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Newspaper
Weiser Semi Weekly Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1905
Page
4
The Weiser Signal lists subscription rates and advertising costs, notes official acts and locations, and mentions a historical date April 10 with entries related to Mawson and Jarod 3 1807. Includes rates for single copies, monthly and yearly, and penalties for late payments. It references Idaho and provides a date June 10, 1905.
A reader presses The Tribune with a warning that the forthcoming state politics center on Mormon influence and the Smith Budge alliance. He accuses Gentiles, hierarchs, and Idaho Salt Lake factions of stirring unrest and predicts campaigns across Utah Wyoming and Colorado.
The 15 foot wide ore ledge carries a 3 foot paystreak of bornite. A wagon road is being built to join the Kleinschmidt road and reach the Landore smelter at 8000. Drift work is open on the 50 foot level in winter. C McKinnix of Mage is general manager.
The newly enacted Oregon law allows whipping up to 20 lashes as an additional penalty for wife beating. The prior punishments of fine or imprisonment remain valid, and the whipping is to be carried out within county or city jails by the sheriff or a designated officer.
A law requires school trustees to file a written annual report on the first Monday of June detailing district expenditures and purposes, and the district treasury balance. The report must be published in a newspaper or posted in three public places and kept for inspection by the district clerk.
Mr and Mrs Wallace Graham entertained about thirty friends on Wednesday evening at 500 in honor of Mrs Bird from Salt Lake en route to Portland. Dainty refreshments were served and a pleasant time reported. Miss Minnie Richardson won the ladies prize a china plate and Raynor Conkley won the gentlemen’s prize a fine Tea Pot.
A garbled OCR read details a Russian Army base in Manchuria with references to a battle core and senior officers. The text mentions Lieuten mut Genered and a defeat by Rojostreurky, with unclear dates and places, likely from a wartime report.
The speaker expresses resolve to defeat Japan in Manchuria and requests mobilization of younger reservists rather than older ones. He argues younger men are healthier and more fit for combat, while noting older reservists would be less suitable for immediate deployment.
A seventeen year old girl gathers violets by a wall when a man accuses her of theft and links her to crime. He offers mercy with a kiss of violets, forcing a tense confrontation about temptation and consequences.
A returning college woman recalls a past flirtation with a flower giver who misled her as a girl. She plans revenge by feigning subservience, entangles him for months, then marries him. On a violet path they recall the old episode, and she confirms she got even by marrying him.
Colonel F A Wellesley records a royal tale about a once famed Russian battleship. The ship supposedly neared sea readiness while armor plates were not delivered, crews toiled on dockside, and wooden turrets and canvas armor were hurriedly erected for a naval review. The story includes a predicted inspection by the Duke of Edinburgh and a test with a canvas turret.
An old newspaper ad string promotes Candee's Sporting Goods and box paper deals. It includes testimonials for Ballard's Horehound Syrup and Herbine for coughs colds and bronchial issues, naming Mrs Jos McGrath of Hutchinson Iowa. The text also mentions free chocolate samples and a Portland trip offer with unspecified details.
A damaged OCR text fragment mentions names and items without clear context or dates. Readable elements include several proper nouns and scattered phrases, but no coherent event or outcome, making it impossible to determine a concrete news item or location.
An old advertisement promises safety and relief from bowel and stomach ailments including headaches biliousness and constipation. The ad urges readers to try Dr King’s New Life Pills, guaranteed by druggists for 25 cents.
A 1902 testimonial claims Snow Liniment cured an old chin sore thought to be cancer near Westmoreland Kansas. The letter notes a sister in Allensville Pennsylvania seeks a 500 bottle supply and mentions Churchill Drug & Paint Co as seller. Also a help wanted notice for two women in a restaurant.
A reader from Hope Texas endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve as highly effective for cuts ulcers fever sores and sore eyes. The advertisement notes quick cures and assigns the product a 25 cent price at druggists.
Local millinery advertises Tailor Made Hats ending all street hats at cost and trimmed hats at very low prices at Mrs Hand’s Bott.
In Weiser we extend an invitation to the trade to call and become acquainted. The location is Waterhouse Anderson building, 802 M. B. Harmston. The note mentions 12 years of experience and aims to secure a fair share of patronage. Also advertises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with a testimonial from Mrs. Lindsay of Fort William Ontario. Reserved for druggists and general sale.
A testimonial recounts that Electric Bitters cured a severe kidney disease and backache suffered by C. F. Collier of Cherokee Ta. The writer notes relief from droad tal backache and low mood after using the tonic, praising its effectiveness.
Partial OCR shows a land sale notice referencing a deadline of June 15 and a payment schedule with various amounts and items described. The readable items include references to wheat, ore, standing cattle or assets, and a drought or weather note. Details are garbled but indicate a legal sale action by a named party or authority with a monetary and property transfer context.
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