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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-02-17
GASOLINE MAY GO TO
40 CENTS THIS MONTH

Drivers of automobiles and dealers
in the same are startled-if ANYTHING
can startle driver or auto salesman
by the antics of gasoline Quota
tions, retail, the first of the week stood
at 321a cents per gallon, with pros
poets that if gas continues to soar,
that the 40 cent mark will be touched
before the end of the present month
1t was but six weeks ago that gaso-
line was quoted at Is cents per gallon.
The jump to 25 cents came practically
without warning. In one week S time
the price jumped from % cents to 80
cents, and last week % cents addi-
tional was added to the tax paid by
the consumer. Another jump of about
81 cents and the gasoline cost per mile
in every car will have been doubled
since the first Of the year.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-02-17
PALACE DRUG STORE
THE REXALL STORE.

In 1915 the total area irrigated was
5,306 acres, of which 1000 acres were
in young orchards, and 416 acres in new
alfalfa. Approximately 1903 acres
produced crops valued at $1O4,653, or
an average gross return of $2904 per
acre. The total area irrigated increas-
ed 104 acres, while the increase in val
lie of all crops was 1925.
During the year the largest acreage
cropped was in alfalfa, which produced
$75,767 from 1896 acres, or $3O.7S per
acre. The average gross returns per
acre from other important crops were
as follows: Onions, $141; potatoes,
$65.57: garden, $94.59; melons, $55.O7;
small fruits, $50.12; clover seed, 1875;
clover hay, 1885, Indian corn, $31.s1;
sorghpm, 1922; wheat, $23.11; miscel-
laneous, $37.49.
The Umatilla Project now contains
306 irrigated farms. One these the
equipment is valued at $52,677. An in
ventory of live stock shows the follow
ing: On December 81 $3.50 horses valued
at $685. AZ mules, $4,745; 765 dairy
cattle, $44,217; beef cattle, $7O41; 113
sheep, $3.50; 1852 hogs, $l3,2oa;
11,60S fowls, $780, bees, hives, 773,
valued at 1907. Total value all stock,
1888, 1922, or 81, $50 per farm.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-02-17
UEIATILLA'S RICH VALLEY

a crop census of the Umatilla Pro-
ject in Oregon has just been compiled
by the Reclamation Service The report
is exceedingly gratifying in that it fur
nishes abundant evidence of substan-
tial progress on the part of the settlers.
Owing to the numerous natural OBJ
stacles in the way of light, sandy, and
blowing soils, rough topography and
lack of experience on the part of many
farmers, the settlers have had many
difficulties to overcome. During the
first few years progress was slow and
many were discouraged. The latest
report Of farm conditions on the pro.
ject is encouraging as evidencing bet
ter understanding of the requirements,
with results which prove the actual
merit of this section as producer of
valuable crops. Summarizing the report
the following statistics are of special
interest.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-02-17
FARMERS AND HOUSEKEEpERs
WEEK AT IDAHO TECH SUCCESS

The first Farmers and Housekeepers
week at the Idaho Technical Institute
last week was a great success in every
way. Under the auspices of this state
school, the Extension Department of the
University of Idaho and the U. s, De-
partment of Agriculture, large nun.
Der of experts of the country wer.,
gathered together to give the farmers
and their wives the benefit of great
practical experience and the results of
years of investigation in all lines. The
program was exceptionally strong and
many speakers were present who were
not on the original schedule.
The registration shows that several
hundred people took advantage of the
demonstrations and lectures and from
all there seems to come the feeling of
satisfaction that great good was done
by the meeting. Practically every
community in Southeastern Idaho was
represented and there were many visit
ors from the West and North and from
three other states.
President Miles F. Reed of the Tecl,
nical Institute as well as DR.. M. c..
Merrill of the Agricultural Department
OF the same school and Director O. d
Center of the Extension Department
OF the State University feel that the
attendance was hindered great deal
by the weather but also feel that It
was even at that much better than was
ever expected for this first meeting.
Director Center is authority for the
statement that it was the best meeting
for the initial week that has ever been
held among the farmers in Idaho or
Utah.
The spirit of cooperation of the
townspeople of Pocatello with the Tech
and the visitors was appreciated bv
all and plans are already under way
for a better and more extensive con-
vention for next year.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-02-17

