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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20
PLAN TO RELEASE CAR CON0ES.
TON

The ear congestion over the country
especially in Idaho and the northwest,
due, it is said, to the heavy shipments
of war munitions and supplies from
the east to the west to be loaded on
ocean steamships for European coun-
tries, will be greatly relieved, it is be-
lieved, through new demurrage charges
effective April 8, and expiring June Is.
This congestion has become so serious
as to warrant action that will result
in the unloading of ears now standing
on the tracks of common carriers so
that the empties may be moved to var
ious other points where they are greatly
in demand.
The international Demurrage bureau
has been allowed by the public utilities
commission of this state to file in
creased demurrage tariffs effective over
its territory, which includes the Oregon
Short Line, Pacific l. Idaho Northern.
lntermountain, Ogden, Logan & Utah,
and other railroads. This demurrage
permits ears to stand on the tracks
two days free of charge, three days
thereafter at 81 per day, and after that
the rate will increase to So day.
These rates go into effect on less than
statutory notice in conformity with the
bureau s application on account of the
car shortage. 1t is to be used as slim
ulant for shippers to unload cars stand
ing on the tracks. The same author
| ity is granted by the interstate COM
meree commission and the state commits
sions of Oregon and Washington.
| The Pacific Northwest Demurrage
bureau has filed similar tariff, but
because it was not accompanied by jus
tlncation and made effective on less
than statutory notice, this tariff was
construed to be effective entra state for
the reason no application was received
] to make the rate effective. This bureau
covers roads in the northern part of the
state.
The Northern Pacific and Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul railroads have
also filed similar tariffs, which they are
not attempting to make effective on
enthusiastic business in Idaho.-Capital
News.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20
Your Watch Always a Compass.

Most men who own watch think
they know all about it. They have the
number fixed in their memory in case
it is stolen. They could probably pick
it out from five other watches with
their eyes shut. But how many men
know that their watch is compass and
will tell north from south as accurate
ly as it will tell the time of day? Stan
ley, the explorer, did not know it until
he had CROPPED his way through the
dark continent and met a Belgian sailor
on the coast. Every watch is com
pass. If you point the hour hand to
the sun the south is exactly half way
between the hour and figure MI on the
dial. Suppose, for instance, it is 4
o clock. Point the hand indicating 4
to the sun and the II on the watch is
exactly south. If it is 8 clock, point
the hand indicating s to the sun, and
the figure X on the dial is due south.
No man need get lost if he carries a
watch.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20
I Remember! I Remember!
remember, l remember,


The house where l was born;
The little window where the sun
Came peeping in at morn.
You'd hardly know the old place now
For dad is up to date,
And the farm is scientific
From the back lot to the gate.
The house and barn are ligted
With bright acetylene,
The engine in the laundry
Is run by gasoline.
We have silos, we have autos,
We have dynamos and things;
A telephone for gossip,
And a monograph that sings.
The hired man has left us,
We miss his homely face;
\ lot of college graduates
Are working i'll his place.
There S an engineer and fireman,
A chauffeur and a vet,
Electrician and mechanic
Oh, the farm s run right, you bet.
The little window where the sun
Came peeping in at morn
Now brightens up bathroom
That cost ear of corn.
Our milkmaid is pneumatic
And she's sanitary, too;
But dad gets fifteen cents quart
For milk that once brought two.
Canadian Courier.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20
Candidate crum Hero.

George G. Crum, the merchant Of Mos
COW, who is the northern Republican
candidate for governor of Idaho, was
in Blackfoot last Saturday looking af
ter his political fences in a very quiet
way. He made no public addresses and
no political promises that we know Of,
nor did he promise great things for the
taxpayers ii elected. During his few
hours here he was in the care and Gus
tody Of Senator Thomas, Representa-
tive johnson. DR.. Hoover and other po-
litically inclined citizens, who chap.
eroned and introduced him to as many
voters as time would permit. Hank
Kiefer was also in the city that day
and assisted Mr.. Crum in his individual
campaign.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20
Advertising.

