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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1919
Page
2
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A Harper’s Magazine contributor argues Russians resist simple character judgments, sharing anecdotes of wartime food shortages and vice of systems. Secretary Baker notes a board’s report on court martial reforms, blaming inexperience and stress for missteps while aiming for clear proceedings to prevent future misinterpretation.
Presenting a labor backed remedy to Congress, leaders argued for a temporary federal appropriation to offset deficits while studying passenger and freight rate increases. They urged prompt action to prevent rising living costs and resist private capital returns. The Plinth plan was deemed too radical by lawmakers, while labor officials defended it against accusations of intimidation as they pressed for public ownership to lower prices.
The article notes moves to extend wartime controls after peace to cover shoes clothing and all essentials beyond food. It cites legislation to target profiteering hoarding and price fixing, and reports the federal trade commission finding across packers tanners manufacturers and retailers sharing blame for high shoe prices. Attorney General Palmer seeks swift action under Lever act provisions and war laws to curb rising costs as federal officials call the world price surge a global problem.
The piece argues for harsh punishment for cruelty and misuses of army rules to deter inexperienced personnel and cites the shift to weight-based food pricing for ice and potatoes as a potential issue. It notes the peace treaty controversy and questions how funds for roads might be raised while outlining that committee debates on a bill held up explanations of provisions as Glenn Plumb’s statements were postponed.
A revived home remedy coats hair to restore natural color and luster. The Sage and Sulphur Compound, sold in drug stores, darkens gray hair evenly with a sponge or brush, without indicating disease treatment.
German potash may be imported into the United States after the War Trade Board ruled the material has been removed from wartime restriction. The move ends a long controversy since the armistice and follows pressure from farmers and industry seeking price relief. One lot of 9000 standard apple boxes offered for sale in Twin Falls at 19 cents each fob, prior sale possible.
Notice of administrator sale issued by the Probate Court of Twin Falls County Idaho for the estate of Elva C. McCollum Craven deceased. Private sale to highest bidder after July 5 1919 subject to court confirmation. Property includes a one third interest in Lot 6 Block 163 and all of Block 158 in Twin Falls original townsite. Terms cash. Located Twin Falls Idaho. Administrator Jo CN. SRAVISN with Asher B. Wilson attorney. June 5 1919.
Legislation before Congress would impose a heavier tax on potash. The Spanish government plans a decade long project to drain and reclaim about 100000 acres of land near the Guadalquivir river delta for agriculture. An inventor has patented a circular fabric neck guard to catch hair as it is cut by a barber.
In Twin Falls County District Court Continental Pipe Manufacturing sues Clyde C Anderson and Ola L Anderson trading as Anderson Anderson. A writ of attachment issued June 16 1919 covers defendant property for 1163.22 with 7 percent interest from March 11 1919. clerk signed June 18 1919. Taylor Cummins attorney for plaintiff.
In the District Court of Idaho Southern Division John Finke files for discharge in bankruptcy. Creditors and interested parties must show cause why the petition should not be granted by September 8 1919. Appearance required and grounds of opposition filed within ten days after. Dated July 31 1915. W Ork Chapman A-1-A-29.
Alias summons in Twin Falls County Idaho names Thomas A Gibson and wife as defendants in a Fourth Judicial District case. The plaintiff seeks foreclosure of a material man's lien on Lot 23 Block 89 Townsite of Twin Falls for 286.36 dollars. Court clerk Sabin Siggins issues the summons dated July 30 1919. attorneys James K Bothwell and W Orr Chapman reside in Twin Falls.
J S Parker sues EF J Keenan and EF F Bissionetti in Twin Falls Idaho. A writ of attachment on July 15 1919 seeks $1190.00. Clerk SIGGINS signs with Deputy C S Bowan. Asher B Wilson represents the plaintiff in Twin Falls.
Notice of Sheriff sale under foreclosure issued by Harley O Milner against Merchants Trade Journal Orchard Company W J Pilkington W B Amsbury and Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company. Parcel is SW quarter SE, SW quarter SW, and E half SE SW in section 56 township 10 south range 18 east Boise meridian Twin Falls County Idaho. Sale August 16 1919 at 10 am at courthouse door for cash to satisfy decree and costs. A N Sprague Sheriff. Deputy H G Dietrich. Dated July 18 1919.
The Independent School District No. 1 in Twin Falls Idaho invites sealed bids by July 21 1919 for four room additions to the Washington building. Architects Morse and Kaufman provide plans and specs with a $315 deposit and a $690 certified bid bond. The district may reject any or all bids and reserves the right to finalize contract awards within five days after disposition.
Regular teachers examinations for all certificates will be held at the office of the County Superintendent of Schools Twin Falls Idaho on July 24 25 and 26 1919. All persons intending to teach in Idaho this year without valid Idaho certificates will be required to present themselves at this examination. Brittomart Wolfe County Superintendent J18 19 21.
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