Weiser Signal offers politics fishing and labor notices
The Weiser Signal reports Senator Heyburn may back ex congressman Willis Sweet for Porto Rico attorney and urges licenses for boys fishing while noting a surge in strikes nationwide. It lists open season for birds with dates, warns against hunting before February and mentions subscription support aiding future journal improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heyburn
Spokane
Willis Sweet
Idaho
Porto Rico
Anniversary Thoughts as Signal Marks a Year of Semi Weekly Service
A year has passed since the Signal shifted to a twice weekly format in Washington county. The move, a bold experiment, faced initial patronage setbacks but gradually gained reader acceptance and strengthened ties with the community. The paper notes growing home readership and a place as a welcome local presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steels
Washington County
Ifot
Weiser
Tim Reader
Sugar Tax and Quail Law Draw Fire in Debate
A letter blasts a one cent per pound sugar tax and a $1 per sack bonus as unfair to western producers, likening it to tariff schemes. It questions a quail and fowl hunting law, accusing lawmakers of hurried passage to favor trusts and inflate salaries while harming infant industries and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Missouri River
Pebnary
A Benefactor and Aiming for a Local School
The piece praises Mr. Brockman for envisioning a local school and a lasting benefaction. It argues the project could yield limitless future benefits and elevate his esteem, comparing his potential impact to significant historical benefactors and emphasizing education as a lasting legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiser
Brockman
Cardinal Wolsey
Land grant college ideal in fertile grounds and self supporting plan
The author argues for a state institution that opens learning to all youths regardless of wealth. It would be self sustaining once buildings rise, with agricultural revenues funded by the crops rather than solicitors. The project aims to spare local people from being portrayed as barbarians to fund it.
Posing a Philanthropy Rhetoric at White's Store
A March 26 speech challenged Rockefeller philanthropy in a rural setting. The speaker argues wealth concentrates power, illustrates with a hog market parable, and asserts church building by private fortunes shapes public ideals while warning of burdens on common people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Jinking
Roafers
White
Rockefellers
Padget
Milford
Oregon
You
Rockefeller
Trusta
Elkin
Dave
Congress
Gradost
Rockefeller and a charitable prize list in old Washington county
A jumble of excerpts references Rockefeller living on crackers, a congressman with a Rockefeller diploma, and harsh satire on politicians. The text shifts to a local prize program from the Weiser Signal offering boys and girls cash and silver medals for school attendance and exam results, funded by a subscriber base. Closes with a testimonial for Dr King’s Life Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
M. M. Austin
Winchester
Dr. King
Davis Dave Co
Apri Prizes For Aprie Signal Offers Prize Entry Rules
The notice invites letters to signal advertisers with four prizes awarded to top readers aged 9 to 12. Entries must name an article purchased from a Signal advertiser, include the advertiser name, be about 100 words on a fan, and be signed with the author’s age in years months and days. Prizes total one dollar for the top entries in four categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesseries
Surprise Party Honors Miss Addie With Home Event
A Wednesday evening gathering at Miss Addie’s home, “N ’Ylow,” featured cards and games. Miss Minnie Richardson won the ladies prize and Ed Davis the gentleman’s, with refreshments served amid decor including house, sign and carriage painting by Edwards & Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Truce
Minnie _ Richardson
Davis
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