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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
3
A curtailed road building schedule is urged with focus on completing main arteries. The piece argues for evaluation by competent boards before paving, stressing that a few complete, well drained and permanently surfaced highways in both directions will better advance business than many small, scattered projects.
The piece argues generosity should target books for the blind as a costly but crucial aid. It notes the scarcity of accessible publications, despite brighter minds and demand, and urges expanding reading material to support education and active participation of the blind in society.
The triumvirate of allied premiers meet at San Remo and carve up Turkey for their own gain Britain France and Italy take territory and populations with little regard for self determination. They will enforce terms of the German treaty and address Italian Jugoslav and Russian issues harming American interests and the future of civilization. A league of nations is expected to form amid these decisions.
A columnist laments U S refusal to join the League of Nations and ratify the postwar treaty. The piece argues the world seeks action on Germany and Turkey, while American leaders and citizens face cost from political deadlock. It criticizes relinquishing allies and failing to set a clear course for peace.
The Consumers' League questions the Massachusetts policy that all 76 265 children granted work certificates from 1917 to 1919 were fit for work. It finds law enforcement weak with doctors signing without proper exams leading to health risks and urges stricter enforcement, job knowledge by physicians, a follow up system, and raising working age from 14 to 16.
Reflection on Masaryk’s status as president for life and implications for Czecho-Slovakia's self-determination. The piece notes shifting public interest in expenditures after wartime taxes and hints at gendered attire as a cultural aside while considering democratic gains and fiscal concerns.
A weather agency notes a need for a new set of springs to recalibrate instruments. Officials say the change will improve accuracy in forecast readings and daily weather reports.
James W. Gerard, chairman of the American committee for Armenian independence, said the group seeks sufficient U S arms to equip an army of 60,000 Armenians. The report quotes Gerard amid Republican contrasts and unrest claims touching Irish, Italians, Jews, and Germans.
The Columbus Yardmen association of railroad workers issued a statement denouncing W G Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railways Trainmen for alleged failure to support strike interests. They claim Lee slept at the switch as conditions worsened and oppose unification into a single federation. Lee’s salary is cited in the criticism.
W G Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen announced that 51 local lodges were stripped of their charters for taking part in an unauthorized switchmen strike. The 61 lodges housed nearly 18 000 members with about half loyal, their memberships to be reassigned to other lodges.
W J Vierney a striking switchman was arrested in Salt Lake City by federal officers on a Lever Act violation charge and released on $200 bail.
Louisville April 24. Governor James M Cox of Ohio, Democratic presidential nominee candidate, charged Republican leaders with trying to buy a presidency with a huge slush fund contributed by millionaires who expect to profit. He spoke at Henderson and Owensboro addresses today and tonight.
A vintage health ad urges meat eaters to flush the kidneys using salts to remove uric acid and other wastes. It describes backache, headaches, dizziness, sour stomach, coated tongue, rheumatic pains, and cloudy urine as signs of kidney strain, promising relief by neutralizing acids and cleansing the system.
In Twin Falls Idaho a probate notice declares that on May 11 1920 at 10 o clock the Will of Anna Connor deceased will be proved in the Twin Falls court. T. Dan Connor seeks letters testamentary and any interested party may appear to contest. Dated April 14 1920 by Probate Judge Co P Duvall.
A writ of attachment was not issued in the Fourth Judicial District of Idaho Twin Falls action, A Johansen plaintiff versus Dave Parker defendant. The notice records April 20 1920 with attachment sought for 327.50 plus interest. Clerk SMALL C C Siggins signs. Deputy C L Bowen serves as Homen Mills attorney for plaintiff Twin Falls Idaho. 2x1Apr. 22-30 May 7.
Notice of writ of attachment filed in the Fourth District Court. The action seeks to seize property to secure a claim, with deadlines and proceedings to follow per court rules. Parties and exact property details are not fully provided in the fragment.
An advertisement hawks Jad Salts as a cheap harmless effervescent lithia drink. It claims four ounces in water before breakfast clears kidney and bladder disorders, produced from grape cid and lithia blends, and urges men and women to use it regularly to avoid serious kidney issues.
The Independent School District of Twin Falls County invites sealed bids by March 10, 1920, for wiring system materials and labor at the intermediate school. Deposit $15. bid bond $600. plan details from Burton Morse architect. payment terms and contract bond required. board may accept or reject any bids. dated Twin Falls Idaho March 10 1920.
Notice of writ of attachment issued April 15 1920 in Twin Falls Idaho for $200 against defendant J J Rogers. Filing shows J W Houck and Q Kelly as partners in Houck and Wellyy firm with Mills as attorney and C C Siggins as Clerk of the District Court. Documentation dated ex April 28 May 7.
The Twin Falls Cemetery Association states annual care fees are due May 1 1920. Full lots cost 4.00, half lots 2.50, single graves 1.00. Payments are to be made at Stuart Hf. Taylor's office. Adv 3x A 14 21 28.
County warrants will be paid upon presentation at the County Treasurer office Fatts Idaho. Current Expense Warrants Nos 2105 to 705 Inc 1920 series all outstanding. County Hospital Warrants Nos 508 to 666 Inc 1919 series. Interest ceases on the warrants April 26 1920. Dated April 16 1920 Ko Warkin County Treasurer.
Notice to creditors and all persons with claims against Addie E Strout deceased. Exhibits with vouchers within four months after first publication to Guthrie & Myers attorneys for administrator in Twin Falls Idaho. Dated March 23 1920 W P Guthrie administrator. 6x Mar 26 Apr 29-16-23-30
The executrix Alice Crozier summons creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Claims must be filed at the law offices of James Bothwell and W ae Chapman in Twin Falls Idaho. Dated April 20 1920.
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