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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1903
Page
2
The Lewiston Teller announces its publication name with publisher C A Forgsman and notes entry at the Lewiston Postoffice as second class mail matter.
A. J Palmer of Eldorado Kansas asks Lewiston Idaho columnist for land prices per acre in the Clearwater valley, crops suitable without irrigation, alfalfa viability, soil type, irrigation depth and valley conditions. The Teller notes it cannot identify the railroad but points to broad interest in settlement and regional resources as pamphlets promote immigration and growth in Butler County Kansas.
A promotional piece extols the Waha irrigation project near Lewiston and southeast tracts offering five to ten acre homes. It argues Clarkston’s success via advertising, notes fertile soil and moisture, and asserts Kansas Iowa Illinois renters should learn of Lewiston’s growing fruit farms, ranches, and commercial prospects within five years.
A collage of opinions on irrigation and alkali soil in arid lands argues drainage and water application can restore soil productivity. The piece also touches on lynching legality, fair week prospects, courthouse access in the future, a Kentucky hanging, and the cost of good living at five cents per day.
Weiser Signal reports that Northern Pacific appears to back a Lewiston to Spokane line with surveying planned and 16 to 18 miles of Snake River grading already done by the old Northwestern road. Gillespie estimates costs and crews may be mobilized soon. Licenses issued include Geo M Ryker Sprague Mabel E Cameron Sprague D H Haziett Maude Vincent Frederick Trotzkey Lenora E Anderson Springfield Mass.
A special congregation meeting of Bascoe and friends of the Methodist church is planned for tonight in the church. The Ladies Aid Society will serve refreshments. A large advance is requested. John R. Gregory, pastor.
Dissolution of the partnership of Wm M Jordan and J C Harding as agents of the Sheboygan Knitting Co Lewiston Wisconsin and the Nez Perce County sale of real property for unpaid taxes with specific sections townships and parcels in Nez Perce County Idaho to be offered at public auction in October 1903 followed by bankruptcy proceedings for Samuel L Perrine including discharge petition and court orders and notices for publication in Lewiston Idaho
Oct 1 1904 report describes a street car ride with Lewiston and a Spokane headquartered railroad man, Carlos Gillespie, who is making a reconnaissance of the Huntington to route, signaling interest in the proposed line and city commerce.
Real estate owners in Clarkston and Vineland report 50 to 500 percent gains in recent years. A rare chance where both wealthy and modestly funded buyers can profit in property. Cash discounts and easy terms offered to attract builders. No obligation to visit Lewiston Water Power Co.
Notices from the Department of the Interior Land Office Lewiston Idaho dated 1903 announce settlers filing intent to make final proofs on several parcels in townships 32 and 33 north range 3 and 4 west. Witness lists include Edwards Williams William McCormack and Melita Heusman with multiple claimants.
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