08 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
1
The report notes prospecting activity for copper using a diamond drill. Workers plan to access via Weiser and P I N Ry routes, with crews moving through Boise region areas to locate ore deposits. Local details describe exploration efforts and transit paths used by the team.
Report from Boise and Weiser area on copper and diamond mining near the Salmon river. The Moore party tightens prospects at Elk Creek with petzite evidence and claims large copper veins. Interest grows as P and L N line route to Thunder Mountain drives mining momentum and potential smelter plans.
A cryptic note claims a $50,000 capacity operation at Rocky Point with unclear details about the site and purpose. No dates or organizations are specified, keeping the report fragmentary and tentative.
A group led by F. R. McKinney with J. B. Stark S. M. Stark and G. F. Smith proposes damming the Snake river at Rocky Point eight miles below Weiser to generate electricity for Weiser Huntington and other towns. Estimated project cost is 25000 dollars for dam plant and transmission lines. The plan envisions a six foot fall and natural rock walls to support a two winged dam with a booming system to divert water, asserting potential to turn the area into a manufacturing hub and a cheaper city water supply. The SiaNa1 will await developments as negotiations progress with Weiser hopeful of a major impact.
The Postmaster General pushes for boxed rural delivery on star and regular routes with relaxed uniformity rules to spur competition. Weiser farmers are urged to actively support and operate the local creamery to keep cash flowing, with directors offering to sell machinery to Boise parties and calls for a community canvass to boost milk supply and patronage.
Farmers at Nampa plan a legal action against the Ridenbaugh Canal Co for damages totaling 100000 after water contracts were refused. They claim the company withholds irrigation water while supplying Boise for power, harming farmers and exploiting revenue. Judge William H Clagett, Idaho public figure, died in Spokane from Bright's disease.
Health for 10 Cents. A lively liver pure cen im bright eyes perfect health Cascarets Candy Cathartic will obtain and secure them for you Genuine tablets stamped CCC Never sold in bulk All druggists roc.
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