Filer Joins Campaign for Reduction of Freight Rates
At a Main meeting at the Rur Al high school Friday evening a drive to cut freight rates was launched. Filer pledged $1000 toward forming the Southern Idaho Traffic Association and to unite local residents against unfair rail charges. Speakers urged residents to organize 60 480 people into a fighting unit and to raise about $16 000 for a campaign. Local and Twin Falls leaders joined, with several pledging funds and organizing committee members named.
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Rur
Piler
Idaho
John W. Graham
Twin Falls
Mluhe
Salt Lake City
W. A. Shear
Graham
Twin Walle
J. M. Maxwell
Filer
Community mobilizes for Near East Relief drive
The county organizes a fashion review to support Near East Relief with a collection of worn coats, shoes, blankets, and heavy garments for men, women, and children in Armenia Caucasus and Bitter lands. Local workers and receiving stations are being set up with Mine Z Fowler guiding Idaho efforts.
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Congress
Asia
South Maho
Near East
Statens
Red Cross
Womens Clubs
Armento
Caucasus
Bitte
Mine Z. Fowler
South Idaho
Jinion Extensinn
University of Idaho
Mine Fowler
Idaho
Egr
Property Values Fall Year Over Year in County Report
A county land assessment summary reports total property value at 24,315,600 this year versus 25,164,146.50 last year. Deputy Frank Lynch prepared the abstract for Two Falls County. The state board of equalization will review changes and issue amendments as needed.
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Two Falls County
Frank
Lynch
Opening of Jobe Blass Service Station East Main Street
Jobe Blass announces the opening of his service station on the east end of Main Street. The building has just been completed by Bingen and Smith and the station is equipped and ready for business. Mr Blass states he will deal in gas and oil and will care for customers.
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Jobe Blass
Mainamneet
Benn
Bingen and Smith
Blase
Pretty Girls to Hold Up Io Town Saturday
Women form a civic fund drive in a playful mimic theft scene led by Mr. G Hi Shearer. Each girl carries a tag and sells it at the buyer’s price to support the American Red Cross. Purchasers become members and receive annual statements. Captains include Claribel Walter Dorothy Ripley Laura Sevith Edith Nuneolon.
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Cupid
Hubby
G. Hi. Shearer
Witcher
Claribel Walter
Dorothy Ripley
Laura Sevith
Awed Nateoias
Edith Nuneolon
Early Morning Fire At North St Home
Fire siren summoned villagers to the Charlene Nichols home in northwest town early Friday as a defective chimney set the roof ablaze. Volunteers arrived quickly with baseboard and chemical extinguishers, but their use was unnecessary.
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North St. Home
Charlen Nichols
Ed Ripley Returns From Coast Trip
Ed Ripley returns from a California journey lasting two weeks with his brother. He traveled via Salt Lake City and Oakland where a Cadillac sale was arranged. The party visited Los Angeles for a national Jeer o convention and toured Joaquin Miller's home and the Jack London estate in the Valley of the Moon.
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Ripley
California
Salt Lake City
Oakeland
Bay Elty
Los Angeles
Jeer O
Oakland
Lnte
Joaquin Miller
Sierras
Juanks Miller
Mre
Juanita
Jack London
Valley of the Moon
Gillis at Rellogg Attends State Convention
Dalmoate Gillis, commander of Pier port Americap, attends the state convention of service members and sanitation as a delegate from the har pest. The convention opens this week and will conclude Saturday. Gillis plans to return home by the end of the week.
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WA D Clit
Pierport Americap & Fe Itelloge
Harpest
Gillie
Way Found to Relieve Money Shortage Here
A local newspaper page notes readers using ads to relieve money shortages. Classifieds include selling a cow, furniture, bindings, a radiator cap, and an oil stone, with several buyers paying for insertions and inquiries rising. The piece highlights a community support service through classified notices.
State Highway progress nears completion in district
The State highway from Yakima avenue south to Carry and beyond will open to traffic next Wednesday. T. I. Wallace of Phelps Construction said cement work between Piter and the Max Pendrahch area is finished, with record daily paving of up to 650 feet. Equipment moves and camp setup remain ongoing as work advances north and west from Pite toward Peavey.
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Yakima Avenue
T. 1. Wallace
Phelps Construction Company
Filer
Piter
Tows
Pole
Readi Neier
Pite
Fiter
Max Pond Ranch
Wallace
Peavey
Legion to Show Films of Signal Corps Tuesday
The Legion will present seven reels at the Gem theater Tuesday evening depicting war scenes from the Signal Corps. The private showing impressed executives with the film’s realism, including frontline communications, snipers, rail lines under fire, French and German air activity, and soldiers at play.
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Legion
Signal Corps
Cal
Filer Legion Pont
Signet Vorps
Gem Theater
Tront
Harold Moore appeals port recovery of lost watch
Harold Moore appeals port recovery of a lost watch found on Main Street. The item, a gift from his father, was turned in by a rightful owner for a nominal fee, and the ad hints at a local sale of personal items and farm goods.
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Harold Moore
Daly
Moore
Twin Falls County Fair Aim Strong The fair plans expanded barns and new facilities to welcome cattle and other breeds with enhanced grandstand seating and women’s rest rooms amid a busy September event schedule.
The county fair organizers say attendance and exhibits will surpass prior records with enlarged barns for cattle and swine, more Shorthorn cattle Duroc and Jersey breeds, and five new drinking fountains on the Midway. Improvements include larger grandstand and bleachers, a nurse on hand for emergencies, and better rest facilities in the women’s building. Prizes of 15 10 and 5 dollars reward best booths. The fair runs September 13 to 15 and coincides with school openings and local construction projects.
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Vain Manges
Twin Falle County
Flr
Attendanes
Dm. Market Moretary
Ammons
Fale County
Monty
Twin Pulls
Wiler
Advertising Signs Banned on Highway
State highway authorities ban advertising signs within highway rights of way along the Idaho Pacific highway. Landowners must remove signs after paving completion. Work in Twin Falls district ends around August 15 and in the fiber district by September 1, 1921. After those dates only state erected cautionary and directory signs allowed.
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High Waye
Ounevenent
Hishe Partie
Twlo Palle Highway District
State Bureau of Highways
SIRE IS CRITICAL IN COMMUNITY FIGURE
A local prominent resident, Dan C Sleter, is reported to be in critical condition due to heart disease. The illness is described as severe with the individual experiencing ongoing distress and limited movement.
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Sire
Dan C Sleter
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Chamber of Commerce
J. 8 Keel
J. A. Barrett
Masters
End Td. Waode
Mie Fowler
Io Town
Ed Ripley
CB Wilton
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John L. Meters
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Crete
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Construction Company
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Coli Hlvestork
Denman
Aben
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Lot Hurley
Hee
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Gertrude Walter
Mantie Montgomery
Laurel Huseh
Thormine
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Lolitan Gleasnan
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Tie
Rupert II
Meow
Troy
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Erade Schools
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D. P. Olsen
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