Great NorthWest railroad empire promised by new line
A lengthy promotion envisions six hundred miles of new rail toward a transcontinental North West system linking San Francisco to Montana and beyond. It argues future wealth from Weiser and Washington County, naming Oregon Pacific and Northern routes, urging San Francisco merchants to back the trunk line and foreseeing massive regional development and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Monte Cristo
Golden Gate City
Northwest
Oregon Territory
Whitman
England
Oregon Pacific
Columbian Southern
Oregon
Nampa
Esilway
Lewiston-Huntington
New York
Weisern
VU. P
Adams
Ur&n
Umajilia
Huntsington
Shake River
Huntington
Ouly
Amitt
UP Aystom
U. P
By & N
U.P
Blake
Tilalia
Washington County
Idaho
Weiner
Butte
Sacramento
Montana
Weiser River
Weiser
Welsee
Wels
Washington
Itaha
Boine
Skaramonte
Weilser
Sacramonia
Portland
Salt Lake
Uae
California
Wolver Wix
Northern
Vila
Welser
Ghigago
Snd
Premis
Chicago
Duluth
Browns
San Francico
Itf
Canyon County Pride Amid Editorial Shakeups
A printer's pall and a flurry of changes sweep Canyon County as new management takes over the Nampa Leader with F G Mock moving from editor to banking. The Caldwell Tribune founders Steunenberg Bros appear as political and business movers, while R H Davis of the Tribune drives the Caldwell post office. The Caldwell Record extols Canyon County as superior in crops and people, inviting Boise City readers to confirm.
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Thie Igaite
Nampa
F. G. Mock
Canyon Country
Steunenberg Bros
Caldwell Tribune
Frank
Govenor
Commercial Bank of
Caldwell
Muck
Laya
Faber
R. H. Davis
The
Tribune
Cauldwell
Canyon County
Boise City
Prospective settlers immigration steady tide reported
A steady influx of prospective settlers is reported as immigration trends continue to shape settlement patterns. Authorities note sustained interest from families and individuals seeking land and opportunity, with communities adjusting services and housing to accommodate newcomers.
Weiser Idaho Immigrant Interest in Promised Land of Weiser
A late 19th century notice discusses a wave of potential settlers from Wisconsin Nebraska Dakota Pennsylvania Illinois and more moving to Weiser Idaho. It highlights the fertile land and 20 to 40 acre fruit farms near Weiser, plus letters from readers praising the climate soil and opportunities. It also references public notices on county tax sales and jury drawing, and a drug advertisement for How Whse Scumach Biumird claiming health benefits.
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Washington County
Boise
Idaho
Wolser
Montana
Colorado
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Dakota
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Weiser
SranAt
Hust Brady
Weiser Staxan
Dent
Idaho Springs
Weiser Stawat
Colfax
Washington
Epigraphs on Catarrh Cure and Local Notices
3100 Reward, 8100. Readers are reminded of an old medical cure for catarrh promising a positive fix. Cheney & Co advertise Epil Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a cash offer for failures. Also mentions a hotel advertisement and a land sale near Payette Idaho with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uut
Tassages
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Malis
Laws Passed and Signed by Governor
The governor has signed three house bills and two senate bills into law. H B No 3 relates to the legislature pay, H B No 185 by Nicholson is an anti gambling measure making gambling a misdemeanor with fines of at least 200 dollars or four months in county jail. H R No 195 by the committee on Indian and Military affairs appropriates 15159.63 dollars for costs of raising mobilizing and maintaining Idaho volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Govenor
Nicholson
Great McEwen to Perform at Opera House for Three Nights
The great McEwen, famed for advanced mental development and a cataleptic toast with Grace Maynard, headlines at the Opera House for three nights ending February 20. Tickets priced 36 and 50 cents are on sale at Jenny's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEwen
MuEven
Grace Maynard
Lf McEwen
Aurora
Opera
Jenny
Weiser Brick Plant Seeks Early Contracts for 1.5 Million Bricks
A. Gordon plans to produce 1.5 million bricks this season at a 20,000 per day capacity. Contracts for brick to be used in new store, apartment, and residence projects in Weiser should be placed early to ensure full plant utilization and cheaper spring labor costs. Reading mentions wallpaper, shades, and matting, plus Shiloh’s Cure testimonials and employment ads, as part of the local business notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiser
A. Gordon
The Second Battle Preparatory Work of the Free Gain
The Ways and Means Committee examines preparatory actions for Free Gain efforts. Key figures discuss funding steps and strategic plans, outlining timelines and responsibilities as the plan progresses through legislative channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Gain
Age Ways and Means
Ways and Means Committee Drives 1900 Silver Campaign
Readers learn of a five member Ways and Means Committee formed Sept 21 1898 by Senator James K Jones governing a 1900 bid for bimetallism and anti monopoly. Donations pour in via Union Trust Bank Chicago with pledges of one dollar a month and heavy local support across Missouri Indiana Kentucky and more in a mass fundraising effort led by W T Harvey and expressed as a people funded war on the money trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
Jean
Ways and Means
Bt Lows Ja
W. T H. Harvey
Chicago
Mr. Harvey
Coln
Tanaea
Communnties
Ilda Unity
Clu
Ltr
Uireo
William Jennings Brown
Jacksonville
Fla
Rena Uw
Cuba
United States
Ape Point & Treasurer
Union Trust Company Bank
Gite City
Asalsbanteneral
Sam B. Cook
Missouri
Bla
Bunner
Mrr
Cook
Urey Woodson
Kentuck
Uist State
St Ot
W. Hy
Sommitee
Belinois
Lulinda Bie
Aaid
FM Ip
Criliman
Harvey
Betts
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Westlake House
Frank Hubbard
Cordelle’s
Raney
Cordelle
Wheeler & Wilson
Dordelle's
Canyon
Waiser
Stoxan
Ain
Gooding
Haya
Inland Hotel
Visle
Payette
Idebo
Karl
Bownside
Riwlone
Catan Waverope
Mertens Bete Bine
Wai
Hertre
Xenoud
Abbago, Ren
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