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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
2
Secretary of the Treasury Houston reports deficits practically held and war expenses fallen. Tax certificates near 3 billion dollars will be paid by incoming income and excess profits taxes. He warns that new large expenditures by Congress would alter the favorable outlook, urging public support for fiscal economy.
A voice for the silent majority forms the Middle Class union of New York state with a certificate of incorporation. Its leader describes a mass of refined yet unorganized individuals who seek representation, petitions to government, and possible symbols or passwords to gain influence. The piece/questioning tone signals skepticism about the venture.
The Arts club of Washington discusses plans at the capital to commemorate a victory over imperialism with a memorial bell tower. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text and missing dates or locations.
A proposal envisions a world class carillon in the capital with 54 bells donated by each state plus DC Alaska Cuba the Philippines Hawaii and Porto Rico. Congress debates using salvaged French metals for the bells and public subscription is urged to fund the project.
A London dispatch notes English women studied cobbling and home repair during the war through handymen classes. American practice favors shops, but English traditions have fathers sharing repairs, with women gaining skills to fix gas burners, window sashes, and plumbing tasks, improving household efficiency.
Get ready to garden as high prices persist and space becomes valuable. The article urges using every available growing area to feed families, noting a rise in back yard gardening and the abundance of books and pamphlets, though real value lies in past practical experiences.
A widower with ten children married a widow with ten children. When disputes arose, instead of awarding him the croix de guerre, a judge sentenced him to jail for failure to provide. The case highlights a controversial punishment linked to family welfare and awards.
The fragment cites Frederick Gillette urging saving to avert a panic like 1898. The text then hints at a distressed speaker urged to rest and change, but the passage is garbled and contains unreadable segments.
Notice of sale of estate property of Sam Hardy Deceased in Twin Falls Idaho. Payment in cash in United States gold coin at sale, purchaser bears taxes and assessments, sale subject to state and county liens. Bids in writing to Guthrie and Myers or delivered to the administrator before sale. Dated February 19 1920.
Continued from Page One, Democrats seek a new leader. Morgan is described as having raised integrity and strong campaign powers, a formidable figure known statewide. Idaho’s political landscape is portrayed as lacking a more capable candidate.
By the Associated Press Ida Feb 19 Joseph G Cook alleged fugitive cashier of the provincial department at Vancouver B C remains at large despite Deputy Inspector W Owen arrival to take custody. A man matching the description was found but identified as someone else.
The Dutch second chamber approved joining the League of Nations by a 57 to 5 vote. It also adopted a resolution clarifying interpretations of Holland's adherence to the league.
Old health note warns that uric acid from meat overworks kidneys causing dull backache, cloudy urine, bladder irritation, and possible nightly trips to the bathroom. It prescribes hydration, meat reduction, and four ounces of Rad Salts dissolved in water to flush the kidneys, claiming improvement after a few days.
In Fourth Judicial District Twin Falls County Idaho Boyle Commington Company plaintiff sues Otto Steinberg defendant. A writ of attachment issued February 18 1920 attaches defendant property for 8796 dollars 65 cents. Clerk Siggins signs February 19 1920 with deputy Bowen.
An old advertisement touts Jad Salts as a lithia water drink made from grape and lemon juice acids with lithia. It claims generations of use to clean clogged kidneys, stimulate activity, neutralize urinary acids, and end bladder weakness. Gists warn many buy into future kidney trouble, while Jad Salts are sold cheaply as health insurance.
In the District Court of Idaho Southern Division the Cyco Theater Circuit Company, a corporation, is in bankruptcy. The first meeting of creditors is set for March 1, 1920 at 2 p.m. at the referee's office in Twin Falls, Idaho, for claims allowance, trustee appointment, and examination of the bankrupt. Dated February 18, 1920. WwW Orr Chapman, Referee in Bankruptcy. 2x-Feb. 20-27
Notice is hereby given by W P Guthrie administrator of the estate of Sebastian Dahm deceased to the creditors and all persons having claims against the said deceased to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after the first publication to the administrator at his office in Twin Falls Idaho the place fixed for the transaction of the business of said estate Dated February 2 1920 W P Guthrie Administrator A J Myers Attorney for Administrator 4x Web 6-13-20-27
In Twin Falls County Idaho the probate court authorized the administrator of the estate of Sam Hardy deceased to sell at private sale the fee simple interest in real property and all estate rights by order dated February 19 1920 with sale to occur after March 12 1920 and subject to court confirmation.
The District Court of the Fourth Judicial District in Twin Falls County Idaho issues summons to C W Parks W L Cherry and C Vere Parks administrator of Agnes E Parks estate. Plaintiff Thomas H H Irwin alleges title to the southeast quarter section seven township ten south range eighteen east Boise meridian and seeks quiet title plus termination of a contract involving Thomas Woods Henrettta Woods and others. Judgment sought if not answered within twenty to forty days. Clerk C C Siggins seals the court and notice date January 22 1920 with attorney Sweeley & Sweeley residing in Twin Falls Idaho.
In Twin Falls County Idaho J M Van Hook administrator seeks an order to sell the real estate of Mary B McNeil deceased The court orders all interested parties to appear March 1920 at 10 am in Twin Falls to show cause why the sale should not be granted The property is described as East Half Southeast Quarter Southwest Quarter section 28 and West Half Northeast Quarter section 33 township 11 south range 18 E B M plus water rights The notice requires publication in The Twin Falls Chronicle for four weeks prior to March 3 1920.
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