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Newspaper

Filer Record

Location

Filer, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1920

Page

1

Contractor for Highway Starts Work

Active work begins on seven miles of cement roads in the Filer district. F. Ek Phelps, the successful bidder, plans to hire local contractors and met highway commissioners. He traveled to Burley with cement interests representative G. B. Stone and Hurley hero James A. Bybee to discuss materials. Additional sidetracks and spurs east of stockyards may be needed to handle the volume of gravel for construction. Twin Falls county prospects rise as the state highway between Twin Falls and Filer advances toward completion.

Filer Highway F. EK Phelps Board of Highway Commissioners Burley G. B. Btone James A. Bybee Hurley Twin Falls

Third Ticket Filed Monday By Nonpartisan League

Representatives filed petitions for state legislative and county offices with the county recorder. Filing fees set at 1 percent of the first year’s salary were paid by two delegates. Each petition carried 600 to 700 signatures. Nomination certificates await 200 qualified electors not in this year’s primary after official investigation. The July 10 convention included labor groups and league delegates. Names listed include state senator candidate Kimer Aman and candidates for representatives John M. Kimberly Archie Earl Dickle George A. Childs. other offices include sheriff Samuel N. Pituilly probate judge Herschel Sonner treasurer Jobo Frabim and assessor Joseph Prank Sheirrup.

C. C. Siggins Attorney General League Por Kimer Aman Kimer Aman, Filer; Representatives, John M. Kimberly, Archie Earl Dickle of Buhl George A. Childs Buhl Edear A. Lau James KR. Moon Twin Falls Alonzo David Patton Keith Hansey Samuel N. Pituilly Herschel Sonner Fubs Jobo Frabim Hansen Joseph Prank Sheirrup

Readers praise the Record in lively letters

An eastern subscriber from Boston and a horticulture professor in New Hampshire compare the Record favorably with other papers praising its quality. The note mentions the Commercial Club folder on Filer and comments on local growth as Taylor and Taylor plan an 80 foot garage and machine works on Main Street and Park Avenue with future expansion anticipated.

Boston New Hampshire College of Sericulture and the Mechanics Arts Durham Hampshire Wooster New Hampshire Filer Taylor and Taylor Oddlient Main Street Park Avenue Mi Ae

Are You Suprestitionst Be Careful Tomorrow's Wakeup

A garbled note urges care with sleep choices and weather vigilance for Friday. It warns to watch business transactions and be happy despite conditions, stressing the need to check tomorrow's forecast.

Northside Tract Acceptance Filed

State accepts the North Site Twin Falls project as the second largest irrigation work in Idaho. W G Swendsen announces 140000 acres wader cultivation and 170000 total acres with 800 miles of canals. Wheat crop valued at 1500000 and new crops like flax and hemp are being grown on project lands. A farm manager will guide water use and timing for optimum results.

W. G. Swendsen State Land Board Swendsen Idaho Twin Falls Swendison Shepherd

5000 Head of Sheep Dipped Near County Fair Grounds

Over five thousand head of sheep have been dipped at the Schildman and Case dipping location near the county fair grounds during the last two days. They will pause dipping for about a month as a thrashing machine is moved to the fields. Inspectors Lyle and Jimson left today and will return later. The work was done by Beadld man and Case for about fifty owners lacking convenient facilities, with a large force kept busy under a recent quarantine order of the department of small animals.

Schildman Case Lyle Man Department of Smal Tnt Seabbien

Town Board Awards Sidewalk Contract and Blue Card Plan

At the regular meeting the village board awarded A N Hales a twenty five cent per square foot bid to build sidewalks on the west side of Union avenue and the east side of Idaho avenue. The board also discussed a Blue Card permit system for solicitors and authorized Idaho Power to trim trees under supervision to maintain reliable service. A sewer project plan with an estimated cost of 29980 was reviewed with no final decision.

A. N. Hales Fifth Street Baptist Church Idaho Avenue Stevens Avenue Jysene Arthur Anderson Conmercial Ter Filer Sust Fatr J. M. Markel Twin Palk County Fair Grw Markel Power Te Yillng Wil Nitectric Neetice Charles Neely Tt Idaho Power Company Idaho Power Miasion L. C Alton

Third coddling moth spray overdue, says deputy inspector

Deputy inspector for plant industry Lina Hawking notes the third coddling moth spray is overdue. Growers were urged to apply the spray immediately as the primary protection for the crop, with officials hoping past applications have begun.

Gilina Pierry Hawking

Move City Hall Amid Regular Monthly Meeting

Theetty bell is relocated to the rear of the party and Maser regular monthly meeting of wh azeen met in the pow rtarn fonday. Le Be Aes, village maria ane superintendent of streets and water system, has bie quarters in the srw Aches tien.

Etty Bell

Local car affair involving Graves and Norris at Davie

A garbled report notes Graves and Norris with tennis partner Houkstra of Davie involved in a car incident. It mentions Mr and Mrs Fo Graves and Mr and Mrs Guy, a peniety and a girl named Josephine Mine, but details are unclear due to faulty text.

