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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1902
Page
4
The newspaper discusses political vigilance for upcoming water and light bonds, warning of possible delays costing Boston real estate and urging voter attention. It cites Noah’s Ark reports from Alaska and mocks “money trust” influence while criticizing presidential antitrust tactics.
A stubborn conclusion is drawn that talk cannot hurt the trusts. The root issues are tariff and the gold standard. The president is urged to strike at trusts by removing tariffs on steel products and ending protection for trust controlled articles to deal a hard blow.
A Weiser city notice urges shade trees along streets and improved drives to attract population. It cites summer street work, graveling Main Street, lamizing Second Street, and calls for lawn beautification aided by a modern water system to bolster bond support.
A historical column attacks meat trusts and industrial power, arguing that eastern aristocrats rally against a dominant beef trust while condemning other trusts as acceptable when profits flow to western elites. The piece emphasizes class tension and calls for shared burden across regions amid price manipulation debates.
A record of heated public demand for price relief follows cries about trusts boosting profits from beef and metal inputs. The commentary notes swift state action to issue injunctions, highlighting concern over Western pockets benefiting from price gains.
Idaho Senator Dubois stands atop a strong field of allies as he masterfully argued the Philippine issue in Congress. The piece praises his depth and asserts rivals could not refute his points, while noting supporters in the Democratic and Republican camps applaud his “masterful” leadership.
A terse item notes firearms at Jenneys cyclery and cleaning soaps seized at Ferguson second hand store. No injuries reported and authorities are investigating the incidents. Local police urge residents to report suspicious activity.
An old advertisement touts the One Minute Cough Cure as a safe immediate remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. It notes its usefulness in summer or winter and mentions Davis Drug Co and Fergus with second hand articles for sale at reduced prices.
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