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Newspaper
Weiser Semi Weekly Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1905
Page
2
In Ada, Senator Smith of Washing ton county held power to reverse a vote on a birth provision in a bill affecting Mormons. The record shows a 10 to 9 tally for indefinite postponement. if Smith had supported consideration, the result would have flipped to 9 to 10 and the measure would not be laid aside.
The Weiser Signal discusses the August 14 event in Weiser Idaho and lists the grand marshal with white satin badges engraved Idaho in gold. It notes congressional members’ badges sent to Washington and reflects public sentiment on political alignment and governance with a critical tone.
The fragment cites advertising rates with per inch pricing and column terms, then shifts to a critical op-ed on Kansas politics. It condemns the Republican majority for a $450,000 capital building bill and laments anti-Mormon measures amid broader state governance debates. The text references standards of taxation, newspapers, and political motives.
Fragmented OCR text shows a garbled notice about a welding and wiring merger and a publication by a named entity, with unclear dates or places. The readable bits mention Westby and a public sale or action, but specifics are unrecoverable.
A rickety lament on women and mothers of Idaho railing against political maneuvering. The piece mocks the Mothers of Idaho for supporting the home interests while attacking polygamy and party promises. It portrays the home as a political battlefield influenced by opportunistic tactics and old alliances.
Correspondence from the Payette Independent reports a Republican legislator condemning tactics used to push a purity bill amid Mormon influence. Representatives Richards and Ainey opposed the administration polygamy bill, arguing it was worse than no bill and crafted to render it ineffective. Ainey warned against religious bloc voting and favored neutral, nonsectarian consideration.
Secretary of the Treasury faced opposition to Woolley's appointment due to department reports reflecting on his career. It was only after urgent appeals from Senator Hayburn and Congressman French that assent was finally granted.
Former Senator William H B Chandler writes to Senator Elkind urging passage of the Esch Townsend railway freight rates bill. He warns that without it William J Bryan could be elected in 1908 and push hard reform, including free silver and government ownership, reshaping Congress. He cites testimony by Senator Depew and George Roberta to claim open rates are not observed and suggests Roosevelt or La Follette or another candidate could emerge to balance the outcome.
Goodwin's Weekly recounts a tale from Herodotus about Carthage trading with Africa. Merchants would set goods by the sea, then “make smoke” to signal buyers, barter with gold until value matched, and only then finalize sale. The piece contrasts ancient hype with modern slow advertising and notes some merchants still fail to signal their wares.
Fragmentary note from April 26 1902 mentions affliction with a mad ady and a trial of various remedies. It claims one application of Hallard’s Hoow Tan ment cured pain and gives a price of 71.90. The readable portion focuses on relief after a single treatment and mentions a local place in Kentucky.
An old style ad notes a seed and poultry supply store at Main Street offering a wide seed variety and ordering service, plus beekeeping gear and egg cases. The piece also includes a testimonial claiming Chamberlain's Pain Balm cures rheumatism with a buyer urging purchase from druggists.
A Western movement appeal offers greatly reduced spring and summer rail fares from Eastern points to the West. The notice invites names of friends or relatives considering relocation, promising a representative will contact them with cheapest travel options. A Walker, General Agent, Chicago & North-Western Ry., Salt Lake City.
A New Castle Colorado mother reports Ballard's Horehound Syrup eases early cold symptoms including chilliness sore throat sneezing and hoarseness. She advises small doses and Snow Liniment for croupy coughs and notes sales by Churchill Drug and Paint Co. March 19 1901.
Guardians notice announces sale of real estate by Weiser Land and Improvement Co additons. Gooding and Fuller, agents, list fifty parcels for sale at public auction with terms to be announced by the guardians. The sale aims to liquidate estate holdings under court supervision in the county.
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