hibite. cmfwyp shrdlu ccmfwyp uldr
hibitcd, notably that Of E. c. Steph-
ems, who shot "a blue rocks out of a
possible 25, and was awarded the
medal. The final contest for the
medal will be pulled off on Decora-
ton Day, May 3Oth, when the men,
Der who has won the medal the most
times will be it's proud and permanent
possessor The score made last Sum
day is as follows:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-02-27
IS THE HOG SICK !?
8 TO | ITS CHOLERA
u. s. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL-
TURE SUGGESTS PREVEN-
TATIVES FOR DISEASE

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. a.
It is estimated that at least 80 per
cent OF all deaths of hogs from di-
sease in the United States are caused
by hog cholera. Therefore, in the
case Of any fatal outbreak, the chan
ces are about nine to one that the
cause is hog cholera. 1t is true that
other infections may and do fire.
quently complicate outbreaks of hog
cholera, but in such cases the germ
of hog cholera is the primary cause
of the disease. and II we can take
care OF the germ Of hog cholera the
pig will usually overcome the other
infections himself.
Watch the Neighbor's Herd.
The following suggestions to farm
ers are offered as an aid to the early
recognition Of hog cholera in herd:
1. Keep posted concerning the
condition and health Of hogs on
other farms in your neighborhood.
Sick hogs on neighboring farm are
q positive menace, for the germs of
hog cholera are easily carried on the
feet Of men or animals.
2. Look over your herd regularly
in order that any sick hogs may be
promptly discovered.
8. II any hogs in the herd are
found to be "off feed or appear in
any wise sick, separate them imme-
diately from the remainder of the
herd. and keep them and the main
herd under close observation daily.
II there is tendency for the disease
to spread in the herd the trouble is
probably hog cholera. This diagno-
sis may be confirmed by killing one
OF the sick animals and examining
the organs in the manner described
In farmers bulletin $40.
4. When the first symptoms of
sickness are observed an immediate
change of feed sometimes corrects
the trouble. This Is particularly
true of swill-fed hogs.
5. If there is any tendency for the
disease to spread in the herd do not
temporize, but Immediately treat the
herd with serum from the state col
lege or state stock sanitary board.
Prompt administration of the serum
is essential to success.
7. Remember that hog cholera
kills millions of hogs where other di-
seases kill thousands. Dismiss from
your mind all thought of such di-
seases as lung plague" infectious
pneumonia" pig typhoid" etc., for
these are generally merely fanciful
designations given to hog cholera by
uninformed men.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-02-27
WOULD SAVE CLAM BEDS.
State Forester Opposes Further Sale
of These Tracts by State.

State Forester e. w. Ferris, who,
under the authority of the state
board of land commissioners, has
been investigating tide lands and
clam beds with view of having
tracts set aside for public use, is op-
posed to the state disposing of any
more of it's clam beds.
He is of the opinion that the state
should set aside, in the counties
where such clam beds exist, suffi-
cient number of conveniently located
beds from which the public may be
at liberty to obtain mess of clans
without fear of molestation, and that
the balance of such beds from which
clans are taken for the purpose of
canning or sale on the market,
should be revenue producing prop
erty to the state, and should be turn
ed over to the state department of
fisheries to be cared for and protect
ed.
He is advocating the Withholding
from sale of all tide lands containing
clam beds until the necessary laws
can be passed governing them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-02-27
POWDER FACTORY IS
URGED BY CHANGERS
THURSTON POMONA URGES Gov
ERNOR TO SPEND $4,000
APPROPRIATED.

