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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
2
Robert H. Stevenson editor and publisher, Twit Falls Idaho post office entry, subscription prices per year three months one month, Associated Press member, AP dispatches and local news republication rights reserved.
The article argues fur farming can revive non producing lands and provide employment for millions of veterans and civilians. It cites rising fur prices, dwindling wild populations, and potential profits from black and silver foxes, muskrats, skunks, and coyotes, urging education and supportive laws to grow a statewide fur industry in Idaho.
The Paisley shawl, once a pinnacle of Scottish weaving, rose to fame but died out in just over eighty years. Renowned Paisley weavers produced a shawl surpassing Cashmere in design and color, selling for about $100, worn across classes. Queen Victoria briefly revived interest by buying seventeen shawls for royal use.
A fragment recounts Outbursts of Everett True with a girl on Java island undergoing a hunger strike for weeks to appear emaciated for a great day. It then shifts to a description of the Shah of Persia’s throne, a white marble seat with gold leaf and ivory pillars. The piece ends with Associated Press notes on Ohio Republicans at a state convention featuring harmony speeches by W. H. Boyd and Harry M. Daugherty and a jollification for Harding's nomination.
The article discusses Rhodesia as possibly being Ophir from biblical references and Milton, debating ages of forts and gold workings. It examines claims that Rhodesia dates from 2000 BCE or only 400–500 years old, and the implication Ophir’s gold may have originated there or along a southern coast trading route.
Steel gauges accurate to a millionth of an inch are produced in quantities at the United States Bureau of Standards. The method is simple yet extraordinarily precise, with a sample showing gauges from a lot all within 0.000002 inch of specified. The gauges are steel discs.
Associated Press reports Thom Fig A. Cannell, director of publications for the treasury savings division and a noted California newspaper executive, drowned while bathing in the Potomac. His body was recovered today.
The Associated Press reports that blackberry cordial and wild cherry wine have been added by the Bureau of Internal Revenue to the list of intoxicating liquors. They may be sold by druggists in retail quantities or less than five gallons only to individuals who hold permits to purchase liquors or drug preparations. The change affects buyers by requiring authorization before purchase.
Ottawa June 29 Fifty per cent of the amount due farmers from the profit made by the Canadian Wheat Board will be paid on or after July 15 according to Sir George Foster minister of trade and commerce in the House of Commons. It is estimated the excess above the original price would be at least 40 cents a bushel.
In London on June 30 Major General Gorgits presided at night duty. He slept well. This morning his pulse was steadier and his general condition was declared slightly improved.
The fragmentary AP dispatch from Chicago on June 29 notes an inventory valued at 1 700 000 dollars related to a Democratic chieftain. Details are missing due to damage in the source.
Washington dispatch says seven miners will be awarded hero medals for risking their lives to protect co workers in mine accidents over the past three years. Organizers include Topepis A Holmes Safety Association, honoring the first director of the bureau of mines. Among the living recipients are James Collins and James Dillmirk of Mullan Idaho.
June 29 report from Ban Francisco notes George Creel joined a nine man committee drifting the Democratic platform. He will work with the sales committee to draft the document. Creel arrived with Secretary Daniels and is said to focus on literary qualities, likened to polishing the Republican platform at Chicago.
Grasshopper plague reported across Bear Lake county Idaho with Geneva Raymond Sharon and Bloomington areas especially affected. Farms bureau appeals for assistance to combat pest.
Chicago June 29 retail furniture association members opened a two day convention tonight reporting that the peak of high furniture prices has been reached.
A page-one insert discusses a Republican Congress plank on immigration and land ownership. G. McClatchy of Sacramento proposes excluding non assimilable peoples and barring those here from soil control, predicting one million Japanese by 2084. Senator Phelan supports the plan as part of the platform. A Philippine independence plank is also raised by J. P. Melencio.
Resident Commissioner Rafferty defended Filipino capacity for immediate independence as Melencio energized the audience during hearings. Mrs William Kent of California for the international league for peace urged a world peace program while Edward Goltra and James J. Smith backed inland waterway development.
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