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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1919
Page
2
Publisher Robert H Stevenson and staff roles listed amid a printer’s line with Post Office and Associated Press notices. The text includes ad-like rates, a brief public notice blurb, and reflective quotes on moderation, work, and family life.
A summary of Frank Crane's ten tests to define a superior person from the American magazine. Spiritual joy, simplicity, service, self restraint, cleanliness, absence of bitterness, modesty, gentleness, humility, and enduring friendship are outlined as markers of true superiority.
Amid calls for unity, Taft proposes interpretive reservations while allies press for swift ratification. Japanese concerns over Shantung are noted as Tokyo awaits translation and cabinet review before signing. League to Enforce Peace reiterates support for ratifying the treaty without reservations.
Senator Cummings warns obstruction by partisan Republicans as the League of Nations covenant remains central to the peace treaty. He says the issue is binary, urging adoption or rejection, and defends the covenant's flexibility against charges of vagueness. The U.S. Constitution’s amendments are cited to counter objections to detail. He argues a league now prevents an unrealized dream.
Mr. Foss urged broad public ownership of electric lines and railways, arguing prosperity should be shared and that government ownership could be fairer than private control. He cited Boston’s 10 cent fares as unpopular, causing traffic losses and revenue drops, and criticized wartime rail control as unrepresentative. He warned railway costs are inflated and that fares may need substantial hikes to enable municipal acquisition and sustain service.
Maximilian Harden, famed German editor, argues that public opinion shifts with democracy and that senatorial conservatism skews policy. He warns against lese majesty accusations as the Senate faces possible censure over peace treaty attitudes.
The article notes that insurer statistics link life expectancy to balance in daily life. It highlights married status, steady work six to eight hours, moderate leisure, stable wealth, slim build, moderate eating, abstinence from drinking, and low stress as factors associated with longer life.
The coroner's inquiry into the Goodyear dirigible disaster resumes tomorrow as the Goodyear company begins aiding the injured and the relatives of the 238 killed and 27 injured when the airship burst into flames and crashed through a downtown building roof.
London announces that since the armistice the British admiralty has cancelled orders for 526 ships, yielding a net saving of 42,000,000 pounds. The figure was released during a naval debate in the house of commons.
London July 24 United miners federation and coal controller chair a sub committee talks aim at amicable settlement of the coal strike. The report notes progress toward an agreement to end the walkout tomorrow. A stray line mentions a coat hanger adapted with bristles as a brush.
Fort Miami stake of 3000 dollars for 2 09 trotters topped today's Grand Circuit card as Walter Cox drove Mignola to victory the favorite. Mignola timed 2 04 ¼ in the second heat. The program was straight heat only and the 214 pace of 1000 dollars purse drew sixteen starters, split into two divisions after judges ruled the field too large. Jack Keith driven by Valentine won the first division and Lanardo with Murphy up the second. The 207 pace with seven starters was won by J Thomas driving John R Braden. The 207 trot race was called off.
Washington July 24 Uncensored wireless communication with Germany via the Nauen station reopened for the first time since the United States entered the war. A number of commercial messages were transmitted through the navy radio station.
Notice of sheriff sale issued after foreclosure against Merchants Trade Journal Orchard Co and others. Court sells the SW 1/4, SE 1/4, and other parcels in section 5, township 10 south, range 18 east Boise meridian, Twin Falls County. Sale at August 16 1919 10:00 a.m. at court house front door.
I will sell all right title and interest of the defendants in the described property at public auction for cash to satisfy the plaintiff's decree with costs. A N Sprague Sheriff by H G Dietrich Deputy, dated July 18 1919.
Sage tea and Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound are promoted as a ready to use hair darkener that covers gray instantly with comb or brush. It claims to darken hair after several applications while adding softness and shine, and notes no disease treatment.
The Board of Trustees of Independent School District No. 1 Twin Falls Idaho invites scaled bids by 8 p.m. July 21 1919 for four room additions to the Washington building. Plans by Burien Morse and Chas R Kaufman Architects. Deposit 15 for copies and a $600 certified check with bids. Bond 60 of contract price required if awarded. Right to reject any bids. Dated July 15 1919 Twin Falls Idaho. DAVID N. CLARK vice president and W W Parish acting clerk J 16 17 19
Regular teachers examinations for all grades of certificates will be held at the county superintendent’s office in Twin Falls Idaho on July 24 26 and 26 1919. All persons hoping to teach in Idaho this year without valid Idaho certificates must attend. Brittomart Wolfe county superintendent.
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