Resolutions urging Governor Lis
ter to spend the $4,000 appropriat-
ed by the last legislature in the es-
tablishment of a state powder fac
tory and recommending the use of
the King road drag in the main
tenance of the county's roads were
adopted at the February meeting Of
the Thurston County Pomona
Grange at the Chambers Prairie
Grange hall last Wednesday, attend
ed by about sixty-five grangers Of
the county. The meeting was one
of the largest and most interesting
recently held, the Brighton Park,
Spurgeon Creek, Alert, South Bay
and Pleasant Glade oranges being
represented.
H. p. Briggs, master of the Po-
mona, was elected delegate to the
Kitsap County Pomona meeting, to
be held March 18, when 1t is ex-
pected that all the oranges of West
ern Washington will be represented.
Ross Chilson was elected press
agent.
The program for this weeks meet
ing, prepared by Leila M. Kagy, in
cluded song by the members,
Progression; an address by A. G..
West. master of the Brighton Park
Grange and response by Pomona
Master H. p. Briggs; discussion
on spraying and pruning trees by
c. J. Olney, followed by a general
discussion; a recitation of Mrs. L. l..
Snow; talk on "How to Improve
Subordinate Oranges" by Pomona
Secretary l.. l.. Snow, and reading
by Mrs. Isaac Wolfe.
At noon an elegant country din
ner was served by the ladies of the
Brighton Park Grange. being served
by Mesdames Marguerite Beatty,
Anna Thomas, L. brewery, Elizabeth
Williams, w. J. Lawton and N. Null
holland and Miss Jessie Mulholland.
The next Pomona meeting will be
held at the Spurgeon Greek Grange
hall March 25.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-02-27
GENERAL STEVENS TO TALK
Son of Washington's First Governor
ut Pioneers Dinner Monday.

General Hazard Stevens has &C
cepted an invitation to attend the
banquet Of the Thurston County
Pioneer and Historical Society at
the Woman's club next Monday and
to. deliver an address. General
Stevens, being the son of Washing
tons illustrious first governor, is in
position to give the public some
intensely interesting remarks about
early times in and around Olympia.
With the annual address by p. M.
Troy and General Stevens remarks,
the program should prove very in
teresting.
Among the responses to the invita-
tions sent out was one from the ven-
cradle DR.. N. d. Hill OF Port Town
send, who has just passed his nine
'tieth birthday and who was on Puget
Sound in 1852 when this whole
country was part Of Lewis county,
Oregon. The doctor, who is an old
personal friend Of Allen Weir, secre-
tary of the local society, says that
he Is certainly pioneer of Thur
ston county and that he is looking
forward to a big celebration ten
years hence.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-02-27
CONTEST BOOMING. FRIENDS BEGIN TO HELP.
Active Workers s. 900 Popularity Contest Arouse
Interest in Their Campagns-More Expected to Enter
Special Offer Is Extended.

In addition to the Maxwell that
will be the first prize in the contest,
a 100000 piano from the John
Sharp Piano Company of Seattle is
the second prize, and this itself is a
big magnet for many of the candi-
dates have told the contest man
they want it. The piano arrived
from Seattle Saturday and was
placed on exhibition at Sawyer &
Filley's drug store, Fourth and
Main streets, where it has attracted
large crowd who have seen it and
passed many compliments on the
beauty and tone of the instrument.
Some Nifty Diamond Rings.
The diamond rings on display at
Talcott Bros. jewelry store have also
gotten a large number of the candi-
dates casting longing eyes on them.
There are six of these beauties to be
given to the candidates, three for
each district.
For the girl of a practical turn of
mind, who is looking out for the
future, the scholarships in Wilson's
Modern Business College are the four
prizes that have the most attraction
for them. The contest manager is
not altogether sure that the ladies
that win these prizes and make use
of them have not secured more out
of The Standard contest than the lady
that wins the big car or the piano.
At any rate, through these scholar
ships, they will be able to put them
selves In position to earn many
times the value Of the big prizes.
Other Prizes Arc Pretty.
The lavallieres, watches and other
prizes. also on display at Talcott
Bros, are attracting quite lot Of
the candidates who say that they
will be- well satisfied with one Of
them, especially when they take into
consideration that they will have Sc
cured them through little effort
in their spare time.
Special Offer Is Extended.
Owing to the fact that only few
of the candidates met the special Of
fer Of the past week the management
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-02-27

