This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1919
Page
2
Washington dispatch notes naval appropriations died in senate due to filibuster threatening yeomenes. Yeomanettes face unemployment as afloat duty ends with July 1, while land duties remain allowed. Navy officials cite lack of boudoirs aboard battleships and support for regulation footwear.
Mr and Mrs William M Spencer of Filer visited Farm Bureau offices seeking information on garden planting. The bureau provides government information on this topic for those planning gardens ahead of the Maron visit.
Lads from the high school stage a clever minstrel show in the auditorium. Musical numbers, backed by an eight piece orchestra, drew praise for the performance. A featured “Napol ore Washington” piece and other acts entertained with enthusiasm from attendees.
Prof Basso and the circle performed What Dat Say Chicken in a lively program. Liza Jazearf Obituaries appeared as a piece by the quartet, followed by Until We Meet Again by the quartet and circle. BACK FROM SCHOOL INSPECTION Mrs Brittomart Wolfe county superintendent of schools returned from visits to Pleasant Valley Artesian and Rock Creek reporting progress and noting Miss Edith Kingery’s Rock Creek school in attendance.
Jeff R. Sturgeon was elected trustee of the Artesian city district at the election a week ago, succeeding Jerry Bernard. Northview school district No. 52 reelects R. R. Schaeffer as trustee. The districts adopt an 8 month term and nine month term respectively, with a 10 mill levy and taxes set at 1743.20 dollars.
Miss Anita Kincaid, manual training teacher at Twin Falls High School, visited the manual training department of the Filer Rural High School yesterday.
The Bickell Third baseball team fell 9 to 7 to Lincoln last evening. The young players showed real baseball throughout the game.
Plans are under way for the annual reception hosted by the juniors for the seniors. The event is scheduled for next Friday evening.
Seven teachers from Twin Falls enjoyed a Saturday afternoon outing at Salmon. The visit extended to the construction camp where activities and local sites were viewed by the group.
Out-of-doors cooking was inspected by the group of young women. Those making the trip included Misses Anita Kincaid, Grace Tohill, Eva English, Ruth Way, E. Pearl Cherry and Rose Murray.
Information reaches here that Miss Helen Denecke, formerly a local schools teacher, now resides at Aix les Bains France. She is engaged in YMCA work in France as one of two young women sent by the state federation of Women's clubs.
Lincoln school baseball team defeated Washington 28 to 27 in a high scoring game last evening. Washington had beaten Bickell last week, and Lincoln’s win boosts them near the city championship edge.
Postmaster M A Stronk declares there is no such thing as an idle man in this season. If such a man exists he does not want work. The position is suitable for a high school lad and pays well. The man handling the job earns 40 cents an hour for eight hours a day.
Petitions are prepared for circulation asking Twin Falls city officials to safeguard lives of children in picture show houses. Proposals demand ample wide aisles and sufficient side and rear exits to allow quick egress for children in case of fire. Circulation expected in coming days.
W. M. Lambing came back last Saturday from California points where he has been spending the winter in the southern state.
The Salt Lake study mentions sending sorghum seed to Twin Falls for experimentation. Planned to test growth in a climate similar to that region to evaluate performance and potential adoption by local farmers.
Mrs C W Brown announced plans for a May 21 bird culling event in the Maroa section. Women of the area plan a large community supper to accompany the calling of flocks, with arrangements still pending for an afternoon gathering.
Rohrers visited hog raisers in the Hansen neighborhood at Yanches yesterday to learn farming practices and discuss hog production issues.
A request from Rigby Idaho seeks 100 settings of eyes from Mrs. R. G. Glavin’s Rhode Island Reds south of Twin Falls. Glavin’s stock was culled by Pren Moore during a March visit in Twin Falls and Moore recommended Glavin’s flock as one of the best Rhode Island Reds in the state. Glavin reported 50 percent egg production in winter months.
W A McDonald of Curry visited the Farm Bureau yesterday requesting information on poultry problems and solutions.
Mrs Henry Hansen spent Sunday visiting Mrs FE Chen?ne at a farm near Hansen. The brief notes a social call and residence location.
Last week the farm bureau received fewer than 100 calls seeking assistance. Yesterday the number of calls aimed at men totaled 20, while 21 applicants sought work. Most job seekers came from Utah and areas farther east.
During Pren Moore’s upcoming visit to Twin Falls county, organizers aim to form a group to hold an annual poultry show in Twin Falls, reflecting rising interest in developing the tract for agriculture and related events.
A lawsuit seeking 182 million dollars cites an unpaid tax lien of 457.7 against the property. The defendant was responsible for payment, but the lien remains unsettled, according to Cains.
Ed Arthur filed an attachment suit in probate court against W. E. Aaron to recover a $100 debt. The action was filed yesterday and seeks payment of the amount plus costs.
Ray Gager filed for divorce alleging extreme cruelty by his wife Hattie May Gager. He cites hard blows vile language and rough treatment of their child and mentions he has several other children from prior relationships. The couple married April 25 1918 and have one child together.
Krausse Bros seek judgment for 209.57 in district court filed yesterday against Hart Burkhart. A note assigned to Krausse Bros is the instrument involved.
Dr and Mrs W H Dwight motored to Jerome Monday for a day visit to supervise ongoing ranch work and inspect improvements.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.