Memorial for Senator Heyburn Proposed by Shohone Bar
Thursday May 19 1921 the Shohone County Bar Association urged rapid support for erecting a memorial to the late Senator Weldon B Heyburn. The piece traces Heyburn from mining beginnings near Coeur d Alene to presiding over Idaho constitutional convention and serving in the U S Senate. It highlights his loyalty to Idaho and the nation and calls for a lasting reminder of his service without reliance on statue monuments.
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Donald A. Callahan
Shobone County
Weldon B. Heyburn
Idaho
Shoshone County
Mar Association
Heyburn
Coeur d'Alene
Winchard Creek
Polaris
Bunker Hill & Sullivan
Munray
Senator Heyburn
Onburn
Wallace
Union of States
Tate
United States Senate
Senate
Sho- Shoné County
South
Congress
Commonwealth
Senator Honored with Boise Capitol Memorial Plan
The Miner endorses a memorial for the senator and pledges ongoing support. The proposed tribute envisions a statue of the senator placed in the grounds or rotunda of the Boise Capitol.
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Boise
Coeur d Alene District Promotes Tourist Camp Grounds
West towns compete to attract travelers by promoting highway access and attractions. Mullan Wallace and Kellogg offer well equipped camps and the Yellowstone trail district urges persistent advertising to showcase mining scenery trout streams and evergreen landscapes to lure visitors and prolong stays.
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Coeur Alene
Mullan
Wallace and Kellogg
Voour d'Alene
Secretary Mellen Warns Congress Over Wartime Spending
Secretary of the Treasury Mellen appeals to the House Ways and Means Committee, urging tighter controls on federal spending after wartime levels. He cites 4.755 billion spent in the first three-fourths of the year, notes 1.35 billion to war and navy, 650 million in interest, and 600 million to railroads, leaving 4.217 billion for peacetime needs. He emphasizes sound national finances but urges decisive action to prevent unchecked appropriations.
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Days and Means Committee
The
House
War and Navy Agements
Congress
Sinc
Iss
Mellen
Josephus Daniels Loyal to Wilson Amid Criticism
After eight years as secretary of the navy in Woodrow Wilson's cabinet, Josephus Daniels remains steadfast in praising his chief. The piece notes his loyalty despite shifting public opinion and a historically large majority, highlighting admiration for his dedication.
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Woodrow Wilson
Josephus Daniels
Josephus
Crusade for Wilson Policies Lingers in Later Years
Editor Mr. Daniels writes a weekly letter defending Wilson era policy to a syndicate of newspapers. He argues Republicans follow Wilson because it is practical, while critics in North China and western Democrats dispute the approach. The Anaconda Standard notes Wilson's 2.5 year program remains influential, praising Hughes on rights and interests, Harding's drive for normalcy, and Congress targeting wasteful spending as public faith in government grows.
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Wilson
Daniels
Harding
China
Anaconda Standard
Montana
State Hughes
America
Norqpalcy
Congress
Protection of Our Own People First Consideration
The piece argues for tariffs that prioritize American workers and industries over foreign competition. It cautions against overemphasizing aid to Europe at the expense of the U S economy and insists tariff policy should offset cost disparities rather than ban imports, preserving U S industrial dominance.
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Europe
America
Friends of Humanity
Sam
H. J. Sconce
United States Chamber of Commerce
Atlantic City
United States
Maud Seeks Photo Print In Divorce Case
A Boston Transcript paragraph notes Maud will speak to a reporter only if his paper prints her picture. The remark frames vanity as business, claiming her photo in a prior divorce case helped her gain a new husband quickly.
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Maud
Boston Transcript
Proposal to extend mining assessment deadline in Washington
The Mining and Scientific Press argues against suspending the six month extension for assessment work on mining claims into 1922. It urges keeping the final date July 1, 1921 or making July 1 permanent, noting that compulsory annual work protects claim owners and benefits preventing speculators.
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Mining and Scientific Press
Washington
Earely
Laima
WHY ARIZONA MINES CLOSE IN OATMAN NEWS
A mining figure notes copper mine closures in Arizona due to high rail and freight costs. Timber costs and freight charges reveal steep transport expenses from Oregon to Arizona, with war tax and rising wages cited as pressures. The piece argues railroads must restore fair rates to revive business and national recovery.
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Oatman Mining News
Oregon
Arizona
Two men after four years comparing two WWII era tales
The New York Herald recounts two former Americans four years after enlisting or dodging the draft. One, Benjamin Kauman, earned the Medal of Honor in the Argonne after fighting with the 408th Infantry and later selling cars. The other, Jack Dempsey, dodged service and attended Atlantic City public events, where he was feted as a hero. The piece contrasts official view and public acclaim for both men.
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New York Herald
New York
Argonne Forest
Wigsling
Argonne
United States
Atlantic City
Johnson
Rasselas
British finances spark debate on war debt burden
The Pittsburg Dispatch reports American stake in Britain's parliament budget. Britain closed last year with a surplus near 1 billion dollars and expects to pay roughly 190 million dollars in interest on the war loan. Total debt tops 39 billion, with foreign debt near 6 billion, as army and navy costs reach 530 million and 400 million respectively.
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Pittsburg
Great Britain
Britain
Hard Times and Advertising In Jerome North Side News
A Jerome Idaho item notes a quotation about hard times not lasting, with the phrase emerging from soft periods. The anonymous author’s remark is circulating as a cue to curb attention on advertising, becoming an arrester of attention in local notices.
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North Side News
Jerome
Idaho
Esas
Land of Beginning Again Poem by Louise Tarkington
A reflective poem envisions a Land of Beginning Again where mistakes heartaches and selfish acts vanish at the door. It imagines aware living with kindness and reconciliation, ending with the belief that laughter remains the main aim.
Echo Mining patent granted after four years of forest service opposition
The secretary of the interior has ordered patent to issue to Echo Mining Co of Wallace Idaho for mineral claims near Burke within the Coeur dAlene national forest. The claims filed August 1 1917 faced four years of forest service opposition despite substantial development outlay of over 30000 dollars. The decision affirms the commissioner's patent while criticizing bureaucratic obstacles to mining and homesteading across the western domain.
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Lewiston Tribune
Secretary of the Interior
Echo Mining Company
Wallace
Idaho
Burke
Coeur d'Alene National Forest
Forest Reserve Bureau
Echo
Forest Service
Coeur d'Alene
Feneral Land Office
Forestry Bureau
Echo Company
West
Hard Times and Soft Living Stir Contemplative Debate
A narrator argues that current prosperity masks genuine hardship and that without experiencing real scarcity, people remain soft. The piece contrasts rising prices with a belief that future harsher periods may require restraint and resilience to withstand potential later shocks.
Copper Output and Costs in Utah for Last Year
Utah produced 101,897,757 pounds of copper from 5,556,800 tons of ore. Ore grade declined slightly while mill recovery rose to 81.38 percent, up from 78.46 in 1919 and 65.11 in 1918. Production costs averaged 18.14 cents per pound, up from 12.38 cents in 1919, driven by higher operating expenses despite better recovery and reduced production.
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Utah
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Wallace Printing Company
Elks Temple
Bank Street
Wallace, Idaho
Dunn
Joseph
British Finances
Land of
Louise F. Tarkington
Bat
Bureau
Tribune
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