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Newspaper
Filer Record
Location
Filer, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
4
A poem reflecting patriotic themes with calls for action by government and citizens. It mentions peasant labor, farms, and dams, alluding to renewal and effort. The author signs as Elythely Cinner serving as secretary of an Idaho declaration group in Pocatello with references to local places.
Tourists are advised the Victor Wye Toton Pass Bush Jackson route is the best current path to Yellowstone Park. Road conditions vary with construction on the summit, vacuum feed vehicles face extra challenges, and fuel tanks should be filled before ascent. Ferry across Snake River now 1 dollar, Hoback Canyon road is good south of Shoal Creek but rough above it.
A city man received a glowing Chicago circular offering 10 acres of Florida land for 2500 a peanut unit claiming 1000 bushels of peanuts per acre and profits at 2 a bushel. He asked the USDA, which warned the scheme deceives city buyers and that 10 acres would yield far less than claimed, with land often available for far less in western Florida.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe investors buying bind wheat futures at about 200 dollars per acre and a claim of $2,500 for some holdings. Mentions state and county context with references to cheap land and crop valuation, but details are garbled and unclear.
Representatives from Twin Falls Bubl Hoyerman Bliss and Filer organized a joint association in Filer to pursue federal aid for state and local highways. Hd Weaver was named president with J M Shank vice president J C Eastman secretary and F C Lynch treasurer. Key aims include completing the highway across the Twin Falls tract and the Owsley bridge.
George Reichert born in Germany May 19 1861 died in Filer Idaho August 17 1919 age 68. Survived by wife Rosa Dunterman seven children and siblings. Funeral held at Filer Methodist Church conducted by Rev Deal with a Masonic burial.
Notice states an election will be held Tuesday September Y 119 at Maron school house Independent District No 5 to elect two trustees filling vacancies from terms of William Walters and John D Kessler Polls open 11 am to 5 pm Signed John D Kessler Clerk Also mentions Mr Reeves father of Mrs E R Gardner returning to Portland Oregon
The annual meeting and election for Rural High School District No. 1 in Twin Fall County Idaho is set for Tuesday September 2 1919 at the school house. The meeting will begin at 1 pm to select a judge and clerk of election and conduct school business. Polls open at 1:30 pm and close at 6 pm. One five year school trustee term will replace W A Grieve. Only actual resident freeholders and heads of families may vote. F C Graves, Clerk.
Methodists announce Sunday Bible school led by Otto Ib. Morning worship centers on Mountain Climbing while evening service explores the Challenge of Investigation. Annual Conference meets August 27 in Weiser Idaho under Bishop Cooke. Walter Musgrave elected Lay delegate with F C Gravee as alternate. C E Deal, Pastor.
Loan offer advertised near Farmers National Bank by Leo Dicker. Easy payment plan described with the address Bubl 16-11. Names and location appear as key identifiers in this brief note.
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