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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1920
Page
2
The text appears to be a postal or printer notice from Edward T. Barber as editor and proprietor. It mentions a subscription rate of $3.00 per year and notes second class mail status and transclassification through the mails. The fragment references Shoshone, possibly a place, and includes terms like editor and proprietor with publication details.
The Manufacturer argues the west deserves a cabinet seat in the new administration. It names Hoover, Mondell, Campbell, and Fall as potential candidates, plus Franklin Ko Lane as Interior secretary. The piece stresses high character, ability, and deep knowledge of western needs to carry major expansion, irrigation, and hydroelectric projects.
The article argues personal economy as the top patriotic duty to fund national recovery. It warns waste costs trillions in war and urges individuals to save, with examples of saving 200 dollars per person yielding five million capital, enabling railroads, irrigation, housing, and utilities through stored funds and investment. It highlights need for public works in counties and communities to relieve shortages.
The Manufacturer argues for economy in public affairs and urges Congress to adopt a small direct tax on retail sales to fund wartime obligations. He claims current taxes on profits and higher consumer costs amount to double taxation and consumer robbery, advocating a simple system to replace it.
Machinists, specialists and helpers in the San Francisco Bay area totaling about 2400 signed union cards under the California Metal Trades Association. The pledge compels workers to work only within their craft, regardless of boycotts called by labor unions, reflecting a firm policy by the association.
The text discusses accepting competent men for open jobs via the American Phin, praising equal treatment of union and non union workers, and claims labor leadership in San Francisco has faltered. It touches on industry gains from labor peace, mentions a harp instrument’s history, and ends with the phrase Safety First representing a common industrial principle.
Lincoln County Idaho Board of County Commissioners met November 1920 after adjournment to canvass votes from the November 2 election. A tie between H J E Ahrens and Paul B Haddock for Prosecuting Attorney was settled by lot in Haddock's favor. The board then adjourned to finance election officers with warrants totaling amounts listed.
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