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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1919
Page
8
J C Porterfield superintendent of Hollister Idaho issues a notice dated May 20 1919 outlining transport policy for riders seeking prompt deliveries at reasonable rates. It notes delivery subject to system carrying capacity and references pages M 21 22 23 24.
Market reports show hog receipts at Omaha 12 800 with prices up to 20 80 in heavy weights and cattle receipts at 6500 with beef steers and veals varying from 10 45 to 16 75. Chicago hogs tally 34 000 with top at 21 20 and cattle at 19 000 with value ranges noted for beef steers and cows.
Market notes show butter at 14g and 42 43% cents per pound in Chicago. Prices for pastry items steady with general storage remarks. Poultry rates list fowls at 5 cents, roosters at 19 4 cents, with unsettled mid day shifts and general market activity noted.
Chicago on May 19 reports fresh potato quotations with varied figures including high arrivals and multiple brands. Prices listed show range from $2.25 to $9.60 for different lots and grades, reflecting regional demand and market activity.
Chicago grain trading opened with corn up as weather stayed wet and receipts dwindled with only 40 cars arriving. July corn moved to 1.62 to 1.624% while September touched 1.5614 to 1.57. Oats followed the corn’s strength, while provisions were dull. Hog prices slipped, but shorts covered after a 200000 bushel limit was reestablished, leaving the close 2½ to 3% higher.
Chicago markets list cash grain and livestock prices with bids for corn yellow No 3 No 4 and No 5 varieties oats white No 3 standard and other grades rye No 2 No 3 No 4 prices barley and timothy clover pork lard ribs and related values noted in figures and nominal quotes.
Minneapolis markets show flour unchanged with other grains priced. Barley at 1.03 to 1.18, rye offered No 2 at 1.41, bran 39 cents, corn around 1.68 to 1.69, oats 6 14 67, plax 4.15 to 4.17. Omaha grain quotes include No 3 white 1.71 to 1.12, No 4 white 1.70, No 3 yellow 1.71 to 1.78, No 4 yellow 1.71, No 2 mixed 1.72, No 3 mixed 1.71, date standards 68% etc.
Final prices on Liberty bonds reported in New York on May 20 include first 4g at 99.54, second 48 at 94.36, first AMS at 95.78, second 4% at 94.70, third 41s at 95.70, and fourth 45 at 94.76, with additional figures listed as $18 and $95.62 for other issues.
The Dutch government, per a Hague dispatch, will grant France 25 million florins for five years to aid reconstruction in northern France. The funds will be spent in Holland on supplies for France, with the measure submitted to the state council for approval.
In Chicago on May 19 Ed Strangler Lewis defeated Wladek Zbyszko in a wrestling match two falls to one. The first fall lasted 1:36:52 with a reverse body hold and flying throw. The second fell took 0:48:35, ending by a headlock, and the third fell occurred in 0:12:56, finished by a head lock.
Lawn sprinkling is to be discontinued every other day until further notice odd numbered houses on odd days and even numbered houses on even days. This rule remains until the new timeline is set. Pilgerrim, Supt of Water, Twin Falls Idaho. May 19 1919.
A newspaper notice extols Jad Salts as a remedy for backache and kidney sluggishness caused by heavy meat consumption. It claims uric acid harms kidneys, urges a doctor visit if symptoms persist, and recommends four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast for several days.
Water deliveries begin Monday May 26 for the irrigation season. The first allotment is one acre foot per acre forSach ghare with maintenance charges paid. A possible additional allotment may be made if runoff justifies in June. The allotment is based on 45,000 acre feet demand, but actual delivery may fall short due to weather and reservoir head. Orders for water should be placed.
Advertisement notes a Ford for sale under 300 dollars with two roadsters offered. Contact mentions City Tower on South Main Avenue and a Monday deadline. Details are garbled but indicate multiple Fords and a pickup of the vehicle location.
A fragment notes a seven passenger 1918 Tructson Super Six automobile with a single row of details. The terse line hints at a vehicle description or catalog entry with model, seating, and year.
Thos M Robertson filed for letters of administration with will annexed for the estate of George B Holmes, deceased, Twin Falls County Idaho. Hearing set May 29 1919 at 10:00 AM at the Twin Falls County Courthouse. Interested parties may appear to contest. Dated May 16 1919. PB Duvall, Judge and Ex Official Clerk. May 16-28
A condensed directory lists probate and civil practitioners in Twin Falls with addresses and phone numbers. Jas R. Bothwell and W Orr Chapman, James H. Wise, E V Larsen, Asher Bilgon, WP Guthrie, and E M Felfe are shown with office locations in City Bank Building Cotillion Hall and Over F D Twin Falls, indicating a regional legal services listing.
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