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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1920
Page
2
The Chronicle lists Robert B. Stevenson as editor and publisher. A cryptic header fragment shows pricing or page indicators with figures like seven dollars and two dollars, followed by a date-like code.
The Woman Patriot warns of a plan to place ladies in ambassador roles between Britain and the United States. It notes Lady Astor as Washington ambassador candidate and Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt as a possible U S representative in London. The piece argues such appointments, while controversial, may become reality in time.
An editorial lauds possible withdrawal of the U S border military from the Rio Grande after years of occupation. It highlights diplomacy and finance as tools to restore order in Mexico City and foster neighborly relations, with only a moderate patrol needed to curb rum-running and ease global military costs.
A newspaper writer examining Ellis Island conditions notes that many rejected immigrants have sold farms and homes, leaving belongings behind as they seek entry. The piece highlights hardship and the selective screening faced by families during the intake process.
The author argues for a foreign examination and predeparture screening to reject or debar ineligible immigrants before they sell possessions and travel. Such a system would save time, effort, and expense and mirrors a method already used on the Canadian border by Canada and the United States, which has proven effective.
The land boom in Kansas and Iowa collapses as farmers face debt at prices far above normal returns. Speculators are blamed for inflation while many farmers may lose farms, ending the boom era and prompting a shift back to serious agriculture.
Julius H Barnes of the Institute for Public Service projects 831000 college students in the United States by 1950 after surveying 210 colleges. He notes 1919 had 248000 students and argues the current rise is a natural, long term growth driven by education itself, not war, with colleges lingering through higher costs while maintaining quality.
In the modern ballrooms the issue is getting the shimmy shakers to shake the shimmy effectively. The remark notes a playful criticism of dance floor energy and rhythm challenges among participants.
The federal trade commission urged Congress to reopen anti trust cases against five farm implement groups and to resume prosecutions of the International Harvester Company. It said 1916 to 1918 saw manufacturers fix prices above rising costs and dealers sustain practices in restraint of trade.
Fragmentary OCR notes cite a 600 page report on business profits and dealer prices, indicating 1918 income up 152 percent from 1914 and capital profits rising from nine to 17.4 percent.
Filer News reports Fuddleson of Hollister will open a grocery in the former Drake undertaking building and plans to be ready next week. The Drake furniture store area becomes a chapel, and the Taylor restaurant space is being prepared for the post office, expected to move by Sunday, Dec. 12. Also noted are officers elected at the O.T.E. annual meeting, church repairs funded by the Ladies Aid, a charity bake sale Dec. 11, local school substitutions, a social at the Shear home, the death of Mrs. Anna Shirk aged 88 with burial in Abilene, and J. W. Tanner purchasing a new Gem theater pipe organ.
The Rogerson Hotel cafe in Twin Falls announced the first local food price cut yesterday. A merchant's lunch drops to 50 cents, a 20 cent reduction from prior prices. The cafe, famed for its lunches, will continue to offer the same high quality under its woman chef.
Local politicians believe women could be candidates for mayor and city council in the next election, 16 months away. Two education board members, Mrs. Bert McKee and Mrs. Gilger MacKinnon, are discussed as mayoral possibilities, and Mrs. M. M. McMichael, former city mother, is mentioned for the council.
Mike Kennedy an able seaman chases the U S transport Sherman claiming $33 owed. He was left ashore at Brindisi Italy, crossed the Atlantic and the continent awaiting the ship's arrival, insisting it is the principle of the thing. He says he was listed as a deserter and denies it.
Mrs. Jackson Morris, wife of Kentucky's adjutant general, is described as handy with a gun. She reportedly shoots a chicken through the back door with a .22 rifle brought from Belgium by the adjutant general and given to his son.
Akron report states Joe Mack, drunk, fired revolvers into his mother, then broke into the county jail social swim. He allegedly admits killing his mother. wife, deserters, and bootleggers avoid him. he shows no remorse.
Sacramento scene notes strong school pride at Avbittier state school where graduates form an alumni group and return to support athletic teams, showing ongoing community ties and school spirit.
Memphis police warn of dope bootleggers active in the city as officers intensify patrols and seek leads to curb the illicit trade. Local authorities urge residents to report suspicious shipments or stalls tied to illegal drugs.
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