An eastern writer offers the following
suggestions to advertisers, as a series
Of hints on the process Of formulating
the ordinary advertisement:
Use the Reason Why motive.
Don't crowd too much small type in
your space.
Give the public information about
your goods.
Use plain language as you would talk
to q customer over the counter.
Give definite facts about the goods
and state prices.
Make the advertisement newsy by
telling about what has happened in your
store.
Emphasize the words and sentences
that will appeal most keenly to the pub
lie.
Address yourself directly to the mo-
tives that lead people to buy.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add l OF. Bay
Rum, a small box of Barbo Compound.
and 4 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 of.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20
SAVE THIS COUPON

, This Coupon good for 80 Pony
. Votes when cut out and delivered
. to The Optimist office.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20
PRESTO

William Stein is up from Pocatello
this week, visiting his sister, Mrs.
Frank just.
The dance at the school house last
Friday night was a great success, many
attending from neighboring districts.
Superintendent and Mrs. Vincent, of
Blackfoot, spent several days last week
at Lone Pine ranch.
At the school election last Monday,
Mrs. Emma just was elected in the
place Of Mrs. Bennett, whose term had
expired.
H. X. Williams and r.. f. Reid mo.
tored to Blackfoo Saturday. "
Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Miss Amelia Kirk
patrick and Casey Jones, of Blaekfoot
spent Sunday with friends here
James Reid. of Aberdeen, spent sew
eral days last week with his sons here
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20

WHY not send the Optimist to y
friend and get 1000 Pony Votess
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20
ur. en-. AM. Guilt
Here's ne. 'eeis.W
The New Plan Corn Cure That's -
Sure a. the Rising Sun.

"Glad to meat you" says the razor
to the corn. iii bleed for you'll" says
the corn to the razor. Razors and
corns love each other. CornS love to
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20
Price Of Butter Wrappers Soaring.

The price Of parchment paper used
for butter wrappers has advanced over
half the price asked last month, and
the representative Of the paper house
in Salt Lake City informed us that
the price is sure to 60 still higher, and
believes that the time is near at hand
when this species Of paper will be a
thing of the past.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20
LADIES

Expert facial and scalp treatments,
shampooing and manicuring-any hour
by appointment. Helen Quinlan, 49a
N. Stout Ave-. phone 1S4.-Adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20
Spring.

Spring is looked upon by many as
the most delightful season of the year,
but this cannot be said of the rheumatic
The cold and damp weather brings on
rheumatic pains which are anything but
pleasant. They can be relieved, how
ever, by applying Chamberlain 5 Lin
iment Obtainable everywhere.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20
NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL
MEETING AND ELECTION.

This is to give notice that ON Mon
day. April II, the Annual School Meet
ing and Election will be held in all the
common school districts. The purpose
of this meeting is for the election of
trustees and the transaction of any
other school business.
LULAH +. SMITH,
County Superintendent
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-04-20

Mrs. c. Scoussion returned from Po-
catello Monday, where she has been for
the past month on account of the ILL
ness of her daughter, who lives there.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15
BOOK AGENTS.

the experiences of daily life the call Of the book
agent Many these voube visitors do open to
of advice Others young people working for education
persons having grounds for friendly treatment Perhaps
would like know why type book agents or
less in disfayor.
many them who you don't take time to look
their will intimate that you dscourteOus ignorant and
obstinate This dislike for the whole tribe of house to
house solicitors.
will be remarked that solicitor be aggressive he would
Still there few people who be buhed
bullied sauced into buying things.
The causc reception often given perhaps due
the feeling that they do perform useful service In the
books you may be able just the thing
But usually you something quite good for less
money the agent commission being saved
kinds sales work perhaps be done
other Some people have natural for canvasng and
urbane resouceful anagOnism In
their ability would be better rewarded other field of
labor As whole advertising far cheaper and much
efficient
Young people who money for education would
usually public service that really
If they will work wait tables perform task
for which there demand they will find their position much pleas
ante and usually the rewards greater.
If they canvaSsng let them remember that poleness
the foundation of calling. If few minutes
pointed talk interest person book other
article they would better quit and try else.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15

GERMANrOwN.

