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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1895
Page
2
The Weiser Signal notes the Kentucky win as a goldbug triumph over silver. It argues Idaho Republicans joining the praise are rejoicing over silver’s downfall and may be seeking office next year.
The piece critiques Cleveland and Belmont administration moves on greenbacks and bonds, predicting Conservative monetary policy, the push for gold backing, and potential silver party efforts. It cites bank failures and market instability as signs of a returning prosperity that mostly benefits the wealthy, while warning of political maneuvers by powerful financiers. It also notes stalled woman suffrage momentum and Idaho land openings at New Perce, with broad commentary on economic distress and speculative schemes.
The text argues that reliance on silver is essential for oldtime prosperity and that without it the West and industrial classes will fall into poverty. It warns that silver shortages will erode buying power, force reliance on foreign money, and that subtle agencies may eventually correct the situation.
A correspondent from Woold River Paper critiques Utah and its people, arguing the Stam of Utah is distant from national concerns. The piece laments social vices and urges adherence to moral order, claiming independence and social duties shape behavior within the state.
A sweeping account describes severe agricultural distress across Idaho, where irrigation districts face formation challenges and large corporations threaten local farming. It details water shortages, failed crops, and the decline of homesteads near Mountain Home, with farmer families weighing abandonment and migration to Wood River as irrigation and land rights loom. Public anxieties rise about future farm viability, while local vendors tout remedies and patent medicines amid economic strain.
A discussion on permanent measures of value and standard money. The piece cites John Sherman’s letter urging a uniform standard coin, notes the fluctuating value of paper money, and argues that money represents value rather than intrinsic worth. It explains notes and coins as mediators of exchange, the role of clearing houses, and the practicality of paper currency over coin for daily transactions.
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