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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
8
Mixed Nevada hog prices and generally higher bids dominated the day with hogs at mostly 9 to 9.65 per hundredweight and occasional highs near 9.50. Sheep and lambs showed strength with fat lambs advancing to 11.60 and feeders steady, yearlings at 9, wethers at 6.25, and lighter sheep around 4.25 to 4.50.
Liberty bonds closed in New York with specific prices for 3 1-28 and 4 1-48 maturities. First and second issues show prices around 83 to 89 dollars, with Victory issues touching mid 90s, including a 3 3-48 and a 4 dollar bond at about 94 dollars.
Pasadena officials announced on December 21 the official for the New Year’s Day football clash between the University of California and Ohio State. Referee is George M. Vernelli of Chicago and Spokane Wash, umpire F. E. Birch of Earlham Cedar Falls Iowa, head linesman W. B. Kienholtz of Michigan Pasadena Cal, field judge Joseph Magissohn of Michigan Chicago Ill.
In Topeka Kansas the industrial relations court ruled seven local millers did not violate the act by limiting output as flour supplies stabilize and market conditions ease. Mills must file regular industry condition reports to the court. Separately, the Atlas tank steamer floated free near Wrangell Narrows and headed toward Ketchikan in tow of a lighthouse tender Cedar.
A fragmented market listing from Chicago on December date detailing prices for corn No 8 mixed at 69 1/4 to 12 1/2 cents, yellow potatoes No 2 white around 46 to 46 1/2 cents, rye No 2 at 1.59 dollars, barley at 58 cents, Timothy seed at 5.50 to 6.50 dollars, and clover seed near 1 1/2 dollars. Pork and ribs show nominal values with pork around 13.50 dollars and ribs at 11 1/2 dollars. Wheat prices are incomplete in the fragment.
For rent storage space suitable for any commodities offered by Hydrating Co at address 3218K 118 in Twin Falls. Contact to arrange details and access.
Butter firm in Chicago trading with receipts of 2,126 cases and higher guidance on firsts and refrigerator items. Fowl prices eased to 18.25 for live, 24 cents for springs, 40 cents for turkeys. Potatoes dull with Northern whites at 1.35 to 1.45 per cwt raw bulk up to 1.50 and Idaho Russets at 1.85 per cwt.
An old beauty notice touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a rapid hair darkener. It claims gray or faded hair darkens overnight with the product, promising a youthful look after one or two applications and noting wide drugstore availability.
The man identified as Andrews, who previously used the name Me Farland, confronted his in laws at the Merriam home in Seward. He shot his father in law, a 70-year-old sea pioneer, and his mother in law after his wife refused to let him take their three-year-old son. He did not harm his wife or child. Mayor Merriam and his wife supported their daughter.
Toledo Ohio December 21 bandits continued to terrorize the city after a $16,500 robbery at the American Railway office last night. Police searched for suspects and urged residents to remain vigilant as investigators reviewed evidence from the scene.
Six masked men with shotguns overpowered ten guards at an express company. Shortly before noon three automobile bandits abducted W. Q. Baldwin, bookkeeper for the Ohio Dairy company, and dumped him from their car after robbing $650. ether overcomes woman bound and gagged at home, Mrs W W Simmons, in critical condition. Several other robberies reported to police today.
Seward Neb December 21 George A Merriam mayor of Seward was shot and killed tonight by Arthur Andrews alias Patrick Mc Farland his son in law Mrs Merriam was wounded by Andrews who after the shooting tried to kill himself. The tragedy followed a divorce suit filed by Mrs Andrews against him.
A mixed list of Twin Falls Idaho professionals and services including analytical chemist, piano tuning, photographers, banks, and attorneys. Also contains land notices for desert entry, public land sale, and bankruptcy creditors meeting with names, dates, and witnesses.
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