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Newspaper
Wallace Miner
Location
Wallace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1923
Page
2
The piece argues for paving the main county highway from Mullan to Kellogg, claiming oil macadam cannot meet modern traffic demands. It cites lower long-term maintenance costs, a funded sinking fund, and bond payoff within ten years, with remaining road funds redirected to other county improvements. It also notes state responsibility for maintenance after bonds retire.
Silver miners and the silver commission met in Washington on April 26 to probe the treasury ruling on silver purchases under the Pittman Act. Senator Odishe of Nevada was elected chairman with Senator Sterling of South Dakota as secretary. Also present was Senator Pittman, with other members including Senator Gooding of Idaho and Senator Walsh of Montana.
An argument that controversial national political topics should not be taught in public school histories. It asserts taxpayers fund compulsory education and have right to neutral treatment, urging balanced presentation of tariff, land policy, and party campaigns so students conclude independently.
A Texas oil fraud roundup exposes how promoters used an Idaho statehouse janitor, Robert A. Lee, as a figurehead to mislead investors. The Idaho man, paid 12.50 weekly, was portrayed as a general and famed geologist, a tactic central to the deceptive marketing.
The government charges Idaho state building janitor Gen Robert A Lee was paid 12.50 weekly to lend his name to a fraudulent oil scheme. Indictments allege the promoters claimed Lee as a renowned geologist and miracle man in geology, a claim deemed false. They say Lee is merely a laborer and not tied to oil or humanity's cause.
The speaker argues America already did much for Europe with loans totaling 11 billion dollars, extended credits, donated supplies, sold surplus war materiel at low cost, kept markets open under tariffs, and supported near east projects, yet hyphenated Americans still protest.
The article outlines Senator Borahs plan for a world court to outlaw war, modeled on the US Supreme Court and independent of the league of nations. It cites opposition from Republican leaders to President Hardings support for joining the international court and notes the proposal was introduced February 13 and debated in the Senate. The text frames war as a choice between law and violence and presents the court as a compulsory settlement mechanism for international disputes.
The text argues against warfare between nations as a modern crime and calls for an international code of peace. It envisions an international court modeled on the U S Supreme Court with compulsory, pacific settlement of disputes and enforcement through nations’ agreements and public opinion.
Union Pacific President Carl R. Gray announces a policy of public information under the motto The Public Be Informed. The company begins a series of newspaper advertisements, with the first installment appearing in the Miner last week and continuing on the first of each month. The aim is to explain how and why the railway operates and to engage patrons, employees, and the public nationwide.
In this excerpt Delaney argues in the North American Review that movements claiming global appeal cannot ignore private ownership family life and religion. He contends socialist currents fail because they challenge these innate human foundations and will collapse against the immutable forces of humanity.
A reflective poem extols memory as a supreme gift from God. It argues memory preserves love, keepsakes, and lessons, and sustains joy, comfort, and inspiration across time.
The essay argues that fewer prospectors remain crucial for new mines. It notes declines in discovery chances, shifts to base metals and rare earths, stricter prospect inspection, and reliance on engineers. It contrasts old eager adventurers with contemporary technicians, and discusses grubstake loss and varied miner origins shaping the industry.
Anaconda’s Great Falls plant reports March output across departments surpassing prior records. The red mill hit 11.9 million pounds, 0.5 million above the prior high. the wire mill reached 3.6 million, up from 3.2 million. the zinc plant produced 13 million, 0.3 million higher than the previous best. The copper refinery produced 17.7 million, a new high.
A Durant Mississippi farm hand woke to a torrent flood and spotted a washed out Illinois Central track. He lanterned the line and flagged the New Orleans Memphis Chicago fast, likely saving many aboard as it neared 50 mph. Efforts seek a Carnegie hero medal. A $200,000 auto ferry for Belingham Washington to Vancouver Island is under construction by Canadian Pacific.
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