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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1920
Page
2
Samuel Gompers argues against forming a separate labor party. He says labor should work within existing parties, preserving freedom of action, and warns a labor or third party would invite enmity from Republicans and Democrats and risk a fragmented multi party system.
The article notes broad goodwill toward Lipton and Britain as Americans root for fair play in the international yacht race. It argues a shift from partisanship to genuine sportsmanship, predicting less bickering at Antwerp’s Olympic Games if nations emulate American athletes.
A Washington Square memorial to local soldiers praises a simple flag pole with a plain base, arguing frugality and restraint better serve war remembrance. The piece notes ornate monuments risk excess and that simple design is recognized as a refined memorial style by art experts.
A commentator champions simple memorials over elaborate sculptures. The text advocates a plain marble obelisk and a flagpole base as fitting tributes to war dead, urging towns to consider such durable, comprehensible memorials rather than ornate figures that many may not understand or enjoy.
A civic editor laments lawn damage from careless paths across pristine spreads. Residents take pride in green stretches from sidewalk to curb, but foot traffic carves unsafe channels, creating bare earth and mud. The piece notes neighbors imitate, speeding deterioration as values fall away.
The piece argues prices will not fall sharply until next spring after a prolonged rise. Experts say the general level will rise briefly before a decline, warning that patience is needed. Consumers should spend within incomes, buy essentials, avoid luxuries, and maintain savings to weather the downturn and clear debts when it arrives.
Fragmentary text reports ten men sentenced to be hanged in Chicago the week before the convention and odd quips about profiteers dogs movies and Senator Harding. It mentions mixed views on the convention and a fashion note on seasonably priced clothing with garbled phrases and stray remarks.
A practical how to on canning berries and stone fruits with or without sugar. It covers filling, sealing, cooling, and storing, notes on sugar levels, and warns about slight headspace after processing. Includes tips for preserving elderberries raspberries grapes and cherries for pies puddings and future use.
Guide from a department bulletin urges home canners to preserve fruit without sugar when needed. Focus on selecting perfect fruit, sterilized cans, and new rubbers, achieving near perfect vacuum. Emphasizes careful jar fitting, proper lids, and hot fruit with sterilized equipment for sugarless canning.
Greek airplanes drop proclamations promising liberation from nationalist rule in Thrace as Turkish forces flee toward Bulgarian lines. Contested area reports indicate Greek advances and population displacements amid the fighting.
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