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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1920
Page
1
City officials report a revised wage scale for lateral construction workers, reducing pay for some and increasing rates for older city employees. The council aims to avoid delaying the project while stating workers remain available to join as needed.
Dwight departs for Salt Lake to make his turns home while Mrs Painter stays in Twin Falls until Sunday. Numerous visitors from Burley Jerome Hansen Hollister Buhl Rogerson Jarbidge Boise Hazelton and more arrive for brief shopping and business trips in Twin Falls.
The Legion basketball squad is set to play Jerome five tonight on the high school floor. A lively contest is expected as members hope Post No 7 members attend in strong company formation.
Mrs H W Dwight issues invitations for an afternoon party this Thursday honoring her daughter Mrs C E Painter in Twin Falls for some time. The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church meets Thursday afternoon in church parlors with a planned program. Mrs D K Regan will entertain a Friday evening musical club with a delightful program and refreshments afterward.
Two classes of about 45 students from Twin Falls High School under Mr. Denman toured surrounding stock ranches to gain practical study of animal husbandry. They visited prominent sheep raisers and swine breeders, inspecting a herd affected with hog cholera. The trips aim to stimulate interest and better prepare students to become purebred stock breeders.
Building permits issued for multiple projects with values around six thousand dollars. J B King to build a 12 by 80 foot structure on Shoshone street for 600 dollars south. H H Freedheim secures 6000 dollar bungalow on Eighth Avenue East. W M Baker plans a 40 by 18 foot garage in Senior Addition for about 200 dollars.
Retail lumbermen from Twin Falls will be represented at the Western Retail Lumbermen’s association convention in Boise starting Thursday. Delegates include Dr. P. Updegraft, W. A. Ducker of Boise-Payette, O. D. Ruse of Home Lumber, C. B. Channel of Nibley Channel, and E. B. Johnson of Gem State. Most of the party will depart today.
The Federation of the Women's Board of Foreign Missions requests women of churches observe the first Friday of Lent as a day of prayer. A meeting of WwW CG Te U and all missionary societies will be held at the Presbyterian church Friday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30, with Ms. Owens in charge.
The Wast Lawn extension of Twin Walls is to become a residences district with six new bungalows. Keel Wilkinson Stronk company filed the building permits yesterday. Each house will have six rooms and cost $5000.
Jack France, owner of a ranch and cistern near an irrigation ditch, admitted guilt in probate court after a spill covered the county highway. Judge O P Duval fined him 25 dollars, which he paid, for letting water flood the road.
Dr Be Van Cott, a Twin Tales physician, was arrested Sunday for speeding and fined $26 in police court. He refused to pay, claiming the amount excessive, and has filed an appeal to the district court.
William Farnum stars in Wings of the Morning a new photodrama based on Louis Tracy novel at the Idaho theater showing from Wednesday. The stirring sea romance begins at a British army post in Singapore and promises a superior screen entertainment.
A sailor aboard a passenger steamer faces a false charge, survives a typhoon wreck, reaches an uncharted island, and rescues the ship owner's daughter. Their perilous journey and dramatic turn of events unfold as the tale progresses toward a decisive finale.
Dr W A Myers former secretary of the state dental board and Dr N A Fitzgerald head of the Parker System dentists in the state are making an effort to obtain alleged seized papers from officials. The report notes contested documents and ongoing legal action as part of their bid to recover materials. The names and roles imply a professional dispute within the dental profession.
Two men petition Boise district court for an order to return incriminating papers held by state constabulary officers. Dr Fitzgerald, a known figure here, opened a local Parker system office and is accused of acting as go between for doctors and undergraduates who issued licenses without exams. Nearby, Mary Sine returned home to Oakley for a visit. Firemen’s annual pall: large turnout with 30 to 40 legioners preparing for Twin Falls event tomorrow night with an invited Wanapet audience.
Fragmentary OCR reads Ida Pritz and Miss Lillian Ellis linked to a 17 8 Webb item. Names show in unclear relation and context, with scattered punctuation and quotes. No clear event, place, date, or outcome readable.
In the first year of automobile production, sixteen motor cars were produced. The state of New York reportedly has zero miles of public highway.
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