Economy Gas Lamp Claim Promises Safe, Cheap Light
An old advertisement extols the Economy Gas Lamp as the largest economical light before the public. It claims one hundred candle power for half a cent per hour, sixteen hours per fill, and no chimney cleaning or wick trimming. Endorsements from W S Walker of Boise and P deS Olney endorse its insurance benefits and utility for homes and enterprises.
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W.S. Walker
Boise
Idaho
P. Des. Olney
Board of Fire
Writers ‘of the Pacific
W. S. Walker
C. John
Lincoln
Blaine
Cassin
Custer
A choice line of smokers at Benter's shop
A brief note records a display of smokers and goods at Benter's, highlighting the range of items available and a likely promotional emphasis. The snippet suggests store offerings and customer interest in the shop's selection.
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Benter’s
Local notices span travel, housing, and post changes
Mark Kahn passed through to Oakley on the 3rd. Mr. Burton notes the weather shifts like a woman's mind. Mr. Gough's house was completed Monday. Sam Wright is expected back soon. Rock Creek Post Office moved from Stricker's to Robison's two miles upstream. Arbor Day promised plantings too far advanced for transplanting.
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Mark Kahn
Oakley
Rock Creek
Stricker
Robison
Irrigation Work and Local Developments Near King Hill
Ranchmen irrigate crops as alfalfa suffers winter kill while Alex Minton and Harry Wentworth relocate to King Hill. Workers clear sagebrush from Mullens Canal Co reservoir bottom and Fred Bliss with Walter Burkhard construct a defensive looking dike. A New York note reports silver certificates at 64 to 65 cents, with 65 last seen in 1897, amid debates on demand and global factors. The piece cites inflationary wages and tariff benefits in a broader economic mood from Harrisonburg, Virginia to Chroncle.
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Mullens Canal Co
New York
Stock Exchange
China
McKinley seen as likely next Republican nominee
A late congress canvass suggests about 90 percent of Senators and Representatives expect President McKinley to seek a second term if willing. The outlook credits his administration with reviving prosperity after Democratic misrule and a costly foreign war, noting broad support for his liberal policies and their historical sanction.
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McKinley
Oswego Times
Senter's Shoes and Dry Goods Ad Promises Low Prices
Store invites customers to visit often with low prices on men and boys shoes and dry goods. Claims new stock from Geo. D. Sivers & Co. and 2000 pounds of cream chocolate and mixed candies just arrived at Senter's with urging to call early and examine offerings.
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Senter’s
Geo. D. Siviers & Co
Local grocers offer low prices and new goods
Daily fresh groceries at bottom prices from Geo D Saviera Co s Custer and City Meat Market. Fresh water and salt water fish arrive every Thursday. A new article soap 30 bars for 1 dollar. Wallpaper samples number Lane 1500 and painting and decorating services. Be W Horton sells Rock Springs coal Sho shone. Ladies seek stylish oxford shoes in tan and black, latest styles.
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Geo. D. Saviera & Co S
Custer
GEO. D. Saviers & Cos
Lane
Teacher's Examination in Shoshone Idaho May 25 1890
Leah M. Burnside, County Superintendent, announces a three day teachers certificates examination at the High School building in Shoshone Idaho beginning Thursday May 25 1890. Applicants must pay one dollar to the County Superintendent before taking the exam.
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Shoshone Idaho
Leah M. Burnside
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Hoek Spring
E. W. Horton
UBER
Doc Smith
Shoshone, Idaho
Mort A. Weaver
J. F. Kenly
Mort St. Weaver
Johnson & Gage
Waters
Shoshone
W. K. Baugh, M. D
Spano
J. M. Rogers
D. D
E. E. Brooks
Land Office Department
Lincoln County
Watere
George L. Evevern
Snake River
Sam Wright
Bliss Idaho
Alex Minton
Harry Wentworth
King Hill
Fred Bliss
Walter Burkhard
Harrisonburg
Chronicle
Lewiston
Land Board
Teller
Steunenberg
Steanenberg
Royal
Protestant Episcopal Church
D. W. Galway
Warner
Senter
BE. W. Horton
Rock Springs
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