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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
2
In a Wednesday issue, the Weiser Signal critiques wealth flaunting and press trivialities. It notes Anna Held’s travel woes with Mrs. Morgan and the Olympia car, mocks luxury access, and contrasts it with political shifts like James Stephenson becoming assistant state engineer amid reform rhetoric.
Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets claim to make digestion perfect and prevent dyspepsia and its disagreeable symptoms. The ad promises safe eating of any food at any time if taken after meals, backed by a positive guarantee. W. H. Hooxen & Co, Buffalo, N.Y. offers a free sample.
The notice extols Cham Cham berlain s Cough Remedy as a quick cure for colds and la grippe. It promises one day relief and offers a money back guarantee if it fails. Several nonsensical lines follow about drying preparations and other products, with contact hints for Ely Brothers and Edwards & Nelson.
The Signal prints county commission proceedings ahead of rivals, claiming public access to court records. The council questions why the county clerk allows this, noting the Star has long published early without pay while others profit from later prints.
Haas Bros exhibit an unusually fine line of fishing tackle at their store and offer a $10 Bristol rod as a prize to the fisherman who catches the season's largest trout using their tackle. Call on Haas Bros for particulars.
The Pony Express will operate next Friday between Boise and Huntington with calls at Boise and Weiser. It departs Boise at 7:30, arrives Weiser about 10, returns from Weiser about 12:30 and reaches Boise at 3:20. It promises great convenience for local travel.
All interested persons are urged to attend at the Hotel Weiser Friday at 8 o clock. Captain John McBirney of Boise will assist, bringing long military experience to aid the organization. He offers his services fully.
J Blood of Boise, who worked placer ground in Long Valley near Van Wyck last year, was in the city Monday morning. He is en route to the camp to arrange for extensive work this season. Local reports say his ground is very rich in precious metal.
Two cases of trespassing within the two mile limit will be heard this week in Cambridge or Salubria. Walter J. Brown vs John Rose and Park Rose was dismissed last week for lack of jurisdiction. Arthur J Nunallee et al vs John Rose and Park Rose, Carroll 16. Dolman to attorney for plaintiffs. Harris & Smith for defendants.
Weiser Lodge No. 1 celebrated its eighty fourth anniversary at Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday evening. N F Kimball Rev O Eva L Burtenshaw and William Conghan spoke on Odd Fellowship. Baker's orchestra provided music. A banquet closed the event with a large crowd of members and families attending from nearby towns including Mr and Mrs Burtenshaw and Isaac Muhan and wife and Mr and Mrs Wii Coughanonr of Payette.
The military spirit has struck Idaho with force as towns form companies. Under the new law regulating state militia arms and uniforms are furnished as soon as the company is mustered in.
The case of the Suite of Tdlaho va. Marty Brainard charged with larceny was heard by Judge Thos Jeffreys. After hearing evidence, Judge Jeffreys discharged the defendant. He faced charges of taking timber and a book from William Shaffer’s residence on Mann Creek.
The state of Idaho v Pence Waite Monteith concluded with a jury verdict of guilty on trespassing and digging on land owned by Annie Lane. Justice Coakley set a $100 fine and costs per defendant with imprisonment until payment, and an appeal to the district court was noted by defense counsel.
A surprise gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Andrew Ruf at their home celebrated Mrs Ruf’s mother and sister visiting. Mrs Walter Schrein organized the event with Progressive cinch, a dainty lunch, and a very enjoyable time. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Walter Seroff, KE M Barton, 8 Werneth Thos Rababan Col Drake K S Jewel Andrew Raf John Nevins and several ladies from Ontario and Duluth such as Madames Moore Grab Grochowski Bertlin Robjers and Miss Anna Growchoski.
A local notice from Weiser invites entries for April prizes linked to reader letters. Winners will be chosen by average scores in composition penmanship punctuation capitalization and spelling based on four best letters about a Signal advertiser article. Prizes awarded to top entries.
Payette lieutenant Aden of the Organic Militia Company recently organized in Weiser was in the city Saturday to gauge material for forming a local unit. He believes there is splendid material available for militia service.
The Signal offers ten dollars and a silver medal to the boy or girl in the county’s fifth grade attending any public school with the best attendance from January 1 to summer vacation. Prize awarded if a Lue family member is a Pull Up subscriber and the report is signed by the teacher. Prize may be divided if needed.
The Signal announces prizes for Washington county public school pupils. A boy or girl below 8th grade with the best overall record from January to end of school receives 10 dollars and a silver medal. an 8th grade student with the highest May exam average earns 20 dollars and a silver medal, provided a family member subscribes to the Weiser Signal. If ties occur, prizes are shared.
The piece argues advertising yields immediate large returns are unlikely. It cites that money spent on advertising forms capital, with goodwill as value. If done well, goodwill can be sold for face value of the investment, compounding returns like interest.
Notice details forfeiture actions in Washoe District Washington againt property formerly owned by a named party. It states an expended amount and improvements on mining claim, with deadlines for filing claims and a public sale planned by the county. The notice cites statutory provisions and orders from county officials, dated in Idaho and August Brockman.
In a brief note, residents express a need for clear guidance on the Star Bhop project. The community seeks concise information and practical steps from officials to move forward.
In a regional contest Frida Bridge hosts Aggies facing Pridas. The game features sharp shooting and tight defense as both sides vie for early season momentum.
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