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Newspaper
Weiser Semi Weekly Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1905
Page
3
The Weiser post office shows strong growth with 1908 receipts of 36795.26, up from 1903 by 926.80, and the December 31, 1904 quarter marking the highest business in office history. A rise of about 400 next quarter could classify the office as second class, boosting postmaster Bruce’s salary to 2000 annually as mail volume increases.
A historic lodge program lists officers led by Tom Gerdan for Wood Council and Mrs J M Snider for Women of Woodcraft. Duties include various roles from vice president to clerks and sentries, with several names and titles, plus notes on attendance, committees, and a mention of a California visitor.
A collage of small ads describes items for sale and remedies. Closing out trims at Mrs Hand's shop, horse sale offers, Johnson & Brent, then numerous claims for Pepsikola and Kodol cures. Testimonies cite Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and other tonics.
Mrs P A Markeen hosted a West Main Street luncheon for her friend circle, honoring Mrs Mortimer Falton Cressy who soon departs for Boise. The gathering featured Mrs Creasy’s singing, with Mrs Lewis Hall assisting in reception and a list of attendees including Mrs Sommercamp, Mrs Taylor, and Miss Florence Taylor.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a mild harmless liver and constipation remedy praised by Hob Moore of La Fayette Indiana and A B Canman of Chicago for relief without stomach upset. It notes travel usefulness and druggist availability. A separate note endorses Ballards Snow Liniment for lumbar pain with instant relief and a buyer’s recommendation. Churchill Drug and Paint Co sells both products at 25 cents, 500 and 1 dollar.
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