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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1903
Page
2
A reader questions why Congress would consider a Philippine coinage system for gold and other metals. He asks if U S laws apply to the Philippines as a territory, and if not, what business the U S has making laws there amid accusations of greed and treason.
The essay lauds the Hawaiian telegraph cable as a triumph of science bridging oceans and uniting continents. It recalls the Atlantic cable’s dawn and Col. Baker’s San Francisco speech, urging continued progress toward spanning the Pacific and Sierra Nevada. The piece contrasts past national excitement with today’s commerce‑driven pace, celebrating human achievement and the enduring reach of thought through electric wires.
Senator Teller of Colorado, a longtime public servant, is described as re-elected by Democrats amid a rare two‑senate split in Colorado. The January 7 assembly results produced complex party shifts, with both chambers briefly changing control and two rival senates persisting, while Teller asserts support for direct election to avoid such complications.
A May beak on silver, Orient trade, and Western policy argues for mining silver to boost exports. It critiques Eastern dominance in gold, warns of weakened Western resolve, and asserts the need to restore constitutional money to sustain trade with the Orient. The piece laments Western capitulation and frames economic independence as essential.
The Signal endorses five to six bridge measures in the Idaho legislature as meritorious to build up the state. It argues bridges over the Shake and Snake rivers will foster inter state commerce and local benefits justify state aid. A $5,600 pack trail for the Salmon is urged to aid mineral development and permit year round access through deep gorges and tough mountains.
The passage laments a man who has sacrificed life’s joys and pleasures to provide for others. It suggests that a small, kind gesture by the state’s well fed and comfortable could grant him the rest he deserves, framing it as a gracious act.
Social dances appear in Prescott with an Orchestra Dance next Friday evening and another social at the Opera House. The Prescott studio offers first class photography, painting and finishing, with courteous service and guaranteed satisfaction. A 40 acre Wood ranch near Weiser Idaho for sale, bearing orchard and good house, inquiries to F. W. Wood Boise Idaho. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets promised to aid digestion, with money back guarantee and free samples from W. H. Hooxen & Co Buffalo.
For sale a fully furnished wagon station at Mead ows Warren road with bay and provisions to last three months. Shed stores six cords of wood. Reason for selling. For particulars apply to Wm Black Vendome or J C Rogers Brewery 48-dw.
Immigrant agent and Caldwell newspaper figure RK H Davis is appointed commissioner of immigration. The move elevates his public service profile in the region.
Notice to sub-contractors for rock and earth work on the Malbour ditch five miles east of Ontario Oregon. Subletting available by station or up to a mile. Call at our camp on ditch to take over work Hoskins and Handys. Also a testimonial on Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets praising relief from indigestion and constipation, sold by all druggists.
An early 20th century style ad claims Acker's English Remedy stops coughs in a day and cures Consumption Asthma Bronchitis and other lung troubles. It guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer and invites free samples from W H Hooxen Co Buffalo NY Davis Dave Co.
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