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Newspaper
Filer Record
Location
Filer, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1924
Page
6
The Wildcat staff includes Editor in Chief Ralph Newberry, Assistant Editor Raby Lincoln, Business Manager Robert Hinkley, Advertising Manager Charles Dwight, News Editor Marjorie Newberry, Student Activity Editor Mabel Delin, and Wit and Fun Editor Virgl Wilson.
The Baby Wildcat is welcomed as the school mascot in a playful piece urging care and support for its growth. It notes initial clumsiness and the need for feeding, training, and steadfast belief in its future strength and value. A brief classroom moment shows Miss Bever correcting Thelma regarding gum and seating.
A humorous student note presents a playful fragment on a frog. The speaker notes the frog stands, sits, and hops with near flight, remarking the creature lacks sense and tail. The voice captures a rustic charm and imaginative mispronunciations.
The school opened with 172 students and now has 182, a 20 percent rise from last year. A large influx of freshmen and new pupils from other schools boosts the enrollment, with boys and girls clubs forming and football playing a key role in school life.
A brief political notice urging support for M E Finch for sheriff citing one term service and a fair impartial past administration. It claims the people have confidence and respect his judgment.
A busy day at the high school ends with darkness and sleet filling the night. Pa is noted to have joined the Ku Klux Klan and taken the last cream sheet in an unclear local incident.
A high school paper initiative inspired by Nathan L. Scott of Pepper Box Boise and the Idaho Interscholastic group sponsored by the University of Idaho aims to boost journalism and school spirit. Fern Glick, Laura Clark, and Robert Hinkley form a committee to assess costs, reach, and staff, leading to a staff election and plans to publish the Baby Wildcat.
In a mud soaked clash Filer Wildcats defeated Jerome 14 to 6. Jerome opened with a sensational first quarter touchdown by an unnamed runner. Filer answered with two first half scores from Spec Diehl and Dio Moore. Second half saw Jerome dominate play but fail to score again as wet conditions caused fumbles.
The piece argues voters should elect a probate judge with legal training, distinct from the probation officer who serves under the judge. It warns that probate matters are technical and require mature judgment, suggesting untrained appointees risk harm and injustice.
The account describes a rain soaked match type of play by Gordon and Hamline with a 6 to 0 halftime, rain and mud hindering both sides, a late second half surge by Gordon leading to a 12 to 0 finish and a tone of rugged, scrappy play throughout the contest.
Freshmen endured a solemn, shivery initiation at a party held in the Gym on October 10 hosted by the H-20 club. Red and white decorations, colored class capes, and activities like roulette, football throws, a fortune teller, and drop the handkerchief entertained attendees, as seniors and underclassmen alike joined in the playful event.
A reflective piece argues school spirit drives student effort and pride, likening it to a sacred bond that unites students to achieve great things. It notes spirit as a shared value akin to state and nation, citing Mi Ule Centre college’s success against Harvard in football as an example.
The article profiles Mr. Gillis a 43 year old resident of Filer and Knox Presbyterian and University of Washington Law School graduate. It highlights his roles as city attorney and grade school board chairman, his World War II service, and his legislative actions including anti alien land, irrigation bonds financing, and tax saving measures. It notes his support for Governor Moore and his bid for reelection based on record and experience.
Fragmentary article notes the high school spirit remains a guiding force for students and graduates. It mentions the boys club and the conduct of its first officer election, with emphasis on leadership and lasting school pride.
W P Shinn announces candidacy for Adams County treasurer for two terms. He notes ten years as postmaster at Filer and twenty years as a county resident and taxpayer.
Democratic candidate outlines platform for agricultural fair pay and fair return on investment, supports amendment to the Federal Reserve Act to use profits to guarantee deposits in member banks, and favors farmer loans from banks rather than Federal officials through land banks.
A brief pricing notice outlines 10 cent per line for first insertion and cent per line for subsequent ads, with a minimum charge for any single ad. It specifies 26 counts and counts words per line used to calculate totals.
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