The big contest just opened by
The Washington Standard is Great
ing a great deal of interest in Olym-
pia and the surrounding territory
and from present indications it is go
ing to be a recordbreaking cam
paign for this section of the state.
Everybody seems to be taking a
lot of interest in the contest, quite
number as candidates and every
body else as supporter of one or
another of the candidates who have
or plan to enter the contest. The
largest list of nominations have been
sent in to The Standard Office in this
contest that it has been the contest
managers fortune to have sent in
in any contest before. This argues
we'll for the popularity of the cam
paign with the public.
Liberal Prizes One Reason.
One Of the reasons for this is that
a prize will be given to each active
candidate in the contest. So far
there are 20 prizes announced, IL
for each district, and more prizes
will be announced If more than that
number of the nominees show ac-
tivity.
The contest manager has been a
pretty busy person for the past few
days calling up nominees to see IL
they are going to make an active
campaign. So far we are even with
the candidates in that we are giving
as many prizes as there are active
entries. Indications point to the
fact, however. that In the course of
q few days the balance will turn the
other way and then 1t will be incum-
bent on the management to get more
prizes.
More Than $4,000 in Prizes.
Another reason for the great
amount of interest that is shown in
this contest is the value Of the prizes
that have been announced to date.
A great big ive-passenger automobile
of the quality and the value Of the
Maxwell "25" is a prize that very
nearly any one would be proud to
own and willing to make some ef-
fort to get.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-02-27
j. H. PERKINS RESIGNS.
First Commissioner of State Depart
ment of Agriculture to Leave.

]. H. Perkins, executive commits
sioner of the state department of ag-
riculture since its establishment last
June, rendered his resignation to
Governor Lister late last week, to
take effect March Is. His successor
has not been appointed, but Prof.
G. A. Torme Of the Pullman expert
ment station, e. A. Mcdonald of the
federal pure food service, and DR..
H. T. Graves, chief of the livestock
division of the department. have
been mentioned as possibilities.
Mr.. Perkins expects to return to
his ranch near Ritzville, WASH, and
to devote his attention to it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-02-27
LOCAL DEMOCRATS
MAY OPEN OFFICES
SUGGESTION HEADQUARTERS BE.
AT MEETING NEXT WEEK.

Plans looking for the establish
ment in Olympia of a permanent
headquarters for the Democrats OF
this section, with secretary and
stenographer in charge, conveniently
located, to be used as club rooms
where meetings, luncheons and other
gatherings can be held, will be dis
cussed at business meeting of the
Thurston County Club of the State
Democratic league Saturday evening,
March Z. Another matter that may
be discussed will be the advisability
of employing a paid organizer with
the view of arousing the maximum
of interest throughout the county in
Democracy.
The suggestion to establish head
quarters and club roooms was made
by E. A. FitzHenry, surveyor gem
eral, at the regular weekly luncheon
last Saturday, and was indorsed BY
T. M. Vance and several other speak
ers. Mr.. FitzHenry secuted the en-
ploying OF paid organizer, urging
the club to proceed modestly. but
Harry L. Parr stated it had been
estimated that an organizer could b.
obtained for s35 month for the
time that would be asked Of him and
Charles Clough OF South Union urged
the club to give special attention y
the rural districts.
3. N. Steele. secretary Of the
clubs executive committee. reported
the work SO far accomplished BY the
club, telling OF the recent meeting a4
Tenino and of other meetings
planned in other precincts.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-02-27
HOW TO GROW PEARS IN THURST0N COUNTY
Series Of Articles Giving the Facts About the Peal
Business-Written You Can Understand Them and
Prepared Particularly to Fit Conditions Here
Interviews with r. o. Morrison Chief Of the Division
Of the state Department Of Agriculture
By Eagle Freshwater-For the Man on the Farm.


that soil conditions are very
than in irrigated
blight in Western washington
and that consequently have laid
the having determined that
conditions most favorable
Deep rich basalc soi Tree
and proceeded to explain
different in should be conserved or I'M
aoapeo
Morrison laying down the RUE
already been grown sue
experienced nee
plant experimental orchard
Ne arr then to apply this information:
Varieties Adaptable Here.
application OF the statements made
what Turson county, Iou oud
follow the to that qneston;
Mr. Morrison has to after having pracced what ne
is this:
selecting of pears for Thurson county would not
old Bartlett the Anou the Winter Nel or the
favorable III the Rogue
River Valley Oregon during the last few promising
variety practically that all or these
properly prne sprayed and cultivated will yield results
They are the first three have been
grown and found satisfactory
hen-the Bartlett the Ano the Winter Nels or the
pears plant here and when read on NIUE
only discover why he makes this selection but
which of these four the best There are os Oh
for this selection lots of why half dozen oe
referred ALL and those
Why These Are Best.
Certa varieties of like other fruits susceptible
partially resistant diseases Mr. Morrison explains
The dreaded blight disease has been the
and experts
that offered the greatest resistance to that
In making this investigation has been found that