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Newspaper
Twin Falls Daily Times
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1925
Page
2
A state wide Idaho Home Industries association formed to unite producers and consumers in Idaho. The group urges buying Idaho made goods to keep money in state, support home towns, and build schools and industries. Emphasizes dangers of national advertising, mail order, and outside payrolls draining Idaho.
Farmers in 23 spring wheat states report acreage gains driven by high prices while 1 512 observers nationwide note expectations of smaller winter wheat crops in 2025. March and April exports near 28 million bushels, nearing surplus estimates. supply cleanups in other exporters and continued U S shipments are needed.
Kate Cathrew owner of Sky Line ranch schemes to seize Nance Allison’s farm for pasture. Minnie Pine counsels, Rod Stone and Josefa discuss tensions as Kate’s plan unfolds with foreman Caldwell. The cast includes Big Basford, Lawrence Arnold, and Nance Allison amid a desert valley setting.
Brig. Gen. T. Q. Ashburn, head of the government funded Waterways Corporation, argues for expanding river and canal transport to supplement rail and road networks. He warns the current system will be overwhelmed as commerce grows, citing costs and efficiencies of sea to river moves and the need to lower prices for producers and consumers.
Local notes record visitors and residents in Kimberly arriving from Los Angeles and Phoenix and returning from Madison Wisconsin. Families welcomed newborn Roland Wesley Hardin. Telegraphed socials include B I B Club and Ladies Aid Society gatherings. K H S class of 1924 alumni banquet planned for June 19 with a program in preparation.
Mrs Clyde Cranney and children of Oakley visited her parents Mr and Mrs F Roberta. Mr and Mrs J T Turner and family spent Thursday in Twin Falls. A daughter was born Tuesday June 9 to Willem Adamson and wife. Mrs Guse Storm of Hansen visited relatives at Artesian. C L Gantry attended business in Twin Falls on Thursday. Miss Hisse Scherupp of Angen evaluated C V True in Murtaaugh Mercantile store. Mrs BF Walker and son Edward spent weekend with Hansen friends. Adelaide Boyd returned from Long Beach California. Dorothy Reed returned Sunday from Riverside California where she attended school. An assembly of Mr and Mrs Ralph Balache and Mr and Mrs Arthur Balache of Hazelton spent Tuesday at John Balsche home in Kimberly. A large crowd attended the children’s day program at the M B church. Miss Matilda Hoberts returned to Yeaver Thursday after ten years away.
Eden residents report Sunday travels for employment and ball games. George Meador heads to Birioy for work for several months. Families including Looms and Mahukons visited Paul to see the Nden Paul game. A birthday gathering honored Mr Metcalf turning 43 with varied guests. Other visits included Beachouts to Twin Falls and Everett family from Kimberly, with several young attendees and ice cream treats.
A. Lathrop urges Buhl residents to vote against Sunday moving picture shows. He argues they undermine the Lord's day, weaken moral conscience, attract troublemakers, encourage unsafe activities like joy rides, and increase police needs. He cites towns where movies drew heat and youth displacement.
A garbled voice laments jobs and politeness, mocks street life and shopping, questions sleep habits, and hints at moral judgments and social norms. The piece blends slang, partial anecdotes, and stray phrases across a chaotic 1920s mood without a clear narrative. It ends with a copyright note from 1926 NEA Service, Inc.
A quip comparing humans to a flock of sheep. One spectator note laughs at a sea of sheep leaping when one does. The line reflects on herd impulse and shared cause, with a nod to Fulke Greville as the attributed voice.
Twin Falls trustees invite bids for 700 tons of coal including lump pea and slack with delivery to bins by June. Clerk Jane Craven Scott notes bids must be received by the stated deadline. Visitors and social notes follow, naming local residents and recent calls on neighbors.
In a late June scene McKane notes Conlan, a wary squatter, distressed by the loss of twenty two cattle. He and his wife live in a disrupted cabin on the fringe of the Upper country, near Mystery Rainbow, as locals listen at the store to his persistent grievance.
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