Mrs. VIII Williams and son have re
turned to their home at Amelia, o.
after a visit with relatives here.
During the forepart of the weel
Vincent Bravard sold his crop Of to
bacco to l.. :. Rux Of Augusta for Il
cents.
Rev. e. R.'oyerley, district super
intendent, began a protracted meet
ing at the Methodist church Sunday
night
Mrs. ]. f. Sheeler and Mrs. Johan.
ma Tilton of Mt. olivet, spent from
Friday until Sunday with Mrs. San
Gallagher.
James Gilligan and wife we're called
to Brooksvllle Tuesday by the death
OF a young child of the latter's sis
ter, Mrs. Lundragan.
Howard Thompson of Millersburg
and James Thompson of Lewisburg
were called here by the death and
burial of their mother.
Henry Thompson and Henry Shee-
Ter and wife of Millersburg; Mrs.
James Thompson and children of
Lewisburg, came in to attend the fu-
neral Of Mrs. Mary Thompson.
Mrs. J. c. Browning is the proud
custodian Of three ring-necked Eng
lish pheasants sent her by State
Game Warden Quincy Ward. There
are two females and one male, the
latter being almost as large as a banty
rooster, and all are beautiful birds.
Mrs. Browning has prepared an en-
closure for the pheasants and will at
tempt to increase the flock as rapidly
as possible. Mr.. Ward sent her the
birds at the request of Hon. Stanley
F. Reed.
5 Mrs. Mary Thompson, aged IS years,
passed away at the home of her
grandson, Elijah Thompson, on
Thompson Ridge, Sunday morning,
January 3, of the infirmities of age.
Deceased was the widow of the late
elijah Thompson, and was one of our
most respected residents. She had
been faithful and consistent mem
Der of the Baptist church for many
years. She is survived by the follow
ing children; Howard Of Millers-
burg, James of Lewisburg, Mrs. Henry
Sheeler of Sharpsburg, Mesdames An
geline and Martha Richie, who went
to Texas number of years ago, and
Henry. Rev. Davis, pastor Of the
Baptist church at Two Lick, conduct
ed the services Monday afternoon,
large number of friends and relatives
attending to pay the last tribute of
respect.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15
+ OUR DAILY BIRTHDAY PARTY
+ January Is.


Henry Bruere, chamberlain of the
City of New York, and noted lecturer
on municipal government, is "a years
old today. Although a very young
man to be holding a $4,000 a year
position, he has rendered valable
service to New York. Mr.. Bruere was
born at st. Charles, Mo-, and on jan
uary Is, 1882, the son of a country
doctor. He studied at Cornell and the
University Of Chicago, and later stud
led law and political science at Har-
ward and Columbia. He was only 10
when he entered Harvard Law School
and it was then that he took up set
Element work and club work in Chi
cago and organized the Mccormick
Workmen's Club. In the same year
he undertook an investigation Of in
dustrial welfare work for the Inter-
national Harvester Company, and then
spent a year for the same concern
investigating industrial education in
the United States In 1904 he went
to New York, where his first work
was the investigation of the public
baths. The following year he was
made director of the Bureau of City
Betterment, and in 1907 he was chos-
en- director of the Bureau of NUM-
cipal Research. He has helped or
ganize the National Society for the
Promotion of Industrial Education.
In 1911 he made an administrative
survey of ten commission-govern
cities and later made similar in
vestigation in six German cities.
Crown Princess of Sweden, daugh-
ter of the Duke Of Connaught. "a
years old today.
Arthur e. Reimer of Boston, recent
presidential candidate of the socialist
labor party. 80 years old today.
DR.. W. H. P. Faunce, president of
Brown University, 81 years old to-
day.
DR.. John S. Nollen, president of
Lake Forest University, AZ years old
today
John A. L. Waddell. Kansas City
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15

