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Newspaper
Wallace Miner
Location
Wallace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1923
Page
2
A Idaho editorial argues against the Statesman newspaper critique of federal highway funds. It cites Shoshone county bond financing to match federal aid, claiming long term maintenance savings and tax stability, while acknowledging some arguments that federal money is taxpayers’ own return.
A fragment notes the limit of stupidity for a state to refuse its share of federal money and fail to use it in cooperative road construction. The text implies critique of anti cooperation and funding refusal.
A historical clipping notes Calvin Coolidge, then US president, famed for silence in office, and presents a collection of epigrams from his addresses and papers. Quotations advocate action over opinion, individual rights, patriotism, and restraint in striking against public safety.
Twenty five years ago last Monday August 1 the American flag rose over Manila and Spanish rule ended as Dewey’s fleet bombarded the fortress. American troops seized the city by nightfall while ten thousand Spanish soldiers surrendered. Veterans fade as time passes and World War I soon overshadowed their service. They sought no government bonus, valuing honest service and national gratitude as reward.
The piece traces Harding’s rise from Ohio weekly apprentice to publisher and his embrace of the newspaper trade. It notes the fairness and forbearance that defined his life, with rules pasted in the Marion Star’s editorial room illustrating the ethics of journalism.
A set of journalistic maxims urging balance truthfulness and accuracy. Emphasizes two sides, factual reporting, decency, fairness, and avoiding sensational or personal harm. Promotes equal treatment of all parties and reverence for religious matters and the innocence of children.
A reader argues that Filipinos expect from America a square deal and contrasts 328 years of Spanish rule with 25 years under American governance. The writer suggests comparing pre American and current conditions to judge whether Filipinos have received a fair treatment.
The author argues that the United States has faced many severe dangers in the past century and a half, including foreign wars and bloody domestic conflicts, yet the nation persisted and continued to rise in wealth and power. Today’s radicals are seen as a passing hindrance, not a lasting threat to the Union.
Senator Underwood says he will become the standard bearer of democracy with others like McAdoo Cox Davis Glass and Al Smith also willing Senator Edwards and perhaps former President Wilson are named Henry Ford is said to be ready to accept a nomination from either party The willingness of these individuals to sacrifice themselves for the party is praised as credit to the Democratic Party which remains an old respected organization even if defeat may stare them in the face
The Tyrone camp of Phelps-Dodge remains productive after shutdown, making about a quarter of a million pounds of cement copper monthly from mine water. Copper is precipitated on tin cans and shipped to Douglas for reduction. A new local tin can collection industry has grown, paying $100 per ton and offering good wages for a man and a boy with a Ford truck. Public efforts have cleared yards of unneeded cans, though local supply still falls short.
The Wallace board of trade created a permanent home building committee to raise funds for buying lots and building modern homes for miners. The plan envisions a revolving fund to finance multiple dwellings and promote local home ownership, aided by cooperation with builders and agencies.
Mining report notes Ajax crosscut through Moonlight ground reveals a 20 foot wide vein of soft material with sparse lead-silver ore. Despite initial disappointment, exploration shows improving ore at depth with a shaft and winze yielding better prospects. Crosscut to extend about 1000 feet remains to reach deeper potential.
An elderly traveler crosses a chasm at dusk and, after safe passage, builds a bridge for a future youth. A fellow pilgrim questions the effort, but the builder explains his act ensures the next traveler will not fall into the same abyss. The poem conveys altruism and foresight.
Destiny found Calvin Coolidge on the farm where he was born and pledged to uphold the oath of office. The piece argues his plain living and high thinking, practical idealism, and self reliance align with American government values. It cites his early firmness during the Boston police strike, his lifelong study of law and history, and his close yet independent role in the Harding administration. The essay frames his national fitness as rooted in family, faith, duty, and unity with the people under God.
Washington correspondent recalls how time heals political rifts as Senator La Follette and Senator Robinson repair a sharp exchange after the St Paul anti war speech. The two plan to travel together aboard the George Washington from New York to Europe, signaling renewed cordial ties between rival leaders.
J and Mrs E G Lewis from Moscow spend a few days in Wallace at Mr and Mrs A J Dunn's home. Lewis is a mining and metallurgical engineer and Idaho School of Mines graduate who worked with W D Greenough in Whitehorse Yukon operations, then with Anaconda Copper Mining Company in metallurgical work before moving to insurance and real estate with his father M E Lewis of Moscow, recently named vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank in Spokane. Mrs Lewis once lived in Wallace and is Dunn's niece.
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