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Newspaper

Filer Record

Location

Filer, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1920

Page

1

First Mile of Highway Is Under Construction

Construction on the first mile of the state highway near the adjoining town began Tuesday noon. E R Bennett leads the work with crushed rock macadam similar to Twin Falls, and about seventy carloads of rails are planned for the stretch. Holmes secures culverts and bridges contract, with A N Holmes ordering materials and awaiting arrival. transportation remains a major challenge. Federal aid road act progress cited by Thomas J. MacDonald shows nationwide expansion.

Filer Highway District E. R. Bennett Twin Falls Highway District Holmes F. E. Phelps Phelps United New York San Francisco Thomas J. Macc Donald Bureau of Public Roads United States Department of Agriculture Panama Canal

Bothwell Heads Idaho Cooperative Beet Sugar Co

James R. Bothwell, noted Twin Falls jurist, voted president of the directors of the Idaho Cooperative Beet Sugar Company in Twin Falls. The move aims to advance the local factory project this year, with Judge Bothwell succeeding Hinge as president. Arrangements with Led Growers Sugar Co of Wigby to handle beets this season are noted, with about 750 acres planned for harvest. A stockholders meeting will be held early in October, date to be announced.

James R. Bothwell Twin Falls Idaho Cooperative Beet Sugar Company Deverawon Othwell Succeeta Hinge

New Freight and Passenger Rates Go Into Effect Across Transport

Railroads and steamship lines raise freight charges by about 21 3 percent and passenger fares by 20 percent. Baggage and milk fees rise, with a 60 percent increase in pullman accommodations. Water carriers join rail rate hikes, and all rail advances take effect at midnight.

Pall Jean

Rural clinic screens 35 children in free health checkup

Thirty five children in the community were given free medical examinations at a child welfare clinic at the Rural high school, conducted by the county Red Cross chapter led by Miss Rosetta McGrall. Doctors from Twin Falls and Filer performed exams and provided guidance, noting a previously low rural child health level and promising improvement from prior surveys. Clinics were also held in Hollister and Kimberly, with more planned in Twin Falls.

County Chapter Red Cross The Rosetta MtcGrall MW. Jesermitee Dre. Caldwell van Cott Segal Myers Palla Mre. Schildman Iit Rica Hollister Kimberly Twin Falls

Smokers For Service Men Honor Gathering At New Quarters

A House warming smoker hosted by the American Legion post welcomed sixty ex-service members Tuesday night at their new quarters. Boxing bouts were featured, food and drinks supplied, and talks outlined dues set at five dollars yearly. The group planned regular meetings on the first Wednesday and discussed a garden-for-social-use arrangement with other organizations.

Reybroca Ocal Poe American Legion Legion Reybrooe Garden

Nonpartisans Have Ticket of Their Own in Idaho Race

The nonpartisan league filed a state ticket with the county clerk led by Sherman D. Pairenitd of Moran for governor. It lists candidates for lieutenant governor secretary of state attorney general treasurer auditor mines inspector senator and representative, endorses a public ownership and reform platform including state utilities, direct primaries, irrigation funding, tax reform, workers’ rights, land and building loans at cost, water power, initiative recall and bank guarantees, plus government ownership of railroads.

Nonpartisan League Sheraan D Pairehitd Moran Sherman D. Pairenitd Oscar Grant Zuck Kimberly George H. Hruyton Jerome Ras W. Hater Pocatello Hubert G. Peckham Wilder Aoe Allen J. Crandall Idabe George A. Nestor Idaho Falls Harry F. Sanvels Samuels Wiliam P. Whitaker Nampa Lasves United State Reclamation Service North Dakota Bank Taapostts

Maroa School Opens September 6

The Maroa school opens on Monday September 6 with an announcement from Principal H L McAtee. All children attending the district schools should meet at the school house at 10 a.m. to register and learn book and supply needs. Parents must arrange transportation. beginners six years old on or before January 1 1921 may start September 6. Nonresidents require board permission.

RH “McAtee Fon Tues Wey ‘Komt Tereef Eddtoren Board of Educa Amtering School

D Mr O D Beck Dies At Home In Colorado Area

O D Beck died at home Thursday following illness tied to mining injuries. Interment was in Ashland Ohio area. born January 2 1855. Details note canal company cited by Dietrich in court over irrigation water diversions involving Twin Falls Canal and Dammans.

O. D. Beck Thursday Canal Company Dietrich David D. Beck Ase Colorado A. Wo Barbazatis Mr. Beck Ashland County Ohio Adi Beck Temity Piler F. S. Dietrich Tetera

Drayman Henry Seymour Hurt During Horse Tie

G G Seymour local drayman arrived with his arm in a sling after a horse tied near a halt rope pulled the rope, tightening on his hand and fingers. The incident occurred Tuesday morning when the horse became frightened, pulling the rope as he attempted to secure the animal to a post.

G. G. Seymour Drayman Mr. Seymour

Death of Little Baby Buried at Home

A Burial service held Monday at the home for a infant with a brief notice noting the child’s death and the burial in the family plot. Neighbors and relatives attended the small ceremony.

Vacations Draw Visitors to Sawtooth Area

A crowded season at Sawtooth locales brings families from Rapid City and nearby towns to Stanly basin and Alturas Lake. Visitors report warm campfires, low night temperatures, and ongoing highway construction as lakes, rivers, and fishing spots attract tourists, with new lodges and a nearby park facility under preparation for summer visitors.

