County Official Slate Listing Local District Posts
A list of county government nominees includes Senator Donald A. Callahan and Representatives Richard Be and Thomas Robert L. Bralnard, with district commissioners Jound Wood and Daniel W. Price, plus auditor Harry A. Rogers and others such as Prosecuting Attorney John L. Pupzgerald and Sheriff Jesse Freeman. The ticket names teachers, clerks, and county officers like Treasurer John L. Lucas, Probate Judge John B. Sherraild, Superintendent Marie Clary, and Assessor W. H. Herrick among a group of officials including Coroner Herbert C. Mowery and Surveyor M. C. Tobin.
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Donald A. Callahan
Richard BE
Thomas Robert L. Bralnard
Jound
Wood Sissioner
Daniel W. Price Sunosioner
James H. Taylor
Harry A. Rogers
John L
Alexander Economy Talk Targets High Taxes in Idaho
A speech by democratic governor candidate Alexander criticized high taxes and the cabinet form of government. Figures from Idaho's 1921 finance records show total taxes plus other revenue at $29,895,296. Education costs reached $9,412,506.50 and state highway spending was $404,295.55 out of $1,862,427.36 in total highway outlays.
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Mases Alexander
Serry
Idaho
Alexander Kimasol
Importance of election in off year Idaho race
An editorial urges voters not to underestimate this off year election. It argues a Republican president and Congress must be supported to sustain policy progress and warns Idaho residents that defeating key Republicans or electing Moses Alexander could harm state recovery and credit.
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Congress
Harding
Wilson
Idaho
Hrench
Smith
Moses Alexander
State House
Jord
Alexander
Shoshone County
Republican Party
Coeur d'Alene
Alexander Opponent Attacks Tax Plans In Idaho Campaign
A political editorial argues against Moses Alexander citing tax increases and proposed state budget cuts. It claims Alexander misstates tax effects, warns voters about his promises, defends Shoshone County Republican governance, and urges active engagement before the November 7 election.
Addison T Smith Politely Shifts Chairmanships in Congress
Addison T. Smith of Twin Falls Idaho exits the committee on alcoholic liquor traffic to take the chair of the irrigation of arid lands committee. The change, noted by Washington, triggers joking speculation about his stance on Prohibition while highlighting his work on arid land reclamation and Western interests.
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Addison T. Smith
Twin Falls
Congress
Smith
Addison —T. Smith
Idaho
House
Trucks and Buses Should Help Pay for Good Roads
Statewide discussion argues trucks and buses use roads for profit and should bear a fair share of upkeep. Freight vehicles compete with railroads, yet railroads subsidize road facilities through taxes. A plan is sought to tax profitable road users to offset reduced railroad tax revenue.
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Tax Invest
The Automobile as a Public Utility in Washington
A state gating committee discusses the automobile as a public utility under a policy claim. It argues that trucks and auto transportation use public highways funded by general taxes and railroad value declines. The proposal urges a franchise tax on gross earnings of auto transport firms to compensate for exclusive access to rights of way, citing a 1920 box business revenue figure and a projected $100,000 yearly tax from 5 percent.
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Gating Committee
Washington
America
Roadomes Come as New Western Motorist Homes
Sacramento begins building a chain of 20 rodomes for motorists extending from Vancouver to San Diego. Each unit houses hundreds of guests and cars, with five large hubs in Seattle Portland Sacramento Oakland and Los Angeles and multiple smaller rodomes across Washington Oregon California and Nevada. The hotels will be one day apart on paved highways, offering lodging food repairs and auto services for long distance tours along the Pacific Coast.
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Pacific Coast
Sacramento
Vancouver
Washington
Oregon
California
Nevada
San Diego
Seattle
Portland
Oakland
Los Angeles
Ti. C
Ellensburg
Spokane
Hood River
Pendleton
Eugene
Medford
Reno
Nev
Redding
Merced
Monterey
San Luis Obispo
Bakersfield
Santa Barbar
Mo Jtorist
Pacific
United States
Mose and His Promises From Idaho History Editorial
A reflective piece recalling Idaho's past governors and fiscal strain, citing Moses era mismanagement and a promise to save millions. It notes repairs at the Capitol after 1919 and criticizes political leaders, contrasting Democratic nomination with prior fiscal policy. Includes a tangential note on long tapped rubber trees and a planned Mexican oil pipeline.
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Rigby
Idaho
Moses
Second Idaho
Boise
State House
Capitol
Davis
Democrats
Mowe
Gem State
Price of Silver and Pittman Act Explained by Senator Pittman
Senator Pittman discusses the Pittman act and silver supply, arguing the price will rise above $1 per ounce before government purchases finish, causing purchases to stop automatically. He cites mine production, world demand, and historic market shifts to support the forecast.
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Pittman
Senator Pittman
Nevada
Congressional Record
United States
Mexico
Canada
U. S
Europe
China
India
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Bank Street
Wallace, Idaho
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Burton L. French
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H.C. Baldridge
F. A. Jeter
Daniel F. Banks
B. G. Gallet
Albert H. Conner
Margaret Sweet
Stewart Campbell
Albert H. Featherstone
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Supreme and District Court
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Tehauntepec
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