06 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Filer Record
Location
Filer, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
1
Governor D W Davis delivers a lengthy message urging repeal of the highway levy, calls for coordinated state spending, and promotes new education and penal reforms. He advocates for labor protections, wartime housing measures, and economic plans while urging restraint on taxation and public debt as the state navigates postwar recovery.
Officials in Washington announce the War Finance Corporation is revived after House readopts the measure, Senate overruling President Wilson’s veto. The move will restart operations soon, with initial funding and debt mechanisms to be clarified, possibly within two months.
The federal reserve monthly preview notes a price decline around two per cent for December. Agricultural products show reductions while coal, petroleum, gasoline, paper, brick and cement remain largely unchanged. Open market activity rose but contract prices stayed steady. Wage trends eased by twenty eight percent amid steady demand.
The Rural high school presents a high merit play titled Phe Lin pod the Mew at Gem Theater tonight featuring Anne Klae Cott Mogensen Robert Griggs Mient Strowd Malet Gy a Frank Thompson and Thurston Duotubs in key roles.
County farm bureau reports a flood of inquiries on alfalfa from Idaho and other regions as farmers seek to barter hay and dairy feeds. Interest spans eastern and northern states to the gulf, with letters from Brooklyn to Memphis and beyond. Prices for conolveCEd meal and pea cake are noted as unusually low, and the bureau plans to forward questions to farmers and stockmen in need.
W W Taylor a noted local businessman resumes leadership of Heartfield Cleaning and Dyeing in Twin Falls after forming a new corporation with capital stock of 25000 dollars. Directors named include Hy Heartfield W W Taylor and M M Taylor. The firm plans to expand to steam laundry services linked to the cleaning dyeing operation. Heartfield firm has a 12 year Twin Falls history and ties to nearby Mashfield.
B F Philby named justice of the peace following the removal of A J Tipley from the state position. The insurance map and local real estate records note the transition amid ongoing county governance changes.
The Menne ite Brethera church gathered 1200 pounds of supplies after a plea by Trev. BW Wik to help a southern county family facing starvation. Pastor Be Mngie led a Tuesday wagon run to deliver provisions to Me. and Mrs. Maul Gearing and their six children, the first county relief response following a Christmas day relief party. The Geary family’s remaining livestock and pantry had dwindled as a drift-filled flood and hardship left them in a modest home about 40 miles south.
Local attorney W D Gillis reports Twin Falls and three neighboring counties may form a four county division of the Fourth Judicial district to provide another judge. The plan involves Twin Falls Cusou Minkiaks and Jerome with Elmore Blaine Camis Lincoln and Gooding in the larger district. A Perrine hotel dinner spurred the move with Taylor Cummins chairing efforts and a five member committee to draft details. Judge Walters advised the boundary proposal, which was adopted after his recommendation.
telegram reported Clarence E. Anderwo aged 20 killed New Year’s Day in a freight wreck on the Chicago Northwestern line. Arthur Ko Andersen local rabbi and secretary of Filer high ya left for Chicago to attend the Turnerad. Details were scarce. Andersen appeared with his parents Mr and Mrs Riley Anderson of La Grange and other relatives in Pitts.
The organization of a chess club gathered Tuesday night in the Manor rooms hosted by W. E. Bub herd, a department agent. The event began December 30 with W. J. Adame entertaining several chess enthusiasts at the John Walker location, and the group included Harry Hamner, Adwivh Classen, W. B. Habe bord, and 18. Mevkave among others.
The Record notes a village hearing Wednesday evening January 12 at 8 for protests against proposed sewer installation. Village Clerk W D Gillis urges written protests by that time, with offices previously housing Philby Muster realty. Some outlying property owners may object to the sewer plan.
Pioneer judge of West End Jadee Abrlaut died near Sand Spree Montar tiehy. Relatives found the body. a Gooding county court jury in Wendell found death by natural causes. Abrlaut, over 60, well known in Riverside and Gooding, to be buried at Twin Falls cemetery with Judge Uhriaub in charge. Final funeral arrangements await arriving California relatives. Body at Thompson funeral chapel in Gooding.
Idaho Power Co. asks the Federal Power Commission to approve supplements to develop 8 000 horsepower at Twin Falls and 20 000 horsepower at Upper Salmon Falls for supplemental system-wide power. Work will fit time limits. main gain is enhanced reserve capacity to meet emergencies.
Musser Banks Mien Motel Henkes daughter of Seldon B Banks of Twin Palle and Me Sonn R Manser son of and Mra Jacob KB Musser of this city wed at the home of the belde on Sew Years day Rev D Le Graybitl of Filer officiated A ceremony and reception followed Relatives and friends witnessed the union The bride and groom are well known residents with ties to Fire and Torin Palle Bichschund The newlyweds will reside in Rov vt after the ceremony and depart for their hometown immediately following the vows
Fragmented OCR text from a historical issue shows wage lines with figures such as $662 per month and $1.50 per day with board. Content is garbled. readers see references to wage rates, board, and employment terms, but specifics are uncertain.
Weather disruptions plague Par and surrounding area with slow travel and impassable roads. Snow and wind cripple daily transport as farmers request freight reductions, while a January 20 meeting in Idaho targets lower rates on wheat, lumber, wool, apples, and potatoes amid railroad concerns and intermountain commerce talks.
Nampa hosts an agricultural convention January 10 to 14 with the Chamber of Commerce preparing housing and entertainment for attendees. State agencies and associations will present programs for farmers, including a large seed show and West marketing events, deemed the largest of its kind in the West.
Hainline acquires Drake Dairy, taking ownership of the dairy farm and business of George Drake. The move consolidates milk delivery routes, expanding Hainline’s operation with Drake’s herd of 45 cows and dairy equipment, enhancing service to the Filers district and surrounding area.
The Weststack show opened with cattle stock on display at the Omden Livestock exhibit. Entries included carloads of cattle, hogs, and stockers, with notable attendance and awards anticipated. Mrs Chester Lharance hosted a society card afternoon, while Mrs Arthur Sehelion and others entertained guests amid preparations for Saturday events.
Progres te procuring slowers the petition from Yakina seen property owner for the paving of that thoroughfare is good according a BD Wipley. Village officials expect to advance capital to start excavation for a new sewer and create jobs with labor costs near $150,000.
Workmen begin basement excavation for a brick block on Main wireel property replacing a frame structure destroyed in the September 19 fire. Keen and Hammerquist announce the brick building will be one story high. Excavation for the cellar will commence at once and materials and labor arranged for the building’s completion.
Washington says forms for 1920 income tax returns for those earning over five thousand dollars will be ready by January tenth. The Bureau of Internal Revenue announced Tuesday that forms for reporting white income and expenses, partnership, and personal service corpora will be available. Forms for incomes under five thousand dollars will be ready earlier.
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