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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1920
Page
8
Chicago and Omaha cattle hog and lamb quotes show mixed gains and declines across categories. Cattle tops reach 18.25 with varied feeder and stocker activity. hogs hover near 16.10 top, but down from prior, while sheep and lambs show steady to lower bids and lighter bids on feeders.
Butter prices rise slightly in Chicago with creamery at 44 59c and storage packed firsts at 58 58c. Eggs hold steady with various grade quotes. Potatoes weak as receipts reach 51 cars from Minnesota Wisconsin and Dakota with round white at 2.25 per 100 pounds and Jersey at 2.30.
Liberty bonds closed with 3 4s at 91.70 and various issue prices noted. Victory bonds and other securities quoted, while Idaho projects a 1920 wheat crop near 21.69 million bushels, higher than 1919. Scandinavian wool overstock leads to reduced output in Norway and Sweden with mills operating part time.
Chicago reports a broad market selloff as grain prices plunge to the lowest since 1917. Wheat declines feed a ripple effect through corn and oats amid weak export demand and liquidity concerns. Canada and India export activity cited. Minnesotan prices show lower flour and grain components with rye and flax steady to modestly higher.
Lola Thompson left Saturday for Wendell to spend a few weeks with her cousin Mrs. Ed Gardner. Trev Ralph Felton of Philadelphia, in charge of the school for rural pastors, is at Gooding for the weekend with his brother O C Pelton and sister Mrs L S Williams. Townspeople went to Twin Falls for the football game including L K Cole.
In Twin Falls County District Court Fourth Judicial District Idaho First National Bank of Twin Falls sues Fred W. Fator. Writ of attachment issued September 18 1920 for 1119.25 plus interest. Clerk Co C Siggins seals court September 26 1920. Deputy Clerk Bowen. Attorney Asher B Wilson Twin Falls. Publication dates September 24 and October 1 8.
Department of the Interior Hailey makes public that George P. White of Hollister Idaho filed for final proof to establish claim to land described in entry 03691 in section 34 township 13 south range 17 east Boise meridian. Final proof set before A. S. Commissioner November 15, 1920 at Twin Falls. Witnesses: James L. Hodges Harry T. Madgwick W Homer Craven Reeswell B. Cavanes.
A sweeping victory for Twinlalls stands out among a flurry of social items. Mrs Dwight hosts a dinner and theatre party for daughter Harriett with guests Mary Beamer Virginia Snyder and Dorothy Case. Roy Shearer recovers from typhoid and Grandpa Smith returns home. County agent Miss Schulwig plans next lessons, refreshments by Marie Von Elizabeth Leverton, and visits by Mr and Mrs M J Ripley.
Advance notice notes grapes and prunes available before noon on festival day with prices two dollars per bushel for prunes and seven dollars per bushel for tomatoes. Honey will be sold after the festival. W. G. Reed returns to Twin Falls from Salt Lake City after attending business interests.
An auction style notice lists multiple touring cars including a Buick Nash Cleveland Oakland and more, with bags of silver valued at 500 and 250 dollars and a total 30 percent cash commission noted. The fragmentary text suggests sales terms and payments but lacks complete details.
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