15 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Filer Record
Location
Filer, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
1
The American Legion post in Filer organized an intensive seat sale for Thomas Elmore Lacey’s entertainment set for Friday, July 23. Seats are on sale at Modern Drag Shop and organizers aim to sell out the house, with canvassing planned to boost response and ensure a strong turnout.
Idaho Power Company launches a statewide education drive for hay derrick users to prevent accidents near high voltage lines. Reps tour towns, posting Danger signs and advising to level the boom, avoid metal and wet ropes, and keep derricks away from 44 000 volt lines and 2100 volt lines. The leaflet stresses both derricks and power lines are essential and must operate without interference.
Crystal Springs Orchard Company, led by Tyler Drioker, shipped a carload of cherries to The Dalles Oregon for canning last week. This week a second carload is sent to Chicago as Trop seeks the highest price.
Reay and G W Hamilton form a partnership to operate a real estate and insurance business from offices on Main Street. Hamilton, a six year resident, ran a farm south of File. Heay, formerly with the civil service at Fort Hall Indian agency and school. They hold agencies for several fire and life insurers and seek workers, urging jobseekers to register.
The Filer highway district saved $65,000 by readvertising for pave and highway work on federal aid local roads. Engineer James A. Lybee reported bids opened last week for concrete paving from bidders Wattes and Samuels at 388047.90 and FE. Phelps at 367 ee. Several construction types were bid by firms including Rosstruction and Warren Construction, with totals around 43118 and SSSO4TI 15. No decision on bid acceptance has been announced.
Deputy horticulturist Gova L Hopkins warns of dangers in shipping inspectors produced fruit and grains under quarantine rules. A Montana cherry shipment nearly reached destination without inspection, highlighting the law’s strict requirements though alfalfa weevil is not believed present locally.
Agriculture department reports the 1923 wheat crop will total 809 million bushels based on June 1 conditions. Spring wheat was 58 percent good to excellent on July 1, winter wheat 75 percent. Local crop value was 2 802 000 dollars, with 15 months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Ashton of Twin Falls passing away Monday from complications of whooping cough.
Mrs Frank A Chase of United Americans plans a public meeting at the Gem Theatre Wednesday evening. A free matinee precedes, the evening program begins at 7 15 with J M Markel in charge. Dr Herbert Deane of Twin Falls discusses the cavalry troop proposal, followed by Frank speaking on the Idaho movement. Frederick Vining Fist delivers an illustrated lecture. both meetings are free and open to the general public.
The Idaho state fair premier premium list describes September 27 to October 2 in Boise with the fourth in the United States as to premiums. It notes permanent improvements, livestock and agricultural exhibits, and total 1920 premiums of 23655 dollars across cattle horses swine sheep poultry farming products fruit dairy and other departments. The notice mentions reduced round trip fares on Oregon Short Line and Boise Valley Traction with expected similar rates from other railroads.
A threshing machine owners and farmers meeting at Twin Palles office set threshing prices. Wheat at 20 cents per bushel, barley 19 cents, oats 15 cents, red clover and alfalfa 15 dollars per bushel, with coal and board supplied by farmers. Labor rates fixed at pitchers five dollars per day and teamers seven dollars per day, ten hours per working day.
Nonpartisans schedule meetings in Buhl this afternoon at one o'clock with league members expected in strength. This evening the focus moves to Twin Falls after a land concert. Mayor Whitaker of Pocatello and Captain Malon are listed among speakers.
Corning resident arrives today and greets a local farm owner Mr Stan Jay, who owns two farms in the area. The encounter highlights rural life and local commerce in the district.
Hemenforth remarks on trading in Filer and Wilne while presenting a check to Filer bank official LC. Washbi faces a fine of 15 for violating Buhl city traffic ordinance, and claims enforcement is partial as residents may infringe a fifteen mile rule.
Announcements note the marriage of Mae Fern and Irving Mott in Long Beach California. The couple plan to reside at Dawson Avenue after a ceremony described in abbreviated fashion with family and local acquaintances named.
Mr and Mrs Manoyer report returning Saturday from California with Bert Muayos and Edna Comegys. They spent about a month on the coast visiting southern California show places. The couple motored Septem to Idaho avenues and Sixth street, planning other Maxyes family arrivals.
Sib purebred stock sold on Friday for 9600 dollars paid by Doctor Armes for erewet stock. A hog drive to Idaho is planned with breeders proposing to fit and show. The ace of kinge claims the Jersey type and dominance in the southwest, amid concerns about herd tagging.
Candidates from the non partisan league and allied groups endorse Oscar M. Zuck of Kimberly for Idaho governor and nominate a county and legislative slate. Delegates name a governor ticket, state senator candidate, and local officials including county commissioners, a superintendent of schools, and a coroner, with several listed in participatory roles.
A brief note reports the visit of notable figures to Twin Falls with attendees including Willem Jesningeryef and KT Meredith, secretary of agriculture and cabinet member, on July 6. The account appears fragmentary but marks a formal call on local officials and industry leaders.
An attorney arrived in Filer Mont after locating here Saturday and completed arrangements to open a law office. He was to be here by Ai and brought a law library. He previously served nine years at Besttie and is a member of the firm Anderson Ollie and Comsotte.
The statement from the cama company notes 1,239 more acres planted with eeetables in fruit on the Palle South Side tract this year than last. It covers both product and livestock considerations and outlines the expansion narrative.
A filing proposes shifting to mountain time for southern Idaho. The move aims to align clocks with regional timing, pending tacit approval of the filer. The action references a box advance and a bowl event at midnight next Monday.
Word has been received of the marriage between Dinty Moore and Mrs Ethel Jones of Filer. The couple will make their home at Wakí.
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