Thanksgiving Proclamation and Railway Education Trend
The piece centers on President McKinley’s Thanksgiving Proclamation and notes a New York Tribune report on railroads using education as a policy. It highlights Santa Fe and New York Central rail lines offering employee courses, libraries, and public bulletins on geography, geology, botany, and local industries. It argues such programs educate workers and the public, with teachers already using bulletins for curricula.
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Chicago
Santa Fe Road
New York Central
United States
New York
Time Haste and Leisure in Modern Life
The essay argues modern life pressures push people into harmful hurry. It contrasts high speed with true leisure, urging calm, meaningful work, and quiet moments for genuine fellowship. It warns against social vanity, overcommitment, and overwork, urging discernment of essential activities.
Education by Railroads Shows Two Training Systems
The article outlines railroad schools aimed at boosting efficiency and safety for passengers and workers. It contrasts two methods: a theoretical system where employees gather for instruction and discussion, and a practical system where department heads train individuals on the job. It notes Western origins and gradual adoption by Eastern lines.
Irrigation Congress Set for Chicago November 22 23 24
The National Irrigation Congress will meet in Chicago from November 22 to 24, 1922, attracting eastern commercial interest and promoting a broad movement to reclaim and populate the arid West. Prominent speakers include nationally famous orators and state leaders at the Auditorium. Delegates are allotted by city size and by various organizations including agricultural colleges and engineers groups.
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National Irrigation Congress
Chicago
National Irrigation Movement
Congress
Great Auditorium Theatre
West
The
Agricultural College
Organized Irrigation, Agricultural’and Horticultural Association
Society of Engineers, Irrigation ‘Company
Board of Trade‘and Chamber’ of Commerce
Place in Fame's Temple and Ancient City Reflections
An editorial fragment from the Salt Lake Tribune and Lewiston Tribune ponders ancient inscriptions and a future history, noting humanity's early beliefs, hopes, and divine questions. It reflects on heroes who faced adversity, the value of independence, and the lasting memory of simple virtues in public life.
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B.C
Troy
Salt Lake Tridune
Idaho
Republic
Washington
Lincoln
Webster
Franklin
Grant
Marshall
Jefferson
Succes
Fame
Lewiston Tribune
Discoveries of Prof. Hilprecht in Nippur Ruins
An Eastern journal notes Prof. Hilprecht of the University of Pennsylvania finding exciting antiquarian interest in the ruins of Nippur. The library of the temple is a treasure house of ancient knowledge with inscriptions on clay tablets from around 6200 B C. Younger documents are not found.
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Hilprecht
University of Pennsylvania
Nippur
The
Templ
Jack Davis Appeal Advances In Murder Case
A Washington special to the Salt Lake Tribune reports the case of Jack Davis against J F Burke Sheriff of Cassia county Idaho is advanced for argument on December 3 Davis was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to be hanged June 4 1897 The appeal has passed through the State Supreme Court US District Court for Idaho and the US Circuit Court of Appeals for the ninth circuit and now rests before the US Supreme Court on a habeas corpus writ denial.
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Washington
Salt Lake Tribune
Jack Davis
J. F. Burke
Cassia County
Idaho
Davis
State Supreme Court
United States District Court
District of Idaho
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Ninth Circuit
Highest Court of the Land
Circuit Court of Appeals
Change election laws to allow straight ticket voting
The editorial urges the next legislature to let voters mark a large circle at the top of a ticket to vote straight party. It notes that many states have this provision and it reduces wasted votes from confusion. In one precinct three ballots were marked this way, aligning with voting for the whole ticket but counting only the president for the ticket.
Bryan Rejects Nebraska Senate Offer in Telegram
In a reply to the New York Journal, Bryan states under no circumstances will he accept United States Senate seats from Nebraska, asserting firm opposition to the proposal. Pocatello Advances reports the telegram response.
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New Yark Journal
Bryan
United States
Nebraska
Pocatello
Beet sugar industry grows in Whitman and Spokane counties
Whitman and Spokane counties farmers push beet sugar industry anchored by the Waverly sugar refinery. The mill will process beets from 2500 acres this year producing about 2000 tons of sugar, with future acreage to expand. The experiment proves profitability, suggesting strong local potential for a large, remunerative industry.
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Whitman
Spokane
Wash
Waverly
Orofino Courter
Deserved Praise for Callaway's Idaho Campaign
The Boise Capital lauds Doc Callaway as the grand, old man eloquent of Idaho's silver forces, noting his prolific schoolhouse campaign produced good results and earning praise for his leadership.
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Doc
Callaway
Idaho
Boise Capital
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Harry
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Friend
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