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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
3
The notice outlines advertising charges for first and subsequent insertions, standing ads, and legal notices. It mentions per inch pricing, weekly publication options, and a reminder to subscribers to watch the address label for payment status. It also includes a plea to monitor payment dates and subscription labels.
Train departure times from Weiser are listed with several passenger and Cannon Ball trains. An announcement notes a candidate’s bid for Third Judicial District judge. Local notes report residents visiting, returning, and trips, plus a new restaurant opening and fruit sales. Reports include a possible animal drowning on Snake River and a barber shop advertisement.
Yesterday crowds packed the gates for the Ringlings circus, with a sunny morning cooldown and a sprinkle to ease dust. An accident derailed the P and I N special at Council, delaying arrivals until five in the evening, yet many still attended the night performance as 5,000 locals enjoyed the parade and show. Republican primaries yielded a long list of delegates from West and Middle Weiser, most likely to attend the Cambridge convention.
Indian Valley plans a new schoolhouse and invites bids from qualified carpenters. The notice appears in this issue seeking proposals and outline of requirements for the project funding and construction timetable.
Report details a ferry incident on the Snake River at Weiser where boats attempted to ferry a herd of horses across. In midstream the horses swam and panicked, the ferry sank, fifteen drowned, and boatman Raymond O Tool barely escaped. Separate ad lines about cold cure and rail service appear in the same column.
News from Vale and nearby areas lists a steady stream of travelers and activities. Ads note watermelons from near Weiser en route to Burns, beekeeping yields at Em ory Cole’s farm, and various ranches, mines, and freight moves across South Fork, Burren Valley, and Sucker Creek.
A bear encounter on Jughandle mountain near Payette lake led a sheepherder, employed by Dodson, to stumble and fall when a 30-30 rifle ball struck his forearm. The injured man was transported to Lardo where Dr. Skippen treated the wound.
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