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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1920
Page
2
Robert G. Stevenson, editor and publisher, notes postal entry and subscription terms. The fragment lists annual and three month rates and mentions Twin Falls Idaho, indicating pricing details for readers.
The article reports that several amendments to the League of Nations covenant were proposed at Generaz but none will be voted this session. The assembly will reconvene next spring and seeks to wait on the next U S president before changing the covenant. It notes Article 26 allows amendments, requires ratification by council members and a majority in the assembly, and warns against overreach that could weaken the league. Senator Harding's stance is uncertain, but likely to align with not altering the covenant beyond what the United States accepts.
The Associated Advertising Clubs of the World promote truth in advertising with a national vigilance committee to prosecute fraud. Richard H. Lee cites broad business backing and asserts advertising should be 100 percent dependable, noting current newspaper ads show substantial honesty and a shift from exaggeration to truthful publicity across major American enterprises.
The text argues truthfulness drives America's market success and consumer power. It asserts truth must be actively advertised to counter falsehoods, noting ministers, poets, novelists, and advertisers all compete in presenting truth. It claims art may distort truth, but deception rarely lasts.
The article argues Uncle Sam will not grant tax payment extensions and blames poor budgeting. It urges a nationwide shift to a budgeted, pay-as-you-go system with strict annual allocations mirroring a city example. It emphasizes saving for unexpected costs and living within income to avoid crises.
Missouri went dry in the November election by a 57,261 vote majority with St Louis strong for wet and Kansas City voting dry. All but 22 of 114 counties supported prohibition, marking a reversal from two years ago when the state nearly rejected the law by about 85,000 votes. The result signals approval of enforcement of the prohibition regime and the federal Volstead Act.
The ruler is replaced by his grandmother who may be more capable than the king’s father. She holds the advantage of lacking Prussian military training and assumes interim duties pending longer-term arrangements.
In Buffalo a physician's certificate is required to buy coal. The note asks why such a rule exists and mentions rumors of hogs consuming coal for obscure medicinal purposes, seeking clarification on the rationale behind this regulation.
A fragment notes Scandinavians seeking to revoke an economic boycott for small nations while warning that a certain kind of dog bites the hand that feeds it. The text contrasts boycott aims with self-defeating behavior.
The Internal Revenue Bureau and its annual report reveal a tax take of 5 507 580 261 and vast prohibition enforcement efforts across states Hawaii Mexico and Alaska. Commissioner Williams notes record income taxes and tobacco receipts, with liquor taxes yielding 139 401 149 and enforcement costs totaling 27 037 124 after deductions. The report also shows alien departures costing 13 117 778 and outlines expenditures including 2 059 774 for prohibition enforcement. Separately, New York legal proceedings indict Robert P Brindell on extortion charges amid testimony about a stone masonry cartel and destruction of records by officials in a related investigation.
Washington Det 2 Tentative approval by the House immigration committee to a bill drafted by Representative Johnson aims to suspend immigration for two years. The measure would limit permanent residence to certain relatives and specific categories while allowing temporary travel for government officials and students for study. The committee expects swift action by both houses in the new session.
A joint legislative committee investigating the Building Trust project continued its inquiry today in New York, with officials extending hearings into December as part of the ongoing probe.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, addressed about 900 delegates at New York's newly organized central trades and labor council. He urged free expression to advance labor's merit and justice. The meeting elected officers for the new body absorbing several Manhattan and Brooklyn unions and serving roughly 769,009 workers.
Chicago December 2 Plans of the federal government to obtain better information on world consumption and production of grain stock dairy products and wool were described at the annual convention of the Farmers national grain dealers association by E G Montgomery of the department of agriculture He said the plan would place experts in key centers worldwide tied to foreign consulates. He noted Europe’s reduced consumption has created a surplus affecting America Tessie F Gates president of the Chicago Board of Trade warned that eliminating current trading could lead to monopoly by a few large firms Future trading prices are more stabilized with such trading in place.
A large search party of several hundred scours the Bushnell area near Peoria Illinois for 13 year old Johnnie Jennings, son of a wealthy farmer, missing since Wednesday afternoon. Authorities fear foul play and continue the hunt tonight. Highest cash price paid for quul- PeaneDatgan Market Twin Falls.
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