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Newspaper
Wallace Miner
Location
Wallace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
2
The Wallace Miner is published every Thursday by Wallace Printing Company located in the Elks Temple Building at 506 Bank Street, Wallace, Idaho.
The article cites Senator Borah’s June Pioneer Day remarks honoring western pioneers led by George J. Shoup. It recalls their civilizing effort, risks, and resilience, praising women for endurance and influence. It notes Idaho’s statue of Shoup in Statuary Hall and Borah’s tribute to pioneer builders.
A fragment reflects on enduring hope during hardship and lauds a woman's pivotal support to her partner in shaping the western land. It elevates pioneer life as a source of security and refinement for her daughter, presenting romance and strength as central to frontier progress.
The people of Shoshone County vote next Tuesday on issuing bonds of 200000 to fund building a main highway to state standards and paving between Mullan and Kellene. Federal aid covers 56 percent, with the county funding 44 percent through a sinking fund. Supporters cite strategic wartime value and long term relief from maintenance costs. The editorial urges voter turnout and emphasizes the newspapers’ role in promoting regional development over partisan politics.
Anaconda Standard notes Major Gerald B Webb of the War Department's Chemical Warfare Service cites Missouri Medical Society findings that tobacco inhalation protects against tuberculosis and that more non-smokers were discharged for TB than smokers. It also cites Joseph A McCoy's Treasury data claiming national prosperity rises with cigarette consumption, signaling economic vigor when smoke rises.
Guy Flenner of Boise, executive head of the American Falls irrigation project, lauds Idaho newspapers for their constructive publicity aiding state development. He cites his roles with the Idaho Automobile and Idaho Press associations and his past Boise Statesman editorship. He praises editors for modesty and steady work without self-praise, noting they have not started any quarrel with progress.
Alice Robertson retires from public life saying she will return home to rest and reflect, hoping to sit in her garden chair to hear mockingbirds and watch the prairie lights in the twilight of life.
The article reflects on Miss Alice’s retirement from Congress, noting her happier home life yet current clerical civil service work with a regular salary. It contrasts her former higher earnings and the public’s harsh view of public figures, suggesting she may be happier in a modest government role.
Auto deaths topped 14 000 in 1922, up 1 600 or 12 percent from 1921, per National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters. Cars caused 67 percent of the nation’s vehicular fatalities in six decades, over four times rail and seven times streetcars. Education urged as remedy. highway crossings remain deadly despite efforts to keep people off tracks.
In Canyon County a crowd heard arguments on paving the main highway and securing federal aid through bond issues. Speakers urged voting yes to bonds, noting long term maintenance relief and federal funds, while warning against complacency. D. H. DeLong cautioned on ballot marking. Dan Mahoney reported Success Mining operations progressing and optimistic about a future rich resource like Bunker Hill.
Western Union Co reports its financial state with cash on hand at 889.21 as of June 1, 1922 and total year receipts of 41,112.59 including 37,981.14 from ore shipments. Major disbursements include a bank note of 1500, lumber and logging costs 2429.82, machinery 6325.46, mining supplies 1330, patent ten claims 1129.50, power 1549.35, secretary salary 2850, payroll 15080.92, leaving a balance on hand of 4729.58.
A poem honoring a Tamarack Tree on a hill, describing its bare brown crest in winter turning green in spring, its protective branches for house wrens, and its golden autumn dress. It notes the tree's quiet presence, bird life, and the poet’s Sierra Madre residence, inspired by the tree near her window.
The letter from Judge Alton Parker, published to defend the 53 IWW members jailed at Leavenworth, asserts they were punished for overt acts against the government, not mere opinion. It notes trials were fair, some accused were released, and most remain jailed for intent to undermine public order, urging understanding of Harding’s stance.
A facsimile of the official ballot explains how to vote on a bond issue. Voters strike out No to vote yes or strike Yes to vote no. The guidance specifies marking method and the bond vote option.
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