The wedding gown of to-day has lost
some of its dignity with it's train, but
it has gained a youthful charm which
is to be preferred. In the wedding
frock to-day, there is much of the
quaint charm and sweetness of grand
mothers gown; shocking, putting, quill
ing, stirring and numberess other
handmade trimmings are used in its gar
niture, and it is fashioned of the sheer
est, most airy of fabrics and laces.
The Attractive Use of Lace and Chiffon
Laces, chiffOns, and nets were never
daintier or more fairy-like than they
are this season. 1t is to be season
OF laces and transparent fabrics. Laces
as graceful as the web of the spider,
or the glinting, shimmering wing of the
butterfly, vie for favor with the more
substantial, Spanish and thread-run pat
terms; the sheerest Of silk crepes and
the crispest of organdies are modish
for frocks. Paper-like taffetas are of
ten used in the gowns of the bride s
attendants and then, again, they are of
organdy, in the palest of tints trimmed
with bands of taffeta. This combination
of taffeta and organdy will be notice
able feature of all imported frocks this
summer; it is an unusually attractive
potion although not particularly prac-
teal one, for Americans. The tub
frock as SUCH is not known in Paris
One may say that, owing to the climate,
it is solely an American idea. In most
parts of Europe it is cool enough to
wear frock of silk or lightweight wool
the summer through, even for sport
purposes.
The Formal Wedding Gown
For the demure little bride who wish
es to tread the beaten path of custom,
for reasons sentimental or otherwise.
there are gorgeously brocaded satins
with touch of silver in the motif. A
court train lends formal dignity to
such gown even though the frock it
self is considerably shorter than would
have been dreamed of in mothers or
grandmother time. The smallest of
pages or flower girls are often detail
of such wedding, lending a novel
pretty note. There are softer satina,
too, which may be used for the formal
in informal frock equally well.
Simple Veil Arrangements
Quite the most important part of the
frock for June, October, February, or
any other bride, is the veil. 1t is often
a simple length of tulle draped over
the hair and caught with a wreath or
cluster Of orange blossoms or white
clematis; then again it is cap or
rouche, but always there is the cluster
OF dainty, waxy blossoms, so absolutely
necessary to the true wedding spirit.
The veil offers the best way of intro
ducing the bit or rare old lace without
which the wedding gown is incomplete,
If such bit is to be found in the
family treasure chest. If there is none,
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-02-17
The Brides Bouquet

The brides bouquet may be stiff,
formal little bunch of white rosebuds.
with its quaint, stiff little paper man.
Ghetto, or the graceful shower bouquet
with dropping lily cups and ribbons.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-02-17
COMBINATION.

When cOstive or troubled with consti.
patton take Chamberlain Tablets.
They are easy to take and most agree
able in effect. Obtainable everywhere.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-02-17
New York, February

New York, February.
Fortunate indeed is the young daugh.
ter of the American home, who may
indulge is she wishes, according to the
oldtime custom, brought down through
the ages, in the filmy, dainty wedding
gown of white, with it's ethereal veil of
net, bordered, perhaps, with an edge of
rare old lace which had long ago decked
the gown of her grandmother. Were
she compelled by tradition to wear a
jacket of red or black, or cumbersome
draperies of silk and brocades, she
would lose much of her spirituelle
charm and take on buxomness not
suited to her type.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-02-17
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add / o. Bay
Rum; small box of Barbo Compound,
and a OF. of glycerine. Apply to the hair
twice week until it becomes the desired
shade. Any druggist can put this up or
you can mix it at home at very little cost
Full directions FOR making and use come
in each box of Barbo Compound. 1t will
gradually darken streaked, faded gray
hair, and removes dandruff. 1t is excel
lent for falling hair and will make harsh
hair soft and glossy. 1t will not color the
scalp, is not sticky or greasy, and does not
rub Off
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-02-17

