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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1919
Page
1
A recent enrollment report shows Twin Falls high school with 659 pupils, including 298 boys and 381 girls. The freshman class is largest with 261 students, 126 boys and 136 girls, and the total absences exceed 900 across two periods.
Dr. Olaf Holte dahl of Christiania University outlines a Norwegian natural science and geological expedition to Nova Zembia for next summer. He seeks to establish a temporary meteorological station to conduct meteorological and magnetic observations on North Island.
Japanese bankers syndicate aims to issue a 25,008,000 dollar domestic loan designed to absorb funds from redemptions. The new loan forms part of a 60,000 war loan and is expected to fund currency measures.
A local shop advertises practical gift ideas with a wide selection of petticoats priced from 6.50 to 15.00. The note highlights numerous attractive yet reasonable options suitable for intimate friends or relatives.
Definite information confirms Private William G McMaster of Co. C 306th Infantry died after being wounded near the Argonne on September 29 1918. He was cared for at first aid, later at a hospital, and passed away October 28. Chaplain Browne records his grave reference La Flaute Chevandice 00.3-70.8 and praises him as a splendid, dutiful, courteous soldier.
Early returns reach Premier Clemenceau as messengers bring slips to General Mordacq. Clemenceau glances and discards them, declaring the race decided, with Nationalists in front and others far behind.
The Kerthan Persian rug, linked to Marshal Foch Petain and the Versailles peace ceremony, has been brought back to San Francisco. Owned by Thomas Kullujian, the 100 plus year old artifact is on display at the Golden Gate Park museum exhibit.
Taxpayers must pay by December 20 to avoid a six percent penalty plus interest on delinquent taxes. Mars. I. L. Warren, ex-officio tax collector, warns that many fail to heed the grace period notice. Officials report schemes offered for payment at local offices.
In Paris on December 15 a horse bought for 500 francs, Huisclos, owned by M. Guilbot, failed on flat racing but swept six races this season over steeplechase courses to earn 90000 francs. Yesterda y at Autuil the timber topper achieved his sixth straight win and his owner received a 15000 franc purse. Guilbot rejected a 150000 franc bid for the animal.
Toronto December 15 The international council of the YMCA United States has contributed five hundred thousand dollars toward reducing the British YMCA deficit of three and a half million dollars. A cable message received at the Canadian national office confirms the aid.
A council message states a gift was made in recognition of services rendered to the overseas forces of the American army and navy by the British M C A. A further gift of a similar sum had been promised.
A semi official statement notes a sharp drop in Japanese laborers leaving for abroad, especially to South America. The decline is linked to wartime business boom in Japan that created more industrial and commercial opportunities at home.
The London Times notes that about 14 000 passengers headed for South Africa remain in the United Kingdom awaiting steamer accommodations.
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