Moose are protected from hunters in
Maine.
The Lord loyeth a cheerful giver-
and so do other people.
New Jersey has twenty-three cities
under commission rule.
Our prisons teach us that We should
live according to our convictions.
80
An excellent culvert is now made OF
interlocking sections of concrete.
The man explaining a man has Ia
do the less people believe in him.
midas cotton crop is estimated at
100000 bales of 43O pounds each.
If we could only recognize our duty
we should be in position to dodge ii.
People don't talk about the weather
in Lima, because it never rains there.
80
Flowers will turn to the light of the
electric lamp Just as they do to the
sun.
49,
IL is no exageration to say that neu-
traiity has reached its highest point
IN switzerland,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15
Wonderful Cow.
(Danville Advocated

(Danville Advocate.)
"Bill' Phillips was in town yester-
day attending Judge Hardin's court,
and in conversation with reporter of
the Advocate incidentally mentioned
the fact that Mr.. Bob Coats COW
had strayed away from home and gone
to the knobs in search of greener pas
lures, and that the latter gentleman,
after a diligent search of three days,
at last found her in a large sinkhole,
which she had filled full of milk, and
in her efforts to get out had tramped
around so much she had succeeded in
churning the same and almost filling
the hole with butter. Mr. Phillips
says that Bob not only succeeded in
finding his bovine, but also realized a
handsome price for the sale of her
product. He says that Bob's COW is
certainly a wonder.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15
THIS DATE IN HISTORY.
January IL.
!. :. !. i. !. !. i. i. !. i. = X


1559--Queen Elizabeth crowned at
Westminster by the Bishop of Car
Isle. the only person who could be
prevailed upon to perform the cere-
mony.
1777-Vermont declared itself a free
and independent state, formed a
government and petitioned Con-
gress to admit the state into the
Union.
1S10-Masquerades and masked balls
were prohibited in the city of New
York.
lSl5-Frigate President, Commodore
Decatur, was captured by four Brit
ish vessels after sharp action and a
chase of eighteen hours.
1S42-Died Joseph Hopkinson, author
of Hail Columbia"
1S64-Society for promoting aerial
navigation was formed in Paris.
lS91-End of the Indian wars i'm the
northwest by submission of the
Sioux
1S95-M. Casimir-Perier resigned the
presidency of the French Republic.
1SlS-General Castro. exiled president
Of Venezuela. was denied admission
into the United States.
1S15-The War-Germans make i'm
portant gains at the Alsne. captur.
ing six villages and driving the
French from the field by concen-
trated fire. Russians capture g.
900 prisoners and 10000 head of
cattle near Erzrum. Artillery fight
ing in Poland between Germans and
Russians.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15
FERN LEAF.

Mcintyre Jones has grip.
The family of Mrs. Donovan now
have grip.
Much tobacco is now passing
through to market.
Dimmitt Haughaboo has returned
home from Newport.
Miss Alma Parker of Ewing, is the
guest of the Misses Parker here.
Dan Norris spent the latter part of
last week with Mrs. Thompson at FIT.
Thomas.
Misses Carrie and Amanda Good
win spent Saturday night with Mrs.
Cal Haughaboo.
The recent hard rains have caused
much of the land, portions of the
pixies and farm house cellars to be
overfiowed.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15

bridge builder, 62 years old today.
Hon. Albert w. Gilchrist, former
Governor Of Florida, So years old to-
day.
Hon. John T. Watkins, Congress
man from Louisiana, So years old to-
day.
Dr. Daniel II. Hill, president North
Carolina College of Agriculture, 81
years old today.
Mrs. Ella Flagg Young, retired Chi
cago educator, II years old today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15
IL F IL
Some Land
Lexington Leader. }

NAScAlhbOOu hcduSIs
A tract of thirty-seven and one-hali
acres of land on the Newtown pike
was transferred by a deed lodged to-
day in the county clerks office from
Mrs. Nellie Bradley and P. P. Bradley,
her husband, to Charles w. Moore,
The cash consideration was repre-
sented by ten-dollar revenue stamp,
indicating that $4,000 was the pur-
chase price. The land is located about
mile and half from Lexington and
adjoins another tract owned by Mr..
Moore, and the land of J. p. Headlye,
Mrs, w. II. Gerry and William Ken
ney.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15
Distressing End.

