Various World News In Sheltered 1899 Style
A Webster statue was unveiled in Washington last Thursday. The output of coal in the South in the past year was 40,000,000 tons. This country's output of pig iron in 1899 was 18,500,000 tons. It is likely New Mexico and Arizona will soon be admitted as states. General Joe Wheeler resigns after Philippines service and will return home. Sugar prices rose last week by a tenth of a cent per pound. Military costs last year reached $150,000,000. The Fort Hall Indian lands bill passed the Senate. British losses in the South African war total about 7,000 with 2,000 Boer dead. Carnegie Steel heads the world with $250,000,000 capital. Kentucky gubernatorial race continues with no quick resolution. Utah faces federal friction over polygamy. Brigham Roberts says he would rather be kicked out than seated and resign. Clarkston, Washington adopts the Clarkston Chronicle as its new paper. Oregon Democrats plan a Portland state convention April 12 to nominate officers and select delegates. Manila itch suspected in the Northwest, but not deemed serious. Foreclosure actions have involved 824 railroads and $6.471 trillion in bonds over twenty-four years. Otis reports rapid troop movement in the Philippines and hard blows against the enemy. England protests U.S. fortification of the Nicaragua canal. Possible direct election of U.S. senators by popular vote discussed in the House. The late Daniel Ford’s will leaves $877,000 to charities. A Canadian exodus of soldiers and civilians is anticipated to join the South Africa scene. The Lawton fund expands to $85,000 signaling strong American patriotism and generosity, praised by the Philadelphia Record.
Local News From Weiser And Nearby Areas
Local items report Clara Dell securing a school near Caprum and soon starting teaching. County Tax Collector Kerfoot notes delinquent taxes this year are significantly less than last year. J B Alley of Mann Creek trips to Ontario to tend his sheep. Geo Oram returns from Pocatello after throat operation much improved. Spring & Moyer painters lease the A Sears store and plan moving by March first. Dudley Evans travels from Middle Valley to Coffeeville, Kan, may return in March. The Signal promises advertising value and business focus. Dr A Anderson, former short line ticket agent, now a Willamette Valley physician, may relocate to Weiser. M M Ketcham and P L Gaard en start a 14 by 50 foot restaurant building adjoining a liquor establishment. Seven Devils Standard promotes lunch at The Ideal Restaurant. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets offered with 25 cent boxes.
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Mies Clara Dell
Caprum
Kerfoot
J. B
Alley
Mann Creek
Ontario
Geo. Oram
Pocatello
Weiser
Spring & Moyer
A. Sears
Dudley Evans
Middle Valley
Coffeeville
Kan
T Anderson
Vicket
Miller
Anderson
Idaho Democrats Call Boise Meeting March 15 For State Convention Plans
The executive committee of Idaho’s state central committee calls a Boise gathering March 15 to arrange the state conventions, apportion delegates, and discuss party policies and campaign steps for next summer. All counties urged to be represented, in person or by proxy. Separate notes advertise Washington county real estate and investments by H. B. Brown of Hotel Weiser, with offers on Council, Warren, and Cambridge properties, plus building loans and trips to the upper country. Also a brand notice for Or iMinute Cough Cure and various local ads appear in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Central Committee of
Idaho
Boise
Washington County
Warren
Council
Cambridge
H. B. Brown
Hotel Weiser
Weiser Signal Job Plant Showcases Modern Equipment
A local job plant advertises up to date machinery and type, claiming to handle all classes of work with efficient service. It highlights readiness to meet varied orders and compete with large city operations.
Mining Firms in Washington Prepare to Operate
The note cites mining companies aiming to operate in Washington and references past and future work. It mentions an office providing full printed supplies for a railroad and urges collaboration to generate earnings from this newspaper’s activities.
You Can t Stamp Us Printing Service Slogan Ad
A compact advertisement asserts speed and variety in printing offerings including book work pamphlets certificates of stock blank books pay rolls briefs posters and color work with no engraving or lithography required.
The SIGNAL Ida ho Lead ing Journal Promo
The SIGNAL is a leading Idaho journal, weekly and widely read across the state. It promotes its status as a premier representative publication and invites readers to try a subscription as interest grows.
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the Signal
Idaho
Ita Weekly
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General News
Webster
Washington
Honolulu
South
New Mexico
Arizona
Joe Wheeler
Philippines
Fort Hall
Senate
Carnegie Steel Company
Pennsylvans
Kentucky
Utah
Brigham Roberts
Congress
Clarkston
Vineland
Clarkston Chronicle
Democrats of
Oregon
Portland
Northwest
Manila
United States
Otis
England
Nicaragua Canal
Uncle Sam
South Africa
House of Representatives
Youth’s Companion
Daniel 8. Ford
Canada
Lawton Fund
Philadelphia Record
Acker
I. Williams
Democrats
Travis
Southern i. R
Selina
Grites
Smith
Montella
Max O'Riel
Powell & Smith
Bouquet
Geo. Washington
Roscoe W. Smith
Artie
Weiser Milling
J.T
Stoo
Sora
Jock
Thermoniner
Colt's
Blood
Washburn
Tad Sa
Remington
Regina Music Hox
Gasiton
Shietania
Ge Tobacco
Tobacco CO
St. Louis
Gordon
Sears
Pacific & Idaho Northern Railway
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