a prominent druggist of Memphis SAYS
Much sickness could and would be
prevented If the public would only re
member that constipation is one of the
first causes. AS Il reminder, | would
suggest the slogan,
"'ReXall Orderlies. the laxative tab
let with the pleasant taste
II suggest ReNall Orderlies as know
their formula and believe they are the
best remedy for relieving constipation.
They can be used by men, women or
children
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-02-17
THE SPRING
Her Frock, Veil and Boquet
FLOWER GIRLS AND PAGES

the bride must be content to bring in
her something old' in a bit of bro
cade, cleverlv introduced on bodice or
girdle; piece of antique jeVelry, also
will serve to keep the spell.
Tho Rride,a pouc,,o4
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-02-17
Do You Find Fault With Everybody?

An irritable, fault finding disposition
is often due to disordered stomach. A
man with good digestion is nearly al
ways good natured. A great many have
been permanently benefited by Cham
berlain s Tablets after years of suf-
fering. These tablets strengthen the
stomach and enable it to perform it's
functions naturally. Obtainable every
where.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-02-17

One of our exclusive florists always
furnished his bride with bouquet in
shower effect of lilies of the valley.
white orchids and pure white ribbons;
lilies of the valley and white rosebuds
are equally effective and much less ex-
pensive. The serious bride may carry
a flower decked prayer book, if she pre-.
fers, instead Of boquet.
Children as Attendants.
Smill attendants, flower girls and
tiny pages, are becoming more and more
"a feature of fashionable weddings. 1t
is a pretty English custom, one that
often saves much thought and planning.
These small attendants are picturesque
adJuncts to the ceremony, and whether
they wear picture hats, small bonnets,
or no head covering at all is a matter
OF no consequence; all three are correct
and perhaps the prettiest and simplest
thing of all, is to have the wee, curly
head decked with wreath of fresh
flowers to correspond with those in her
basket. Sometimes the small girl s dress
is quaint replict of the BRIDES own
gown, and then again it is a Kate
Greenaway frock, dainty and quaint to
a degree.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-02-17
How Mr.. Davis Got Rid of a Bad
Cough.

"Some time ago l had very bad
cough writes Lewis T. Davis, Black
water, Del. "My brother McCabe
Davis gave me a small bottle of Cham
berlain IS Cough Remedy. After taking
this / bought half a dozen bottles of it
but only used one Of them as the cough
left me and I have not been troubled
since.' Obtainable everywhere.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-13

tad left for the Twin cities on Wed
nesday of last week to institute 8
search for the missing man and will
use every means through police and
other agencies.
Ed. Olmstead, one of the pioneer
conductors on the 500 Line, for many
years resident Of Enderlin, succumb-
ed after brief illness at St. Paul.
The Boy Scout band of Garrison
has made it's first appearance and was
we'll received by the citizens of that
thriving town.
The county superintendent of
schools for North Dakota will hold the
annual convention of 1916 at Dickinson
on May A and 5. ...
The businessmen of Killdeer, N. D.,
stopped arguing county seat removal
long enough to dig up $1,000 for a
baseball team.
31,398 acres of land have been add
ed to the tax rolls in Dounn county,
This is land for which homesteaders
have received patents within the past
year.
Eugene V. Debs, national leader of
the Socialist party and three times
candidate for president of the United
States, will likely be secured for an
address at Bottineau during this COM
ing June.
Willow City will put a winning ball
team in the field this summer. Com.
mittees of business men are at work
getting everything in shape for the
team to start practice as soon as it is
warm enough.
The Westhope Telephone Co. warns
it's subscribers that it will not stanc
for them entertaining their neighbors
with photograph selections and using
it's lines to do it.
w. E. Idler, agent for the Winter.
Ames-Truesdell Elevator Co. at Mo.
hall, had one Of his arms broken wher
his clothing caught in one of the
sprocket wheels Of the "leg" in the
elevator.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-13

