Weiser Signal Cartoons of Tariff Strife and Philippine News
The March 20 1900 issue laments federal actions against trusts and discusses Porto Rico tariff politics with strong critique of Republicans. It notes Pope Leo XII I s birthday and Spanish policy impacts. Otis argues Filipino insurrection suppression advances, while a Iowa legislature condemns tariff links to Porto Rico and opposes moneyed interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Legislatire
Lowa
United States
Porto Rico
Cou
Reed avoids comment on Porto Rico muddle in Washington
In Washington ex-Speaker Reed refused to be quoted about the Porto Rico muddle. He quipped that he has a reputation for piety and chaste language to preserve. He then replied to a claim that Congress needs film at the capitol with a drawn remark about who to do. Salt Lake Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reed
Porto Rico
Congress
Capitol
Salt Lake Tribune
A Kansas clergyman Preaches Plain Spoken Sermon
A Kansas preacher delivered a concise sermon stressing living virtue over posthumous praise. He urged readers to show compassion to the living, not merely adorn graves, and to help souls striving in life rather than scattering flowers on the dead.
Trade Conditions and Regional Railway Impacts
Trade conditions stress the need for merchant, farmer, and banker insight as Pacific and Idaho Northern Railway expands. Emphasis on credit norms, 30 day terms, and road maintenance to support cattle movement, with a push toward commercial expansion and future progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiser
Pacific & Idaho Northern Railway
Their Crumbling Gods and the Oregonian’s Critique
A traveling salesman of agricultural implements reports Wil lamette valley farmers depressed over high prices for harvesting gear and supplies. He blames trusts and protected wealth for rising costs and warns Oregon's editorial stance has long protected moneyed interests and the gold standard, urging farmers to vote in defense of silver and broader monetary balance. The piece questions the Oregonian’s editorial shifts and hints at upcoming Oregon votes influenced by money power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette Valley
Oregonian
The
Hippress
Ike & Hugesponge
Willamette
Willian McKinely
Oregon
Salt Lake Tribune
Role by Love or Peary Plutarch on government aims
The piece cites Plutarch noting three feelings toward rulers fear wisdom and justice and recalls Jefferson teaching that governments should win love and support. It asks whether the republic should seek love through justice or fear its might, urging future leaders to win regard through shared values and brotherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plutarch
Jefferson
Pain Balm Brings Rapid Relief for Rheumatism Sufferer
A. B. Florent, editor of the Journal in Doylestown Ohio, reports chronic rheumatism in the right shoulder and side. He says Chamberlain's Pain Balm gave relief almost immediately and has remained his constant companion. For sale by R W Surry. A. J. Anennaruy, salesman, notes six weeks absence with payment duties by Roscoe W. Smith, druggist.
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A. BR. Fluent
Journal
Doylestown
Ohio
Chamberlain
R W, Surry
Singer Manufacturing Company
Roscoe W. Smith
A. J. Anennaruy
He Fooled the Surgeons From West Jefferson Patient Healed
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered eighteen months with a rectal fistula. Doctors warned he would die without a costly operation. He claims to have cured himself using Bucklen's Arnica Salve, advertised as the world’s best pile cure. Available at RW Smith's Drag Store for 250 a box, 15-16 edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Bucklen
RW. Smith
Ambiguous Patent Cure Claim Listed in Ad Shortcut
Fragmentary OCR note references a supposed cold remedy product with signatures on boxes and a claim of a refund if it fails to cure. The text is unclear but appears to describe a laxative or quinine based preparation with listed names and a dubious guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ghove
Eich Box
Seventh Annual Conference Travel Fare Listed
The 1900 notice details special railroad rates for the Seventh Annual Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from Weiser to Salt Lake and return. Tickets go on sale April 4 through 7 and are valid for continuous passage both ways until April 16. Agent J. W. Lapis, OS. L. Ry. Weiser, Idaho. March 18, 1900.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latteray Saints
Weiser
Salt Lake
J.W Lapis
Agt
L. Ry. Weiser
Idulis
Do You Want a Calendar The Burlington Route Offer
The largest calendar issued by an American railroad is now distributed by the Burlington Route. It features twelve monthly sheets with drawings by Louis Braunhold and shows notable Burlington service across the territory. Priced at 25 cents, refundable if unsatisfactory, mailed from Omaha, Nebraska by J Francis, General Passenger Agent.
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Burlington
California
Omaha
Estes Park
Colo
Hot Springs
Yellowstone Falls
Louis Braunhold
Chicago
AOKER NGLISH REMEDY Ad Claims Quick Cure
An ad for a remedy hawks a fast cure for coughs and colds claiming relief within twelve hours. It promises refunds and lists prices of 9 cents and 50 cents. Sold by O P Williams, druggist.
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AOKER
O. P. Willams
Rio Grande Western to Run Three Express Trains Daily
Oregon Short Line announces three daily trains via Salt Lake and Denver beginning February 25. Through Pullman sleepers to Chicago and dining cars. Change options for Missouri River points, Chicago, and New York. Scenic route includes Salt Lake Glenwood Canyon and Colorado Springs.
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Rio Grande
Great Salt Lake
Chicago
Missouri River
St. Louis
New York
Salt Lake
Glenwood Springs
Black Canon
Aus Gorge
Anitou
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs
Denver
America
Rites
Oregon
O. McBride
Butte
Saven Devils for sale and herbal cure claims
A mixed advertisement notes a copper property for speculative sale and promotes Signal office offerings in Mokitra. It touts positively a herb drink that cures indigestion and constipation, promises a perfect complexion, and offers refunds. Prices listed 25 and 50 cents, seal by C. T. Wilinn.
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C.T. Wilinn
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R. EB. Lockwood
Porto Ricab
Brettiver
Lew Jas
Mesil
Spain
Unul
Otis
Kansas
Christain
Retail Grocery Crade
Wholesale Grocery Crade
General Merchants
Idaho
Meare's Land and Mine Department
Watlington
Great Thunder Mountain Country
Puller Building
Thomas A. Merritt
Mgr. Wheiser
J. Francis
Neb
Goshen
Ind
DaVid
Jewell & Camp
Council Valley, Idaho
el Capitan Cigars
McBrayer Whisky
Gerwick & Lowe
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