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Newspaper
Wallace Miner
Location
Wallace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
2
Thursday August 10 1922 Shoshone County Republicans present a solid ticket with incumbents seeking renomination and three commissioners replaced by qualified locals. The piece extols Republican records on economy highways law and order and warns Democrats to unite to challenge the party in November.
The article blasts the Illinois governor for failing to investigate the Herrin massacre two months after the atrocity. It argues the victims were lawfully employed and murdered by a mob, urging full use of all powers to uncover facts and hold perpetrators accountable, or political dishonor will linger.
President Harding proposed settling the railroad strike by restoring strikers’ seniority. Executives oppose this, arguing it would hurt new workers and conflict with rights to work. The dispute echoes the national emphasis on freedom to earn a living and the Americanist ideal stated by the president.
Hon. Furton I. French, representative from Idaho’s first district, cannot visit Shoshone County during vacation but receives strong local support for renomination. Voters praise his long service and key roles on House committees, especially Appropriations, signaling likely no opposition in the Republican convention. Congress is currently in session.
The text indicates Mr French plans to attend the state convention in this city on August 22 and argues he would not desert his public duties for political gain. It also suggests the county shows unanimous support for his renomination and strong enthusiasm.
A Fort Worth printer angry at a doctor’s bid request drafted a sharp reply. He offered a tongue in cheek quote for an appendectomy operation with or without ether and a nurse, detailing future bids for gallstone surgery if the appendix was found. The letter blends medical imagery with a sharp jab at price negotiations.
An Associated Press report from London cites a lethargic League of Nations council session with Earl Balfour dozing, tea to wake others, and a somber atmosphere as Germany faces economic decline and Russia flouts laws, while the United States remains unworried by the scene.
The St Joseph Lead company takes an option on the 37 614 acre Mine LaMotte in Madison and St Francois counties Missouri. The mine, owned by Missouri Metals Corp, produced over 20 million dollars of lead from shafts averaging 125 feet deep. Idle since 1918, the mine once featured a 1000 ton concentrator and a 350 ton flotation unit powered by a large diesel plant. Copper and nickel cobalt ore have appeared briefly but smelting profits remained elusive. Twenty two London daily papers are published.
In June 1914 the United States had the only 100 cent credit on Earth. Eight years later it remains the sole country with such credit. The piece argues national prosperity comes from steady, useful work and shuns excessive politics and socialist experiments. It notes wartime debt and explains that hard work underpins enduring wealth.
Congress creates a joint committee to study 800 naval land stations including depots and proving grounds. Charleston yard closed with indications many more will follow. Senator Medill McCormick urges cutting the land navy, saving over a hundred million dollars annually.
Red Cross eye clinic in Wallace delayed to late month due to Dr. Anthony's return from vacation. Appointments urged. examinations cost ten dollars, glasses priced by lens type. Free examinations only for those proven unable to pay after Red Cross review. Clinic prioritizes urgent cases and those unable to obtain care.
A. R. Moore of Spokane led a drive to attract Coeur d Alene locals to the Spokane Interstate Fair and Live Stock Show. The fair will run September 4 through 9 with Miner s Day on September 5 featuring single and double handed drilling contests and machine drilling events with large prizes. The fair will cover freight on mineral exhibits up to 60 pounds to aid exhibitors while International Association for Mineral Development aims to list member properties and attract capital for development nationwide.
Senator Borah criticizes the tariff bill process and the postwar spending surge. He warns the proposed subsidies, bonuses, and new judges will swell national debt and burden taxpayers, urging a return to economy and self reliance. He recalls soldiers’ sacrifice and urges leadership to restore prudent policy and prosperity.
Public sentiment supports the right to quit when jobs are unsatisfactory, but organized force to prevent others from working is injustice. Until laws protect the willing worker, law officers cannot yield to mob power of an organized class. The determination to stop others from working pits organized strikers against society.
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