Fo Graves Guy God Josephine Mine Norris Tennis Houkstra Davieeros Graves

Busy Saturday draws crowds to local shops and markets

Hundreds of shoppers filled the streets as merchants reported strong sales on Saturday. The busy scene along a Virginia avenue district reflected a robust local economy with many storefronts converting to accommodate the weekend rush.

Barley Yields Reported From Local Farm Fields

In Salis wt Pert area a barley field averaged high yields with estimates around 118 bushels per acre. F Detweller cites 125 bushels per acre on part of the land and notes 45 acres averaging 24 bushels per acre in another parcel, while a 120 acre section reportedly produced 40 to 60 bushels per acre.

Acre Salis Detwellex F. Detweller

Electors May Now Register At Local Precincts

Pf pridery election was held iast work and local politics would seer be in the discard for a time. resin bor elections commenced 3 accordance wit Mire Dora Shaffner, local regis trar, wae on duty Saturday. Filer Pharmacy, taksing the women of electors who failed to register for the primaries. Those who Ladle in register for the primaries may now a lorember. Mrs. Shatiner will be at the drug each one eater dhe tae aets your vill le on Theeday, November Bho wtdteve that there were S10 lregieteations for the primary, which f ixures she estimates at about fifty per cent of the qualified dietary uel this prectnct.

Dora Shaffner Ry Gleelona

Arm es to Sell Duroc Swine at Fort Lakals Market

A fragmented notice describes Armes selling Duroc swine at the Fort Lakals market near Pier, detailing location and sale conditions. The text references a Valle tract and suggests multiple lots or pens, with unclear dates and prices.

ARMES

Canal Company to Ship Wheat for Panama Pact

A report notes wheat to be sent by the Canal Company for Panama expected in a deal. Early yields are cited at 46 bushels per acre amid an exchange involving O. M. Martin, a rancher, and communications from secretary WO. Taylor. The item reflects early 20th century agricultural and canal trade reporting.

Canal Company M. Martin Acra WO. Taylor

Boar in Wind That Dei Rar Set for Auction at Farm

A fragment notes an upcoming sale at a farm west of Pier involving a boar. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a public or private auction action.

West Pier

Schools Open Monday September 6 At Filer District

The Record reports preparations for the new school year with both building projects near completion. Independent School District No. Four aims to house a grade school at the south end of Park Avenue, but occupancy may be delayed by twenty four days from now.

Park Avenue

County Election Results Announced After Official Canvass

Official canvass shows 1902 votes for the Republican candidate and 975 for the Democrat with no changes from the unofficial tally. Names listed include Joseph T Seaver and Frank M Kendall among Republican and Democrat nominees for local offices. Republicans won all but three races, Democrats all but four.

Prie Joseph T. Seaver Moore Filer Wo Owrish Twit Palle W. Furedkan Kim Rosmew Phen Twon Riniendest Echouls Miscomart Wolfe Twin Falls Assessor A Clana Arawasi Frank M. Kendall Twin Fa W. FP. Pike Palle James W. Porter Rae M. Shank Bublelonere Connor Filer 0. Carlson James L. Darnes Hansen Guy L. Kinner Thomas Judge Patton BE. Tremmurer Mra Valle Sawyer Tybes Precingis

Hartley Conatble Encounters Distohery Of Track

Ren Hartley a constable confronts a drunken disturber on the track road Friday morning. He wrestles the man, who tries to flee, while Hartley subdues him and brings him to a nearby house for processing.

Jerome Aggregation Tops League Upset

Jerome gains top league position as fans flock to yesterday afternoon game at the Hub. Report notes Piter Pasevel and Filer among attendees. Team led by head of BubL delivers solid performance, securing a notable win in a tense matchup.

Piter Pasevel Jerome Jerome Resti Bubl

Miki Work Saturday Evening Sermon and Music

Saturday evening services drew shoppers to Yakima street where Fleet National Bank attendees gathered to hear Mr Harper speak and enjoy songs performed by the group in a religious program.

Yakima Street Fleet National Bank Harper

Harvest reports sought by The Record for bumper crops

The Record invites crop reports from growers and threshermen about the harvest season. It seeks accurate, full details on yields and productions in the territory, urging cooperation to compile a nationwide agricultural summary for publication. First hand information is preferred to prepare a country-wide panorama of the season.

Auto market in Filer district shows active sales

Over 800 autos section notes 690 owned in Filer district per Grant Paget census figures. Ford cars dominate with 127 sold by August, 137 sedans, 45 booked for delivery before January 1. Tractor sales reach 38 last season, 24 sold. Ford plant expansion near.

Filer Grant Paget Filer Auto Filer Auto Company Ford Derol

Our Fair Grounds Model for Others

A fragmented note honors the local fair board and hints at scrutiny of advertisements in this paper. It stresses careful reading to find bargains that repay in dollars and mentions trees and a state context with vague references to conversion and benefit.

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Northside Tract Acceptance Ldman Pl Falls Canal Thie Corporation Fair Power Company Snake River Baek Et Th Auettah Goel Bis Ranch Pier Ieee Crete Fortlakals Owe Ren Hartley Ander Ulm Her Jeon Tray CHOP Blackfoot
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