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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
4
A pastiche urging unity in the West to develop mining oil and water power. It argues eastern control hurt western resources and industry, notes war exposure of false protectors of public interests, and calls for policies supporting core industries to drive future growth and employment.
The piece argues government should adopt a constructive role toward business and utilities. It warns over regulation weakened railroads and public utilities, urging rapid funding and rate adjustments to support war needs, while condemning opportunistic politicians and anti business rhetoric as unpatriotic.
Idaho Fuel Administrator Gooding reports the authority granted to Oregon Short Line to build about twelve miles of track in Teton county to access Brown Bear coal mines. He predicts Idaho could supply a quarter to a third of its coal needs locally within a year, reducing costs and easing shortages. The note mentions expanded coal discoveries in the Teton area and rising coal production plans across the state.
Reports indicate Bend section will be explored for coal development next year with new mines planned. Orofino Kamiah deposits may attract capital, while efforts continue to secure Wyoming and Utah coal supplies. Teton mines are unlikely to yield much this year per Mr. Calvin's telegram urging winter coal sourcing.
Government eases unskilled labor limits to admit Mexican and Porto Rican workers for labor on contracts and military supply lines. New Mexican labor rules promise fair wages and housing. Quartermaster detail develops gas proof food containers and paraffin sealing to protect rations in France while testing wax paper boxes due to tin shortages.
A Scientific American writer notes that import dates from southern Europe and Africa may be reduced if western cultivation efforts prove fruitful. The article suggests the United States could eventually grow all its own dates.
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