Two fellows who had picked tn,
lock and entered the O. C. Haug store
at Deering, made hasty exit wher
one of the clerks who sleeps in the
building made his appearance,
Supporters of the proposed dam.
ming of the Red River of the North al
Grand Forks expect that Congress-
man H. T. Helgesen will introduce a
bill in congress this week or next ask
ing that the stream be declared non
navigable.
A bill has been introduced in con-
gress requiring the mail order houses
to pay two per cent tax on all inter
state business. The proceeds of this
tax would be turned over to the good
roads fund of each state, the amount
to be based upon it's share of the bust
ness.
Eight gallons of nerfectlv GOOD
''red eve" were seized nv the sheriff
Of Renville countv at Sherwood one
dav last week. The sheriff thought
that amount Of linuor was too much
for two NORMAL mon to consume pri-
vate1v co took the stuff and will con-
fscate it.
A Young man down east hung him.
self because some people found fault
with him. Should this practice be.
come general the trees would he full
of preachers, school teachers. doctors
and editors, says an exchange. The
preacher, the teacher. doctor or edito,
that nobody finds fault with OUGHT tc
hang himself because he is dead any.
way and don't know it.
James McGuigan. recently elected
potentate of FL Zagal temple of the
Mystic Shrine of Fargo, and the mem
bers of his divan are making exten.
sive prenarations for the ceremonial
session that will he held there or
June 9 Several Of the imperial off
GERS will be present and all the poten
tates Of Northwestern TEMPLES have
been invited. The candidates viii
number about 1875.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-13
BRIEF STATE NEWS
There's nothing like stomach full
To make the heart feel light,
To chase away the clouds of care
And make the world seem bright,

There's nothing like stomach full
To make the heart feel light.
To chase away the clouds of care
And make the world seem bright.
9 @ o
Beulah will soon have brick fac
tory.
A farmer at Dunn Center lost four
horses in a food swollen creek.
Three dogs that had been raiding
Grand Forks hen roosts were shot,
Dickinson boosters insist that paved
streets are most logical and needed
asset for that town.
Two men and a team were drowned
in flood waters near Braddock last
week..
The Farmers elevator at Kathryn
was destroyed by fire Monday Of last
week.
Mandan fans have raised $500 to-
wards fund to support base ball
team the coming seasnn.
A pulpit FOUNDER over at Maxbass
is firm believer in advertising. Every
once in a while he carries a half page
display ad.
An enforcement League spotter was
in Lansford for few days last week
but according to the Journal he didn't
find anything to spot.
Ole Lykken Of Company K, First
N. D. N. G., who died during the
Spanish American war, will be hon.
ored by monument at Kindred.
A Devils Lake grocer has been ar
rested for selling liquor to Indians in
the form of small bottles Of lemon ex-
tract.
Washburn has organized an "Agri-
cultural College Removal Association"
for the purpose Of moving the agricul-
tural college to Washburn.
The commissioners of Mclean coun-
ty will endeavor to build $50 miles of
highways this year. They will put five
! grading machines to work as soon as
;; the weather settles, .=-~.
DR.. Andrews, the government sur
geon at Cannonball, who had his feet
frozen during Christmas week and has
been confined to the hospital ever
since, has resigned from the service
and gone home to Virginia. .
Charged with disposing Of the body
Of deceased person without having
obtained burial or removal permit,
DR.. G. w. Carlson, of Northwood, has
been arrested by Grand Forks county
officials. .,.a
The Northern Pacific roundhouse
and machine shops at Dickinson have
been destroyed by fire. Five engines,
including two Of the heavy passenger
type, were damaged. Railroad men
think that the fire caught from defec-
tive electric wires. The loss is esti-
mated at more than 100000.
John Erickson, of Wang, about sixty
two years Of age, left Walhalla on
Monday, March 18th, for Rochester,
Mimi, for surgical treatment. He
went to the Mayo hospital and after
an examination he was advised to have
an operation, but he failed to return
for it at the time specified nor has be
since been heard from. Mr.. Erickson
was man highly respected in his
district, hard worker and q good hus-
band and father, and his family are
extremely anxious as to his where
sbouts and his condition. N. A. Mos
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-13

