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Newspaper
Filer Record
Location
Filer, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1919
Page
3
The piece argues the Victory Bond drive is essential for freedom from bondage and national honor. It stresses the moral and personal duty to subscribe on April 21st and encourages citizens to be first, sacrificing profits for a collective wartime victory.
Friday evening at the town hall nominees were named for Council clerk treasurer police judge and council seats in the upcoming town election. Names include A O Mudlin A E Anderson Chase McCleary L R Musser EB Ripley J M Penny and E E Haag. A commercial club for Filer was proposed with a dinner and smoker to foster organization. A three member committee J M Markel A O Mudlin A E Anderson was named to arrange the banquet.
Sergeant Claude Olliver, recently mustered out after service at Camp Lee Hall, wed a charming young woman in Chicago on April 6. The couple, known to Idaho locals, were warmly welcomed by Filer people. Also announced is the Paint Opening Day on Friday April 18 with carnations for the ladies from Filer Hardware Co.
In the Twin Falls declamation contest Rural High School of Filer placed one contestant among three southern Idaho district representatives headed to the state event in Blackfoot on April 25. Ruth Kolb earned first honors in humorous division. Lilyan Graybill placed third in dramatic. Nineteen contestants from eleven schools competed. Twin Falls dominated dramatic, oratorical and humorous divisions.
Mattias Lopez confessed harness thief was sentenced by Judge Babcock to a indeterminate term from one to fourteen years in state prison. He was part of a group that gathered harness after nightfall to make easy money. He may have a chance to learn more about harness in prison.
Mariam Rebekah beige of Filer hosted visiting Primrose lodge from Twin Falls on Friday night. Four candidates were initiated and Primrose degree work was presented in a pleasing manner. The evening was enjoyed by all attendees.
Mrs. C K Gole entertained the Rural High School faculty at dinner Thursday evening. The event featured a four course dinner described as delicious and well prepared for the attendees.
The Victory Loan trophy train pulled into Filer shortly after six o clock Tuesday to a large crowd. In a brief stop, war tropes from France and Belgium were shown including field pieces tanks mortars and shells. Governor Davis gave a strong appeal to support the Victory Loan.
Community urges improvements to Filer streets with graveling as a practical first step while weighing feasibility of paving. Dr Hack and family begin summer retreat in the hills for health, taking stock with him as a livelihood measure. Mr and Mrs J H Ball visit Twin Falls over the weekend.
The county to observe Humane Week in schools with activities teaching kindness to soins. State Commissioner Bryan urged the observance and teachers in districts received requests from the county superintendent for programs.
A. N. Holmes completed a large sheep dipping tank at the Case Schildman stock yards in southern Idaho. The 60 foot long concrete vat with a reinforced dry floor will process about 5 000 sheep daily and begin operation next week.
Local dealers report higher egg prices at Filer markets than Twin Falls. Dealers paid over 5000 dollars in ten months, averaging about 10000 dollars monthly, while eggs fetch 33 cents in trade or 3 cents cash, suggesting advantages to trading at Filer.
Mise Marietta Detweiler was a visitor in Twin Falls Friday evening, meeting local residents and sharing time in the community gathering. Her appearance drew attention from attendees and created local buzz about the visit.
Miss Gretchen Stunz and Ada Mrs Wiedman of Butte Mop Avant teach at Poplar Hill tana guest at the home of Joan Blas and family spent the weekend with the pat its at Buhl.
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