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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
4
The Weiser Signal notes Boer negotiators in peace talks while Ohio lawmakers back direct election of US senators. It criticizes Taft for Philippine policy and cites British war expenses estimated at 22.5 million dollars monthly. The piece mocks royal patriots and questions England's strained condition.
The Post of Paris remarks on reputational harm from slander and gossip. It notes that idle talk becomes a circumstantial tale, damaging a person’s reputation more than highwaymen. It cites Solomon, blabbery by professionals, and neighbors, urging restraint in speech.
Gov Taft records indicate Malacaang palace living costs during his tenure as governor. Expenses last year dropped due to limited entertaining. Total annual outlay about 16 18,000 with light coal and tent bills, modest clothing needs, and a small staff and carriages.
In a report to the Superstition mountains of Arizona engineers describe a four mile long artificial gorge cut through solid rock and 120 miles of ditches irrigating nearly 1,000,000 acres. The piece links ancient irrigation to deserts becoming fertile, notes abandoned cities and nomads, and argues for federal reclamation to yield lasting national wealth.
The piece restates four Republican proposals endorsing bimetallism with gold and silver coinage, seeking parity of value between metals and money forms. It condemns Democratic administration reports on demonetization and supports government measures toward an international conference to adopt such monetary policies benefiting farmers and workers.
The text argues for maintaining a gold standard and parity with gold, opposing free coinage of silver and any debasement of currency. It critiques Republican stance and warns of silver advocates being used to rally support for gold standard policy, urging resistance to monetary manipulation and concentration of wealth.
The article laments modern transport turning travelers into mere tourists while announcing the Halibut Express, a through fish train from Vancouver to Boston with halibut salmon and hops. It notes Atlantic fishermen protest to curb Pacific fisheries impact and mentions local carriage paint.
A Salt Lake Tribune critique quotes Clarence Clowe of Seattle alleging abuse by American soldiers in the Philippines and questions the reliability of his account while contrasting deserters with officers. The piece cites historical tensions with England and U S policy, urging renewed dignity.
A naturalist argues every hawk or thrush killed costs farmers far more than the price of a bird. He cites 800 dollars per year in pest damage from rats and mice, plus losses to orchards and insect pests. He urges clubs to oppose plumage decoration that costs a life and disrupts natural balance.
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