Sugar Ration Calls for Nonessential Use Curtailment
A state fair-price commissioner urges government action to curb sugar use in candy, soft drinks, and similar non-essentials during the shortage. Herbert Hoover backs the view, stressing that candy and beverage makers should receive enough sugar to maintain moderate production while prioritizing home cooking and canning needs. If sugar remains scarce, nonessential uses should be rationed first to prevent fruit losses and price spikes.
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Herbert Hoover
America
Luxury tax proves easy revenue with small burden
New York officials defend the luxury tax as an efficient revenue source noting Manhattan monthly luxury expenditures total 105 million dollars. They point out taxes are mainly paid by ordinary buyers on small items like ice cream and sodas, while costly goods yield less tax. Proletarian buyers accept the levy, shrugging at its impact as everyone indulges in luxuries.
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New York
Internal Revenue
Manhattan
Luxury taxes may shrink as spending peaks plateau
The internal revenue source says luxury spending peaked last month and people will rethink purchases of taxed commodities. Wealthier earners and bankers alike face proportional taxes, with a note that Congress may push rates higher, though revenue could decline as luxury consumption cools.
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Congress
Cuba Visitors From Sugar Wealth Favor US Ties
A columnist notes thousands of Cubans, mostly planters and sugar magnates, are visiting New York and other Americans are traveling to Cuba. The piece argues such exchanges boost business, culture, and Latin American ties, predicting a broader tourist tide from Central and South America.
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New York City
Cuba
Latin-America
Central
South America
Europe
Paris
New York
Lodge warns against separate peace and war weariness
Henry Cabot Lodge in December 1918 urged not to seek a separate peace and to stay allied, warning of dishonor and ruin. He questioned Congress for wasteful printing and leaving “leave to print.” The piece notes West Virginia university students’ thirst strike that lowered soda prices and reflects on past protests reducing alcohol consumption.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
West Virginia University
Germans Withdraw Troops From Ruhr as French Claim Justification
German forces pull back from the Ruhr district amid French claims of justification. Observers note a prevailing German retreat under pressure from superior force. The remark about Hoover's sugar policy is seen as overly practical and hard for politicians to grasp.
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Ruhr
Hoover
Straw hats to stay affordable this year says dealers
Dealers report straw hats will not rise much in price after the war. The line notes that straw hats reveal consumer trends and prices, signaling continued affordability despite wartime disruptions.
Daniels and Hale in Bitter Set to Clash in Hearing
The Associated Press reports on May 24 as Secretary Daniels faces persistent questioning before the Senate naval investigation committee. Hale presses for yes or no answers while Daniels defends his right to reply freely. Daniels outlines Navy war plans from April 1917 and asserts plans were adequate, saying he has studied naval organization seven years.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
Senate Naval Investigation Committee
Hale
Mr. Daniels
Naval
Seven day armistice arranged by Georgians
The Associated Press reports a seven day armistice agreed May 19 between the republic of Georgia and a mixed Tartar force at Baku, aimed at checking attacks on Georgians. Colonel W N Haskall orders American relief officers back to Erivan and other Armenian districts. An unrelated Life Insurance ad questions whether men should secure cover given dollar depreciation.
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Constantinople
Republic of Georgia
Baku
W. N. Haskall
Relef
Caucasus
Erivan
Armenia
Junior festival draws large turnout at Buhl
The annual farm junior festival at Buhl drew more than 400 participants in a parade and sports all day. Winners include Harold Logan in the 50 yard dash for 10 to 12 year olds and Gordon Diehl in the 75 yard dash for 12 to 15 year olds. Faye McCarley of Mountain View excelled in multiple girls events and Mountain View won the club with the most prizes.
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Buhl C. of C
Buhl
A. I. O'Reill
Buhl Chamber of Commerce
Harold Logan
Poplar Grove
Gordon Diehl
Maron
Anthony Harper
Curry
Stella Johnson
Faye Mccarley
Mountain View
Vernon Grim
Gordon Diehl Maron
Mahel Smith
Marga
Syringa
Rock Creek
Sduhl
Sunnyside
Moroa Iet
Gordon Dieh
Final action on World Church Movement taken here
Philadelphia May 24 Final action on the Inter Church World Movement was taken by the executive commission of the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States in session here. Announcement will be made tomorrow morning in a report by Father John W. Baer of Pasadena California. A move toward organic union of Protestant churches was made with a deputation presenting the case to the commission. The question was referred to the committee on bills and overtures for final action.
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Philadelphia
General Assembly of
Presbyterian Church
United States
John W. Baer
Pasadena
Cal
George W. Richaci
Devel
Henry W. Jessup
New York
Floyd W. Tomkins
Committee On
Wediis la
Senate eliminates naval aviation limits in army bill
Washington May 24 The Senate by Majority Leader Lodge motion dropped from the annual army appropriation bill provisions restricting naval aviation to fleet movements and land passes. The provisions were opposed by Secretaries Daniels and Baker.
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Washington
Senate
Lodge
Daniels
Baker
Jerome Takes Command In Easy Jerome Victory Over Burley
Jerome defeated Burley 11 to 1 in a dust storm with 800 paid spectators watching. Anderson, later of Blackfoot, starred on the mound for Jerome, holding Burley to four hits as Cooney started for Burley and gave way to Kearns after trouble.
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Jerome
Burley
Anderson
Blackfoot
Cooney
Kearns
Paul Beats Buht in 13 to 7 Victory at Home
Paul recovered from last week’s loss by defeating Buhl 13 to 7 in front of a large crowd at home yesterday.
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Paul
Buhl
Italians felicitated as Senate OKs Italy WWI anniversary
Washington May 24 senate adopted a resolution by Senator King Utah extending congratulations to Italy on the fifth anniversary of its entry into World War I.
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Washington
Senate
King
Utah
Italy
Notice to Creditors Estate of Anna Connor
Estate of Anna Connor deceased requires creditors and all with claims to present them with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Claims must be shown to T Dan Connor at the John E Davies office in the Babcock building Twin Falls Idaho the place fixed for estate business. Dated May 11 1920 JT Dan Connor executor
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Anna Connor
T. Dan Connor
John E. Davies
Babcock
Twin Falls
Twin Walls
Idaho
Dan Connor
Foreclosure Suit In Twin Falls District Court
A. L. Hoppaugh sues Thomas M. Clinton Minnie M. Clinton and others to foreclose a February 1 1916 mortgage on 82 acres in Twin Falls County Idaho described as south half of the northeast quarter and part of the northeast quarter of section 30 township 4 south range 14 east with related appurtenances. The defendants are summoned to answer within 20 days if within the district or 40 days elsewhere. judgment by default if they fail. Witness dated May 5 1920.
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District Court
Fourth Judicial District
State of Idaho
Twin Falls
A. L. Hoppaugh
Thom
M. Clinton
Minnie M. Clinton
Charles H. McQuown
Harvey Fy Earp
Harvey R Earp
J. B. Norris
Thomas M. Clinton
Minnie McLinton
Charles H. Mc, Quown
State of Idaho, Jr
Thomas ‘McLinton
A. T. Hoppaugh
Idaho
Twin Falls County
Gard
Mayo A. D
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CC. Siggin
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James R. Bothwell
W. Orr Chapman
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