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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1919
Page
2
The county fair should close nearby schools for attendance and showcases advances in agriculture, stock, vegetables, fruits, and meats. Exhibits inspire others to learn methods, while trophies from battlefields remind visitors of war’s cost and reinforce peaceful action. The fair promises greater value and interest this year.
The piece argues the Locomotive Engineers are portrayed as highly paid aristocracy yet cites Warren Stone stating average engineer monthly income is 200 dollars with 40 to 60 dollars sent home and an insurance-backed career of eleven years seven days. It cautions against simplistic economic fixes and urges clear reservations on treaties.
A fragmented sentence plays with rail labor imagery, hinting at pressure or manipulation by labor groups and corporate interests. The odd phrasing suggests a debate over authority and outcome in railway work relations without clear facts or names.
An amusing note on the durian fruit, its Malay origin, ancient references, and mixed public interest. It mentions scarcity for the poor, a rare import to southern California, and the fruit’s strong odor. The piece playfully links large scale import to politics and prohibition, suggesting a Durian inspired platform.
A satirical review notes the U S Public Health Service booklet The Safe Vacation endorses sanitary living in woods, lists bath cabinet contents, and urges carrying remedies for wounds and bites while always calling for medical help. It ridicules the idea of safe camping and predicts readers will forget it by next vacation.
A satirical take on capitalism cites Marx and a New Republic quote about capitalism as a regime shaped by critics. It then lists girl types soldiers supposedly prefer and warns readers to keep teeth fit for duty. A health note urges conservative advice and hints at reusing teeth in the future.
President Wilson via Tumulty orders postponement of action against Washington police linked to AFL union until after the upcoming industrial conference in Washington. Tumulty also asks Samuel Gompers to urge steel workers to delay any action until the same conference.
An inventor receives a patent on a two section pie pan that separates without risking damage to the pie filling. The design enables easy access and safer handling during baking and serving.
The Board of Trustees of Independent School District No 16 of Twin City discusses a district plan. Members consider boundary changes, funding implications, and the impact on local schools as part of a routine governance session.
The District Court of Idaho Twin Falls County issues an alias summons in a foreclosure of a material man's lien on Lot 23 Block 89 Townsite of Twin Falls for 285.36. Plaintiff E P Swank, defendant Thomas A Gibson and Mrs. Gibson must answer within twenty days of service in district or forty days elsewhere. Attorneys James R Bothwell and W Orr Chapman in Twin Falls represent the plaintiff. Witness date July 30 1919.
Falls Idaho invites sealed bids for general construction of an Intermediate School Building addition to the present high school. Bids due before eight o clock p m September 28 1919 at the Falls office. Plans by architects Burton E Morse and Charles R Kaufman available with 25 deposit. Each bid must include 2 percent certified check to W E Nixon and 60 percent bond. Board may accept or reject all proposals. Published September 8 1919 Twin Falls Idaho.
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