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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
2
A garbled OCR page blends opinion on tariff policy, trust formations, and naval reform with sharp attacks on political figures. It mentions Weiser Idaho mining interests, railroad benefits, and statements by Gov. Sieurenberg, criticizing workingmen, profiteers, and a federation while urging prompt action on regional development.
A crowd in Berlin discusses tuberculosis and its alleged link to milk from cows. The piece mocks sensational claims while noting scientific inquiry may reveal the truth, framed in mid-19th century style with humorous digressions.
A Salt Lake Tribune column debates union power and antitrust fears, defending the right to form partnerships and hold stock while acknowledging limits on regulation. It notes constitutional questions, rising evils, and hints at public remedy beyond courts. The piece closes with tribute to Congressman Richard Blut and a passing remark on his illness.
The piece reports on Wastin bn Watley and William J. Curtis discussing the May federal finances. It notes a treasury forecast of unprecedented prosperity with revenues exceeding estimates by 26 percent, mentions import duties under the Dingley tariff, and critiques high tariffs and revenue taxes as burdens. The article questions profit from a surplus and posits political motives, citing a Statesman-derived view and suggesting doubling taxes to signal national prosperity.
Bids will be received until June 17 for reconstruction of a Catholic church building. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Golden Rule Store. Don’t hesitate take a Supreme Judge.
A historical track meet program lists entries for events including half mile, running broad jump, standing broad jump, bicycle race, yard dash, throwing events, 100 yard dash, one mile bicycle, 220 yard hurdles, one fourth mile dashes, shot put, high jump, and hurdling. Notable participants include W C A D Updegra t, Oscar Canter, Fred Platt, Lawrence Gipson, Walter Cupp, and teams from Weiser Academy and College of Idaho with Burley and Woodlawn entries.
A garbled notice details train routes and destinations, mentioning Tian Palive Wid bourit Hooper Drew Roelining Chillie cats and Coloraiin Springs Puebla with trains for points east. It lists names such as A Wadholich Hien Pewee Aanuunat Lasko Arabe Melivi How Roane Hunn and Mont, suggesting a public transport or travel notice amid uncertain wording.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions places in Norristown and a Catholic patient by a hospital bed hearing services, plus a curious tale of a Englishman and his wife described as a modern Xantippe, suggesting a miscellany of society notices and local color from a historic page.
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