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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
4
The piece extols the United States as a growing world power on the nation’s birthday, praising the republic’s sovereignty, prosperity, and moral renewal. It invokes Father’s Day style reverence, saluting the flag, centuries of progress, and a pledge to uphold the founders’ principles, urging gratitude and unity.
The Weiser Signal urges Washington county residents to spend locally to keep dollars in the community. It highlights the Council lumber mill, a new steam laundry employing white workers, and the need to support home businesses over out-of-town or Chinese competition, arguing local patronage fuels wages, mills, and schools.
A fragmented critique argues against open door policy to China for mercenary trade gains. It questions motives behind modernizing China’s economy and rail links, and suggests focusing on domestic resource development like silver and coal instead of distributing China’s vast population through overseas investment.
A Kansas State banking report is cited to argue for wealth concentration and political critique. The piece notes 284 banks with deposits totaling 28 840 844 on a date, rising to 407 banks with 37 013 03 the same day this year, and questions how a million and a half Kansans could leave such funds, contrasting with John D. Rockefeller and national policy criticisms. It ridicules piano claims and wealth disparities as political rhetoric.
The passage likens the Tribune to improved welfare for the people, claiming an economical triumph that will be blessed by Kansas and all. It compares the Tribune’s gleaming status to old maids in a sacked city awaiting astonishment, robed in admiration and curiosity.
The SIGNAL urges the city council to grant Baker City the franchise for light and water with reasonable conditions and a city purchase clause at actual cost. It argues against delaying, warns of dire fire risks and economic loss, notes Weiser’s need for rapid progress, and suggests offering terms to Baker or another bidder if agreement fails.
In the Huntington Herald the North West Railway and Northwest Copper Company receivership and potential sale are discussed. Erie and Buffalo interests face delay and secrecy, while Rio Valley, Snake River and Seven Devils trade prospects drive regional concern. The Siowan condemns risky schemes financed by Isaac E. Blake and urges safer railway routes through Washington county.
The Sian notes the railway it asked others to take up was rejected, yet 60 miles has been confiscated and is earning profits despite non completion. They warn that the value of contemplated operations is threatened by the rejected proposal now in existence. The Sian asserts it has always acted for the people at home and distant investors.
A one sided report claims Boers shot English wounded soldiers, with sensational headlines and accusations of official pro England bias. Critics say administration papers exaggerate British misdeeds to sway American public opinion and defend anti Boer policy for political gain.
A testimonial from John Beam of West Middlesex Pennsylvania praising Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the best and only cure for dyspepsia, claiming it digests all foods and will benefit users. Includes a vendor endorsement from Davis Dave Co.
Announcement for the International Mining Congress at Boise with travel offers. Round trip fare authorized with sale dates July 21 and 22. Continuous passage each way and final return by August 4, 1901. Purchase at the bureau.
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