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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1897
Page
2
The piece notes tariff receipts reducing citizen surplus, mentions the coal strike and government injunctions restricting workers, and reflects on economic and political tensions. It cites Greece Turkey conflict, onion farming anecdotes, and a Grand Army reunion led by President McKinley in Battal.
An Eastern journal notes Tonawanda New York as a manufacturing town with 20000 inhabitants facing unemployment due to federal taxation. It cites Park City Utah once thriving in mining now devoid of miners because of same laws. The piece argues congressional taxes harm mineral regions and urges Bryan to see Park City’s quiet decline and Idaho county’s sulfur hot spring discovery.
Residents express general content and hope as crops thrive and animals stay in good condition. Mills report steady production and lumber markets improve while mountain timber holds untold wealth, fueling gratitude for providential abundance and anticipated prosperous times ahead.
Readable portions describe a proposed slate of works including a steam railway from the Pencoske mill to the Saint River, the Mont Portland shipment route, and a new smelter with a 7000 ton daily capacity. Directors cited include J. M. Wikke and O. C. Volper, with Cyrus Falsain and Paul of New York connected to the project as agents and financiers.
The article denounces a Connecticut based mining deal tied to the Idaho Railroad Company as a fraudulent plan. It declares the promoter Leet moge and associates misrepresented value while projecting a fictitious transfer of property to secure bonds, urging action against the scheme and its backers.
An octagonal historic note describes a community’s prosperity after a harsh period. It highlights abundant crops and rising prices, with residents earning income and an atmosphere of optimism. The piece mentions local voices and the sense of revival across farms and markets.
Local items report several obituaries and illness notes including the death of Hiny Britton and the passing of Bugeeo Hunt at Salubela. Births cited include a son to Mr and Mrs Carl Korngs on August 18 and a child born to Mrs Asa Davison at Weiser. Reports cover Missing visits, travel from Vale and Oregon, school population near 8260, and local visits by teachers, postmaster illness, and community happenings along Spring Creek and nearby towns.
Dissolution notice for the Weiser Cemetery Association lists directors Jars and others and notes the organization will be dissolved. The document references Waterhouse and local addresses, with a completion date in May and involvement of named parties including O Ak and Aenvies Wilwonginie.
Fragmented OCR records discuss land flow at Hala C1N and public survey notices. Mentions of governors commissioners general assembly and voters discussing surveys, townships, and weather impacts. References to various officials and locations with scattered names and dates.
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