Chamber seeks twice daily mail service and better west mail links
At the weekly Chamber luncheon in Bannock the resolution called on President-elect Harding to appoint a Intermountain representative to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The postmaster urged a twice daily mail signing schedule and better local addressing to speed service. The group pushed for improved mail between Pocatello and west of town and reviewed timetables for trains 19 and 23. It also discussed mail dispatch via Oregon Short Line routes and compared Pocatello's civic efforts with Nampa.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bannock
Harding
Inter-Mountain
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Utilities Commission
L. M. Rusk
Chamber
Pocatello
Here
Pocatello and
Portland
Huntington
Oregon
Nampa
Post Office Department
Boise
Caldwell, Weiser
Payette
Legislators Protest Proposed Removal of Federal Office
At a Credit Men’s Association meeting in Pocatello last Friday a plan to move the branch Internal Revenue Office from the federal building was discussed. The group, with the Chamber of Commerce, telegrammed Senator Borah and Congressman Smith protesting the removal. Borah and Smith replied that no action could occur without proper hearings and consent from the commissioner.
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Credit Men’s Association
Pocatello
Branch
Internal Revenue Office
Federal Building
Credit Men
Chamber of Commerce
W. E. Borah
Addison T. Smith
M. W. Williams
Borah
Smith
Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Department
Pocatodlo
Twin Falls Attorney Shad Hodgin Visits City
Local brief notes Shad Hodgin, a prominent Twin Falls attorney and former U S marshal in Idaho, was in the city today on business.
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Twin
Shad Hodgin
Twin Falls
Hodgin
U. S
Gem State
Lodge of Perfection Holds Important Scottish Rite Meeting
The Lodge of Perfection of Scottish Rite Masons schedules an important meeting Thursday evening and urges all members to attend.
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Lodge of Perfection of
Scottish Rite Masons
.Power City Visitors
Power City visitors Mrs. O. R. Baum and her sister Miss Irene Oliver from American Falls spent several days visiting the city.
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O. R. Baum
Irene Oliver
American Falls
City
Morrel Sisters Plan Early Portland Christmas Visit
The Misses Helen and Doris Morrel will depart early Thursday morning for Portland Oregon to spend the Christmas holidays visiting their parents.
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Helen
Doris Morrel
Portland
Oregon
Ben Falk Visits City Daughters Home On Holidays
Ben Falk prominent businessman of the city visits his daughter Mrs W N McCarty at North Arthur avenue during open holidays. The Open Cycle Girls club led by Mrs Riddle plans a musical program tomorrow evening at the Methodist church inviting all to attend and to help fill Christmas baskets for the needy. Mrs J J Carrell of Portland travels through on No 18 to Chicago where she formerly lived and visits friends at Short Lime station before continuing. Lieutenant Hamilton conducts recruiting office inspections as he travels from Salt Lake City with Lt W T Hamilton stationed in Salt Lake City and visiting district offices.
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Ben Falk
Sweety Caree
W. N. McCarty
Arthur Avenue
Riddle
Methodist Church
Chicago
J. J. Carrell
Portland
Merly
15Th Cavalry
U. S. Army
Hamilton
Salt Lake
W. T. Hamilton
Woman in Idaho Sought After Tennessee Millionaire Slaying
Denver Post reports police captured Martin Hunter, accused of killing a Tennessee millionaire. Hunt for his companion Maude Moore continues. Sheriff Royce says she is in an Idaho town but details await arrest.
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Idaho
Denver Post
Martin Hunter
Tennessee
Maude Moore
Royce
Special Train Service For Students At State University
Students at the state university received special rail service as the railroad operated a five-coach train from Moscow to help them return home for the holiday. The arrangement aimed to ease travel for students wanting to spend the vacation with family and relatives.
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State University
Moscow
Transportation moves reach multiple Idaho locations
The report notes animals or goods were dropped at Nampa and Boise while another item was carried east from Minidoka and a further pass through Twin Falls is implied.
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Twin Fae
Nampa
Boise
Minidoka
Hinckley Son Expected Home From Stockton for Christmas
George Hinckley, son of Mr and Mrs A G Hinckley, is due home tomorrow from Stockton California to spend the Christmas vacation with his parents.
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George Hinckley
A. G. Hinckley
Stockton
Calif
Lawyers clash in Twin Falls probate court scuffle
In Twin Falls probate court Turner Rackman and Asher B Wilson exchanged caustic remarks after adjournment and, following the judge’s findings, their heated encounter turned into a fistfight between the opposing lawyers.
