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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
AS THE EDITOR SEES IT.

Patriotism is in the air these DAYS,
and it extends from one end of the
country to the other, and embraces all
classes of citizens from the millionaire
to the pauper. That is patriotism to
ones flag and country. But there i,
still another kind Of patriotism that is
of quite as great Importance but is not
SO generally observed. That is patriot
ism to the home town, to the schools,
the churches, the lodges, the business
men; in fact, to everything that per-
tains to the home life. The more pros.
porous the home communities of the
country, the greater is the power of the
country Is single unit. The man who
exerts his influence in behalf Of his
home town uses as great a brand of
patriotism as the one who mounts a
platform and starts the eagle to scream.
ing. AS matter of fact, there is no
comparison between the two, for in nine
cases out of ten actions speak louder
than words. Patriotism to country is
cOmmendable; but that to both home
and country is even better.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
EXAsPERATING PIDDLING.

The government of the United States
and the people as well, are rapidly los
ing their patience over the exasperating
bidding of NEWSSTAND Carranza, who
styles himself the first chief of the
Mexican de facto governmesnt.
This man Carranza reminds one Of
the insignificant and bombastic fist that
barks at big dog and then backs
away when there is a chance for fight
He has insulted and defed the Unit.
ed States on innumerable occasions. and
yet when we show disposition to re-
sent his insolence he hobs up with n
suggestion of compromise or meditation
In plain and unvarnished language,
we have had just about enough of Car
rama and Mexico, and it is about timo
for the big dog to sail in and give the
bidding snapper and his horde of rag.
amuffins and cutthroats sound drub.
bling.
Nothing else will be of the slightest
avail.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
KEEP THE TOWN CLEAN.

A clean town attracts attention
whenever and wherever it is seen. A
dirty one catches the public eve in
even less time
When the streets and alleys and wards
and vacant lots in town are clean
and sanitary, it bespeaks like condi
ton on the part of the residents with
regard to their personal habits
The Lord loves clean man or wo.
man and the devil worships a dirty one.
Which do you prefer?
If each person in this town would
use just little more energy and
thoughtfulness we could make this one
of the cleanest spots in the country, and
our reputation would grow apace.
Not only would we benefit thusly.
but the health of the community would
be vastly improved and the physical
capacity of the people would be greatly
increased.
A clean man works with pleasure and
with definite object in view. Gen
orally he gets there.
The dirty one labors from necessity
only, has no ambition, and is the black
eye that kills the town in the eyes of
other people.
Keep the town Clean
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
FAILING IN THE TEST.

The railroads of the country have
been put to the test in the handling of
troops and have failed, and we have
learned yet another lesson in the school
of preparedness.
Regiments of soldiers who were
scheduled by the roads to start at a
certain hour have been DELAYED for
days through lack of ears, and in a
number of instances the troops have
lain on the ground at the stations all
night long waiting for the ears to take
them to the border.
The excuse of the roads is n SHORTAGE
of cars, but if that be the ease. what
would we do if suddenly required to
transport great army instead of a
few thousand men?
The citizen depends upon the army
to protect him in his rights of person
and property. and the army depends
upon the railroads to get it to the front
When the roads fall down on an in.
significant movement, what are we t.
expect when an emergency arises,
The question demands an answer.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
Announcements
To the Voters of Bingham County:

10 the Voters of Bingham County:
desire to announce to my friends
that have decided to become a candi.
date for reelection to the office of pros
ecuting attorney on the Republican
ticket. l wish to thank those who 80
generously gave me their suffrage two
years ago, and to bespeak their con.
tinued support.
have endeavored to conscientiously.
honestly and efficiently perform all the
duties of that important office, and
should | be reelected it shall be nv
earnest purpose to continue to lend all
by ability and energy to the assistance
OF the sheriff and courts in the proper
enforcement of the prohibitory and all
the other laws of the State. 1 believe
in strict law enforcement, and think nv
record fully verifes that statement.
l think that l am competent to per-
form all the duties of the office. and
know that my past experience, in all
classes of cases, has qualified me for
more efficient and successful work in
this office in the future.
| solicit the support of all citizens
who believe in good government and
who want the laws strictly and impar.
italy enforced.
RALPH w. ADAIR,
Prosecuting Attorney.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
BLACKFooT HAS A FAST TEAM

