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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1920
Page
2
The Postoffice at Twira AO notes Associated Press material is for republication in this paper only and disclaims broader use. It reserves all rights of republication of special dispatches herein.
A New York Times theory argues rent increases curb extravagance by limiting consumer spending. The idea, echoed by critics, is that higher shelter costs force households to cut luxuries and tighten budgets. Proponents foresee landlords facing higher taxes and idle property as tenants save to buy homes.
The piece critiques profiteers amid sugar shortages arguing high costs stem from American demand. It notes the United States consumes far more sugar per person than England and Italy, urging restraint to curb price inflation and bettor supply. The writer cites Mr Hover and stresses consumer responsibility.
The article laments rising sugar consumption and broad debauchery, arguing temperance is essential for national health and economy. It notes per capita sugar intake, candy cake ice cream and drinks, and warns of cannery failures and moral decline as costs rise. It urges restraint as a moral lesson for the nation.
The latest slogan shifts from home ownership to cooperative ownership. New York City tenants have bought over 75 million dollars in apartments and business properties over the past year, aiming to manage buildings collectively and avoid eviction or rent hikes. Cooperatives may grow paying for tenants and pose new dispute and improvement challenges.
A hollow wooden mast on Resolute collapsed as she neared the end of the first tuning race with Vanitie off New Haven. The wreck caused damage to spars sails and rigging. No injuries were reported and the yacht was towed to Bristol for a spar steel mast to resume the series of nine races to defend the America's Cup against Shamrock IV. Vanitie was also towed to Bristol and both crews noted the risk of built-up wooden masts.
A compiled figure shows denominations in the United States own just over 200000 church edifices valued at about 1700000000 dollars. The data reflect widespread property holdings across various faith groups and regions, illustrating the scale of religious infrastructure nationwide.
The notorious Arnstein, husband of actress Fannie Brice, turned himself in after being named as the head of a swindling ring suspected of stealing 1.5 to 5 million dollars in bonds and securities from Wall Street firms. He disappeared from New York on February 12, evading police across the United States and abroad, with six safe deposit boxes and ties to France and England. Police describe him as a flashy dresser with a high profile in international circles, and federal action sought to freeze his assets as investigations expand into hundreds of bond robberies and related crimes involving bank and brokerage messengers.
The Hammond Vindicator, official journal for Tangipahoa Parish, is being printed on wallpaper rather than newsprint. Editor Campbell of the Vindicator, facing newsprint shortage, contracted with a wallpaper manufacturer offering a light shade at four cents a pound cheaper. Want ads promise quick results.
A West driven campaign to protect forests from fires is spreading nationwide. Forest Service officials say May 23 to 29 is designated Forest Protection Week by Western governors, with church groups, clubs, schools, and others backing efforts to prevent fires and quickly suppress them if started. The movement, unprecedented in the United States, aims to safeguard timber and promote permanent forests, with the West taking the lead over the East in anti fire action and recognition of forest value.
Washington reports 1920 populations for major cities including Baltimore at 558,486, Portland 207,214, and Denver 256,369. Other cities show notable gains such as Oakland up 66,187 to 216,361 and Berwyn up 8,305 to 14,150, with notes on Pittsburgh given as 8th at 588,193 and Portland 28th at 207,214.
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