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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
2
A month long Abyssinian mission in the United States concludes with New York purchases of ice cream freezers and other American-made devices. The party bought window screens, toys, linoleum, rugs, a lawn mower and meat choppers, reflecting Yankee ingenuity and the belief that machines ease labor and improve daily life.
The piece urges citizens to inform themselves on the Chejepomee treaty debate and cast aside partisanship. It argues presidents and senators must present facts while voters judge with disciplined judgment, free from political intrusions and party bias.
A historic note on naming a vessel Tulsa by Hoag Island using crude Oklahoma petroleum rather than champagne. The piece imagines whimsical state linked materials for ship christenings, mentions Vermont syrup and Georgia molasses, and muses on evolving naval naming customs amid a broader discussion of riot prevention and market costs.
The piece argues for public ownership of railroads with a tri partite board of public managers wage earners and capital owners, proposing government bonds for investors and a lease to a nonprofit public service corporation. It notes labor’s shift from wage demands to curbing profits and lowering costs, urging bipartisan hearings and reflecting on current congressional debates. It also mentions a Senate committee meeting and unrelated notes about a teacher and travels, plus a local lime production note from Mexican coast regions.
The Senate debates whether to suspend prohibition while peace is unsettled as Hitchcock denies liquor interests pressuring for ratification. Senator Sterling demands reservations before voting on the treaty, while Sherman criticizes Wilson. Adjournment planned to accommodate committee sessions with Secretary Lansing.
The District Court of Idaho in Twin Falls County issues an alias summons to Thomas A. Gibson and his wife Mrs. Gibson. The case seeks foreclosure of a material man's lien on lot 23 block 89 Townsite of Twin Falls for 285.36 dollars. Plaintiffs’ attorneys are James R. Bothwell and W Orr Chapman, Twin Falls, August 1st.
In Twin Falls County Idaho on July 11 1919 a writ of attachment was issued in the action of J S Parker plaintiff versus FF J Keenan and FF Bissionette defendants attaching their property for $1190.00. The clerk of the district court notes the date July 16 1919 with deputy C S Bowen and attorney Asher B Wilson Twin Falls Idaho.
Notice of sheriff sale under foreclosure in Twin Falls Idaho. Harley A Milner sues Merchants Trade Journal Orchard Company W J Pilkington W B Amsbury and Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company. Sale set August 16 1919 at 10 am at courthouse steps for cash to satisfy decree and costs.
Board of Trustees of Independent School District No. 1 Twin Falls Idaho invites sealed bids by July 21 1919 for four classroom additions to the Washington building. Plans by Buren Morse and Chas R Kaufman may be obtained at architects office in First National Bank building. A $15 deposit required. each bid must include a $600 certified check refundable only if bid is not awarded. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. July 15 1919 Twin Falls Idaho. David N. Clark Vice President. W W Parish Acting Clerk.
Regular teachers examinations to all grades of certificates will be held at the office of the County Superintendent of Schools Twin Falls Idaho July 24 25 and 26 1919. All persons hoping to teach in Idaho this year who do not hold valid certificate will be expected to present themselves at this examination. BRITTON M. WOLER County Superintendent.
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