! Sunday the Pocatelo ball team UNI
der Manager Bills journeyed to Black
foot to play the Grove City aggrega
ton and brought back with them the
short end of 3 to l score. The game
was a pitchers battle from start to
finish, Huihan having to pitch against
| a battery imported from Salt Lake. He
held his own in good shape however,
getting the best end of the hit propo-
sition and the Salt Lake man bestinp
him in strike -outs by small margin.
The game was close and well PLAYED.
with the exception of the first inning,
in which a little unlucky fielding lost
Pocatello the game. Blackfoot had four
imported men, three from the Salt Lake
Stall 4 Dean club, and one from Poca.
tello. Sorenson, -keltis and Sullivan.
from the Salt Lake team, were all
scrong, and their hitting and fielding
won the game for Blackfoot.
The Pocatello boys, with the excep
ton OF the first inning, played the best
fielding game shown this year, but were
unable to hit in pinches. Ziebarth,
from the Short Line Transportation
team, caught for Pocatello, and showed
good form.
Blackfoot's runs, made in the first,
were taken as follows: DeKay got to
first on McCurdy's tumble Of a fast
liner, took second on Sullivan 8 sacri-
flee bunt and came in on Bill s error of
LlOyd's long fly. ThOrsenburg struck
out. Lloyd came in on Keltis' two
Dagger, which went through left field.
Keltis scored on Sorenson two-bag-
ger, and Line went out, Bistline to
Hawkins.
Pocatello's run, made in the third,
came like this: Derham walked. Bist-
line beat out bunt, which advanced
Derham to third. On the throw from
first to third Lloyd errored and Der
ham came home.
Following is the detail score Of the
game:
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
J. HANS PETERSON JR.'s PONY
OUTFIT,

j. Hans Peterson Jr., of Thomas. was
the happy little recipient of the beauti-
ful little pony and buggy that was
given away last Saturday night by the
Optimist and twelve other local firms.
The little fellow may thank his grand
mother for his good fortune, as she
worked increasingly among friends for
the votes received from the Optimist
and other pony houses, making a house
to house canvass among the many sub.
seribers in her neighborhoOd for On.
timist subscriptions and coupons, and
apparently was never turned down,
Ralph Dixie, who had secured over
100000 votes for his son, several DAYS
before the final count conceded the
pony outfit to Frank Just. who he said
had more votes than he While Mrs. !.
Hans Peterson was considered only as
a third rate vote getter, when she ar.
rived at the final count with barrel Of
tickets there was no hard feelings or
Jealousy, as the contest was strictly ON
the square, and there are no five, ten
or twenty year subscribers to the On.
tlmist as result of this contest.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
MEN WHO LIVE IN MEMORY.

Every town (and ours is no excep.
tion) has two distinct classes of citi.
zens-those who live in the memory of
their fellow men, and those who are
promptly forgotten.
The man who is energetic, persever-
ing, and keeps always in mind the wei
fare of the community in which he lives,
will never need marble slab to keen
his memory green.
The fellow who kicks and villifies his
own home town will die unmourned
and his neighbors will not even think
of him long enough to forget him.
Say good word for your town
and say it again.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
INTEREST IN THE NEW
ROAD INCREASES

Rumors of the building of an extern.
sion of the inter-urban electric road
from the present terminal at Preston,
Idaho, to POcatellO and up through the
valley to Idaho Fails and Black foot
and through other towns and the valley
beyond to the Yellowstone park. are
still persistent.
1t is a known fact in Idaho Falls and
in POcatellO that IA party of engineers
and surveyors, accompanied by Off
Gals of the Utah Power and Light
Company and by representatives of an
eastern bonding house, have covered tho
line in automobiles this week from Pres
ton, Idaho, on the south, to Idaho Falls
and then north, where the party divi,-
ed, one going up the valley to Yellow.
stone, Mont, the southern entrance to
the park, and the other up the south
fork of the Snake.
1t is known that power plants have
been inspected and Perspective power
sites examined.
1t is stated on what should be good
authority that it is proposed to extend
the electric line which is now in opera.
ton from Salt Lake, Utah, to Preston
Idaho, and which is controlled by the
Eccles interests, beyond Preston and
up into this section of the country. and
to. the Yellowstone, and on up the South
Fork to Lander, Wyoming, where it
will connect with the Northwestern,
which terminates at that point
This section of Idaho and Idaho Falls
has had many rumors of railroads and
there has been great deal of discus
sion of the subject, and those who know
the situation and the great business
done and which is to be done. feel that
the time is not far distant when such IA
road viii be a reality.
There may be nothing in the present
apparent activity, but certainly some
one is showing a great interest in the
matter and an investigation of resources
is icing made.-Idaho Falls Register
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
JUDGMENT FOR THE STATE.