(Elizabethtown Mirror.)
DR.. b. /. Imler lost valuable horse
on the 2sth ultimo by "fts." The ami
NAL began paving at it's head and
ran away, throwing the doctor from
the buggy and fell into a creek,
drowning or dying in two feet Of
water.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15
sls Il Il
Lung Worm.
Falmouth Outlook.)

+ August Morford, who is an extensive
dealer in live stock, residing near
Caddo, has lost sixteen head of cattle
during the last few days with a disease
known as lung worm. Most of the cat
tie died were purchased from the Gin
cinnati market This is no little loss
to Mr. Morford, as a good sum of
money was represented in the herd. 1t
is hoped that the strange disease will
not spread and cause further losses to
our farmers.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15
Valuable Turkeys.

Falmouth Pendletonian)
Fred frost of Four Oaks, sold to
Gardned Christmas week forty-flve
turkeys for s145.2s. He also sold
twelve or fifteen turkeys to other par
ties. This is a fine record and Mr..
frost is to be congratulated upon his
success.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15
PLAYING THE GAME.

Retail trade has play the according the spirit of the
period
paid much attention show window displays Their
windows small affairs often bigger thar,
what You old dwelling house few fypecked and
shop-worn goods kept there month after Many
chants rarely washed their windows merchant might be able
along very well those times without dressing his win
dows
When the idea of attractive displays ill., the merchants who
handsome plate glass and who took pains with their showing
gained advantage do it, but their compe
simply had to do the thing very unfavorable
impression The merchants attitude advertising
In the old days could
But today that doesn't advertise much the
spirit of the the with old
tempt at display.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15
Horses Have Grip.

(Danville Advocate)
DR.. T. NJ. Doram. the veterinarian.
says that pneumonia and influenza are
not confined to the human family, but
that horses are likewise afflicted.
Quite a number have died in this
section Of the state.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15

The college papers urgently asking cut out
the slang
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15

Wire nails reported up you always get down
with a hammer.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15

Living models instead of lay figures favored by Window
Trimmers Association What the public living
stead of lay figures behind the counter.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15

Grover Cleveland believe who referred Democratic
Congress ga of wild horses We wonder Woodrow
Wilson would phrase he looks the bunch this
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-15

Tumultys GarrisOns statements Senator recrm-
nations all tend to show among
whether the White House. the departments the capitol The
fact that the Democrats have lost their heads
consequence Reputation they approaching
with the election day From the tendency among
will be for each look for himself Party solidarity
vanished with party prospects
The Washington herald., 1916-11-21

La France Shoes are the most
comfortable footwear for women.
They fit as perfectly, snugly and as
comfortably as silken hose. The
exclusive flexible welt soles per-
mits them to give" with every
movement of the foot. No binding
or cramping.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-21

One of the smart La France
High-cut Models. To be had in
Fawn Kid. Champagne. Chocolate
Brown and Battleship Gray.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-21

You will find over one hundred smart
models comprising every last, every
shade, every combination and every
leather and shoe fabric in La France
models. And when you come to Ber-
berich's you are always sure of being
fitted. .-'
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-09-27

WOMEN CAN VoTE-This year
Illinois women can vote for presi-
dent. Society and club women know
all about it. Their time is not all
taken up with homework and they
keep posted on politics. Are the
women of the working class as we'll
posted? Do they know that they
have a right to vote for president
this year? Do they know that they
have to register or lose their vote?
Do lthey know the first registration
day? If the working class is to lex-
press its will at the coming national
election it is important that the
women register and vote. Which
candidate they vote for is their own
private public business, but it is i'm
portant that they register and vote.
There should be working class or
ganization to get out a full woman
vote on registration days.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-09-27

SMELL OF "GAS" CHARMETH.
Up Maine and New Hampshire
way, you've heard tell, city slickers
used to sell gold brick to the farm
ing gentryA-said bricks being COM
posed for the most part Of lead with
a giIded surface. Our old friend, the
Youths Companion, used to print
stories about sharp young men who
scraped the gold bricks with their
pen-kniyes, exposed the the lead to
the astonished farmers, and then
hoped aboard their bicycles and
sped after the fiimfammers, finally