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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
5
Judge W B Heyburn, noted attorney, has been issued a patent for an anti telescoping locomotive pilot. The device swings aside to derail or steer engines on collision, reducing telescoping and saving lives. Also noted are immigration agent changes, rail land prospects, and local militia expansion.
A Boise based political forecast notes two weeks of scarce political chatter with hints of a forthcoming Democratic convention. Rumors center on Senatorial nominations with Hon. R. Z. Johnson as a possible candidate, Governor Hunt likely to be nominated, and ex Lieutenant-Governor Hutchinson poised for Congress. Secretary Bassett is expected to be renominated, backed by a loyal, effective record. Inghram buys a sea lion and Verdier showcases prized horses with season dates to be posted.
A mix of advertisements includes an Aetna life insurance pitch by Captain Schattner with Room 6 Conzac Building, and several farming rental offers offering plowing and fencing by J. Sharrah. Also listed are outreach requests for western migration information, a Northwestern Railway recruiter, and an estray notice describing two branded mares near Lewiston.
A buckskin horse about 12 years old with a split right ear and a left shoulder R brand was found in a pasture two to three miles west of Willowa P O on the south side of the Clearwater River. The finder notes Roser Hayter as owner candidate and records the January 8 1902 discovery in Willow Idaho.
Grant and Mossperc announce a new merchant tailoring establishment in the Adams block Lewiston offering first class woolens and prompt work with a trial on spring suits. They will leave April 20. Dr B A Leak the veterinary surgeon warns patrons he will depart Lewiston for California on April 20 and asks clients to bring horses for treatment before that date.
A brief advert seeks a location for a new Republican newspaper in a growing town. Includes Box 793, Black River Falls, Wis. and notes attention to farmers with Lewiston Milling Co. of Lewiston Idaho paying top market price for wheat and barley. Subscribe for the Teller.
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