Judgment against the National
Surety Company, surety of the default.
ing State treasurer and deputy treas.
urer, o. V. Allen and Fred Coleman,
and in favor of the State in all the
items asked, amounting to $l35, 53S SO,
together with interest, which will bring
the amount up to more than $3.50, 900,
is awarded in decision handed down
last evening by Judge G. p. Mccarthy,
before whom the case was tried two
months ago.
1t is not probable that the surety
company will appeal the case, as it ten.
dered in payment in open court the
equivalent of $142,5O0, and it's only
purpose in fighting the ease was to
make the State prove accurately all
the items upon which the case was
based, in order to protect it's insurers.
Capital.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
EXCURSION TO LOST RIVER.

Sunday, July Is, 1916-Base ball at
Arco, Blackfoot VS.. Arco, purse of $500.
Fishing on Lost River and Branches.
Train stops at Arco, Lost River.
Moore, Darlington, Leslie and Houston
Good fishing close to track at any Of
these points.
Train leaves Bleckfoot s A. M. Re.
turning leaves Mackay at 7 P. M.
Fare for round trip: Arco $500.
Moore and Intermediates 1925, Mackay
and intermediates $3.50.
Come out and root FOR Blackfoot or
go fishing. For further particulars sec
agent. 7-13-It
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
SPECIAL sAcRAMENrA1 SERVICES

Will be held at the L. D. s. First Ward
church, Sunday evening, July 16, al
s O'Clock.
Raymond H. Clayton will deliver an
address; subject, "What It Means to
Pledge My Word of HONOR
The music will be furnished by the
Ladies Choir.
A good attendance is requested.
OSMOND BUCHANAN.
RAYMOND Fl. CLAYTON,
PETER j. WILLIAMS, .
Bishopric.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
RESOLUTION NO. 1874

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE
INTENTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BLACKFOOT, IDAHO, TO LAY
CERTAIN CEMENT SIDEWALKS
IN THE SAID CITY AND TO AS
SESS THE COST THEREOF ON
THE LOTS AND PARCELS OF
LAND AUDITING, FRONTING,
CONTIGUOUS OR TRIBUTARY
TO THE STREETS AND ALLEYS
TO BE IMPROVED; TO PAY
THE EXPENSE OF SUCH I'M.
PROVEMENT; DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO CREATE LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.
10, INCLUDING ALL THE PROP
ERTY FRONTING, AND ABUT-
TING ON, CONTIGUOUS OR
TRIBUTARY TO THE PORTION
OF THE STREETS AND ALLEYS
TO BE IMPROVED BETWEEN
THE POINTS Named; FIXING
A TIME IN WHICH PROTESTS
AGAINST SAID PROPOSED I'M
PROVEMENT MAY BE FILED
WITH THE CITY CLERK, AND
ORDERING THE PUBLICATION
OF THIS RESOLUTION.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
AUGUST LAST DAY TO
FILE NOMINATIONS

August is the last day to file nomi-
nations for this years primary. Aug
ust would ordinarily be the proper
day, but as it falls on Sunday all NOM
nations must be filed with the county
clerk on August 5 to get their place oo
the priamry ballot.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13

I desire to respectfully announce to
the voters of Bingham county that 1
will be a candidate for the Office of
County Treasurer at the Republican pri.
maries to be held September 5, 1916.
l.. G. WELLS.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
FOURTH CLASS POST
MASTER EXAMINATION
Saturday, August Determination to
Be Held at 2 p. M.

