Assistance for Soldiers Planned in Twin Falls County
A federal service branch for returned soldiers is organized in Twin Falls County under the War Department. Executive committee members are Id T. O. Boyd, B. J. Ostrander, and Capt. P. W. McRoberts, with Mrs. T. Edwards and Newell S. Wight named as secretaries. The group seeks representation from local lodges, churches, and civic bodies to address claims and provisions not solvable by the local Red Cross, coordinating with army officials in Washington, D. C. Eligible claims may be presented to any committee member for direct War Department action.
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War Department
Twin Falls County
T. O. Boyd
B. J. Ostrander
P. W. McRoberts
T.edwards
Ted Cross
Newell S. Wight
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
Army
Washington, D. C
Mexican Supreme Court Justice to Study U S Judicial System
Alberto M. Gonzales, justice of the Mexican supreme court, will travel soon to Washington and New York per Excelsior to study the United States judicial system and discuss proposed Mexican legislation on petroleum and related topics.
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Mexico
CIPY
Alberto M. Gonzales
Mexican Supreme Court
Washington
New York
The
Excelsior
United States
Noted Churchman Dies in Philadelphia Hospital
Dr. William Henry Roberts, longtime state clerk of the Presbyterian General Assembly for 32 years, died today in a Philadelphia hospital. The loss is reported as a significant one for the church and its administrative leadership.
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Diis
Philadelphia
Wiliam Henry Roberts
Presbyterian General Assembly
Norma Talmadge's New Comedy Drama Unusual Play
Norma Talmadge prepares a rare comedy photoplay titled She Loves and Lies a charming love story woven with light dramatic touches. The Gem theater will present the production Monday and Tuesday with her distinctive, piquant characterizations and joyous humor.
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Norma Talmadge
Norma
Séir
Gem Theater
Swaver Announces Candidacy for State Senate in Twin Falls
Jos H Swaver files as a Republican primary candidate for the state senate seat in Twin Falls County. The announcement states intent to seek the nomination subject to party processes and voter support.
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Twin Falls County
Jos, H, Swaver
Ady
Plenty of Room on Earth Population Claims and Limits
The world could support up to six billion more evenly distributed people, but uneven distribution causes famine and wars. Africa and South America offer space if tropics are conquered through disease elimination. The United States could host nine billion with ample rainfall, yet water scarcity caps growth.
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China
Europe
Africa
South America
Tropics
United States
Country's Vital Statistics for 1918 Deaths by Age Groups
The 1918 statistics for the U S death toll cover 77.8 percent of the population with 1 471 367 deaths and a mortality rate of 18 per 1 000. Influenza boosted the rise from 14.2 in 1917. Children under five accounted for 306 143 deaths. ages 25 to 29, 30 to 34 were also high. The average age at death was about 34 to 35. 6 7 percent died at 75 or older, and 723 died at 100 or over. Influenza totaled 284 290 deaths, pneumonia 222 400, heart disease 124 514, tuberculosis 107 602, acute nephritis 79 192, cancer 65 282.
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United States
Fur farming on dry farms a dependable income source
Drouths and frosts may destroy crops but fur bearing animals survive on dry farms. Proper care makes fur farming an assured income, especially on dry farms where jack rabbits of the prairies can become a food source for fur bearing animals.
Dr. Chas Br Scott Announces Office Move
Announcement notes Dr Chas Br Scott relocating his office to the Central Building atop The Toggery. The notice marks a change of address and venue for patient appointments and consultations, inviting patrons to update records.
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Chas
BR. Scott
Toggery
Whip Mountain stream for trout gains in prominence
Knights of the fly and rod pursue wary trout as anglers Milo Owen and William Sissons along with Otto Parry and wife plan a two week fishing trip to the Challis range about 250 miles away praised for its abundant fishing. Also noted are plans by Mr and Mrs William Cunningham for an extended northern state motor trip via Yellow stone park, Mrs M Draper recovering from surgery in Buhl general hospital, W R Laird and wife at the Portland Masonic convention, J O Walters of Filer visiting Buhl, Frank Magel from Twin Falls, Mareng Nau deputy assessor of Twin Falls in Buhl on business, and the Buhl baseball team traveling to Jerome for a hard league game. Vr. Ss Writz and wife returned from Salt Lake where Mr Fritz attended the Astman school of professional photography.
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Knights of the
Rod
Milo, Owen
William Sissons
Otto Parry
Challis Range
William Cunningham
Yellowstone Park
Buhl
Jerome
North Siders
North’ Siders
Census reports show city population changes
Census figures from Washington report Eugene Oregon with 10 593 people up 1 856 or 17 6 percent Nes Moines Iowa 1 264 687 up 40 100 or 46 4 percent Taunton Mass 37 137 up 2 878 or 8 4 percent Wichita Falls Texas 40 079 up 81 979 or 388 8 percent Chelsea Mass 43 1845 up 10 782 or 33 1 percent
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Washington
Eugene
Ore
Nes. Moines
Iowa
Taunton Mass
Wichita Falls
Texas
Chelsea
Mass
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