Appropriation for Bureau of Mines and Geology
The state bureau of mines and geology marks two years of service with proven value to Idaho. Its work expands mineral development, markets agricultural products, and opens new mining districts like Seven Devils. An appropriation of $80,000 for two years is urged, enabling federal matching funds and continued state‑led resource growth.
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State Bureau of Mines and Fermlosy
Idaho
Bureau of Mines and
Seotoky
Bureau of Mines and Geology
Seven Devils
Coeur Walene
Robert N. Bell
United States Bureau of Mines
United States Geological Survey
King Secures Doubling of Funding From Legislature
The king has obtained a legislative increase that doubles the previously allocated amount. Officials say the extra funds will support key projects and expand ongoing programs across multiple departments. The move follows negotiations with lawmakers and is expected to accelerate reform initiatives this year.
Ferguson Retires After Two Years as County Treasurer
John F. Ferguson ends two terms as Shoshone County treasurer after choosing not to seek reelection. He cites difficulty balancing private business with public duties. A state examiner praised the office’s accounting system and efficiency in a final report to his successor Krevitin different letter.
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Shoshone
John F. Ferguson
Ferguson
Krevitinda
Public funds return rate cited in annual report
The year's figures show total expenditures of $14,602.55 with a return of $9.59 per dollar to the state, indicating a high efficiency in fund recovery and a strong fiscal performance within the period.
Lincoln Birthday Republican Banquet Planned in Shoshone County
The Miner reports plans for a Lincoln's Birthday banquet by Shoshone County Republicans. A Kellogg venue is favored with Wallace past hosting. Organizers urge timely arrangements, securing a notable speaker as the February 12 date nears.
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Altiouet Hite
Shoshone County
Lincoln
Cas
Republican Party
Hayine
Shoshone
Wallace
Kelloge
Multan
John W Eagleson Credited For Treasurer Office Reforms
John W Eagleson retired after three terms as state treasurer, praised for restoring public confidence in the treasury. The record shows strong receipts and savings under his tenure, highlighting annual earnings and efficiency gains through careful fund management and interest income.
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John W. Eagleson
Robert N. Bell
Eagleton
Eagleson
Allen
KE. H. Dewey
Thal
Treasury Department
Department EU
Twi
New County Officers Take Up Their Duties
The old county administration passed out and the new one passed in without a ripple. The reelected board of county commissioners will pursue a conservative yet progressive policy, cutting expenses where possible while maintaining efficient administration. The aim is lower taxes by reducing government costs amid peacetime price stability and heavy federal taxes, with full cooperation from other officers to serve taxpayers well.
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Court House
Board of County Commissioners
Best New Year resolution to boost America’s readjustment
A New Jersey mobile accessories firm promotes a public resolution to curb pessimism and encourage productive effort. It urges citizens to avoid gloomy business gossip, treat readjustment as a personal duty, work with energy, and keep faith in American industry’s resilience and eventual prosperity.
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America
Sutherland or Fall for Sec Interior Appointment
President-elect Harding plans not to appoint a secretary of the interior from states with large irrigation projects. He says the choice should avoid bias or embarrassment, effectively ruling out candidates from Idaho Montana Washington Oregon California and Wyoming.
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Harding
Idaho
Montana
Washington
Oregon
California
Wyoming
Interior Secretary Pick Sought From Sutherland or Fall
Discussion on securing large irrigation appropriations centers on appointing a western secretary of the interior. The choice lies between George Sutherland of Utah and Fall of New Mexico, both acceptable to Harding. northwest supporters prefer Sutherland for suitability and to keep Fall in the Senate for Mexican affairs.
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Shaw
George Sutherland
Utah
Fall
New Mexico
Harding
People of the
Sutherland
Senate
Johnson immigration bill should pass now
The Johnson immigration bill should pass without delay to halt immigration for one year. As Europe’s turmoil drives many to seek the United States, existing laws fail in practice, and drastic action is needed to prevent undesirables from entering. A one year halt buys time to craft a selective system.
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Congress
United States
Europe
Labor and Mine Management in Copper Enterprises
A mining manager emphasizes labor relations and ore supply as vital to a company operating a low grade copper deposit. He stresses that workers’ livelihoods depend on the mine, and that sustaining ore output requires scientific prospecting and disciplined development to unlock area potential.
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Engineering and Mining Journal
Position of Domestic Silver Producers
The article discusses future silver prices and domestic production strategy. It notes demand and supply factors, lagging copper and lead silver outputs, and Mexico's mine curtailment. It argues for lower production costs, higher efficiency, and maximizing ore tonnage to reach minimum costs and sustain producer margins amid deflationary pressures.
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Pittman
C. W Handy
New York
Mexico
Gold Mines Struggle as Prices Push Jewelers Higher
An unbroken record of years ends as gold producers lose money while retail jewelers reap three to four times prewar prices for rings and jewelry. Producers refuse extra production and banks suffer from reduced loan flow as gold leaves circulation. If supply and demand acted, American miners would work full time with a premium for output.
Origin of Dixie monograph explains bank notes origin
A London Financial Times monograph traces the term Dixie to Citizens' Bank of Louisiana in New Orleans. The bank issued $10 bills engraved with the French word Dix on their backs, leading to the bills being called Dixies. The money popularized Louisiana as Land of Dixies and eventually broadened to refer to all southern states.
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Cleveland Press
London Financial Times
Citizens’ Bank of Louisiana
New Orleans
Dixie Land
Citizens’ Bank
Tubercular Hospital Effort At Walla Walla Meeting
Aboard discussion at the board of trade meeting urged backing a government tubercular hospital for veterans in the old Fort Walla Walla area with capacity for about 100. Dr. Quigley advised awaiting a government decision on a Shoshone county infirmary plan before acting. A special committee was named to study the proposal.
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Board of Trade
Walla Walla
Shoshone County
F. Quigley
John H. McEvers
Hoeyman J. Rossi
Finance Committee
R. T. Strachan
Strachan
John H. Mc
Idaho Federation of Women's Clubs
FL. Quigley
Charce
L. C. Flora
Bolse
Western Union Telegraph and Cable Company
Job Or Position Which
Leslie's Weekly notes the postwar shift in attitudes toward work and argues that honorable labor includes accepting any job. It cites Detroit’s 60,000 unemployed and Mayor Cougens on street cleaning and garbage collection jobs, stressing that many prefer a job over a status.
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Leslie
Detroit
Board of Trade
James Cougens
Garbaxe
Gold Miners Grievance Highlights Coin Shortage
A Denver issue quotes the Portland Gold Mining Company reporting it has mined $100,000,000 in gold yet cannot obtain gold coins for Christmas presents for its 800 employees as banks refuse to dispense gold coins. The Cripple Creek bonanza recently paid its quarterly dividend.
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Denver Mining Record
Colorado Springs
Portland Gold Mining Company
Bonanza
Congress and Disarmament Reckoning in 1921 Race
The New York Tribune argues against pacifist policies of 1914 to 1917 and warns that proposed spending of 1.358 billion dollars for the army and navy will put the United States at the forefront of a new arms race. It urges calm consideration to avoid laying groundwork for war in 1921 as seen with central powers.
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New York Tribune
United States
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Secretary OF Interior
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Dixie
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Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce
Sion
J. F Manley
T. M. Owens
R. T Strachan
Congress and Disarmament
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