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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1903
Page
2
A promotional piece by A Foresman argues trolley lines will outperform railroads, especially in the west where cheap electricity and water power can fuel widespread lines. It says trolleys reach farmers, cut haul costs, and attract investment, with growth seen in midwest and expanding toward dense eastern hubs.
Interest centers on Ohio where Republicans hold unlikely risk of defeat. Democrats seek reorganization and a harmonizing platform to show gains for national campaigns. In New York City Tammany aims to regain control with McClellan as mayor while fusion forces back Low, influencing state power and Hill’s leadership.
The piece notes widespread pension support with nearly a million recipients, emphasizing veterans and widows. it hails the Lewiston Interstate Fair as a premier regional event with growing exhibits and racing. It discusses westward migration incentives, railroad expansions, and Idaho county’s bid for the county exhibit prize, while mentioning Bryan as a western presidential candidate and Democratic press tensions.
Notices announce settlers filing final proof for land claims in multiple townships near Lewiston Idaho. Included are Harriet Smith, Jerry Branan, Happie Mason, Lillian Laughlin, Charles Er Leachman, Marion Rich, and Melita Heusman with dates set for proof before the proper land office in October, November 1903 and witnesses named for residence and cultivation.
Real estate values in Clarkston and Vineland surged 0 to 500 percent over recent years. An opportunity touted as open to both wealthy and low-income buyers with easy terms and cash discounts. No cost to visit and inspect properties for potential builders.
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