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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
2
Taxpayers across the county rail at the latest levy saying the total tax bill rose despite highway districts taking road spending. They cite a larger assessment and a higher rate in 1919, noting county expenses remain high while roadwork is supposedly funded separately. They question the need for the current levy amid new county facilities and nurses housing.
A saleswoman urges care of a spring coat, noting recent bargains and a higher price tag of 265 dollars for new arrivals. The fragment hints at market talk and consumer tips on coat choices and sales.
An analysis of luxury fashion trends contrasts costly coats and silk outfits with sensible, well woven wool options. The piece notes price surges from 25 to 68 to 115, while thrifty women buy modestly priced blue serge, finding value and practicality amid shifting tastes.
A small but functional community house serves soldiers and the public in Palo Alto, offering meeting rooms, a billiard room, lunch space, kitchen, nursery, and a potential auditorium. Regular events include Tuesday entertainments, Thursday lectures, and monthly dances, with an active informal program promoting civic discussion and athletics.
A humorous item notes that the Soviet Ark travels toward Russia with a odd mix of animals, comparing it to Noah's famed voyage. The quip highlights the surprising variety aboard as the journey progresses.
Washington Jan 7 Secretary Daniels sent Senate Secretary Page a list of over 3600 naval decorations candidates from commanding officers boards and state ships. The tally shows 144 to receive the distinguished service medal after board recommendations, with many shore duty awards downgraded and navy crosses added for shore service. Total designated for this honor rose to 1450 from 1100 recommended by the board.
The article reports Hines advocating cooperative railroad rate policy to build adequate credit for railroads while delaying major increases until conditions stabilize. He argues independent railroad credit must exceed temporary unified-control increases to remain viable amid readjustment.
Washington reports conferees on the Esch Cummins railroad bills set a revolving fund of 300 million dollars to help carriers resume private operation. The Cummins measure totals 2.65 billion. negotiations focus on guarantees to roads, rate making, and the labor anti strike clause. A sharp fight is anticipated as daylight nears.
A Chicago dispatch reports a mailed memorial urging early return of railroads to private control and opposing a federal transportation board. It defends Interstate Commerce Commission powers, argues state commissions suffice, and says public hearings not needed for rate cases. It asserts no need for an extra federal board and warns against overreach.
Marin Plestina of Chicago defeated Henry Ordeman of Minneapolis in straight falls. He won the first fall in 28 minutes 58 seconds with a body scissors and wrist lock, and the second in 10 minutes 6 seconds with a double wrist lock.
Fragmentary OCR mentions fears that the world might be made safe for democracy. References Miss Stevenson as sister of Robert Louis Stevenson, and notes The Chronicle publisher vet. Text is garbled with stray punctuation and misread words.
The Associated Press reports Pacific Coast Baseball League directors approve a 28 week season for 1920 with opening on April 6 and closing October 17. Portland Beavers will have no games until the third week.
The undersigned E A McIntire administrator of the estate of Alice A Pope deceased gives notice to creditors and all persons with claims against the estate to exhibit them with vouchers within ten months after first publication. The administrator's office is Guthrie St Myers Twin Falls Idaho. Dated December 24 1919. BE OU MINTIRE Administrator Guthrie & Myers Attorneys for Administrator co ex-Jan 29-18-23220 Feb. 6%
Notice is given by Phil Hardy administrator of the estate of Sam Hardy deceased to creditors and persons with claims against the estate to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication this notice to the administrator at Guthrie & Myers Attorneys Twin Falls Idaho place fixed for business transactions Dated December 31 1819 PHIL HARDY Guthrie Myers Attorneys for Administrator 6x Jin 2 16 23 30 Feb 6
In the Fourth Judicial District Idaho the district court terms for 1920 are fixed by county with specific start dates. Twin Falls Cassia Minidoka Blaine Camas Elmore Gooding Lincoln Jerome counties are listed with multiple January February March April May and other dates. The order directs terms to begin at ten oclock and continue until each term concludes, with publication directed in a local newspaper.
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