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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1895
Page
2
The article argues for a district water system to cut prices, own the ditch, and link land value to water access. It notes an Hemmingway schoolhouse meeting and urges public backing to regulate the future supply and costs. It also discusses agriculture including beans and regional farming in Palouse and Pleasant Valley.
A midwest citizenry plans to dig into a cyclone collar to survive storms while tax and currency issues unfold. The piece questions justice in income tax rulings, hints at gold bonds, and notes Senator Dubois in Boise criticizing silver policy amid western opposition and eastern perception.
An editorial advocates forming an irrigation district under the Daly law to unify water management north of the Weiser River. It argues one canal system is cheaper and more efficient than two, with the cost borne by water consumers, and urges landowners to unite to secure long term water access and power for manufacturing and domestic uses.
Bors and Iwano discuss May 20, 1895, urging a water district under Daly law. They compare Daly to Wright, favor popular ownership for fair returns to capital and broad public benefit. The letter argues public management will benefit capitalist, farmer, and laborer while keeping water prices reasonable.
Leaders call for unity and effort to develop local management in Welser valley. They warn against complacency and stress that citizen participation, justice, patriotism, and prudent planning will yield long term benefits and growth. Meetings should be held to inspect the question and outline principles before details.
Health of the country around Council is excellent. Dr. Sherwood and Mrs. G W Clark and daughter Della returned from Moise on the 15th to see Mr. Clark. Lewia Winkler and a young man Cluehiman head to Crane Crook with cattle for Montana for a summer trip. Morrison and son arrived from near Lewiston and stay with Mrs. Winkler at Council. Ross Kriegbaum and Eddie and George McMahon visited the Meadows with a load of goods for Mr. McMahon. Uncle David Richardson enjoys time with his many felines in Council Valley. Johnis Hancock and two surveyors went to Long Valley to log and fish. W F H Palm begins a three month term of school in District No. 7 May 14 with eighteen pupils. Palm, with twenty years teaching, mostly in Ohio and Missouri, has two terms in Oregon. Fruit and gardens look promising after rains.
An old page fragment promotes Hoste’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy for rheumatism malaria and nervous complaints. It also advertises the Chicago to Pacific Line service and a Price’s Cream Baking Powder medal claim, with names like Gurl and U P System agent details.
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