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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1903
Page
8
The piece notes how the small want ad shapes modern work life with thousands relying on it for employment. It emphasizes the ad’s impact on job seekers and the economy, offering a concise reflection on its persistent relevance.
The piece explains fixed charges like rent, stock, debt service and transportation as essential for a store. It argues that without advertising these costs may rise and fail to generate customers and sales. It urges increasing expenses with advertising to boost business and visibility.
A year ago Harper & Brothers tested newspaper advertising against other methods. One book by a popular author and another by an unknown writer were used. the unknown book won, showing readers seek newspaper information for books and most matters. The piece argues the local paper remains the best advertising medium.
A stream of short items covers travel, visits, and small events in Council Meadows and surrounding areas. Mentions include Hanson on Monday stage, Porter in Cornell, Epic Day for Sumpter, and several trips to Weiser, Meadows, and Indian Valley. Socials include dances, a Christmas masque ball, and a high five club among youths, with farm and market notes on hay, wheat, and livestock values.
John Hopper trapped a seven foot eagle one week ago near Spring Creek. Ibert Adamson to add a Spring Creek home extension with Dan Palmer and Francis Brittain as head carpenters. John McCrea visits from his Weiser High School home for holidays. Walter camp tender on Crane Creek for Mr Sommerville. John D. Keithley plans a hog batch for bacon sales this season. Alls Biz Garland visits family. Mackey couple also visiting eastside.
Advice on handling worry and controlling outcomes. If a cold risks pneumonia, buy Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and use it judiciously. Drugstores carry it and fears of pneumonia are said to disappear with proper use.
A fragmented OCR list shows numerous names and places including D Anmown, Aroulahan Heath, BH Smith, Pearl Kiser, Middle Valley, Chicago, Bourne, G Hayes, Cam bridge, and T A Clark. The text also advertises Electric Bitters as a health tonic claimed to cure various ailments and notes McBratney's wallpaper shop and Davia Drug Co as sources.
Middlegrove New York resident Melard I. Craig endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as effective for indigestion and constipation without gripping or unpleasant effects. Available from all druggists.
Mrs W A Clark Sr the mother of the million dollar baby died in Butte after a long illness beginning with the birth on December 1. The baby is reported healthy. Johanna Toderholm of Fergus Falls Minnesota fell and dislocated her shoulder and found quick relief using Chamberlains Pain Balm as recommended by her son who praised its sleep aiding effect and urged others to try it. For sale by all druggists.
Sub-contractors are invited for rock and earth work on the Malheur ditch five west of Ontario Oregon at stations or within a mile. Work inspected at our camp on the ditch. Hoskins and Harxine oversee. Subscribe for the Semi-Weekly Signal and prize contest offer from Bay Castle Gate or Rock Springs coay from Kimball-tt.
Estray notice reports a red mare with a white star and a cropped left ear found one and a half miles north of Weiser. The animal is described as old and haltered, with a split right ear and no braid. Owner must pay charges and take the animal or it will be disposed of per law. Names cited include P Gray Ames and D Jones.
A decayed estray notice from Bourne dated December 19 lists two horses arriving December 1 with about 1000 pounds each. One described as having bald face and white feet. the other with a star on the forehead and white feet. They bear brands SE and SO on left hip and left shoulder. Owner must claim within ten days or disposal will occur. N P Ranson.
Notice describes a white horse branded Ht on the left shoulder and H ou loft mite, about eleven years old, with a fancy name Fay hotw. It requests proof of ownership and indicates DAY costs and sale under law. Dated December 6, 1902 by J. Bohrmenway in Weiser, Idaho.
The notice dated December 8 1902 lists several cattle including a 200 pound white star horse and a two year old steer held at the Wenman ranch near St Weiser Idaho. The animals are subject to disposal after thirty days under state law with George Wilford and Frank Smith as officials.
Fragmentary notice references Crystal Holtom and a December date with unclear context. Legal language mentions charges and following legal process, with names GEO L. JACKSON and EXUS VACKSON. The readable content is vague and garbled, providing minimal concrete facts.
The Saginaw Michigan Evening News opines that taking a bit more time in advertising consideration and preparation is wiser than being even slightly careless about ads. The editorial stresses thoroughness in promotional work.
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