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Newspaper
Filer Record
Location
Filer, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
8
The Record prints department reports strong output including a cardboard ram sale poster for August 26 and an electrically driven large job press with counting attachment. The shop emphasizes quality and capacity, noting it remains the county’s largest unit for captioned work and heavy catalog orders.
A fragmented report notes a Democratic candidate for Congress in Idaho's second district with military and party credentials. It mentions artillery company service, attendance as a delegate at events in St Louis and Minneapolis, and roles as national committee member for the department of state.
Sheriff AN Mpraque warns residents to watch grain as authorities intensify efforts against broader wheat theft in the region. He acknowledges the challenge of preventing all incidents while detailing ongoing patrols and expected local cooperation to curb the spread of theft and protect crops.
A large gathering of water users at Cantleford condemned M. J. Sweeley for state senate, citing his role as attorney for Twin Valle Land & Water Co. and opposing Twin Palls Canal Co. interests. Resolutions unanimously condemn his candidacy as unwise for the legislature.
Idaho apple area for 1920 will be about 20 percent smaller than last year, per the July Idaho crop report. August forecast may show a larger drop due to hail in north Idaho. Total U S apple crop estimated at 30,294,000 bushels, down from 174,000 in 1919.
A fragmented report notes Pioneer Day or Mormon holiday observances with minimal events in Filer. It mentions the arrival of Diringham Young and his party and describes the day as largely unmaria yet observed with some rest and state support indicated.
A party of about 70 Twin Falls men studied bringing Bruneau River water to the Salmon reservoir. They found ample water in the east fork and a feasible reservoir site at Flat Creek. A 3 to 4 mile tunnel through Bruneau canyon would be needed to reach Plat Creek and canal delivery to Salmon dam. No decision yet pending engineer investigation.
The Lake Leaverton ranch near Filer hosted a surprise forty year anniversary celebration Sunday as about forty families gathered. Organizers arranged a gathering of old settlers from Kansas to mark the occasion at the Leaverton home two miles west of Filer.
About forty families answered the invitation and a large lunch was served on the lawn. With 145 Kansans present the gathering felt like a grand reunion. The Kansas women’s skill and Idaho products created a memorable meal. Afternoon games and visiting followed in a cordial, conservative gathering praising continued health and prosperity.
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