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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1904
Page
1
A small dog barks at a smiling moon in the evening sky. Neighbors pelt him with rocks yet he continues his furious cry. The Gog toyed with temper, claiming to be a terror despite his size. The moon smiles and glides away behind a hill as the dog rests, declaring he scared it off.
Saunders an 18 year old from Dead Ox Flat corrects his name and age as he lies wounded after a revolver in his hand discharged into his left breast. The bullet lodged under the left shoulder blade. prognosis uncertain. He was at the ranch of James Montry when the accident occurred.
The Index notes a four generation Moulton family in Emmett. P H B Moulton, 86, is father grandfather and great grandfather, while Jonathan Moulton is 55 as grandfather and John Moulton, a merchant, heads the third generation with six children led by an 11 year old eldest. Despite blindness, Mr Moulton Sr. travels city streets with a cane. Bem!-Weekly for fresh news.
Mrs B L Steaves hosted a pleasant social afternoon at her residence on Wednesday. A dainty four o'clock tea followed a cordial gathering with invited ladies, including Mesdemes and several gentlemen, sharing fellowship in a relaxed, social setting.
A cryptic message appears to reference Meadow Domain and Wesduns Helder with scattered words and coded phrases. The garbled text suggests a puzzle or encoded note rather than a clear news item, leaving readers with a fragmentary teaser about a possible site or project.
Dan Cotter, arriving from Roosevelt after eleven months in camp, warns that four feet of new snow atop hard crust increases avalanche risk. He recalls a perilous escape during his trek out and urges extreme caution for travelers to and from the camp to prevent further tragedies.
Flood damage controls travel on the Weiser River with the Midvale wagon bridge stranded midstream. A temporary spillover widened the river to near a mile, washing 60 feet of approach and hindering passage. Roosevelt area reports supply shortages despite miners and camps operating, with Roosevelt described as busy and alcohol heavy.
News from Thunder Mountain reports the Dewey mill continues steady bullion production, yielding 40 to 50 pounds monthly worth $7000 to $8000. Observers predict the mine will become a wonder when a large 100 stamp mill is installed, as the current 10 stamp plant is poorly equipped.
A fragmentary report from Fish and Game outlines unclear references to pledges and penalties. The text mentions various names, dates, and places in chaotic form offering little concrete detail for full interpretation.
An ice gorge formed in the Weiser river above the P I N railroad bridge at Goodrich. It broke during the night, taking several piles from the bridge. A rescue and repair train was dispatched. passengers were transferred by hand car as work proceeded to secure the structure.
City officials report a long quiet audit shows Weiser owes the city more than $4000 from road tax funds. One fourth of road receipts should stay in the district or be given to separate road districts on demand. For four years Weiser has paid over $17,000 in road taxes yet received no road improvements, and now will demand its share.
A man who gave his name as Cot ton was arrested Thursday afternoon by Sharif Adama and Marshal McGrew. He caused a disturbance at the Brewery saloon, throwing chairs and convulsing on the floor until bystanders and the bartender restrained him. Authorities noted unusual behavior and arranged for examination.
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