Prohibition Enforcement—Coolidge Urges Lawful Compliance
President Coolidge urged governors to enforce prohibition fully, backing law enforcement with congressional and state machinery. He warned that defying the law endangers the republic and called for public support and sentiment to sustain drivers of law and order. The piece also notes Idaho football gate revenue debates and Spokane’s push to move a game to Spokane from Moscow.
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Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Uanlhr
Idaho Gonzaga football clash stirs northern Idaho Spokane pride
Spokane protests Moscow hosting the Idaho Gonzaga football game on November 8, warning a change would siphon Inland Empire funds. The contest to decide northern Idaho and eastern Washington supremacy follows Gonzaga’s win over Idaho last year in a hard fought Spokane match.
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Idaho
Washington
Gonzaga
Spokane
Moscow
Spokane Spirit
Inland Empire
California
Leader of American Legion Opposed to Soldier Bonus
A editorial condemns the American Legion for backing the adjusted compensation act. It cites leader pressure on lawmakers to tax citizens for a veteran bonus, arguing the move corrupts patriotism and ignores a duty to country. It praises Van Antwerp’s stance favoring aid for the disabled and opposes the anti-bonus league active in 26 states.
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American Legion
Legion
van Antwerp
San Francisco
Mr. Antwerp
Congress
Island Quota Blocks Alaska Child Admission
A man claims he traveled to Eilia island to land children whose parents are Alaska citizens but was informed Alaska’s quota is full. An employee reportedly asked what country the children belong to, illustrating the confusion over geography and immigration rules.
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Eilia Island
Alaska
Geography and trade push in American education
A New York Times sourced editorial urges upgrading geography in schools to support U S commercial expansion abroad. It argues students should know Madrid Buenos Aires and Valparaiso and that ignorance of location hinders trade and diplomacy. The piece notes the Commerce Department trains agents for western hemisphere markets.
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Alaska
New York Times
Oregon
Hood River
United States
Department of Commerce
Western Hemisphere
Madrid
Buenos Aires
Valparaiso
Federal control of wheat raises fears of artificial aid
The Chicago Tribune warns that government purchase of wheat risks taxing diversified farmers to aid wheat growers. If the state supports prices above market, taxpayers fund the difference, potentially causing economic chaos and undermining producers’ incentives. Hog prices and other commodities could face similar intervention, risking inevitable ruin.
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Chicago Tribune
Respect for Law in Prohibition Era Debate
A New York Commercial editorial argues that disregard for the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act threatens the rule of law. It asserts the amendment as part of the Constitution and calls for strict enforcement and accountability for violators.
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New York
United Stat
McAdoo Criticized by Pomerene in Chicago Address
Former Senator Pomerene in Chicago attacked Director General McAdoo of government rail operation fame. He said McAdoo “threw dust in our eyes” to advance a presidential bid and noted only his Senate testimony before the Interstate Commerce Committee as noteworthy.
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Chicago
Pomerene
McAdoo
Government Railroad
William Gibbs McAdoo
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Railroads under government control urged for five more years
The text argues to extend government control of railroads for five years after the war. It notes a $460,000,000 deficit and criticizes withholding freight rate increases as unpopular. It suggests that after five years of state operation the railroads would be exhausted, negating the need for receivers.
History in the Schools Critique in Harrisburg Telegraph
The Harrisburg Democratic paper argues against un-American histories and urges that American children read history written by scholars who support America. It complains disinterested scholars overemphasize faults of Americans and foreign virtues, neglecting Americans' virtues.
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Harrisburg
America
Moscow Versus Spokane Over Gonzaga Idaho Game
Moscow Star Mirror argues Spokane should not demand all attend the Gonzaga Idaho clash. It notes Moscow and Palouse residents, plus university students, wish the game in Moscow. It urges Spokane to reciprocate with a special train to Moscow to share in the event.
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Spokane
University of Idaho
Moscow
Northern Idaho
Bulldogs
Vicinity
Moscow Star-Mirror
Hull and Tariff Debate Shapes Agricultural Aid
Kansas City Journal notes Chairman Hull of the Democratic national committee argues for a tariff cut to aid farmers. He says reducing tariffs would boost domestic consumption and allow more foreign buyers to purchase American goods, including foodstuffs, while protecting the home market from being stolen by foreign manufacturers. The piece cautions that farm profits depend on robust domestic industry and wages, and rejects the circular logic of exporting more as home demand shrinks.
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Kansas City Journal
Hull
Democratic National Committee
Elkoro Mines reports June quarter gold production at Jarbidge Nevada
Elkoro Mines Co of Jarbidge Nevada files bullion tax statements with Elko County showing 10 116 tons of ore for the quarter ending June 30 at an average value of 7 59 per ton and gross value 76 778 33 with net proceeds 2 556 54. For the preceding quarter ending March 41 the firm milled 10 186 tons at 8 557 per ton, gross 87 162 09 and net 7 281 02. A Yukon Gold Co subsidiary, the mill uses a continuous counter current decantation cyanide treatment system and is among Nevada’s largest gold producers.
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Yukon Gold Co
Elkoro Mine
Elkoro Mines Co
Jarbidge
Nev
Elko County
Nevada
Soap Waste Reduction Sparks Pullman Cleaners Drive
A Pullman Car Company investigation aimed at cutting waste shows saving one cake of soap per cleaner each week would total about 12000 dollars annually.
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Pullman Car Company
Seawood Fuel Discovery on Orkney Shores
Seawood found on the Orkney Islands contains a chemical that, when mixed with coal dust, yields a highly effective fuel. Steam vessels are typically six times longer than their width, reflecting era ship design ratios.
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Orkney Islands
Not Understood By Thomas Bracken Poem Reflections
A poem laments lack of understanding across years and society. It contrasts misperceptions with missed compassion, urging readers to see more clearly and draw nearer to one another and to God. The verses reflect on friendship, judgment, loneliness, and the hope for mutual understanding.
Status of Mining in Siberia and the Soviet Standoff
Professional men in the mining sector debate resuming talks with the Soviet government to restart production in Siberia. The Spassky company holds reserves and funds to bridge a revival, while workers show loyalty despite looting bands. British officials weigh compensation claims, possible leases, and harsh terms likely hindering recovery amid lingering chaos and currency decline.
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Siberia
Leslie Urquhart
Russo-Asiatic Consolidated Company
Spassky Company
Akmolinsk
Russia
Mexico
Spassky
British Foreign Office
M. Krassin
Great Britain
Wormy Oak Finds Market in Antique Clock Business
A consignment of wormy oak sent to Europe found no market until a factory making antique grandfather clocks bought the defect wood. The factory manager, busy with hand boring worm holes, paid a higher price for the wormy oak than for sound timber, creating a profitable exporter to manufacturer link.
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Europe
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Thomas Bracken
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