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Newspaper
Filer Record
Location
Filer, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
8
A local notice outlines required car features such as two headlights, red rear light, tall windscreen, clean rear plate, and kept clean of dirt. It stresses obeying speed limits, typically 15 miles per hour on certain streets, and slowing for pedestrians and crossings.
Pendleton Oregon September 15 A bustling hound show expands with more bucking stock more performers and higher expectations than prior years. Officials anticipate a larger attendance and substantial entries with daily grandstand schedules and clerk allocations guiding participation and event proceedings.
Progress noted in sheep dipping across the range as inspectors assess efficacy. The report describes animal health checks, potential shipment for slaughter with certification, and notes on infected flocks needing careful handling to prevent spread.
The Rev. B Leal, pastor of the Netiat Episcopal church, returns to his pastorate after a visit to Canyon City Oregon. Friends rejoice at his return and await appointments for a list of ministers including The H. Prever to Cas teford Rev. Manning to Hansen Rev. G. W. to Rupert and others formerly of Idaho.
A county fair booths promotes farm learning with a 10 acre model farm. It highlights crop rotation, improved farming methods, and living examples to show practical applications for Twin Falls county farms and the broad goal of aiding farmers through demonstrations and education.
Moderately warm weather across Idaho with cool nights and early week cresting in many locales. Frost caused minimal damage beyond tender garden plants. abundant sunshine and light rainfall aided farming activities. Wheat and oats harvest continues in higher elevations. warm spell needed to finish ripening. Soil moisture improved in Paohandle. third alfalfa crop progressing. potatoes beets beans and gar crops strong. Fruit crops like apples maturing. harvest set to peak by midweek. red clover seed cutting underway. light frost noted on Sixt and beet moths.
A fragment lists general regulations for a county fair focusing on team participation and premiums. It mentions photographs of teams, entry requirements, junior members, housewife and home demonstration departments, dining sales, concessions, admissions, and who may be admitted or participate, including Civil War veterans and their ladies.
Prize winners among Idaho youths in 4 H club work will be housed and fed in two new frame buildings at the Idaho State Fair. Funds are being raised across 44 counties to cover construction costs. The dormitory will measure 144 by 34 feet and house up to 400 youths with toilets showers and dressing rooms.
Two new permanent dormitory buildings are planned for the state fair, with one to house dining and kitchen facilities. The complex serves annually and funds are raised by a state board chaired by Gov. Davis. A second dormitory is planned next year, with costs around 7000 dollars and premiums totaling 2814 dollars for prize winners across livestock, poultry, handiwork, and canning.
A preliminary meeting attended by nearly 200 farmers established plans for a Growers association led by Dr John E B White to organize 14 county shipping point committees. Endorsed by Idaho Washington Oregon universities the plan mirrors California Citrus associations to regulate marketing and price. Members may market wheat crops through 90 year term.
Filer and Twin Falls city schools close for two days to allow pupils to enjoy fair features. Rural districts follow, closing to permit farm bureau attendees. Tomorrow is children’s day at the fair, with a large crowd anticipated as the gates close after the final performance marking the county fair’s historic fifth and greatest event.
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