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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1920
Page
10
Hogs receipts around 4,000 with bids showing mixed gains and declines. Omaha market notes hogs generally active and steady with bids around 14.10 to 13.90 for various weights, sows and pigs values listed. cattle receipts about 17,000 with heavier stock mostly steady to slightly lower. sheep receipts about 20,000 with lambs down 1 or more and feeder lambs easing.
Chicago garlic butter creamery prices show higher creamery rates with eggs easing slightly and poultry demand softening. Potatoes remain firm with northern white sold in bulk at about 4.60 to 4.70 per bag and Idaho russets at 4.90 to 5.15.
Final prices for Liberty bonds reported in New York show bold values across series. Notable figures include 4%s at 90.20, 34 at 94.34, Victory 8s at 97.36, and various 44s near 52.20 to 90.04, reflecting market readings for multiple maturities.
Anticipation grows over possible rail privatization improving traffic conditions. Corn and oats show gains amid near end session rally. government farm reserves report hints at a potential surplus. Provisions follow grain sentiment. hog values subdued. Prices: corn No 2 at 1.45, oats No 2 white at 0.87-0.88, rye 1.58, barley 1.40.
Anglican clergy on Vancouver Island saw salaries rise from 1200 to 1400 dollars yearly at the Island Synod meeting in Victoria. The last increase was 900 dollars in July 19. A committee was formed to address high motor costs for clergy in distant districts and to seek travel allowances for parish visitation.
Winnipeg physicians report issuing more than 500000 liquor permits amid enforcement activity in Manitoba. Doctors comment on access controls and public health considerations while authorities review permit procedures and compliance.
Manitoba administrator MacLean says amendments are under way to curb wholesale liquor traffic. Details on the proposed changes and their effects are not yet disclosed.
In Great Falls, Montana, February 27, the Montana Federation of Labor closed its annual convention by adopting resolutions endorsing the National Non Partisan League and repudiating American Federation of Labor education policies. The action aligns unions with the league and critiques AFL approaches to workers education and theory.
Mrs Phoebe Tuers aged 100 died in Newark New Jersey today A son four grandchildren six great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren survive her The death was reported by the Associated Press on February 27 1930s era obituary notes the long life and large family of the deceased in a brief notice
Proposals will be received at the Twin Falls Idaho Power Building until 2 PM on March 18 1920 for the construction of about 27.6 miles of bituminous macadam pavement with culverts and bridges. Work to be divided into two contracts as outlined.
The record details quantities for excavation of 28,800 cubic yards, base and top courses of macadam totaling 115,000 square yards each, and culverts including 703 cubic yards of concrete. It lists 50,700 pounds reinforcing steel, 360 feet 12 inch cast iron pipe, 1,270 feet 18 inch corrugated iron pipe, 150 feet 24 inch corrugated iron pipe, 38,500 pounds structural steel, and 12,000 feet iron timber floor.
The Twin Falls Highway District invites bids on extensive earth excavation and paving contracts including 35 200 cubic yards of earth, 144000 square yards of macadam, top course, 790 cubic yards of concrete culverts, 55800 pounds of reinforcing steel, and multiple sizes of corrugated iron and cast iron pipes. Alternate bids for asphalt concrete top course and laminated wood floor are noted. Plans available for deposit with refunds, bids require certified check, district reserves right to reject all bids.
Public notice citing sections 8 3493 3494 3495 8496 3497 and related fates issues. Details unreadable. indicates enforcement action and potential remedies or deadlines per city ordinance.
Twin Falls County Idaho Board of County Commissioners issues a 1920 order demanding all land owners comply with stated agricultural protections through November 1 1920 and to enforce the order by law if unheeded with dates February 26 1920 and publication between February 28 and March 2 1920.
A compact notice highlights specialized focus in bacteriology and food health work. It references the Boyd Building and a contact phone line for health related services or appointments.
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