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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1920
Page
2
The piece extols honey as a supreme luxury, describing nectar gathered from many blooms and the value of beekeeping. It compares modern orchard fruit favorably to ancient riches, claiming Twin Falls county produces superior apples and honey tastings far beyond royal delicacies.
The court rejected Missouri’s challenge to the federal migratory bird law and the US Canada treaty. It ruled protection of migratory birds is a national concern since no species remains confined to a single state. Killing or selling these birds is banned except where regulations allow.
The passage argues for higher salaries for teachers, comparing fame seeking actors to educators shaping youth. It questions who speaks the plea for better pay and suggests the familiar argument for teacher remuneration comes from a teachers' committee or mothers' club, concluding it reflects broader concern.
A 584 letter to the Senate of Rome by King Athalric urged better pay for teachers so they could focus on liberal arts without subsistence worries. The idea resonates today as Kenneth C. M. Sills notes that modern educators face similar recognition problems and questions whether progress has truly ended the “Gothic ignorance” dilemma.
A feature on the Christian concept of giving to God beyond money. It traces biblical roots from Jacob to Bethel, arguing God seeks devotion of the heart, soul, mind, and strength, not mere financial tithes, and calls for fair neighborly conduct, tax honesty, and ready service in great causes.
A column mocks city liquor prescriptions for the sick and jokes about workers in overalls. It suggests scientists fail to get Mars messages and quips about a western steck meeting a king. The piece also satirizes a political candidate and Wall Street din, noting national indifference.
Bruno Steindel, a renowned cellist, appears in Twin Falls for a major recital. The ad notes past greats Schumann Heineke, Maude Powell, Elman, and McClellan as comparators, praising Steindel as one of the world’s top cellists. Tickets are on sale at Majestic Pharmacy.
Tokyo dispatch reports the wire service announcing the imminent signature of a Russo-Japanese agreement that will concede virtually all Japanese demands. The notice emphasizes the expected fulfillment of Tokyo's war aims and signals a major shift in negotiations.
In Twin Falls County Idaho District Court Fourth Judicial District F A Johansen sues Dave Parker. On April 20 1920 a writ of attachment was issued against Parker for 32750 plus interest. Clerk seal date April 20 1940 at Twin Falls Idaho with official signatures.
The Twin Falls Water Works reminds patrons to water lawns and gardens only on alternating days by street parity. Even-numbered streets on even days, odd-numbered streets on odd days, with a 11 p.m. cutoff and nozzle size limit. The notice cites City Ordinance No. 238 Section 17 and is signed by Superintendent J. J. Pilgerrim.
Notice is given by Alice D. Crozier executrix of the estate of W. I. L. Crozier Deceased to all creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. The claims must be presented to Alice D. Crozier at the law offices of James R. Bothwell and W. Orr Chapman in Twin Falls Idaho, the place for estate business. Dated April 20 1920.
Notice is hereby given that at 10 am on May 29, 1920 in Twin Falls Idaho before notary W Orr Chapman proof will be submitted of completion of works for the diversion of 600 cubic feet per second of Snake River waters under a permit issued by the Idaho state engineer. Twin Falls Canal Company is the permit holder with principal business in Twin Falls Idaho. The permit number is (incomplete).
A historical document outlines completion dates for irrigation and domestic water works set for January 10, 1921. It specifies the works can convey up to 600 cubic feet per second and enumerates extensive land descriptions across multiple townships and sections as the lands available for use.
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