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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1920
Page
3
A husband brings home a beefsteak to reconcile his estranged wife. After a meal they settle their quarrel amicably, deciding to avoid law and keep discussions after dinner. The tale argues meals can cool tensions and preserve family harmony for a stronger society.
A New York financial writer reviews national business conditions noting rail strike actions by Chicago switchmen have undone winter relief in shipments and tied up credit. He warns it will take weeks to restore traffic gains, worsening living costs and business expenses for the public and utilities.
The remark notes that the strike will ripple through workers and their households, predicting tougher living conditions for every workman family in America as a result of the poorly thought out labor action.
An article urges protection of the bald eagle amid government bounty in Alaska, noting over 6400 birds killed in two years and arguing migratory bird laws must safeguard the species. The American Museum of Natural History campaigns to inform the public that many claimed attacks on wildlife are exaggerated and calls for prompt protective action to prevent extinction.
A Charity visitor helps a family in need by teaching proper feeding and money management. The wife learns food values and budgeting, enabling the husband to find a better income balance. Within weeks the family stabilizes, children improve, and hope returns as they live within their means.
The Kansas City Journal notes a change in spending by veterans families as a farmer’s wife traded egg money for an automobile while the old dress funds go elsewhere. A Legion club cook jokes two thienes members never order beans and corned beef. Veterans’ wives and mothers are urged to notice.
The note claims higher housing demand stems from the absence of saloons. It attributes the trend to a societal shift away from alcohol venues, suggesting fewer downtown gathering spots and greater demand for residences.
Washington April 20 Republicans clash with Democrats in the house over a cash bonus plan for soldiers as Chairman Good warns it would provoke national wrath. Representative God says the badge of sacrifice is worth more than bo nus proposals while Rep Tondall and Rep Garren trade charges and a party conference is planned to reassess the bill.
The storm claims lives as three men attempt to seek shelter. Ramon Gallegos and Pedro Mendoza buried in 20 foot drifts. Roberta Lewis, 60, found frozen near a Brighton bridge. Brugger, 43, killed by a live wire blown down by the blast. J W Bradford of Hoquiam, stormbound on a Union Pacific train, traveling from Farrand to Portland with a son in Stroud.
Heavy rains and cloudbursts swept central and southeastern Ohio causing major property loss and forcing hundreds of families from their homes in Sidney Newark and Athens as of tonight.
Several hundred families flee their homes as the Great Miami river rises near Sidney. About three hundred persons spend the night in an office building as flood conditions persist.
Voters in Mount Vernon South Dakota turned out today but no votes were cast as no nominees entered the city campaign. The election had been duly advertised. current officers will retain their chairs for the coming year.
In Twin Falls Idaho the probate court marks May 11 1920 at ten o clock the time and place to prove the will of Anna Connor deceased and hear T Dan Connor's application for letters testamentary. Any interested party may appear to contest. Dated April 14 1920 Co P Duvall Probate Judge Sex Officio. 4x Apr 15 22 29 May 6
Valley property near Boise offers 24 acres with 880 bearing trees including pears plums cherries apples and peaches. Water rights wells Boise City Canal eight shares and several old buildings. Asking 7000 cash with 4500 down balance at 7 percent mortgage. Send inquiries to Owner Box 14 R. D. No. 3 Boise Idaho.
The administrator of the estate of Addie Fy Strout deceased to creditors and all persons having claims against the estate. Claims must be shown with vouchers within four months after first publication to Guthrie Myers, attorneys for administrator, Twin Falls Idaho. Dated March 23, 1920. W. P. Guthrie, administrator.
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