14 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1901
Page
1
Welner Fruit Land and Development Co organized to pursue land development and fruit farming plans. The new company aims to consolidate holdings, attract investors, and leverage regional agricultural opportunities. Local officials expect rapid progress and potential job creation.
The Weiser Fruit Land and Development Company was organized in Weiser last Saturday. It plans to buy and develop farm and fruit lands, build canneries and other industry, offer loans on real estate, and invest in local enterprises to keep capital at home. Capital stock is $200,000, with $2 per month payments for 50 months, and officers include J Davin as president and Fosselman as general manager. Local subscriptions progress, stock expected to succeed.
Local carpet seller Mrs Emma Battin of Commercial Street Old Town invites customers to bring rags today and leave with a first class carpet tomorrow.
Blake n Commando threatens to advance toward Lorenzo Marques amid escalating tensions. Reports indicate potential military action with scarce details on timing. Local officials urge calm while monitoring border developments.
London reports say Boers led by Blake threaten Lorenzo Marquez and Portugal seeks British help. A British squadron may be ordered to Lorenzo Marquez, with semi official confirmation later. In Capetown the Boers captured 200 British at Modderfontein on Jan 30, who were released. 30 British killed or wounded.
Idaho lawmakers discuss repealing anti gambling limits and licensing games, with Kilbourn proposing informant rewards of half fines and $25 share from county treasury upon conviction. The Senate shows support for railroad expansions and new lines benefiting mineral, timber, and agricultural development.
Weiser industrial progress continues with a proposed fifty ton plant to produce prune brandy and wines from various fruits, plus applejack and vinegar. Builders H. L. Stanly of California and J. W. McLean of Boise have been in town this past week to advance the project and expect completion in three to four months.
All soldiers seeking pension claims should promptly place their applications with Joseph H. Hunter pension attorney Washington DC. The speaker notes experience shows he is the proper party to handle such cases.
Ross Richardson recalls near death from consumption. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for his recovery after seven bottles. Ad touts it as unrivalled for consumption pneumonia laryngitis bronchitis but notes hay fever group cough and whooping cough. Trial bottles free at RW Smith’s.
All holders of personal property in Washington county are notified that taxes on property not secured by real estate will be collected during the assessment phase per state rules. No deviation from this rule is permitted.
The next quarterly examination for teachers will be held February 28, March 1 and 3 in the court room at Weiser with questions on school law from Chapter XX and on state constitution from Article XX. State certificate and life diploma exams will be on March 1 and 3 at Wallace, Lewiston, Pocatello and Boise. Many Z. Hauran Be County.
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