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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1904
Page
4
In the March election two tickets present contrasting paths for the city. The Hamp Leader reprints SENAL’s view urging voters to favor educated, religion‑based, neatly run towns with good streets and schools. A stable government attracts residents and improves finances, society, and religion.
A Blackfoot Democrat editorial argues United States policy toward Russia and Japan harms American commerce. It cites a bureau report noting Russia’s potential as an American market and claims Russian demand favors American machinery and wares while criticizing perceived anti-Japanese sentiment.
The passage attacks Japan and Russians, claiming Japan is dishonorable and slaves women, insults Japanese and Chinese, and argues anti liberal views, criticizing allies and business trust. It portrays Japan as America’s rival for Oriental trade and questions sympathy toward non white nations.
A Salt Lake Tribune dispatch from Nampa reports the Oregon Short Line may spend 75000 this year on Nampa improvements including side tracks a new freight house coal sheds and a pumping station Parks would adjoin the new station The paper urges similar upgrades at Welser and decries high freight rates calling for vigorous citizen action to secure proper recognition and better facilities across towns along the line.
The Leadville Herald- Democrat argues that while Reed Smoot's beliefs on polygamy may be controversial they do not bar office unless law is violated. It warns about hypothetical societies enforcing harmful beliefs and questions officials who would protest acting under such ideologies.
City booster calls for immediate, united effort by businessmen to maintain Weiser Idaho growth similar to regional peers. Emphasizes modern transport links with near towns and mining districts, noting annual building activity and need for larger schemes to accelerate development. Do it now.
Hutte Miner argues that the 1904 department of commerce and labor has produced no trust busting results. He claims promises of decisive action vanished and predicts the administration will do nothing unless trusts fund Republican campaigns.
The News-Miner editors urge scrutiny of congress members who oppose Mormon polygamy yet may practice private polygamy, arguing such revelations could shock the public as investigations unfold.
Collier's Weekly notes cultural quirks about kissing from Mexico to infancy. It jokes that a girl may kiss only if a man wears a moustache and recalls mothers teaching children to kiss as a first instinct. The piece humorously claims people continue kissing until they lose their teeth and compares humans with possums in a playful aside.
The article argues Secretary Shaw notes boys receive little welcome beyond infancy and adulthood. It highlights lack of guidance for boys, contrasting with girls who are more freely invited into homes and social spaces. It warns that boys often must choose peers and environments with minimal supervision.
The text alleges York traveled to Boise to consult Ross Jenkins and Willie T. about the Soldiers' Home issue. It accuses a state house group of brazen acts and notes sympathy for York given his known circumstances.
Salt Lake City plans protests against alleged improper actions by Mormon church officers. The Smoot investigation will pause for a couple of weeks, giving the country a breathing spell and allowing underground factions to move to night.
A gentleman condemned the current state of affairs, arguing that continuing the present condition would be a disgrace to the state, though his remark invites reflection rather than a concrete plan.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the government in the Northern Counties Company v. United States merger case. The court upheld the district court’s decree in full, with a split among justices over federal control of state corporations.
The text argues for an uptown ap office in Ontario to replace depot dispatch delays. It asserts the current setup disrupts railroad communications, hindering transactions, and proposes the familiar blue and white W Union sign to attract attention and improve message handling at Ontario Arena.
Gowee and bear the great rated lecture by the Boer at the Opera House next evening. Admission 25 cents. Reserved seats 50 cents.
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