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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
2
A narrator urges fathers to act before a boy falls into gang life, arguing that intervention must precede criminal influence to save a youth’s soul and guide heart and mind away from police-baiting and danger.
Irish demonstrators marched to the State Department with banners quoting statements attributed to Secretary Colby from Carnegie Hall. Four pickets were arrested on charges of threatening the ambassador’s staff, later released on bail. The incident follows delays in resuming patrols before the British embassy gates.
A public challenge pits Sergeant Alvin C. York of Tennessee against Mike Donaldson of the Fighting 69th in a debate on who was the greater war hero. York tours for charity while Donaldson asserts superior fighting and speaking prowess, inviting a nationwide public verdict.
A Chicago father shoots to stop his son from joining a corner gang. The boy dies after pleading for forgiveness. The mother and community mourn as the father faces the burden of a failed but well meant rescue. The tale reflects on parental zeal, street crime, and the cost of trying to reform youth.
Admiral Mayo criticizes Admiral Sims on U S Navy readiness at start of war asserting American sea service was never better prepared than when war began and comparing to Britain. He notes British readiness in 1914 was poor with limited director firing for heavy guns and submarines underestimated. England's ships had shorter gun range and German shells stronger.
A California high school pledged a subscription to the Marne memorial as a gift from the American people to France. Students voted to contribute one to ten cents per student, favoring many small sums over a few large gifts to build the monument and honor collective giving.
The text argues that unions honor their contracts in spirit and letter, asserting the right to collective bargaining. It questions the value of upholding a principle from someone who advocates breaching the very bargain made collectively.
An advertisement warns that March sun and winds worsen freckles on sensitive skin. It promotes Othine double strength as a solution to keep skin pale and freckle free, offering a money back guarantee if the product fails.
A short health blurb urges flushing kidneys with salts to prevent uric acid buildup from meat. It claims meat forms uric acid that clogs kidney pores, causing sluggish filtration and poisoning the blood. Warns that rheumatism and headaches may result.
H A Padgham of Gooding Idaho was named state chairman of the Young People's Republican clubs of Idaho by National Committeeman Kingsley at the request of the state chairman. He attended a Twin Falls meeting where Floyd White of Boise handed over the club records and files and routine matters were discussed before adjournment.
Portland April 8 Petitions were being circulated for signatures to place William Howard Taft on the Oregon primary ballot as the Republican party candidate for president.
The administrator of the estate of Addie E Strout deceased urges creditors and all with claims to present them with vouchers within four months after first publication. Address Guthrie Myers attorneys for administrator Twin Falls Idaho date March 23 1920 administrator Wm Guthrie.
Notice announces a private sale of the estate of George M. Dow by administrator A. L. Skinner following a 1920 court order. Sale to highest bidder for cash or half cash and balance in six months, on Thursday April 15 1920 at 10 a.m. in the Twin Falls probate court house.
In Twin Falls at 161 Second Avenue North and in Buhl Idaho the Electrical Supply business with Generators Magnetos Storage Batteries and Electrical Supplies is offered as part of the estate. Bids must be written to A I Skinner administrator at 161 Second Avenue North Twin Falls Idaho and may cover either or both properties. Dated April 1 1920.
In the Probate Court of Twin Falls County Idaho. In the matter of the estate of James A Nicol deceased creditors and all persons saving claims must exhibit them with vouchers within ten months after first publication to the administrator at Idaho State Bank Twin Falls. LEO F BRACKEN administrator Guy F Kinny attorney notice dates four by March twenty six to April twenty nine sixteen.
In Twin Falls Idaho the probate court sets Saturday April 17 1920 at 2 pm in the court room as the time and place to prove the will of W E L Crozier deceased and hear Alice O Crozier on letters testamentary. Any interested party may appear and contest the same. Dated March 27 1920. O P Duvall Probate Judge. James R Bothwell and W Orr Chapman Attorneys for Applicant residing at Twin Falls Idaho. 8x Apr.29-16.
The Fourth Judicial District of IdahoTwin Falls County issues an alias summons in the Marian Dunn vs KF A Dunn case. The defendant must answer within twenty days if served within the district or forty days if served outside. The action seeks dissolution of marriage and an absolute divorce. Clerk Co C Siggins signs the notice March 2 1920 with attorney Frank J L Stephan. Publication dates appear Mar 6 12 19 26 and Apr 2 9.
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