18 Jul 1901
Page 1
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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1901
Page
1
A historical note shows ranchers profiting from cattle and forage markets with favorable prices. Local buyers and producers discuss cash returns, costs, and the impact of market dynamics on ranch operations. The piece highlights price signals that sustain ranching profitability in the region.
A promotional piece highlights Washington county farming advantages in Weiser, detailing cheap irrigable land from 25 to 50 dollars an acre, diverse crops including alfalfa, potatoes, cantaloupe, beans, and corn, with strong yields and reliable markets. It touts immigration draw, ranching profits, and local prices for eggs, butter, and poultry, citing M. L. Hann as the prospectus author.
The Idaho Independent Telephone Company gains a city franchise from Weiser to build a Boise to Weiser line and establish an exchange here. Manager H H Clement praises the outlook, noting rapid material accumulation for construction and a bright forecast to reach Weiser.
Dispatch from Lourenzo Marquez reports severe fighting between Machadodorn and Lydenburg with the Boers defeated and at least 50 killed. Prisoners escape detention on Darrel's Island, Bermuda. Cape rebel Marias hanged at Middleburg with witnesses. Transvaal column today.
The official report shows Idaho contains 53 883 648 acres instead of 55 228 160. Of these, 19 077 729 acres have been surveyed with 558 437 still unsurveyed in Washington county. A nad complexion note and a health tip mention DeWitt's Little Early Risers from Davis Dave Co.
A report advocates dry farming showing strong yields of wheat and barley without irrigation. Farmers report favorable conditions and higher grain output under drought resistant practices.
Thousands of acres near Welset offer high rolling wheat land not irrigated but fertile with 20 to 25 bushels of wheat per acre. Land suited for wheat barley rye and more, promising big business for Weiser as settlers arrive. Dead Ox Flat Moore's Hollow and prairie lands await with potential yields matching Palouse and John Day regions.
Residents cheer the Weiser grain mill coming under William Crutchfield of Vernon Texas. Crutchfield brings capital and grain trade experience to run wholesale operations, aiming to boost local growers, attract government land settlers, and establish a regional grain center. Fosselman credited as the key promoter behind Crutchfield’s interest in the mill.
Local commissioners meet this week to discuss tax equalization actions. Officials consider adjusting assessments to balance burden among properties. Public sessions cover potential shifts in levy rates and impact on homeowners and businesses.
County commissioners ordered numerous tax raises on land and improvements across sections and townships including Hubbard tract, Watlington's add to Weiser, and sections 9 19 33 34. Hearings on a public highway case involving William Black adjourned to Tuesday with further sessions next day.
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.