Right of Way Secured for Owlsey Ferry Bridge
County officials and state authorities completed a deal with Mrs. Mary L. Qwisey to secure the right of way through Owlsey land for the proposed new river bridge at Owlsey Ferry. The state will build the bridge, Twin Falls county bears approach costs, accelerating start of construction and benefiting a large region.
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Qwisey Ferry
Mary L. Qwisey
Owlsey Ferry
Twin Falls County
Owlsey
Bryan Expresses Opinion on Democratic Candidates
In Lincoln on June 23 the Associated Press reports W. J. Bryan says former Treasury Secretary William G. McAdoo is handicapped by his close relationship with the president and that President Wilson need not be considered as a candidate for the presidency.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
the Commoner
the Treasury
William G. McAdoo
Wilson
Mexico approves dates for congressional and presidential polls
CALI ELECTIONS Continued from Page One Mexico City June 28 A call from the secretary of the interior fixes the date for congressional elections on Sunday August 1 and a new president will be chosen on Sunday September 5.
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Mexico City
Secretary of the Interior
Governor Edwards Declines San Francisco Convention
Jersey City June 23 Gov Edward I Edwards a member of the democratic big four delegation announced today he would not attend the San Francisco convention next week. He gave no reason but pressure of state business and other engagements prevented his departure with the New Jersey party last week.
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Associated Press
Jursey City
Neg
Edward I. Edwards
San Franciscan
New Jersey
Maori singers open Chau tauqua closing day in America
The Maori singers represent five principal New Zealand tribes and arrive as the first such group to visit America. Origin and history of the people are discussed as their status evolves from tribal conflict to modern civic life, including parliament, courts, and Christian worship.
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New Zealand
America
New
Preus Nominated For Minnesota Governor
J A O Preus state auditor and endorsed by the states wide elimination convention received the republican nomination for governor of Minnesota. In Mondays primary election virtually complete returns tonight showed districtwide support and momentum for Preus as the party standard bearer.
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ST. Paul
Minn
J. A.O. Preus
Minnesota
California Beats Michigan In Final Tour Game
In Ann Arbor on June 23 the University of California team defeated Michigan seven to one, battering three Michigan pitchers as the visitors closed their tour with a decisive win.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of California
Michigan
Will Today
Portland Professor Ranks 86 Cities on Wide Scale Study
A Reed College sociology professor at Portland Oregon presents results from an exhaustive inquiry into 86 U S cities. He ranks Seattle as best large city and Birmingham as worst, with western cities leading, southern cities trailing, and eastern cities in between. The study covers 18 categories including wages, cost of living, death rate, marriage rate, park area, paving, library use, school attendance, teacher pay, literacy, and foreign language ability, listing cities in order and noting top and bottom in each category.
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Seattle
Charleston
S.C
Minneapolis
Birmingham
Cleveland
San Francisco
Louisville
Portland
Ore
St. Minneapolis
Atlanta
Providence
Baltimore
Salt Lake City
New York City
Cincinnati
Boston
Kansas City
Jack
Jacksonville
Milwaukee
Denver
Los Angeles
Memphis
New Orleans
Scranton
Bobby Meets Baby Sister in Curious Stork Visit
Four year old Bobby, once center of family attention, resents a newborn sister. He questions the stork as his grandmother explains the arrival, displaying reluctance to share his role as the family’s only child. The moment hints at typical child reaction to a new sibling.
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Bobby
Brewers Invasion Supposed In China Alarm
Reports from The Far Eastern Republic say American brewers plan to popularize a free drink service to lure customers, while mission schools face disruption from brewer parades. A missionary recounts disbanding a girls’ school as brewery machinery arrives escorted by honored troops and a jazz band.
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China
Anti-Saloon League
Far Eastern Republic
Maine woods vow echoes in draft resistance note
A fragmentary quotation shows a speaker defying a return to service. The speaker warns that if compelled into the army again, they must first search the Maine woods and burn the woods, a stark expression of protest and isolation within a wartime context.
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Maine
Home Sector
Largest Apple Orchard in Devon Record
The largest apple orchard is in Devon beside Dufour. It covers 6,800 acres and has 200,000 trees. The orchard yields around 6,000,000 pounds of produce.
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Dufour
Devon
Living Cost in a Small Town Offers Real Savings
William D. Pelley argues in People's Magazine that a family of four can live in a small town for about half the city cost. He cites 90 percent of 25 million families earning under $2,000 yearly yet saving money, and he urges city dwellers to move to ideal towns within 200 to 300 miles of a major center, buy a cottage, own land, and cut expenses. He emphasizes character, self-reliance, and local community as path to success.
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William Dd. Pelley
People’s Magazine
America
Sayings Bank
Loneliest Woman in the World Dies in Scotland
The loneliest woman in the world has died in Bute Scotland at seventy six. Thirty years ago she journeyed into Africa and helped a native tribe open a school for their children. She spent most of three decades as the only European in the territory adapting to local life and refusing to abandon her mission. There will be a long mourning period for the White Face with a Heart like the Sun.
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Bute
Scotland
Africa
Europe
Poland's Immense Coal Beds
New figures show Poland's Silesian Polish coal beds hold about 100 billion tons, enough to last roughly 1500 years at prewar production rates. With proper equipment, Poland could become a major European energy supplier, easing fuel and power shortages hindering Europe’s postwar reconstruction, aided by abundant labor at one-fifth U.S. costs.
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Poland
Europe
United States
Had Passed Them On
A nephew visited regularly and observed his mother kept bibs with his belongings. He detested bibs and felt ashamed to wear them instead of a napkin. After a new baby brother arrived, there were no bibs to bid. He explained he gave the bibs to the brother because he believed Frederic had none.
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Frederic
It Appeared Dinner Conversation About Attire
A fragmented dialogue describes a dinner scene with a husband noting the wife’s attire and economy of dress. The exchange hints at economical clothing choices and social expectations during the meal.
That's Different Mrs Greene and Sleep Troubles Show Strain
A fragmentary dialogue notes Mrs Greene, Mrs White-Mine, and Mrs Inseipnia facing sleep deprivation. The exchange hints at escalating domestic strain and confusion, with a curious, interrupted line about a polar remark.
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Greene
Tea and music gatherings mark Twin Falls social scene
Mrs Lydia Boyd Keogh hosted a Tuesday tea at her home for Mrs German, mother of Mrs Davies visiting Twin Falls. Guests included many local ladies. The M. S. and club enjoyed a musical afternoon at Mrs George Taine’s with 35 members. The Episcopal Vestry invites a reception for Rt. Rev. Frank Hyte Fauret, new Idaho bishop, at Parish Hall on Saturday. Next meeting July 14 at Mrs Reed’s with a children's program.
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Lydia. Boyd Keogh
German
Davies
Twin Falls
Mesdames Wilton Peck
Carl de Long
Charles Burton
I. F. McAtee
Jepler
E. J. McVicar
Boris Ling
Velma and Wilma Parish
Lillian Cook
Deny Revolt Reports From Mexico City
Official denial says the country is peaceful aside from the Villa movement in Chihuahua. The foreign office information bureau notes current military movements follow pre conceived plans of the war department regarding garrisons.
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Mexico City
Foreign Office Information Bureau
Villa
Chihuahua
Department
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