Harding and Coolidge Win Republican Nominat ion in 1920
The June 17 1920 article lauds Warren G Harding of Ohio and Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts as ideal nominees. It notes Harding’s pivotal state advantage, Coolidge’s police strike leadership, and asserts poverty is no barrier to rising to the White House. The piece emphasizes united party support and democratic electoral prospects in Ohio and nationwide.
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Chicago
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Harding
Ublican
Democris
Calvin ©. Coolidge
Massachusetts
Coolidge
Boston
Hach
Colle
White House
Republican National Convention Platform Endorses Harding Coolidge
The convention advocates a conservative policy focused on restoring confidence and prioritizing American welfare. It rejects internationalism, supports fair labor treatment, and calls for tax relief, sound fiscal policy, and measures to curb high living costs. It promotes women’s participation, a federal women’s bureau, and equal pay, opposes government railroads, and backs road construction funding and forest-lands compensation. Enforcement of naturalization laws is urged, deportation laws upheld, and the platform presents a path to prosperity similar to McKinley’s era.
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Republican National Convention
Republican Party
Wilson
Republian Party
Congress
Idaho
Republian
McKinley
Voters to Elect Three Justices to Supreme Court
Voters will choose three justices for the supreme court. One incumbent vacancy as Justice Morgan leaves, plus two new justices contingent on a constitutional amendment. North Idaho would keep one justice, with the rest allocated to southeast and southwest regions. Judge Charles P. McCarthy of Boise supports northern representation.
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Supreme Court
Justice Morgan
Supreme Bench
Robert N. Dunn
Cocur @Atene
Jude
Eighth Judicial District
North Idaho
Tme Justice
Charles P. McCarthy
Boise
Wallace
North
McCarthy
Tinchey
Folne District Sees Strong Support for Higher Position
The Folne district signals broad backing for a candidate with noted judicial qualifications high character and a fine personality who is viewed as well suited for a higher post.
Hays Re-elected GOP National Committee Chair
Will H. Hays is retained as chairman of the Republican National Committee amid broad party support. The pre-convention campaign praised his fairness and leadership, with multiple candidates endorsing his continued stewardship and confidence universal within the party. The campaign under Hays is described as clean and brilliant.
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Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Hays
Eloquence of Garfield Wins the Nomination
A Chicago convention of 1880 hinges on James A. Garfield's speech nominating John Sherman. The piece recalls Garfield's claim that destiny lies not in the crowded hall but at four million republican firesides where voters decide at the ballot box in November.
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James A. Garfield
John Sherman
Chicago
Harding
Ohio
Garfield
Republic
Desert Prospector and His Tin Lizzie
Dr. Frank Crane describes the Nevada and Arizona desert prospector as a romantic figure updated by spring modernity. The old weathered loner now travels behind a Tin Lizzie, a small car that glides through arroyos and sagebrush, startling desert wildlife and abandoning the traditional mule for speed and mobility.
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Frank Crane
Nevada
Arizona
Crane
Nevada Desert
Hitory
Atkal Ike
Hell Roarin
Pete
Ike
Hell
Desert scenes and political echoes mingle in Idaho report
The article paints rugged mining era imagery with a Spokane interview of Fred T. Dubois and notes on Idaho politics. It critiques university leadership and laments Lindley’s resignation at Idaho, while discussing Gomperts and labor politics and Dubois bid for democratic state committeeman amid Nugent’s stance.
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Idaho
University of Idaho
E. H. Lindley
University
Lindley
Fred T. Dubois
Robert H. Elder
Senator Nugent
Charmer
Why School Vacation Reconsidered In Lewiston Tribune
The Lewiston Independent District shortens summer suspension to two months citing historical farm labor needs and lack of urban benefit. The piece argues vacations grew from harvest time and that city youths need not three months off, noting trends of loafing and idle time in autos.
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Lewiston Tribune
Lewiston Independent
Possession and Courage in Poems by Wilcox Anonym
The poem argues that what we truly own cannot be taken away and time is only a loan, urging inner possession of desires and moral strength. It contrasts lingering loss with steadfast will and ends by challenging the reader on battlefield courage and public duty.
Back to the Farm: A Summer Plan for City Youth
The piece argues for seasonal farm work to curb labor shortages and rejuvenate city youths. It suggests annual back-to-the-farm programs for rural insight, skill development, and practical education, proposing leaders launch summer programs using city boys as input.
Rail electrification urged to boost railroad efficiency
A. H. Armstrong of General Electric cites Milwaukee and B A P railroads to support electrifying rail lines. He argues electric locomotives could move country tonnage at one third coal use if coal plants supply power, or water power could substitute where available. He notes 1918 coal and oil use and potential coal savings, while acknowledging capital costs as a major hurdle.
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Milwaukee
A. H. Armstrong
General Electric Company
Magnitude of mining and western prosperity
The article notes that over 6,000,000 workers are employed in mining worldwide, with 8.8 million in coal and 2.2 million in metal mines. It argues mining fuels western development and prosperity, urging western states to unite in supporting the industry and its allied sectors.
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Engineering and Mining Journal
West
United States
Why Franklin Appears On Thrift Menu Card On Trains
A dining car menu on a New York to Chicago rail route shows a Benjamin Franklin image with the slogan Thrift Is Power and Save and Succeed. The menu lists prices for ham and eggs, fried oysters, peaches, sliced oranges, primes with cream, rice pudding, bacon, French fries, sirloin for two, and poached eggs on toast. The question asks why the Franklin image and thrift motto were printed on the menu.
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Thrift Magazine
New York
Chicago
United States Railroad Administration
Benjamin Franklin
Thrift
Essay on Bank
Poem by James J. Montague contrasts the rich and poor longing for simple contentment. It mocks wealthy men who covet a humble home and laments the emptiness of wealth without peace, ending with a sharp remark about the puffed up losing reputation.
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Harding and
United Party
Tin Lizzie
Champollion
Egypt
Butte
Canyon
Army of Progress
John the Baptist
Lizzie
Spokane
San Francisco
Woodrow
Ordnance Board
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Tia
Vero
Shades OF Franklin
James J. Montague
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