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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1919
Page
4
The Chronicle announces a Monday 10 p.m. deadline for the first period of its $1725 Prize Grand Virga Race. Subscriptions mailed from any post office before 10 pm tomorrow will count, with long term 5 year subs boosting votes. All candidates have equal odds as the final hours approach, with a Paige touring car worth 1725 dollars at stake.
Twin Falls designated District No 1 will distribute prizes to participants residing in the district. Prizes include a six cylinder Paige touring car, grand cash options up to 200, a Wolkison phonograph, Pacific coast trip or cash, a diamond ring or cash, and 20 percent sub prize for non-winning contestants. a $500 cash special fund pays salaries to active non-prize winners.
Garbled text describes guaranteed cash prizes tied to big prizes, a campaign turn in rate, commissions, and compensation arrangements. It references a commission feature and a potential payout if a prize is not won, but the overall meaning is unclear due to poor OCR quality.
Miss Mildred Tracy daughter of Mr and Mrs Urban Tracy of Twin Falls is a leading contestant in The Chronicle ecampaign for the first honors. She sits among the younger set as a popular figure and polls thousands of votes daily toward that goal. Her plan, if she wins, is to convert the prize into cash to fund nearly two thousand dollars for completing her musical education.
A chaotic report outlines an arbitration plan set shortly after midnight to resolve a power conference between a principal vanes committee of the union and Marshal Thomas O74 Johner Peniete Te uetans. It notes a firemen's effort with about 250 workers, their assets tied to work, and the ongoing tension within the city.
Three fires caused injuries and about $50,000 in damage in Sau Lake City. Fire crews battled blazes including a collapse that struck a diving line, injuring firefighters. Authorities report the incident occurred today as crews fought the flames and swept for further dangers.
Manesarige was formally accepted by the commission after an afternoon inspection trip. The structure was opened for public use once accepted, with minor finish work remaining before contractors depart. Final payment plans are pending a needed effort to secure the needed funds in Thanhssi county.
In San Francisco July 19 Eamonn De Valera addressed wounded soldiers from Letterman General Hospital at the Red Cross house. He called their fight for liberty a shared cause and contrasted their return home with earlier Irish soldiers who felt betrayed. he urged sustained resolve against thralldom affecting India, Egypt, Korea, and Ireland.
An army air service recruiting and route charting mission will start from Washington on Monday. Lieutenant Colonel R S Hartz will pilot a bombing plane with two reserve pilots and a mechanic. The 7805 mile trip covers 31 states and includes San Antonio San Diego and Seattle. It is the longest flight attempted by American airmen.
The plan offers 2-year Chronicle subscriptions or equivalent, with 40 000 votes for campaign work and 50 000 special extra votes per club of $24. Two 2-year subscriptions yield 130 000 votes. Subscriptions could elevate a candidate to the lead before Monday night July 21, given the prize value and short contest window.
Tom Milton won the Independence derby automobile race of 112 1-2 miles held at the Uniontown speedway. He averaged 101 miles per hour in the final heat of 22 1-2 miles, clocking 18:22:76. Dave Lewis finished second in 13:27:98 and J. P. Fetterman third in 13:31:20.
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