Boom Isase Howmrover Hem Mra Bello Idilaa Rapid Be Gureraie Stanley Easlon Beargs Biles Peieple Stanley Basin United States Stanier Bent Alturas Lake Watures Lake

Start Sale of Rams Today by Southern Idaho Wool Growers

The Southern Idaho Wool Growers Association begins a two day ram sale this afternoon on county grounds led by auctioneers Dwight Lincoln Walter and others. About 2,000 head from Idaho Utah and Ohio will be offered including rams and ewes, with high quality stock from breeders in the region.

Aunde’ Ramante Idaho Asperation Giarillion Cols Dwight Lincoln KO. Walter Quiring

Legion Dance Planned For Friday Night

A fragment outlines a Legion dance event scheduled for Friday night with details about performers and activities. It mentions dates in September and a plan to hold the event locally, inviting attendees and describing the entertainment lineup in a terse, unclear manner.

Fragmentary OCR note on tracing and road work plans

Fragmented text references Covtrace to Noe Wri and Schmt Corton, mentions an engineer and maintenance tasks. Appears to describe compiling ruined date and information, paving on a road, names like Rupert and Gou ding, with unclear roles and dates.

Mennonite Church Sunday Event Invite

A Mennonite church invites participation in a Sunday boot event covering 19 kilometers and a sermon at 11 o clock. A children’s meeting is planned along with prayer sessions. The notice signs Ror with ur IGN DERICH, Pastir.

Ur Ign Derich

Nominated slate for Idaho state offices and congress

Republican ticket headed by Governor candidate T W Dart and United States senator Frank G Gooding with full slate at convention in Pocatello. Democratic ticket led by Governor T A Walters and United States Senator John F Nugent, plus congressmen and state officers. Balloting favored Walters on the fire ballot to win unanimous nomination. Irions as first female candidate for Congress from Idaho.

Pocatello Frank KR. Gooding Gooding Capt. Ch Palle Watch Twin Falls Ada Courty Puteh Neel Burton B. French Widison T. Smith Acele Davie Moore Acclanaten KH. Bnyder Thie Mainocratia Alworth Walters Veent James H. Hawley W. P. Whitaker Congress Taylor Cumming Twin Palle Mo J. Kerr Fremont Rownty Whitaker Kerry Whitaker Nampa Sonpartisan League Ceveral Nell K. Iriong Tion Chet Stein of Mabe W. J. Alworth Filer Preeimet

Robbers Here Tuesday Eve Target Local Confectionery

Thieves gain entry to Main Street confectionery operated by Theodore through rear by removing a screen and forcing a door. About $63.20 in cash taken from the desk. owners absent, with no clue yet established. Marshall reports suspect entry occurred Tuesday night between closing hours and early evening.

Ontranc Theodore Wueos Bolee

Twin Falls Legionaires Plan Harvest Festival Event

At a Tuesday night meeting five members of the Twin Falls American Legion post discussed a Harvest Home festival to benefit their proposed home. Attendees listed include JOBS G THORPS BE N HALE HERBERT G LAUTERBECH RALPH PINK and WILTON PECK. Plans mention a three day feature in fall weather and associated activities.

Twin Palle Dender Twin Fatle American Legion Post G Thorps BE. N. Hale Herbert G. Lauterbech Ralph Pink Wilton Peck

Wheat yield tops sixty eight bushels per acre at W ranch

Crop reports indicate a yield of sixty eight bushels of wheat per acre from the W ranch north of Curry. The farmer says this is the best reported in the region so far this season.

Curry Nenson

Seventy Arven Washela Wheat Yield Report

Frank Riteble, three miles north of Filer, reports a crop on the Ritchie farm yielding 50 bushels per acre overall with threshed wheat totaling 7 while the five-acre field produced average results.

Arven Ritchie Frank Riteble Filer Ritehle

Elkb To Dance At Reybroco Lodge Event

The fragment notes a dance at Reybroco Lodge featuring Elkb as a performer. Details are sparse but indicate a social gathering with music and dancing at the lodge location.

ELKB Reybroco

Wheat yield boosts local farmer noted at county hospital

Wheat from Lighty Acres of No. 1 wheat winkle bros. yielded 318 bushels per acre at a nearby elevator, classified No. 1. Mr. and Mrs. H Dotweil welcomed a newborn at the county hospital on Monday.

Winkle Bros Tome Cnet Wie H. Dotweilhuadnestter

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Bothwell Lnsare Ste Reybroce Maroa the Sawtooth Ne Party Maho Brent Pont Ne East tabeRy Ener Mere Maite Oteey Sid Keieoy Gouding Rupert Ead Jas T. W. Dart Ames Royce Dauitel Ethel Red- Held Stuart Campbell T. A. Walters Caldenant Nathan Pettibone United State John F. Nugent Boise Compress Mra Nell K. Irions T& Congress Wiliam TP. Ee Spreme J. HH. Forney Moscow Justice Supreme Court Joho N Flynn Sandpoint Edward M Bri Dave Alwoure Marne Solomon Pleht Harry Wobdalb B. Keeney Snl Othe Nebsine Whdlen Arin Iepetbers Ibs Twin Falls Legionaires Plan Marly Turat Ike Lodge
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