02 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Filer Record
Location
Filer, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
1
Twin Falls Canal company water stored at Jackson Lake is exhausted the first of the week. River flow will allow about fifty percent of normal supply from now until the river rises in October possibly the first week. If this season mirrors past behavior growers expect little consternation since demands were met despite a thirty percent cut recently.
Despite a downturn in wool and sheep markets, over a thousand head of purebred rams and ewes, valued at 15000 dollars, sold at the Southern Idaho Woolgrowers Association third annual ram sale held at the county fairgrounds. Buyers from southern Idaho attended, with top lot ram from Ivor T. Edwards of Kimberly selling for 100 dollars, highlighting weak demand as breeders keep older stock due to market conditions.
Twin Falls bankers and farmers urge Idaho Public Utilities Commission to compel railroad to supply freight cars for wheat shipments from the Twin Falls tract. Letters from Maxwell, Walden, Turner and others note three million bushels harvest stalled by car shortage. banks warn farmers face financial strain without threshing funds and storage options. They request action and relief from rail officials.
S Claude Stewart a candidate for county assessor, loyal to the Republican voters, was in Filer yesterday. A former resident, he ran a furniture and undertaking business eight years ago and has worked in the Twin Falls assessor's office for several years.
A Friday meeting of Filer businessmen formed a move to ask the post office department to resubmit bids for furnishing and equipping a building to house the local post office. A large petition seeks a site in or near the central business district. Reynolds on Main Street has a lease option and bids were reviewed.
Annual school elections occur Tuesday in Independent School District No. 4 Filer Grade, District No. 5 Maroa, and Rural High School District No. 1. Voting hours vary: Rural Palis open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. One trustee to succeed A A Davis. District 4 Palis open 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Two trustees to serve three years. District 5 Potts area opens 1 p.m. Live at 5 p.m. Two trustees for three years and one for one year. Meeting at voting places once polls open.
Pendleton Ore a prize list boasting cash and trophies tops the 1920 Round-Up. Pendleton’s eleventh annual show runs Sept 23 24 and 26 with estimated receipts over 10000. Governor Cox may attend and Pendleton plans full schedules to handle larger crowds.
A partial notice reports a large season sale to be held Monday September 1 at a ranch three miles west and half a mile south of the southwest corner of Filer. Dwyer, who recently moved from Prescott, Iowa, farms on a large scale and must sell his interests here immediately. On Monday September 13 the first farm sale location will be confirmed in the Record 1.
The American Legion dance at their newly leased quarters drew 104 couples, with Pease's five piece orchestra providing music at the root garden venue. Legion hosts praised orderly behavior and entertainers, as a new series kicks off with next Tuesday’s dance on September 14 aligned with the county fair. The local school year plans include Monday start across Filer and rural districts, with a new grade school nearing completion and a full teaching corps to be announced next week.
The Record announces a first annual county fair edition to be printed September 9. A twenty page, 2000 copy issue will feature Twin Falls County Fair events September 14 to 17 with agricultural data, local institutions, and Filer scenery. Readers are urged to reserve copies, with wrapped text mail redelivery at ten cents each.
HC Wilson chief inspector and Bert Harr deputy visited Filer for official business. They found serious health measures and warned immediate action if compliance fails. Harr noted Filer lacks sanitary ordinances but assurances were given to meet demands to avoid further procedure.
Ladies of the G A R are set to meet at Mrs C Bo Wilcax’s home on September 1. The gathering aims to discuss union activities and upcoming commemorations.
Governor Cox plans speeches across Idaho in September with stops in Port and Filer. The itinerary includes county fair appearances and talks aimed at rallying crowds in the southern region.
The town urges merchants and residents to decorate for the fair September 14 to 17. J Le Edwards chairs the parade of committees to ensure signs, Mage decorations, and cordial welcome displays. Local businesses are asked to brighten windows and partake in a holiday spirit ahead of the big event.
Local LB Church hosts a Sunday School Convention attracting state workers and leaders. Key speakers include Rev. Deal, M. Be Phurehy Wage, and EM Keeler with statewide committees and field workers featured. Program runs Saturday evening through Monday with services at 7 10 p m led by Rev Chas W Esau.
The Tengere tuntuellogrry on Main Street has been sold and invoicing begun in preparation for the transfer. Tanner, former proprietor, has moved to Salt Lake City and taken a position with Famous and Paramount. Mr Steinman states the business will continue with the same lines.
University of Idaho extension director L W Fleharty advises farmers to hold wheat as prices likely rise with the season. He cites a smaller crop this year and a large world demand, noting much of the U S crop could be kept for farm ownership to stabilize markets and aid producers rather than middlemen.
A Salvation Army committee met Tuesday to advance funding for a Twin Falls home project. Norman N. Hicks, state director, announced a plan to raise about $25,000 for the facility, with other officers including Ger 3 Th. Shearer, treasurer, Joneas Bhinn, po, M Du joere, and Mrs F C Graves assisting.
State board actions raise property tax valuations in Twin Falls County. Assessments increase by about 25 percent under new equalization measures, with specified rates and district details to be applied. The changes affect roads and local levies, guiding forthcoming billing and taxation.
Announcement in the Monday Twin Falls paper notes Abbow to assume management of the Daily Tees. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the item signals a leadership change at the publication.
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