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Twin Falls
Turner Rackman
Asher B Wilson
Grain Prices Drop on New York Stock Weakness
Chicago dispatch reports down turns in grain prices led by Chicago futures. Wheat opened 1 to 2.25 cents lower with March at 1.60 to 1.61 and May at 1.56 to 1.57, then fell further. Oats slipped 0.5 to 1% with May at 0.73 to 0.74. Hog market weakness provided some support to provisions.
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Chicago
New York
Old Firm Fails on Stock Exchange
New York December 22 AP announces the failure of Foster and Lounsberry a brokerage firm active traders in Vanadium Steel with about twenty years on the exchange The firm linked to Allan A Ryan and company and said Mr Ryan’s account was closed earlier in what was described as a satisfactory settlement The loss marked the second exchange failure in a week and sent shock through financial circles.
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New York
Foster and Lounsberry
Stock Exchange
Hegeman Foster
Dave Lounsberry
W. Fraser Gilson
Allan A, Ryan and Company
Ryan
Chicago Live Stock Market Report Dec 2
U S Bureau of Markets cattle receipts 5000 with gains near 25 to 00 per cent. Hogs receipts 21000 with most prices 10 1 2c higher and top around 45 for 150 lb averages. Sheep 9000 fat lambs and yearlings mostly 25c higher with spots around 6 00.
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Chicags
Chicago
U. S
Sheep Market Mixed Trade With Higher Lambs
The report notes strong to 25c higher on lambs and yearlings trading around 2.00 while feeder sales are not yet underway. No feeder sales early.
Chicago Butter and Egg Markets Report
Butter firm and creamery prices steady with receipts of 2,125 cases. Eggs higher with firsts 64 65 cents and ordinary firsts 65 10 cents at mark. Refriegerator firsts 5éc. fowls 18 25 cents. springs 34 cents. turkeys 40 cents.
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Chicago
Market Prices Reported for Grains and Animal Products
Wheat No 1 1.76 percent and corn No 3 69 72 percent quoted. No 2 yellow white and No 3 white prices listed. Rye No 3 1.57 1.58. Timothy seed 5.50 6.50. Clover seed 15.00 12.00. Pork nominal. Lard 13.05. Ribs 11.00 12.00.
Potatoes Dull in Chicago Trade on December Market
In Chicago on December 38 receipts show 22 cars of Northern white potatoes trading quietly. The sparse activity reflects a sluggish market with limited buyer interest and steady to lower prices overall.
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Chicago
Prices for Idaho Russets and Bulk Potatoes Listed
The list shows ed 135 1.45 cwt bulk 1.40 1.50 cwt and Idaho russets sacked 1.85 cwt. The entry details pricing per cwt for different potato forms and gives specific weights for bulk and sacks.
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Bulk
Idaho Russets
Liberty bonds close figures on December 22
New York financial bulletin reports Liberty bonds closing values for December 22. Bonds listed include first 4s at 84.30 bid, second 4s at 3.36, first 44s at 84.32, second 4s at 264, third 4s at 86.30, fourth 4s at 84.08, Victory 2% at 94.98, and Victory 4% at 4.94.
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New York
Liberty
Money Market Notes and Exchange Rates Reported
In New York on December 22 prime mercantile paper rests at 7 percent with some irregular exchange. Sterling 30 day bills trade around 3.48 with banks offering 3.52 and 3.53 for 60 day commercial bills. Demand and cabies quoted near 3.52 and 3.53 percent. United States money rates show high around 7 and low near 7 with closing bid at 7 and loan at 7. Bank acceptances noted at 6 percent.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Bar silver and Mexican dollars report in New York
New York on December 22 notes bar silver domestic 99 percent fineness selling around 83 percent in forties market. Mexican dollars quoted at about 4 percent.
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New York
Fiume Is Now Closely Blockaded by Italian Forces
London reports Italian government troops have sealed off Fiume by land and sea. Arbe, San Marco, and other areas are occupied as agitation rises. General D Annunzio vows to resist until demands are met, risking renewed fighting amid tension over the Rapallo treaty.
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London
Fiume
Arbe
San Marcos
Rapallo
Siahteoain
Bag
Tial
Jan Troo
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Twinalls
Bub
Burley
Clarke
Posetello
New West Nzine
Poynter
Community Council
Nampa Chamber of Commerce
American City Bureau Plan
Tribune
Power City Visitors
Cremonas
New Columbia Graphonolas
Pocatello Music Co
Kasiska
BY Allman
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