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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
2
A local shop advertises made to order shoes and ready stock for society ladies. It touts quality, quick delivery, and affordable prices. The Elegant Lady emphasizes a full line of dress goods and dry goods, inviting well dressed ladies and cost conscious shoppers alike.
Rumors of two iron mines near Fortant boost local prospects as the county seeks capital investment and infrastructure. Articles cite Bevey Devil copper deposits and vast timber, with plans for mills, foundries, and railways expanding settlement opportunities. Five large corporate combinations are listed, signaling fears of price manipulation and labor pressure while co-ops push profitable creamery ventures in Idaho.
A concise summary of estray animal law detailing finder duties owner notification bidding and charges. It covers posting four notices or newspaper ads if owner unknown, two month claim windows, adjudication by justice of the peace, sale to cover costs, and proceeds to the school fund if not claimed. Restrictions include seasonal no taking between April and November and penalties for noncompliance.
Ed Darby of Mineral reports the Black Hawk and Black Maria show increasing ore quality with development. The smelter, idle due to coke shortages and ice on the river, will resume winter work. Blake employs fifty men for a railroad toward Seven Devils. Local ads note goods at Golden Rule, Welser, Harley & Rone, and Weiser pharmacies offering Shiloh's remedies, veterinary products, and items for sale including cold weather gear.
Weiser reports include a doll raffle won by ticket 1861 and sales at Jenney's drug store. A masque ball is planned at the opera house on December 26 with Odd Fellows overseeing entry. proceeds support local events. Also noted are legal cases, creamery output, and community growth with local business interest from Middle Valley and Weiser officials.
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