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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
2
Twin Falls shows no new issue as promoters target locals with blue sky schemes. The farm and business community resisted after buying Liberty bonds and other ventures. Residents fear holding stock tied to an uncertain railroad plan and warn against schemes lacking merit or cleverness.
A commentary on women managing money, stressing practical accounting for household and business life. It cites a western state postmistress case where mismanaged records led to embezzlement charges, noting the fault lay in system failure and urging better training for girls and women in business and financial matters.
A college graduate works in a tea room making $10,000 yearly while another earns $6,000 as head of the college dining room, more than any professor on the faculty. The piece contrasts earnings in food for the body with food for the mind, offering food for thought.
The Chronicle carrier Jack Corcoran, despite a fractured wrist, rose early and delivered all his papers with his arm in a sling. His commitment impressed readers and managers, highlighting a youth example of duty, responsibility, and perseverance without complaint.
The world watches as forty-six German officers accused of war crimes are to be tried in a German court in Leipzig. Fifteen indictments come from Belgium, twelve from France, seven from Great Britain, four from Italy, and four from Poland. Allies present documentary evidence aimed at convicting each suspect, while Germany protests the fairness of a trial by others. The case tests Germany's willingness and ability to enforce justice and shape postwar perceptions and treaty enforcement.
In Los Angeles on March 9 a group of about 40 sailors from Treifie fleet vessels in port tried to rescue two comrades from custody of officers on charges of drunkenness. The incident occurred as the sailors pressed the hold and confrontations were reported.
In the Fourth Judicial District of Idaho a writ of attachment was issued February 19 1920 against Oasis Oil Company for 3017 dollars. Clerk CG C. Siggins notes the date February 20 1920 with deputy C L Bowien. Attorneys James R. Bothwell and W Orr Chipman represent Vlaintus Twin Falls Idaho.
Notice to stockholders of Twin Falls Dehydrating Company that a special meeting is set to increase capital stock to seventy five thousand dollars. The meeting will be at the Parish Hall in Twin Falls Idaho on Tuesday evening April 6 1920 at 7 30 p m. W R Priebe Treasurer and President of the Board of Directors issues the notice.
In Twin Falls County Idaho Probate Court the estate of Addie Id Strout deceased. Pursuant to a court order dated February 25 1920 the time and place for proving the will is Tuesday March 23 1920 at 10 o clock a m in the court room of the courthouse. Also to hear W P Guthrie's application for letters of administration with will annexed. Interested parties may appear and contest. Dated February 26 1920. Seal by O P Duvall Guthrie Myers Attorneys for Administrator.
In the District of Idaho Southern Division Charles Livingston has filed for discharge in bankruptcy. Creditors and interested parties must appear by April 12 1920 and within ten days thereafter state grounds of opposition in the clerk’s office. Referee W Orr Chapman notes the order of March 6 1920 and special order.
State of Idaho greets defendant in Fourth Judicial District Twin Falls. Marian Dunn sues A Dunn to dissolve the bonds of matrimony and grant an absolute divorce. Defendant must answer within twenty days if served in district or forty days if served outside. Judgment may be entered if no answer. Court seal and official dates show March 2, 1920, Twin Falls County.
The Board of Trustees of Independent School District No 1 Twin Falls County invites sealed bids by March 16 1920 for installing a complete plumbing system at the Intermediate School building. Plans by architect Burton Morse available at his First National Bank building office. A $15 plan deposit and $500 bid security required. 60 percent performance bond within five days if awarded. Board may reject all bids. Twin Falls Idaho March 10 1920. 2x-Mar 11-14.
The Probate Court of Twin Falls Idaho orders the guardian of Frank Mizoguchi to show cause why the ward's estate should not be sold. The hearing is set for March 26, 1920 at 10:00 a.m. in Twin Falls. A copy of the order must be published in The Twin Falls Chronicle for three weeks prior to the hearing.
Notice in Twin Falls County Idaho that First National Bank of Twin Falls sue W I Burgy. A writ of attachment issued March 2 1920 for 650 dollars. The document is signed by CG C Siggins with deputy C I Bowen and attorney Asher B Wilson. Dated March 4 1920 with publication dates March 5 12 19 26.
In Twin Falls County Idaho on March 3 1920 the probate court ordered a private sale of Mary J McNeil estate property to the highest bidder after March 15 1920 The property includes the east half of the southeast quarter of section 28 and the west half of the northeast quarter of section 38 in township 11 south range 18 all in Twin Falls county cash terms subject to existing mortgages and encumbrances Documents and bids to Bothwell Chapman at Baugh Building Twin Falls Idaho dated March 8 1920 Jurists J Ma von Hook administrator and attorneys KR Bothwell and W Orr Chapman listed as agents for the administrator.
In Twin Falls Idaho Probate Court Edwin Crader estate administrator M Stephenson seeks an order to sell real property Lot 2 Block 37 Twin Falls original townsite. A hearing is set for March 25 1826 and notice will run weekly for four weeks in The Twin Falls Chronicle.
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