| The United States Civil Service Com.
named above an examination will he
held at Blackfoot, Idaho, as a result of
| which it is expected to make certifica.
ton to NIL contemplated vacancy in
the position of fourth class postmaster
at STERLING, and other vacancies as they
may occur in that office, unless it shall
be decided IN the interests of the serv-
ice to fill the vacancy by reinstatement
The compensation for the postmaster
at this Office was $3.50 for the last fiscal
year.
Age limit, p years and over on the
date of the examination, with the ex.
ceptlon that in State where women
are declared by statute to be of age for
all purposes at Is years, women IS wears
OF age on the date of the examination
will be admitted.
Applicants must reside within the
territory supplied by the postoffice for
winch the examination is announced.
The examination is open to all citi-
zens of the United States who can
comply with the requirements.
Application forms and full informa.
ton concerning the requirements of the
examination can be secured from the
postmaster at Sterling. or from the I.
$. Civil Service Commission, Washing l
ton, d. G.
Applications should be properly ex-
ecuted and filed with the commission
at Washington at least seven days be.
fore the date of the examination. Other
wise it may be impracticable to ex-
anime the applicants.
U. S. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13

Was there an item of news concern
ing yourself or your family that did
not get in the last issue of the paper
1t so, it was omitted because we did not
learn of it and you did not tell us. We
want every legitimate piece of news
in this community, and we ask YOU
to tell us what YOU know.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
TO THE VOTERS OF
BINGHAM COUNTY

l wish to announce that I will be a
candidate for the nomination for the
once OF Probate Judge of Bingham
County, Idaho, subject to the will Of the
voters at the Republican primaries to
De held on the 5th day of September,
1916.
JAMES E. GOOD,
Attorney at Law.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
DO YOU NEED SAND?

If so, am prepared to furnish and
haul it promptly and reasonably. Sand
for sale from convenient pit. Apply
to Elias Kowry, Phone $40 RI, Black.
foot. 6-29-tf.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13

*Kirkendahl took Bill s place the first
of second, Kirk going to right, which
shifted Beckett to left.
Summary-Two baggers-Keltis, Sor-
enson and Ziebarth. Stolen bases
Bistline and Adolph. Sacrifice hits
Hankins, DeKay, Sullivan (2), Lloyd.
Double plays-Sullivan to Lloyd to De-
Kay; Sullivan to DeKay; Bistline to
Hankins to McCurdy to Ziebarth. Bases
on balls-Off Hulihan 3, off Keltis ].
Struck out-By HuIihan 4, by Keltis 5.
Hit by pitcher-Adolph, by Keltis.
Time of game-l hour and 40 minutes.
Umpire-Martin, Of Blackfoot.
Score by innings
BlackfoOt -. ........3 0 O o 0 0 O O O--3
POcatellO .-...........0 0 l O 0 20 0 o.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
RARE BARGAIN IN PIANO.

We will accept any reasonable offer
for a new high-grade piano which we
have stored at Blackfoot Liberal
terms to responsible party. Particulars
will be furnished by writing to
THE DENVER MUSIC COMPANY,
Denver. Colorado.
7-13-4t
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
WEEK END EXCURSIONS.

Attractive rates for excursion tick.
cts good from Saturday Cor Sunday to
Monday-on sale every week. Still
better rates for tickets good Sunday
only. Ask O. s. L. agents for details.
ADV. 1922.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

Notice is hereby given that on July
~, 70 and 20 an examination for ach.
ers will be held at the court house.
LULAH E. SMITH
County Superintendent.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13

The new electric line from American
Falls to Aberdeen has been started.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13

Lady May Osborne has moved to Pc.
catellO.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
TO THE VOTERS OF
BINGHA MCOUNTY

l beg herewith to announce that I
shall be candidate for denomination
on the Republican ticket to the Office
OF assessor and personal tax collector.
subject to the will of the voters at the
primaries to be held September 5, 1916.
+. T. MALCOM.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
Classified Advertising
WANTED.

FAMILY SEWING-Ladies wishing
sewing done at their homes by the
day will please notify Mrs. j. A.
Howrey, 291 North Shilling Ave.
Phone 279.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
NOTICE TO HORsEMEN.

From today the price of feed at Now.
rey's feed yard is 25c per head over
night. Fred Hesse, Lessee.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-07-13
FOR SALE.

