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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
1
A problem to solve questions whether Weiser will assume control over her tributary territory. The issue centers on jurisdiction, authority, and potential governance changes impacting regional boundaries and resource management. Officials debate legal steps and timeline for any transfer of control.
The long report argues for Bear valley wagon road access to Thunder Mountain and Miller Mountain to support mining and a new mill. It cites routes from Weiser via Cambridge Salubria Indian Valley and Van Wyck, with 127 miles total, and notes potential funding from Oregon Short Line and local groups. Boer War updates and a local baseball game follow with scores and bakery sale.
The Raster exercises in Miss Coston and Miss Schneider’s rooms last Friday afternoon drew Mesdames Webb Orr Foor Wilson James. The program was carried out excellently and impressed attendees. Citizens urged more school visits to support students and reward their efforts. A third grade boy’s joke about Idaho and a Blackfoot was told, but he maintained dignity throughout.
A compact feature highlights Novita’s role in easing medical costs and surgeries for women, detailing support activities and the impact on patient care in a care-focused narrative.
In the Magersfontein engagement, highlanders stormed a Boer trench containing 47 fighters under General Cronje. The Boers defended to the death, preferring death over surrender to British bayonets, defying the usual dread of bayonets.
A royal engineer reports Lord Roberts received the Kimberley relief telegram from Lord Kitchener at Wegdran drift five miles from Jacobsdal. General French had entered Kimberley and dined at the club. Telegraphs kept lines open. one telegraph man wounded, mule shot. Roberts praised the telegraph staff for coordinating column movements and keeping in touch with all posts. Jacobsdal post office seized as telegraph hub. Rhodes feud with Kekewieh linked to De Beers luxury tensions during siege.
A Morganton resident reports that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve completely cured large sores on her daughter’s head after scalding and eczema. The testimonial claims the salve guarantees relief from eczema, salt rheum, ulcers, piles, and related skin conditions.
Announcement details for the Seventh Annual Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints set for April 6 to 7 and 7 in 1900. The rail fare from Weiser to Salt Lake and back is authorized at 22.15, with tickets sold April 4–7 and return passage valid through April 16, 1900. Passenger service offered both ways.
A wild man identified as Levi Brewer was captured in two wolf traps near a cave in Greenup County Kentucky after being seen by locals for days. He spoke after confinement stating he grew up near Warfeld on Big Sandy and supported himself by fishing and hunting. The report also notes Emanuel Mandel in Newark regaining sight after sixteen years, seeing his wife’s face and improving vision.
The St Luke's Episcopal Guild hosts a Saturday night performance of Placer Gold. The story is intensely interesting with a dedicated cast and an orchestra providing popular selections and overtures. The Weiser public is urged to support the local company to foster future community theater.
Cleaner drain cheaper than wavering firms claim prices set at 35 and 40 cents. The Louise Brehany Ballad & Opera Converts arrive with metropolitans artists led by America’s favorite singer, presenting Martha in costume alongside other gems. Noted soloist with Sousa's Band and The Chicago Marine Band, Louise Brehany leads a fine concert company with Guillaume Savalet Belgium pianist, Olga Schmoll violinist, Jessie Beatrice Monroe alto, Forrest D. Garr bass, Louis Mintz tenor. Secure seats at Smith's drug store.
The G A R department of Idaho will hold its annual encampment in Weiser from June 6 to 8. A city committee seeks funds and public help to ensure a successful event, praising Weiser for earning the honor and urging strong citizen support.
Arrangements are made to organize two Women's Relief Corps in Weisere city. The work will take place at the Odd Fellows hall Saturday at 2 oclock p.m. Mrs Ewing of Boise president of the Department of Idaho will pres ent and assist. Every patriotic lady is invited to attend and join. The city needs an organization of this kind and a strong corps is hoped for.
A reader from Andersonville Indiana reports severe cold and cough cured after using Chamberlin Cough Remedy. The testimonial states the bottle finished before half was used and praises the medicine as the best for colds and coughs. Sold by R W Sarrn.
A compact notice touts The Stufft Short Orders offering large meals at low prices with quick service and satisfying portions, emphasizing value and substance for diners.
County commissioners convene amid a knot of issues including budgeting, zoning, and personnel as they seek solutions. Members grapple with overlapping duties, citizen concerns, and upcoming deadlines impacting local services and policy directions.
The board grants changes to public highways in several districts and denies a petition after remonstrance. Appointments include Robert Jackson as road overseer in District No 8 and David Wheeler for District No 18. New voting precincts Cambridge 14 and Caprum 15 are created, with boundaries described. The meeting adjourns to tomorrow morning.
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