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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1920
Page
1
A government note issued yesterday states that excessive water use harms soil and lawn quality. It warns that flooding premises and runoff down curbs do not improve turf and emphasizes careful irrigation, especially in summer, to protect soil health and lawn vigor.
Authorities urge proper soil preparation and fertilization for lush lawns. Watering guidance stresses deep, infrequent watering tied to soil depth and grass needs, warns against overwatering and surface crust, and notes city hose waste from leaks and continuous runs.
During wartime, sailors hidden in a lower hold smoked tobacco. A shipboard smoke detection system sucked air to the wheelhouse, revealing wisps of smoke. An officer traced the odor to the lower hold, catching the violators and assigning extra duty to deter future infractions.
Chamber of commerce efforts in Oregon Short Line Railway requests, directed to H Platt, seek public utilities commission help to secure Minidoka branch improvements and a new passenger depot in Twin Falls. Platt cites 1918 budget inclusion and war delays, urging rein appropriation for better facilities and trains. Campaigns state wide push drives and pest control notes wrap the item.
Christmas letter mail at the Twin Falls post office rose compared with prior years while package volume fell slightly. Letters were mailed in noticeably higher volume, with packages down about five percent from last year.
William Bush and M. H. Austin charged with illegal possession of intoxicating liquors will receive their preliminary hearing before Judge Du Vall of the probate court today. This afternoon the first hearing of the case of state versus A. Stevens charged with larceny will be held.
Splendid progress is reported by H. E. Powers, county agricultural agent, in the campaign for the elimination of rabbits and Sparrows in this county. These pests have cost Twin Falls county farmers thousands of dollars in the past and the county agent is now waging a vigorous war to bring them under control. A drive near Berger yesterday resulted in the destruction of about 300.
A fragmented line suggests supporters claim a great seed blow will fulfill earlier predictions with hints pointing to present fulfillment.
Twin Falls Singers Club announces final Messiah rehearsal at Presbyterian church tonight at 8 o clock. After Christmas Eve crowds filled Parish hall, hundreds were turned away, prompting a second performance next Sunday evening. Director Harry Barratt urges all members to attend for finishing touches.
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