Guggenheim Urges Domestic Copper Demand Through Construction
Daniel Guggenheim after Europe trip says copper demand abroad remains strong in Germany Switzerland and Italy for reconstruction and electrification but domestic relief depends on revived building. He blames high labor costs on unscientific handling and advocates deflation in wages to align with prices while urging builders to secure more orders.
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Europe
Daniel Guggenheim
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
Mr. Guggenheim
Guggenheim
Glass Criticism of White’s Democratic Committee
The text argues that Senator Glass and other Democrats blame Chairman White for a New Mexico Republican Senate win. It defends White and the Democratic National Committee, citing Wilson era influence and Harding era successes as the real causes of the loss.
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New Mexico
Glass
Virginia
Wilson
Democratic National Committee
White
McAdoo
Baker
Daniels
Harding
Republican Congress
Legislation Barriers in Congress Questioned by Miner Paper
The Miner questions Senator King of Utah and his charge that much legislation is forced through Congress by faddists and selfish interests. The paper argues that measures passing both houses reflect broad citizen wishes and merit, warning against dismissing legislative outcomes.
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King
Utah
Congress
Faddist
Senate
Faddists
United States
History of forced legislation and the Adamson law
The text recalls the 1916 Adamson Act forced through Congress under pressure from the Big Four railroad brotherhoods who threatened to halt transport. President Wilson supported it and awarded pens to the brotherhood spokesmen. It notes few other cases where Wilson or party action pushed measures through.
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Congress
Wilson
Utah
Navy midshipman dismissed for lying at Annapolis
Rear Admiral Wilson, superintendent of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, announced the dismissal of a midshipman for violating rules and telling an untruth. He warned that high character and trustworthiness are essential in the military and in life, noting many capable men fail due to dishonesty.
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United States Naval Academy
Annapolly
Admiral Wilson
Government to shrink currency notes to curb counterfeiting
The United States plans a radical change in paper money by reducing the size of small denomination bills while keeping larger notes unchanged. The move, aimed at economy and counterfeit protection, will increase from four to five notes per sheet, cutting costs and hindering plate-like counterfeit schemes.
Renovation of the Moving Picture Business
The piece argues a long overdue cleanup of cinema following Fatty Arbuckle disclosures. It contends public sentiment will ban indecent content and that producers must reform or face a censor driven purge of costly films and depraved performances.
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Moving Picture
Fatty Arbuckle
Moving Pictures
Industry vows reform after Arbuckle scandal
The Motion Picture Owners of America announce a firm stand against indecent content and exploitation of crime in films. They pledge to refuse exhibit of any material deemed scandalous, stating they will pay only for pictures free of such elements and to rely on public opinion as the ultimate judge.
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Moving Picture
Court of Public Opinion
Washington Reduces Official Cars After Harding Economy Drive
After Harding’s economy measures, Washington cuts back on official automobiles. Under Wilson, most officials received cars regardless of need. Now hundreds are surplus, and only those with real transportation needs receive a government car at public expense.
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Harding
Wilson
Washington
Dividing the Crop A Parable of Capital Labor
A lawyer mediates a dispute after harvest between Capital and Labor. Capital and Labor claim the harvest before explaining their roles. The judge allocates three piles for Capital, Labor wages, and a large third pile labeled economic loss due to friction.
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George Martin
Capital
Outlook for Silver and Lead
Salt Lake Mining Review reports bullish outlook for silver and lead as market quotations rise. It notes widespread September signals from foreign and domestic centers favor higher prices and suggests silver could reach or surpass the government-supported 9 1 2 cent price, reflecting discontent with inflated paper money amid war impacts.
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Salt Lake Mining Review
Silver and lead demand push prices up for future supply
The article notes rising prices for silver and lead as demand grows while supply lags. It urges American silver producers to accelerate output to meet mounting consumer craving for the white metal and to prepare for a future harvest.
Day Smith letter questions Star mine purchase policy
The discourse defends the Star purchase by Hecla and Bunker Hill executives, arguing crosscut work and zinc lead prospects benefit stockholders without harming finances or dividends. It rebuts accusations by Day and Smith that J F McCarthy or Hecla engineers lacked proper scrutiny, noting independent verification and long term planning.
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Hecla
Bunker Hill
Star
Bunker Hill & Sullivan Company
The Old Frontier Poem by Prank B Linderman
A nostalgic verse traces cowboy days and buffalo herds across the frontier. It recalls the trapper, packer, and wagon train fading as plows replace trails. The poem speaks of time's march, frontier figures, and a lingering love that echoes through Mehry's range.
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Mehry
Idaho Blue Sky Law enforcement urged by state official
The Idaho blue sky law requires a Department of Finance permit to sell securities and licensing for each agent. Commissioner J G Fralick notes about 50 percent of applications are refused and many permits cancelled for improper shows. Promoters are warned to show their license. without it the offer is likely illegitimate.
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Idaho
J. G. Fralick
Fralick
Department of Finance
New Prospecting Method Finds Zinc and Copper Veins
In northeastern Washington farmers Gust Maki near Northport and Edwin Seaman near Valley discover mineral veins by plowing fields. Maki unearthed zinc carbonate float boulders yielding ore sufficient for independence from farming. Seaman collected near a carload of samples of gray copper and chalcopyrite from a quartz vein now under prospecting with promising signs.
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Washington
Gust Maki
Northport
Wash
Edwin Seaman
Valley
Couny
Proposed Mining Law Changes Compared With Present Provisions
A concise compilation by M. W. von Bernewitz outlines principal changes in U S mining law. It contrasts proposed provisions with existing rules on claims, discovery, assessment work, boundaries, patenting, and fiscal terms. The document notes shifts in calendar year treatment and unreconciled details pending passage.
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United States Bureau of Mines
M. W. von Bernewitz
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Bank Street
Wallace, Idaho
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