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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1899
Page
2
A long letter argues for pre passage Supreme Court opinions and a fixed legal battleground to prevent wasteful statutes. It compares current policy with Biblical usury and Nehemiah, warns against imperialist entanglements, and urges constitutional review before enactment to shield the people from costly, unworkable laws. It references Michigan governance and Alaska as context.
Bo D Branham passes through Welser en route to Bolse. J E Williams seeks work in Oregon. Norvat Gortie hosts a Valentine party for young people. M McGregor of Vendome Hotel recovers from pneumonia after a few days rest. T G Jones tours Seven Devils Dewey claims, returning to Weiser with ore samples including a French ledge quartz likely to assay 3200 percent. Hay prices rise with prospects of feed. buyers expect 12 to 15 dollars per ton. Collin & Northup advertised as pioneer Idaho hardware dealers offering goods at small profit. Moon tonight appeared with a rare halo and a perceived “moon dog” display. Track washouts near Weiser to Payette disrupt late week train service, delaying mail and passengers for hours.
Pioneer furniture dealer in Weiser closes out furniture and carpets to Cordele of Council, with plans to retire part of the business but continue undertaking parlor, wall coverings, and a larger stock of caskets. Cordele markets attractive designs, moderate prices, and claims the Cordele store will rival any in Idaho. Also promotes Karl’s Clover Root for health.
Fragmented text discusses alleged agreement between Washington and Britain to gain sympathy for a cause in a late war. Mentions monarchy policy, future advantages for the Bay Cayse nls, and questions about treaties, Philippine policy, and an army act. Readers are challenged to infer motive and sequence of recent weeks.
A letter advocates replacing old enrollment methods with typewritten records to save time and improve clarity in Kings County NY. It also calls for a statute requiring court opinions on constitutional questions before passage to avoid uncertainty after adjournment.
A controversial excerpt argues that collective will and conventions can abolish a supposed mast practice and cites Genesis chapters 41 and 7 to link the nation’s fate with Joseph and Pharaoh. It warns that legislation shifting people from prosperity to financial slavery reflects a troubling trend.
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