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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1898
Page
2
The Montpelier Examiner laments the Idaho Press Association's status as members fail to pay dues or attend meetings. A campaign to renew fraternal ties and discuss school funding proposals dominates this issue. The piece argues for wiser tax measures and civic engagement to support local schools and resist trusts.
The Stawat notes the New Era, published at Blackfoot, and Northern Horse Statesman warns of factions and propaganda. The fragmentary text criticizes rival papers, questions authorship and motive, and hints at local media battles shaping public opinion.
Foreign and domestic markets feed Seeley's new stock of Winter Underwear for men women and children. The Seeley listing claims the largest measly stock yet exhibited in Weiser with prices and sizes for all genders and ages.
The piece outlines aging cap ital bonds funded by state warrants, the treasury's investment disputes since 1896, and a 1897 mandate case over whether surplus funds should be diverted to the general fund or kept for specific use. Governor Watts and Treasurer Storer are cited in a dispute over the proper disposition of about 17,406.92 dollars and the investment authority of law.
Weiser readers see a jammed page of society notes and public notices. Mrs Panic Townley returns from Warren and Meail ows, Rev Wyel in Central Africa, Rev Worthing assigned to Fergus Falls, Minn. Old Maids Convention planned by Payette Indies, ads for subscriptions and renewals, a masquerade costume notices, a school bond discussion at Hemenway, and coyote and rabbit drive plans. Local merchants promote sales and wares with several upcoming bargain days.
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