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Newspaper
Filer Record
Location
Filer, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
4
The village board plans ordinances tonight to adopt the municipal budget for the year 1921. The total village needs are $16,946.61 with projected revenue of $17,260.20 from waterworks and taxes. Allocations include general fund $6,956.91. water works fund $3,556.20. bond interest fund $4,156.00. bond sinking fund $100.00. street lighting fund $1,075.00.
McKinney sues Javan Mines Company for commission on treasury stock sales linked to a plan to form a corporation. He alleges he sold stock valued at 897,000 for which he sought 24,260 in cash but received nothing. The case centers on past deals attracting attention in the Contart field and the pay structures behind the Javan venture.
A summary of the pending sale motion reveals the full auction details and final payment of all costs. An answer to the settlement will be filed by the company’s attorney J Woe within a day or two.
Jesse Hainline, owner of the Sommer farm near Filer, reports a record wheat yield of 75 bushels per acre from 4.5 acres using the Dicklow certified variety. Total 340 bushels from 20 pounds planted implies over a bushel per pound. Threshing began last week as one of the season’s heaviest yields so far.
The County Farm Bureau announces a poultry meeting at the fairground with chicken fanciers from across the county attending. A forenoon basket picnic in the park picnic and a business session follow to discuss problems facing poultry raisers. HM B Powers is the county sponsor.
N Keeney of LeRoy New York a member of N B Keeney and Lone bean growers is in Boise in the interests of the company. He is pleased with fall prospects and the trial farm west of Filer. A modern bungalow is under construction at the ranch for Mr and Mrs BR A Boatman and family tenants. Mr and Mrs HR Bethel expect to live on the trial farm next year.
A report states they may save the eye of Warren, the young son of Mr and Mrs. Tow, who last week underwent a debate operation for removal of a splinter from the anterior chamber of his left eye.
A warm, mostly dry Idaho week with cool nights and light southern showers. Drought persists in dry farm areas but irrigation supports crops. wheat rust in some districts lowers yields while corn, potatoes, beets, apples, and prunes progress well. Harvesting of rainfed alfalfa and cereals continues under favorable weather. rangeland pastures remain parched but livestock in good condition. Twin Falls County notes light showers, strong foothill rains, near completion of wheat harvest, ongoing rust, and strong yields in beef, apples, and potatoes.
Market report lists immediate delivery prices for potatoes at 1.25 to 1.60 and trade values for butter and cheese. Livestock quotes cover sheep yearlings cattle cows veal hogs and poultry with percentages and per hundred weights noted.
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