This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 3 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1893
Page
1
A telegraph style report lists multiple train numbers and freight designations. It notes a close connection at Nampa with trains Nos. 2 and 8, signed by A. B. Ronenrs, Agent.
Busy South West Idaho debate over locating the agricultural college. Delegations visit Weiser, Boise, and Payette. local leaders and state legislators trade positions, with Weiser favored but Idaho Falls and Nampa/Payette contesting. Personal notes, local events, and political maneuvering fill the column as the issue moves through the legislature.
A state affairs report details Idaho finances including debt, warrants, and possible surplus after 1892. It notes passes on the Soldiers Home bill and a $30,000 World’s Fair exhibit appropriation, plus proposed tax and debt reforms, rail and insurance bills, and irrigation and education initiatives amid legislative activity.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.