23 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
1
Weiser merchants report optimistic signals for the coming year with expected improvements in sales and consumer activity. Local business leaders cite steady orders, improved customer turnout, and stable prices contributing to a favorable outlook for year ahead.
Real estate activity in Weiser Washington county Idaho signals a booming year with several recent transfers for homes. Dr B I Steeves bought the Signal building site for 1850 planning a two story brick, while the State Bank of Idaho and other properties may host new brick blocks. Local business optimism rises as plans for expanded quarters and new stores emerge alongside a farmers institute session led by C L Smith and professors French Henderson.
Webster Davis leaves for New York with a petition bearing 2,121,604 names urging Congress to declare sympathy for the South African and Orange Free State in their conflict with Great Britain. Signatures, gathered over months, will be handed to the Boer consul in New York for delivery to Washington. Also noted are cough medicine claims, postal letter listings for Weiser Idaho, and coal weights in pounds per ton.
Harris and Dean announce wholesale expansion after a major fire at Thunder Mountain Gateway. Weiser Goods reports new territory and intensified outreach as investigators assess damages and supply lines.
Harris & Dean, a long established Weiser harness and saddlery firm, adds a wholesale department and leases the building north of its main shop to double workspace and display stock. A $500 order reached Cambridge as the new venture opens briskly, reflecting the town’s support for local industry.
Advert says soft glossy hair requires no dandruff and cites a Dickinson North Dakota man, E Dodd, praising Herpicide as the only prep that kills the dandruff germ, cleanses the scalp, prevents hair loss, and promotes new growth.
A deep mystery surrounds why women endure backache headaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizzy spells yet Electric Bitters has proven a quick cure. Mrs Phete Cherry of Peterson Iowa says the remedy cured years of kidney trouble and a lame back allowing her to work at age 73. The ad also notes a painting need and a legal hearing set for January 25 in Boise and offers farm loans from R O McKinney of Weiser.
A local notice lauds Dean for rapid rise at Herris Dean in Weiser, praising conservative methods and firm’s growth. A Horse and Cattle Raisers meeting is set for February 22 1902, with officer elections. A disastrous fire damaged several buildings in town and disrupted post office service. The Thunder Mountain envelopes are available at stationers.
The Boise mining boom spreads as locals discuss routes from Connell to Thunder Mountain. Reports say Mr. Wilson walked the mining distance in five days, Boise speculation grows, and claims of rich locations for sale surface. Projections note routes, costs, and potential wealth in Thunder Mountain, with buyers in Boise and new stake claims highlighted.
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