14 Apr 1877
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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1877
Page
1
Prominent residents L. F. Cartee, W. P. Thompson, James Stout, J. M. Howe, and R. J. Monroe appear in a local notice or roster featured in the page segment, indicating participants or members of a civic group.
A medical act reveals a 24 inch iron arrow buried in a Captain for twenty years. Doctor J. Q. Moxley operated on the patient on the 24th ult and removed the relic. The Lewiston paper offers no statement, while the Boise Statesman and Teller spar over bankruptcy aid and editorials.
The widow funds a marble monument for Rev Henry Spaulding a pioneer missionary to Nez Perces. Born Bath New York November 26 1793 he began the Nez Perces Mission in 1836 and died among his people at Lapwai August 17 1874 aged 70 years. A carved anchor Bible and cross adorn the slab signaling his devout life. The monument will be sent to Lanai for placement over his remains.
Unfavorable crop prospects spread through California as mildew hits Sacramento valley reducing expected harvests. Southern counties forecast less than a quarter of a crop amid prolonged droughts. W. W. Watchman notes statewide dreariness for farmers.
A respected young lady filed on and settled 160 acres as a homestead in the valley and intends to prove up the claim. By then a neighbor may join fences with her and they may marry on the land, per W. W Warshee.
A historical reflection on women's power to influence husbands and children through thrift, prudence, tact, cheerfulness, and love. It weighs virtuous guidance against potential harm, noting a wife's role in shaping society, with men facing a tougher but equally weighty task. Excerpt underscores gendered moral influence and the question of women's mission.
The Day ton News notes immigrants already arriving, predicting Whitman and Columbia counties will nearly double their population this year. Mr White reports 50 Minnesota families moving in, others traveling from Walla Walla. The article highlights strong climate and soil, seeks a large industrious agricultural population, and argues transportation will improve without taxing producers.
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