FOR SALE.
6 Shorthorn bulls, year past and
coming 2.
Poll-Angus bull, 1 year old past.
Is cows, all with calf, to years
old, 1900 to 1900 lbs. each, all Bates
milch-strain.
p. w. Miller,
3-30-tf Office: Minot Auto Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-13

Four hundred bushels potatoes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-13
J Head Of Horses and Mules y

y Head of Horses and Mules
One black gelding, years old, w.t. 1900 lbs.
One black ge'ding, II years old, W.T.. 1900 lbs
One black gelding, years old, VT. 1900 lbs.
One black mare, years old. W.T.. 1900 lbs.
One bay geding, years old, w.t. 1900 lbs.
One bay gelding, 9 years old, w.t. 1900 lbs.
One bay mare, years old, w.t. 1900 lbs.
One bay gelding, years old, w.t. 1900 lbs.
One black gelding years DID, VT: 1900 lbs.
One bay mare, 10 years old, W.T.. 1900 lbs
One brown mare, 3 years old, W.T.. 1900 lbs.
One brown mare. II years DID, VT. 1900 lbs.
One bay gelding, years old, w.t. 1900 lbs.
One bay mare, years old, W.T. 100 lbs
Two brown mules, years old, w.t. 1000 lbs:
One gray horse about years DID, VT. 1900 lbs
One gray horse, years old, W.T.. 1000 lbs.
One horse, years old, W.T. 1900 lbs.
One black mare, 10 years old, w.t. 1000 lbs.
One black horse, IA years old, W.T.. 1000 lbs.
One black horse named Colonel.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-02

tricks ard t1e cl0wzs there ara 80 d
t1ez tais yesr-4 raccr1 breaking
zu11erl hzFe rsolased Al hoz- Is ia
pare and honest lzagA making
A-0ng The ne= perforz1srs never
before seen II this cozntry are the
Fo1r Daring Sisters. who perform
seemingly izpossf8.e aerial teats.
-The Horse Ballerzza. : COMPANY Of
animals and girls wh0 dzn1e together
IN perfect movement and time The
Marvell0us Belf0Fd Troupe. wa0 5ngsla
huzzn beings as If they wers toys:
Ts1ds. the Jumper. who wiu both
startie you and make yoa laugh: four
Chinese trOpss OF acrobats ard Jug
gIers. Then there are the wo-de-tai
SIX HsnnefoTds. three ladies and three
gentIemsa n riding act. Bzgonghi
tie dwart rider the daring DaYan-
ports and r0st OF other bareback nd
ers ard trapeze performers.
Thare is not space to give even
partial list OF these performers. but
i - safs to say thai many surprises
are il store and THAI there viii net be
a dan moment during the two hours
required 10 present the spacsaliiies
alone
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-02
PROFIT
BY THIS
Dout Waste Another Dsy.

When you are worried b bscEache
By lamensss and urinsry dssorders-
Don't experiment with an untries
medicine
Do as thousands Of people are doing
Use Dozn's kidney Pills
Read this Anadarko residents ex
perience.
Mrs S. J. Harris. e04 Z. Oklahoma
Ave, Anadarko. Okla. says. Deans
Kidney Pills live up 10 the claims
made for them. L Vas disordered kid
neys and attacks Of backzche which
led me to use Doan's Kidney pills.
IA - AXE them only. 2 short tine be
fore vas relieved.
Price soc Al al dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney renedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pilis-the same that
Mrs Harris had. Foster-Miiburn Co.
Props, Buffalo. \. i.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-02

-sous people say that things that
were good enough for their fathers
and their srandfafhers are good
enough for them. sid ShaIIer
Mathews. they are not. This i an
age q progress. Il is wel enough to
have ancestors. bus f Is greater 70 be
an ancestor. It is better to be IKE
the best of your grandchildren VIII Be.
than Ike your grandfather was.r
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