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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
4
December 20 1900 report notes the Silver City tunnel at 2840 feet and cites General Botha advising Boers to extend their resistance. The piece argues England should halt its gold mine conquest in Africa, highlighting heavy British casualties and costs while urging sensible action on both sides.
A Sacramento era editorial discusses President Diaz of Mexico and his six terms, lauding railroads and revenue growth under his rule while criticizing the Salt Lake Tribune for avoiding a frank appraisal of the silver standard and financial policies shaping Mexico’s economy. The piece questions who will carry Diaz’s mantle and criticizes coverage of his era.
A lengthy column argues Mexico advanced from a nonmanufacturing economy to self-sufficiency through a 100 percent protective tariff. It describes growing industrial capacity, export success in silver and goods, wage stability, and a shift in global trade power, contrasting American monetary policies with Mexico’s prosperity and signaling a political critique of wealth abroad and domestic investments. The piece then shifts to a local financial note: Weiser’s water works and electric light bonds, $45,000, sold to Mason, Lewis & Co. of Chicago, with a ten-year option and premium, ensuring progress and job creation in the city.
A reviewer notes that audience impression judges a play best and that W. J. Hawkeville's "Hyman Hearts" to be presented at the Opera House on December 21 promises lasting impact.
Pioneer weaver W. Beardsley announces readiness to produce Tag carpets in Weiser Idaho inviting interested parties to call at his house or write by February 8. Advertisement also touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills as non gripe medicine from Davis Drug Co.
A neglected cough or cold may become serious and should be stopped at once. One Minute Cough Cure quickly cures coughs and colds and the worst cases of croup bronchitis grippe and other throat and lung troubles. Davis Drug Co Washburn guitars and pianos advertise at Vian's.
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