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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1894
Page
2
A Wallace-style critique argues tariffs favor eastern workers, raise living costs, and depress western prices. It accuses the system of shifting wealth to the East, harming farmers and consumers while political games protect eastern interests and oppose western needs.
A jumble of political conjecture and social critique surveys the mood in Congress, tariff debates, and public ethics. It notes Italy-like European peace, naval armor probe chatter, and a New York club’s misstep, with reflections on wealth, accountability, and civic virtue.
Sickness struck the camp with Mrs Alfred Watkins gravely ill and her husband suffering fever. Dr Shirley of Weiser treated all three. M L Hoyt visited Mineral, Mrs Day closed Mineral school with a program. A child spoke of girls whistling and a girl described a cake that feeds in one bite. The teacher praised the Mineral school, trustees discussed hiring. The Contrary Club met with lively debate on Coxey movement and political action. The Badger and others voiced sympathy for Wealers while warning against railroad control and press manipulation.
A rural 1894 Warrens camp update details multiple mines and belts around the Little Giant and connected workings. It notes winzes, shallow shafts, new tunnels, and upcoming deep mining plans with several named mines including Koott Knott Good Enough Mayower and Rescue. Outlook remains strong but capital and supplies are required.
In a quiet farming community mood improves as grain grows well and orchards bloom. Cattle prices deter selling, a wagon wreck near Hornett Creek ends with rescue. Walter Harrington returns to help. Uncle Jimmy Smith ages 78 fences and improves his place. Peck and sons mine placer gold. Montgomery shifts to stock for a Helena road mail route. Bert Jones expands the Adams place. boys haul rock and clear brush. Presa Anderson dons a leather apron and blacks his hands.
An 1894 letter from Dale urges county commissioners to tour roads and fix bridges, mud holes, and straightening 80 roads. It notes plans for railroad and mine work by July 1 and discusses homesteading and welcoming worthy settlers. The piece also lampoons foreigner concerns and describes a sensational legal dispute over a wagon road dig.
The correspondent reports a busy week with court, sheep trading, and farm activity. mentions rheumatism pain for Thos Towell, good crop prospects, irrigation, and increasing travel. Grandpa Monroe is ill. Mr toe Monroe and wife visited. Wool is being hauled as woolmen ship their fleece, while cricket activity and warm weather persist. May 30, 1894.
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