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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
3
A bustling, fragmentary slice shows farm life and town growth across Meadows and Boise. Notes on weather showers, harvests, fruit ripening, hay and crop prospects, local visits, and ongoing construction plans amid a busy rural community scene with residents traveling, trading, and discussing church, school, and business development.
INDIAN VALLEY reports heavy rain over the past two days has damaged roads and caused local concerns. Cora Mickey remains critically ill, Olive Logan and Mrs. Issue Bilegu suffer illnesses, while Dr. Grew attends Mrs. Bilegu in Salubrin. Families from Cottonwood and Counter visit, Bilubrla residents chase huckleberries, and mining work continues near Crooked River as J.W. Wilkerson ferries goods to Smith for Mr. Smith’s brand store in Warren. August 23.
Local notes describe Middle Valley farmers awaiting harvest amid wet weather and ongoing church and school visits. Mentions Adventist preacher M Anderson visiting, Miss Campbell at Balibela teachers' institute, and families like the Fletchers and Potters preparing grain for threshing while rain continues.
A collage of short items from Idaho includes medical notes on appendicitis treatment by Mr. Skippen, local social events at Lamme’s hall, and continuing agricultural and horticultural society activities. It mentions Orville Moss and J. A. Lauer in business, travel notes for Hon. A. B. Moss, and railroad developments near Weiser with Wilkerson’s reports on copper region prospects and track progress.
Local notices from Weiser include a memorial for Jub Zumalt and family, a report of purchases at Hutner’s head clerk store, and several ads. Items mention grave county origins, Beefeast promotions, Weiser businesses Jeweled souvenirs, dental services, and fishing tackle offerings from Hoss Bros. The goods and services span harnesses, shoes, lime, and cigars, with various trades and establishments named.
Schedule announces Great Rockstand Route from Denver to St Louis via Missouri Pacific. Daily departure in the evening from Denver in the Onloraty Piver car, arriving next day in St Louis. Claims fastest Denver to St Louis time, no car changes, superior dining car service, and strong connections from Pueblo and Colorado Springs. Coal cars and fuel info noted. coal buyers urged by Marticewe and Tirekurs.
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