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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
6
A Pennsylvania coal operator progresses development work on a local property, outlining plans for expansion and potential mining activity. The move signals growth for River Coal and signals job creation for the region.
From Pollock on the Little Salmon, Sweet and Wright report coal deposits found by the Rapid River. A tunnel reaches 130 feet with a 200 foot goal to main ledge, seams up to six inches thick with larger chunks. Samples look promising, coal shows anthracite traits, tests pending. West Fork Mining on Rapid River reports a wide ledge with ore carrying silver, gold, and copper. An enormous new ledge on the Salmon carries visible gold. Community notes cover school debates, journals, and fund drives for a new gymnasium as well as upcoming entertainment and class expansions.
A letter from Grey Svow 4 J, EF. Lackey outlines plans to buy one unit for June delivery and warns of possible legal action if the sale is withheld. The note requests acknowledgment before completion of the transaction.
A saloon keeper from Pocatello Idaho extols Acker's English Remedy for Coughs and Colds after trying rock and rye and whiskey with quinine. The testimonial claims one bottle cured a deep cough and improved health, noting the medicine is sold worldwide with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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