This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1920
Page
3
Stevenson editor and publisher D Harold McGrath news editor. The fragment indicates the publication's masthead with names and roles. No additional events or dates are present to expand the summary.
A discussion of a mother who spent 17 years seeking pardon for her son serving a life term for murder and the debate over mercy versus indulgence. The piece argues that murder stems from lack of self control and questions whether excessive maternal intervention prevents personal accountability. It praises parental restraint and the saying a spank in time saves nine.
A columnist notes shoppers at a market wear costly jewelry and fur while prices rise. Four ads in a major newspaper lost at a morning market feature diamonds and platinum pins. The piece argues fashion and luxury influence spending as prices shift with consumer judgment.
The San Francisco convention scene is framed as a blunt power clash with politicians expected to draw lines and William Jennings Bryan anticipated to react, delivering a pointed political show. Party actors and oratory sets the tone as the event unfolds.
The article encourages readers of all ages to study birds as a rewarding outdoor hobby. It highlights binoculars for better viewing, outlines observing a bird’s diet, mating, colors, nesting, and economic value, and uses the robin as an easy starter. It stresses practical observation, good eyesight, and lasting friendships with birds.
A Chicago based concern sells enlargements with supposed premium exchanges at stores in buyers’ towns. High prices and worthless premiums follow, and dealers deny knowledge. The piece urges skepticism toward mail order and door to door offers this spring and advises buyers to verify legitimacy before paying or giving money.
The Rev James I Vance founder of the interchurch movement argues the best results come from example not from oaths. He says profanity proves inefficient as a motivator and predicts its doom as modern society demands efficiency.
Scientists warn that modern races favor delicate foods and may lose their teeth in a few generations. They add that if food prices do not drop soon, nobody will be able to eat anyway, making any difference moot.
Rebels press their fight for control of Tampico oil fields while observers note shifting power dynamics. Commentary touches on Europe’s worries over prices and the broader geopolitical frame, mentioning Vienna Berlin and editorial takes on global profiteering and unrest.
Census figures for Washington state list Manchester New Hampshire 78 200 with an 8137 rise or 11 6 percent and Alexandria dia 17 510 with a 6297 increase or 56 2 percent reflecting notable growth in these locales.
The $164,000,000 legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill passed the House unanimously after redrafting by the appropriations committee to remove a rider seen as interfering with executive functions. The measure, previously vetoed by President Wilson, now advances to the Senate.
A boxing match in Jersey City between Joe Lynch of New York and Pat Moore of Memphis was postponed one week after Lynch failed to make the 118 pound weight at 3 pm. Moore weighed 1164 pounds and declined to take Lynch's $500 forfeit. both agreed to reschedule the bout.
Notice is given by executor T Dan Connor of Anna Connor deceased to creditors and all claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. The claims must be presented at the office of Johnny Davies in the Babcock Building Twin Falls Idaho where the estate business is fixed. Dated May 11 1920.
The State of Idaho sends greetings to Thomas M. Clinton Minnie M. Clinton and others in Twin Falls county. A complaint has been filed in the district court, requiring defendants to appear and answer within twenty days if served in the district or forty days if served elsewhere, or judgment will be taken.
A lake area mortgage foreclosure suit is filed by A L Hoppaugh against Thomas M Clinton and Minnie M Clinton to enforce a February 1 1916 mortgage recorded in Twin Falls County Idaho covering 82 acres in section 30 township 9 south range 14 east. The decree prayer asks sale of the property described and the case is set for publication through June 4 11 with attorney notices listed.
At 10 am May 29 1920 in Twin Falls Idaho W H Orr Chapman notary will witness completion of works for diverting 600 cubic feet per second of Snake River waters under permit 11888 held by Twin Falls Canal Company. Completion set Jan 10 1921. Water for irrigation and domestic use with land description extensive and dated by legal land sections and townships. Commissioner W G Swendsen signs. Apr 29-May 7 14 21.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.