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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1919
Page
3
The piece urges citizens to avoid wanderlust and seek success at home. It extols loyalty to local work, community and the city, claiming prosperity follows a worker who stays and contributes locally. It references Twin Falls and frames opportunity within the hometown.
The article outlines competing claims over Fiume and surrounding Dalmatian areas. It notes Fiume as a predominantly Italian city with about 15 000 Slavs and 24 200 Italians, while neighboring zones near Sussak show mixed populations. It argues that the Italian claim rests on broader demographic and political factors and references a secret treaty linking promises to territory.
A returning young soldier warns that Americans grow careless in saluting the flag now. He notes the flag holds profound meaning, recalling American lads who died under it less than a year ago. The piece urges daily, simple acts of respect to keep patriotic love alive.
Across Idaho communities and Twin Falls, commercial clubs are funding soldier delegates to the National Soldiers Association convention in St Louis. The aim is to press for reclamation of lands for service members, a move seen as influential with Congress. The Rotary club is urged to assume financing since it has replaced the commercial club.
Wilson moves to carry out covenant provisions. He proposes Sir James Eric Drummond as first secretary general and that Belgium Brazil Greece and Spain join the council until the assembly selects the four additional member states. He notes the council powers in the league of nations.
Twin Falls highway board and P A Kalbaugh from California inspected three quarry sites east of Twin Falls west of the city and north of town. The board may decide Thursday whether to quarry its own rock to build roads in the district with one large and one or two small crushers. Daily output could reach 500 to 800 yards with eight to 20 workers depending on rock quality.
The article notes government control of land wire and cable systems under the wire control board led by First Assistant Postmaster General Koons and Western Union president Newcomb Carlton. Supreme Court review of the postmaster general’s takeover is pending, with a possible quick return of the cables. Arguments on rate increase appeals from several states are set for next Monday.
Major Benedict Crowell outlines financial and production milestones behind the World War effort. He notes 12 to 13 billion dollars needed to equip five million troops, total Congress appropriations of 26 billion since 1775, and prolific output: over 2.5 million shoulder rifles, 3+ billion rounds, and heavy shell production. He states America’s industry built to ensure victory.
The piece touts the Victory Loan as backing the treasury and duty, stressing government interest as a patriotic investment. It notes daily demobilization of about fifteen thousand men, a ten month span, and a three billion dollar bill to return and support troops. It frames subscriptions as citizens' angles to complete the mission.
Idaho district court summons to J F Luhan authorizing appearance within forty days for defense against a partnership dispute and multiple specified sums totaling 651 54 to 2000 00 plus costs and attorney fees. Clerk Co C Siggins seals the document dated March 29 1919 with Ostrom Green attorneys listed.
The piece describes rising before dawn for a long grueling wash day filled with hard drudgery and back breaking toil. It mentions a hurried lunch and finishing at 4 or 5 with tired feet and an aching body.
A concerned speaker contemplates hiring a laundress and the risks of unreliability. Worries about meals, extra people, wasted soap, and clothing abuse as only partly clean results are possible, highlighting practical anxieties in domestic service.
A fragment notes the strain of keeping servants satisfied and the extra cost of time spent on washing and other tasks. It mentions loss of time from other duties and the burden of employing help. The text reflects concern over managing servants and the impact on daily operations.
If you invite us, we will bring an Eden Washer to your residence and show its cleaning benefits. The ad highlights concerns about garment wear from improper washing and the high costs of other methods.
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