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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
2
The Chronicle notes Robert W H Stevenson as editor and publisher with D Warold McGrath listed in connection. It discusses postal matters and AP affiliation, then shifts to safety advice about ladders and foot placement, citing The Scientific American on proper ladder use and precautions to prevent slips and injuries.
A reader identifies as a first class analytical chemist with ten years of experience laments earning 1500 dollars yearly about 28 dollars weekly comparing his pay with tradesmen. He argues chemists and other professionals deserve higher wages, questions the labor market, and ponders union organization to secure fair compensation.
Safety News presents a diagram showing an optimal ladder angle of five degrees for worker safety and pedestrians nearby. By measuring ladder length and placing feet one fourth its distance from the wall, the correct stance is achieved for safer climbing and foot traffic protection.
Experts estimate more than half to 60 percent of timber is wasted through waste in stump tops limbs fog trimming sawdust seasoning and planing. Much could be repurposed into wood alcohol bark refin ing other products and even paper pulp while low gasoline and paper shortages heighten value. Reforestation alone won’t help without reforming timber handling methods.
A Macauleys billiard room audience witnessed a skill display by We Lie Ftage and partner Charles Peters, Hoppe delivering a 95 run in the afternoon and winning by 11 pairs in the evening to 106. Peterson joined Hoppe for a hat trick demonstration circling the cue ball around the table.
The Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion will meet at the Parish hall Friday evening instead of Thursday. It is a social meeting and open to all mothers sisters and wives of servicemen. Membership costs $2.25 and the charter closes Friday. those unable to attend may send their names and dues to secretary Mrs H Kringel 354 Third Avenue East.
Promoters announce a six round padded omit bout at Lavering theater Friday night with Al Nelson of Baise and Jack Styan of Memphis in the main event. Referee Lester Musser of Filer. curtain raisers Walloping Wallack of Buhl versus Roy Cunningham Twin Iratls and Rem Norris of Butte versus Jack Shillgater of Twin Iratls. Semi final pits Billy Woodhead Twin Falls against Young Rose Burley. Woodhead seeks rebound after a prior first round knockout at Rupert. Exibition matchup expected between the last two as both train in Carliest.
Twin Falls faces Rupert at Lincoln Field this afternoon in a 3 PM baseball clash. Coach Denman reports strong practice showing and confirms two upcoming games with Jesse Friday and Saturday as season finales. Players listed include Jamieson Six Kringle King Thornett Tucker Phipps Watson with subs Decker and Putzier.
County warrants will be paid upon presentation at the County Treasurer’s office in Twin Falls Idaho. Hospital warrants Nos 667 to 705 inc 1919 series and Nos 11033 inc 1920 series are covered. Interest will cease May 16 1920. ER I Warren County Treasurer H C Parsons Deputy.
The Life Insurance Man states a woman cannot take her husband's place in business or life, emphasizing the unique role of a man's career and the irreplaceable nature of spousal partnership.
Independent Market in Twin Falls quotes the highest cash price paid for poultry on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday with no credit terms mentioned.
Mrs M C Mitchell hosted a Tuesday evening Sunday school party with ten members and tea cup fortune telling and a yellow white flower tablepiece. Tiefield Woman's association held a pleasant Falls picnic with members driving out at 4 30 and staying late. The Elks hosted a Molennil and ging clasts event marking another enjoyable dance of the series.
Yesterday afternoon at Mrs F F Morse home the Senior club carried off honors of the day. Mrs G White hosted the T S B club with card games. Mrs C H Uist entertained the Ninth Avenue club on Ninth Avenue East for a gardening discussion. Notables present included James R A Sutcliff FE M Sutcliff Patrick LL Bowen Magel Peck T F Murray Kellogg Combs Tolbert.
A brief social item notes that Mrs Stewart Mrs Roat and Mrs Car rolled through a session where refreshments were served after the meeting.
The seniors concluded Senior day with a dance at the Parish hall drawing a large crowd and a memorable evening. A Senior hall event is planned Friday at Lavering hall. Rotarian club hosted a barbecue at Rogerson hotel with orchard blossom decor. Dean Permeal Jane French to be guest at a Rogerson hotel dinner for Twin Falls University Alumni and Farmer Student association. Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist church meets at 2 pm Thursday with Mrs. H Heartfield hosting and leaders Mrs. G C Mahafey and assistants listed.
Twin Falls Temple No 1 will hold its regular meeting Friday afternoon May 7 at the Odd Fellows hall. The gathering aims to discuss lodge business and upcoming community events. Members are urged to attend for proceedings and announcements.
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