A BARGAIN-A new 1865 dining room
set for $l65. 1t consists of side
board buffet, china closet, table and
six chairs. Clegg's New and Sec
Ond-hand Store.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-27
AUTOS TO CARRY
 MORE THAN CARS

While we cannot yet claim that au- tomobiles carry more people than their two chief competitors in self -propelling vehicles, namely, the railroads and trolley cars, the day will come before many years when this will be true"
 The foregoing prophecy is made by A. R. Erskine. president of the Stude- baker corporation, who continues: This prediction is made because of the far reaching and ever growing popularity of the automobile, it's ap- plication to individual uses, it's wide range of action, it's economy, privacy, charm and healthfulness.
 The automobile is par excellence the vehicle of every man and his fam fly, and for business as we'll as pleas ure. He clings not to the beaten paths, but traverses the highways and by ways of the country, and goes wher- ever he chooses. He increases the scope of his world, enlarges his Knowledge of men and conditions, and thereby broadens his experience and ability. and becomes a happier and more prosperous citizen.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-27
MORE PACKARDS
 FOR BIG COMPANY

The Loose Wiles Biscuit company of New York, has increased its fleet of Packard motor trucks to fifty ve- hicles. by the recent purchase of sev- enteen Light Service Packards, which are now being delivered. according to advices received by McArthur Bros, local agents. This Is the second big order for these new chainless car riers in ten days, Marshall Field & Company having asked last week for immediate shipment of fifteen light units.
 During the first forty five days Light Service Packards were avail able for delivery, $417,9OO worth or the chassis were delivered Addi- tional specific orders for immediate shipment of chassis to the value of s75,OO0 were held up because the bod ies, which were being built by out side concerns designated by the GUS toners, were delayed The Packard truck factory is working day and night shifts to supply the demand for it's vehicles.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-27
AUTOS BRING IN p|G
 FEES TO THE STATE
License Money Totals Big Sum and Number of Cars in State ln- creases With Each
 Month.

According to a statement issued yes terday by Secretary of State Sid Os- horn, there has been more automobiles licensed so far during the year 1916 than were licensed during the entire year of 1915.
 While the actual count of the cars licensed up to date has not been accu- rately summed up, it is known that during the month of January just past there were 6.1S1 autos licensed. against the total number Of IBIS tagged dur ing 1915.
 The popularity of the motor car iI this state has grown by leaps and bounds during the past twelve months, and many localities report great in- crease in the number of licensed ve- hicles during the past few weeks. For instance. the number of machines li- censed in Moiave county for the year 1916 is exactly twice the number reg istered from that county during the en- tire year 1915, and other counties have already shown proportionate increases almost as large.
 The number of motorcycles licensed SO far this year is greatly in excess of the number recorded last year, and so far there has been 361 of the chug bikes licensed, and indications are that many more will be added to the list before the close of the year.
 Up to the end of January, 1916, the secretary's office had taken in some thing over forty thousand dollars from the sale of licenses, chauffeurs papers seals, badges. etc, so it can be seen that the auto game is a highly profit able one for the commonwealth. The receipts for auto licenses proper amounted to 39,47750; motorcycle li- censes, s722; chauffeurs' licenses. $4OO; seals and badges. $114, making a total of $40,714 derived from the auto and Its allied activities.
 In connection with his report of the auto moneys on hand, Osborn's report shows that the office took in the sum of $41,11475 during the month, this s;m representing the auto fees, the sale of statute books and other miscella- neOus fees.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-27
FEDERAL 0BSEQU|ES
 POSTPONED AWHILE
Republican A. P. Leased Wire1


 CHICAGO, Feb. 26.-Magnates of the Federal league, assembled here to wind up it's affairs, decided tonight to post pone the obsequies three weeks. when action to clear up the small indebted ness remaining will be taken. Inabil ity of Ed Gwinner of the Pittsburg club to be present was assigned as the req son for the pOstpOnement.
 The sale of four players was an nounced The Chicago Nationals bought Eugene Packard, the left hand ed pitcher with the Kansas City Fed erals last year, for S10,000; Nick Allen, catcher, and Shearer, outfielder with Newark last season, were sold to the Milwaukee American Association club, and Pitcher Miles Main, last year with the Kansas City Federals, was sold to the St. Paul club of the association.
 George StOvall, manager of the Kan sas City Federals, met the Federal League club owners and received as surances from Harry Sinclair and the others that he would be taken care of