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Newspaper
Weiser Semi Weekly Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1905
Page
2
Capital News reports road access remains unsafe for heavy loads with an expected break of mid June to early July. A May 11 Johnson Creek letter from 8. I. McDill describes 30 miles of four foot deep snow, rotten trails, and wagons unable to pass until July despite efforts to shovel and pack.
Advertisement rates listed for The Weiser Signal noting charges per inch for first and subsequent insertions, with special rates for weekly issues Wednesday or Saturday, and monthly running discounts. Includes public notices at $1.00 per insertion and free papers to advertisers, dated May 24, 1905.
The Idaho senator Dubois endorses President Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot for forest management, arguing three forests must be protected to conserve waters for irrigation and support mining. He has sent a comprehensive offer on Idaho's forest resources to the president, with the Spokesman-Review publishing the first installment today and plan for ongoing coverage.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a headed naming portion and labels with unclear details. It mentions a person or role and an event or action, set in a dated style but with many garbled words and missing context.
A store incident reveals nitroglycerine in a pint whiskey flask. Officers seize the explosive while relatives of the deceased Lawrence are noted alongside a long journey from Silver City New Mexico to Rosewood California Denver Colorado Idaho and finally Weiser Idaho. His widow Miss Fannie Jones and two sons Johnny eight and Tommy five survive as relatives grieve.
Members of the Kalos Circle of this city traveled to Payette on Friday afternoon at the invitation of the Jadios circle there to enter degree work. A large turnout of candidates participated while the visitors were royally entertained by Payette hosts. Notable attendees included Mesdames Obas, Story, J A McCune, Mike Kent, Mackey, Conaughton, Davin, A Wickiter, Jones, J Brey, Kobt, Koonce, E W Shari, J O Smelzal, Tom Gerdue, Tom Thompson, Obris, Billhorn, and J A Gerwick.
Superintendent of City Schools Mr A Carlson of Minnesota and Eureka Utah has been chosen to lead Weiser schools succeeding J M Martin who has resigned. Martin plans to move to his eastern home between June 1 and 15.
Bradley Edmundson, long missing from Salubra, has been located at Minidoka where he has lived for months. His son visited recently and reported him doing well. The reasons for his sudden disappearance remain unclear, but friends express relief he is alive and well.
John Paul Bonor known as Jace Bonor died at his State Street home Friday after weeks of illness from a stroke of paralysis. The funeral was held at the Methodist church with Woodmen of the World participation. he had long been a prominent livery operator after relocating from Silver City Idaho in 1800.
P H sttzer of Cheyenne spends Sunday and Monday examining a steam laundry proposition with Moor Grose Ellis and Wm Perdew and seeks a suitable plant. He is impressed with Welser and believes Cheyenne is the best location for a new establishment. He has discussions with city officials and local residents about property access and delivery needs.
William Fifer, long associated with M. G. Vial jewelry in this city, plans to start his own business and will open a first class jewelry store at Council. The community wishes him luck in his new venture and recommends Billie to the people of the upper country.
Weber Dweling Burne. The Coulter Bros. dwelling in Haat Weiser was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon caused by a defective flue. Firemen saved nearby barns as heavy rain and east wind complicated efforts. Loss about 1000 with no insurance. The Crowell place home, formerly D. N. Baker and M. McGregor, is now owned by the Coulter Brothers of Coulter's dairy. The brothers began rebuilding over the ashes.
The Ladies of the Methodist church will serve ice cream and cake in the rear ture room of the church Friday afternoon and evening. Go and assist the ladies and enjoy a good social hour.
A party of jewelry peddlers appeared in Boise on Thursday night and were immediately rounded up by police. They faced a rigid examination by Chief Horn but no evidence was found against them. They were ordered to cross the bridge and complied. Meridian reported Marsal Daly under arrest on a charge of violating something, while other notes mention additional names and a motovation.
Taft four room house 20 by 126 feet well built with three corner lots offered for 8775 dollars. Only 200 dollars cash required. Convenient to business section. A building and utility area description included.
An 1905 health ad extols Terbine Will overcoeing indigestion and dyspepsia, claims it regulates bowels and cures liver and kidney complaints. It is described as a purely vegetable, harmless blood enricher and invig orator. Updated testimonials praise its family use and rapid relief, while Chamberlain's Colic remedy is recommended when taken hot. For sale by all druggists.
An old advertisement excerpt presents Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds as a strict scientific cure. It includes a testimonial from Z T Gray of Calhoun Georgia about his wife’s bronchitis and notes price fifty cents to one dollar with a trial bottle. Gooding and Fuller are listed as sellers offering installment plans for houses and easy terms.
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