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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
3
A local shop touts a well chosen stock of gentlemen's neckwear. Holiday specials include one tie in a cartoon design priced from 60 to 90 cents, medium price ties from 25 to 80 cents, and four-in-hand ties at 60 cents each. The assortment aims to suit gifts for gentlemen and military recipients.
A vintage store feature showcases fancy booklets as affordable art items priced 5 to 60 cents each. The offering lists Gray's Elgy Christmas Carole and poems or verses, plus a selection of ladies and children's underwear in various fabrics and sizes.
The Signal notes Lindsay and Wilkerson visiting at home with church plans underway. Adin travels to California for winter, and McPherson builds a sleigh. Indian Valley Schoolhouse hosting a 24th event with music. Lindsay suffers neuralgia while Wilkerson and others are seen in the valley. Rynearson and Wilkothon return from a week with Weiser. Reagum stays at the capital.
Salubria described as a rich valley center with 400 inhabitants and a growing population. Christmas tree planned at Baptist church for Christmas Eve. a dance at the Hall Friday night run by the Odd Fellows. Born December 18 to Mrs R H Martin. Joseph and Washin to work in Monroe Creek for the winter. Mr Brown and family moving to Monroe Creek after buying a farm.
Indian Valley lies near the county center with a mild climate and fertile farmland. It boasts good schools and growing population. Residents note beauty, suitability for living, and plans for the Xmas tree bloom. Mr Kitmier has recovered from his recent illness.
The Warren column reports oil wealth claims and mining activity, with figures noting a 40000 payoff and ongoing investment in time and machinery. Local residents Ed Clark and Mr. Cook assess property at the Mayflower while several men are discharged from Iola, and the Washington hotel changes hands with Mrs. Brewer now running it. Additional notes cover travel, contracts on Cleve land, a new Chinese store building, holiday plans, and assorted notices including ads for goods, rents, and medicinal products.
Seven Devils district shows vast undeveloped copper potential with hints of permanent development. Freight, including the Pensock mine hoist, moves toward the area as roadways improve. Local business notes mention development prospects, a Spanish-American War book campaign, and Caprum dance preparations.
A reader asks about moving to Idaho, noting advantages like natural resources and climate. The article outlines costs for living, farming equipment, building materials, fuel, and livestock, and urges enterprising individuals with initial capital to relocate to The Gem state, especially the Wolf River valley, to build communities with access to markets and water power.
The article describes affordable boarding options for University of Idaho students, including a boarding club offering well cooked meals at cost. It mentions dining hours, advance board payments, and community support from Moscow residents. It also notes limited student funds and the push for improved student meals and living conditions.
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