Tariff Revision by President and Commission
Washington notes President Harding contemplates a targeted tariff revision rather than a full overhaul, seeking to depoliticize tariff making with the tariff commission while risking constitutional challenges. Experts predict Congress may resist delegating power and expect the matter to reach the Supreme Court.
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President and Commission
Congress
Tariff Commission
Edward G. Lowery
The
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Idaho Unity Vision: Highway and Rail Link North to South
The article argues Idaho’s northern and southern regions will be joined by a new highway and a Snake River rail line to Lewiston. It highlights an end to the mountain barrier, promises scenic tourism draw, mineral prospecting, and a direct Portland rail connection. Bonner County is noted as a promising mineral region, with praise for the mining bureau’s work.
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Idaho
Royal Sons of Idaho
O.W. R. & N. Company
Homestead
Ore
Snake River
Lewiston
Huntington
O.W
Portland
Five Mountains
Oregon
Washington
Yellowstone
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Commonwealth
Help Europe Without Mixing In Its Affairs
The United States supported the Washington arms conference and moved toward world peace, arguing for naval reductions and European rehabilitation while warning Americans not to meddle in European politics. Secretary Weeks reiterates willingness to cooperate but cautions against entangling in Europe’s affairs.
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Washington
Weeks
Europe
Bonner County Mining Resources Public Bulletin Issued
The Bonner county mining bureau based in Sandpoint is promoting mining resources with a new bulletin detailing developments and efforts to attract mining investments. A select mailing list ensures wide circulation to newspapers and periodicals likely to reprint key news.
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Bonner County
A New Political Party and Then What
Frank A Munsey and a few ultra conservative bankers seek a new party of conservatives from both major parties claiming to defend the country from radicals. The piece mocks the plan as vague and hollow, showing a dialogue where proposals amount to vague promises and no concrete policy. The satire argues the supposed third party offers little substance beyond rhetoric.
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Frank A. Munsey
Appy
Federal Reserve
Weill
Bargains in Money Window Attract Foreign Exchange Curiosities
A New York bank displays world currencies in a bargain sale window. Each day the prices are posted and priced in 20 dollar units. The display attracts travelers and foreign born residents who wish to send money to Europe, with 25 dollars buying large sums of foreign currency for transfer.
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New York
Holland
Spain
England
New York Sun
The
Sun
The Blessings of Life in America Money Worth
A reflection on American currency praising it as real money and a genuine article versus inferior substitutes. The piece emphasizes national financial confidence and the value of the dollar in contemporary life.
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America
Public safety plea for stricter driver fitness laws
Philadelphia Public Ledger notes six months in jail for an intoxicated driver, urges legislature to restrict driving privileges to physically and morally capable people. Judge Barratt warns jurors that fatalities among incapacitated drivers demand accountability and reform before next session.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Judge Barratt
Barratt
Time for Team Work in Zinc Copper Industries
There is a call for stronger cooperation among copper zinc and lead sectors to boost use of zinc and copper in roofing and buildings. Operators smelters and manufacturers should unite to educate the public about metal merits, expanding demand and replacing wood or tin where suitable.
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Minc
United States
The Future and Destiny Veiled in Our Years
The poem views the future as hidden and bright with sunlit days. It speaks of loving destinies, unseen blows, and the promise that morning follows night. Hope remains despite sorrow, with music around the vale and a bright horizon beyond.
Opalescent Days Opal of October in October’s breath
A lyrical meditation quotes Minne Irvin from the New York Herald on October’s mood. Frosty air and burning leaves set a wintry, somber tone as gray smoke veils the horizon and ash holds secret embers. The earth gleams like a cloudy gem with red and gold, guiding the year’s descent along sober paths.
Our Greatest Industry proposes cabinet level mining bureau
Floyd W. Parsons argues mining is the fundamental industry that sustains civilization and America's wealth. He cites rising mineral production and dwindling reserves, warning of waste and advocating a dedicated federal Department of Mining Directorship to join the president's cabinet to curb losses.
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Floyd W. Parsons
Philadelphia Public Ledger
America
United States
Honesty Pays Say Harrisburg Telegraph Opinion
The Harrisburg Telegraph argues the world needs honesty amid widespread deceit. It states honesty yields self respect and character, praising teachers for promoting virtue and the golden rule as the essence of honesty.
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Harrisburg
Perley
Production of Gold in Brazil in 19th Century Mines
The article cites General A Gaulin noting Brazil's gold output averaging just under $3,000,000 annually. Major mining occurs in Minas Geraca Minas Geraes with Villa Nova de Lima the largest mine, owned by an English firm, reaching 6,600 ft depth and 1,200,000 metric tons ore reserve. Monthly output 12,000 to 15,000 tons, yearly value about $2,092,595, employing around 3,000 men. Additional mine at Pasimagem de Marianna in Minas Geraes is mentioned.
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Brazail
A. Gaulin
Rio de Janeiro
Minas Geraca
Matto Grosso
Goyaz
Bahia
Minas Geraes
Brazil
Villa Nova de Lima
A Play on Electrical Terms Detonator as Punchline
A dated quip uses electrical terms as punch lines to describe a woman’s mood and behavior. It pairs words like exciter, controller, interrupter, converter, receiver, conductor, dispatcher, transformer, detector, compensator, rectifier, and insulator with impulsive reactions and infidelity. The humor culminates in the punchline The Detonator.
Chemicals From Corn Cobs
Department of Agriculture Bulletin reports new extraction methods for furfural from corn cobs reducing production cost to about 10 cents per pound. Furfural, used in resins, stains, varnishes, insulation and printing plates, previously sold from oat hulls and hay at around 50 cents. Cobs yield the greatest furfural among common agricultural materials.
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Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture Bulletin
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Elks Temple Building
Bank Street
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Canada
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Supreme Court
Tarif Commission
Commission
Repubican
Bureau
Mining Bureau
Zine, Lead and Copper Journal
Joplin
the Pathfinder
Minne Irvin
N. Y. Herald
Department of Mining
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