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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1920
Page
3
The Cummins-Fich act earns broad public approval and signals a new, supervised approach to railroad labor disputes. Two boards will handle issues before escalation to a larger body, aiming to avoid strikes while balancing employer and employee interests. With labor settled, financing, equipment, and service can proceed more smoothly.
Before the war there was talk of government ownership of railroads among executives and stockholders. Two years of government operation left many citizens opposed. Yet the final decision remains open as leaders are urged to prove private ownership can endure without government retaking control.
The public will judge rail service by cost and quality, yet the companies face limits from insufficient equipment and high public expectations. They benefit from assured financing and energized personnel, while railroads are expected to have a fair chance to make good.
The piece urges tackling neglected tasks now to enjoy outdoor living in summer. It argues that removing back-hangers and small chores will free the mind and ease workloads, reducing fatigue and making way for leisure when warm weather arrives. Concludes with a call to complete odd jobs, write letters, repair items, and finish books.
The National Congress of Mothers and the National Education Association call for better training of mothers to mold a strong citizenry. They note children spend only five hours daily in school, five days a week, with limited weeks per year, urging harmonized school and home influence to produce capable future parents and citizens.
Notice announces a stockholders meeting for Twin Falls Dehydrating Company to increase capital by issuing seventy five thousand dollars in stock. Meeting set for Tuesday evening April 6 at Parish Hall in Twin Falls Idaho with directors' notice precedents.
The greatest share of new arrivals came from Mexico in 1918 and 1919. The numbers were small yet notable, with 28,884 immigrants last year. Despite tensions between the United States and Mexico, Mexican immigration is rising and could grow substantially if trends continue.
A brief political item notes that voters focus on campaign appearances and rhetoric rather than the symbolic ring or prize, with candidates vying for attention through events and endorsements. The piece emphasizes the crowded field and the challenge of distinguishing candidates amid crowded hats and slogans.
State of Idaho summons in a dissolution action by Marian Dunn against A Dunn. Plaintiff seeks absolute divorce and a court order dissolving bonds of matrimony. Defendant must answer within 20 days if served in district, 40 days if served outside. Case dated March 2, 1920, Twin Falls. Clerk C. Siggins. Attorney Frank Ta Stebhh. Publication dates April 2 and 9, 1926.
The Twin Falls Chronicle reports an Idaho court orders guardianship proceedings for Frank Mizoguchi minor. The guardian Tom Isoto petitions for an order of sale of Frank Mizoguchi’s estate. The next of kin and interested parties must show cause in Twin Falls on March 12, 1920 at 10 AM. Publication to follow for three weeks prior.
District Court of the Fourth Judicial District in Twin Falls County Idaho issues an attachment against Burgy. The National Bank of Twin Falls sues for fifty dollars in the action and the sheriff’s office declares the lien with the clerk confirming the attachment. The document is stamped and signed by the clerk and attorneys.
Notice announces a private sale of the estate of Mary B McNeil deceased by J A M Von Hook administrator. sale, after creditors and probate court confirmation after November 11, 1920, of property described as lot in section 6, township 28, range 1, including mortgage and lien terms, with bid opening at the law offices of Bothwell Chipman in Twin Falls Idaho. Attorneys for administrator: James W R Bothwell and W Orr Chapman.
In Twin Falls Idaho Probate Court for Edwin K Crader estate administrator M O Stephenson petitions to sell decedent property Lot 2 Block 87 Twin Falls original townsite Idaho. Court orders appearance March 25 1926 2 pm in person to show cause and requires publication weekly for four weeks in The Twin Falls Chronicle with notice completed by March 25 1920 Four weeks publication and legal notices listed with seal and officials.
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