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Newspaper
Wallace Miner
Location
Wallace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
4
The Wallace Miner is issued every Thursday by Wallace Printing Company located in the Elks Temple Building at 606 Bank Street, Wallace, Idaho. Editor listed as J. Dunn.
The piece analyzes North Dakota primary results showing Frazer defeating McCumber for the Republican nomination and Nestos’ renomination, tying McCumber’s stance on the soldiers bonus bill to his defeat. It discusses the impact on GOP support and and the broader national fight over the bonus bill amid civic pressure from the American Legion.
The article traces the rise and fall of the Nonpartisan League born in North Dakota, its spread to Idaho, and its radical aims. It notes the leader’s sedition conviction discrediting the group and reports Idaho’s petition for a new party, the Progressive Party, bearing the Lague’s legacy while acting as a local brand within a national framework.
A regional move to probe Inter State Utilities telephone rates stalled after hearings in Coeur d Alene. The Sandpoint chamber and Wallace board of trade joined with five northern counties, opposing high charges. Residents demand a thorough inquiry, fearing unfair pricing despite wartime wage reductions.
Prof Virgil R Kirkham assistant geologist of the Waho school of mines contributes a popular interpretation of geological conditions in northern Idaho. Based on visits to Bonner and Boundary counties the piece explains crust formation through slow planetary processes for the non technical reader.
Professor Kirkham presents a brief, simplified discussion of the geology of northern Idaho. It reframes complex scientific terms into plain language, making the formation processes and rock topography accessible. The Miner hopes readers find it a valuable guide to mineral deposition and mining development.
An essay on mining stock promotion urges honesty and independent verification. It argues that public offerings should include impartial expert reports and clear financials, warning against flashy sentimental appeals and unscrupulous promoters. It condemns engineers who aid schemes for money and calls for protection by reputable professionals and the mining press.
The Minneapolis Journal discusses rising automobile fatalities and the challenge of regulating new drivers. It notes that accidents increase as Sundays lure inexperienced motorists onto busy boulevards, outpacing other work hazards and highlighting limits of legal restraint.
The piece argues that drivers must be licensed and that courts punishments are too lenient. It criticizes small fines as ineffective and calls for stricter penalties and stronger public opinion to reduce automobile fatalities. It likens road danger to warfare and urges safer driving standards and enforcement.
The Boise Statesman mocks the new progressive platform calling it a trap for graft and wasted funds. It ridicules calls for wealth redistribution and public ownership while accusing reformers of seeking payoffs and well funded campaigns.
Wayne Indiana newspaper reports the American Federation of Labor plans an annual report attack on the U S Supreme Court. It accuses Samuel Gompers of seeking special privilege and exemption from laws for his organization while praising federal law when serving his aims. The piece warns that if privilege persists the federal government must end such efforts.
Lincoln Nebraska Journal argues the postwar reconstruction drags on due to overreliance on laws. True remedy lies within individuals. lawmakers should enact fewer laws and reduce interference with private business and enterprise. Progress comes from human effort, not legislation.
The text notes President Harding keeps a copy of the Marion Star at his executive desk and reads it each morning, with the paper folded neatly on the left corner for reference. It also mentions 1921 coal production returning to 1909 levels and a social rule in Andorra restricting women from dining with their husbands at the same table.
The poem describes a ship of pearl representing growth and change as the chambered nautilus outgrows its shell. It contrasts past dwelling with a future, urging the soul to shed old confines and seek nobler temples as life unfolds. The voice honors art, memory, and ongoing spiritual evolution.
The article argues there are unprecedented opportunities for legitimate metal mining investments. It notes past booms, poor management, and dishonest schemes, then explains modern conditions favor investors who can fund development, acquire partially developed mines, and partner with owners willing to forego large upfront payments.
Archaeologists report the stone age lasted until a recent century in British Columbia. They explore coastal and interior sites including old mounds and glaves, finding stone and bone tools used alongside early copper and iron finds. Stone hammers resemble Neolithic European tools, with Fraser and Thompson river shell mounds yielding numerous Stone Age artifacts.
A community cow rented for one dollar weekly to families with children, owned by the Church by the Side of the Road in Greensboro, North Carolina. Proceeds are saved to buy more cows, building a community herd to supply milk for all the children in the congregation.
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