Sparkling Waters at Payette Lake Resort marvels and routes
A verbose travelogue extols Payette Lake and the Lardo shores as a premier summer retreat. It describes forest avenues, islands, and cascades, the hotel and launch at Lardo, and the steady rise of tourism aided by stage routes from Weiser and rail connections. Nearby mining activity and camp life near Rankin and Gold Coin are touched, with future post offices and wagon roads planned to support rapid growth. The piece blends natural beauty with infrastructure and commerce, inviting visitors to the Meadows and Lardo as lasting memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette
Ite
Lardo
Thos McCall
Payette Lake
Weiser
Oregon
Pacific & Idaho Northern Railway
Comet
Lurde
Gold Coin Company
Idaho
Rapid River District
Springs Mining Company Plans Large Timber Operation
An article describes the Springs Mining Company outlining construction of a large shaft and mill complex. It plans to cut 000,000 feet of lumber for camp buildings and structures, with work advancing to ready the site for operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Davis
Raniele
A Days Outing Ives Royal Sport
Council records recount a July 15 1903 outing led by L L Burtensiaw and family to E Stevens ten miles up the Weiser basis. A Idaho thoroughbred ridden by T W Johnson charged hillsides before H M Jorgens and party joined for hospitality at Stevens. The narrative describes forest air pine scent cold mountain spring water and scenic views as the party enjoys a rustic excursion with lively but unclear conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Isaac Walton
L. L. Burtensiaw
E. Stevens
Weiser
T. W. Johnson
H. M. Jorgens
Johnson
Stevens
Fomkantens
Uae
A Pennsylvania Gentleman's Opinion by Dr. McDonald
Dr McDonald of Mercer Pennsylvania minister college president and capitalist says in a tour of last week of the Rapid River mining district that barrels of wealth lie unopened in vast mineral uprisings. He asserts that prudent prospecting push and capital will bring material development within the grasp of great possibilities in Washington county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Mercer
Washington County
Rapid River
D. R. MacDonand
Mountain Fishing Tale of Prize Winners and Odd Misadventures
A rugged account recounts mountain fishing trials with Dr and Mrs Brown hosting, tally sheets noting 320 trout taken for breakfast size, and Sunday angling where Burten Chaw led with 180 prizes while Johnson faltered. A mishap sends a fish airborne and a speaker’s cuss echoes as Jorgen struggles to catch a 52 fish, interlaced with huckleberry gathering and odd product plugs for Little Early Risers and plumbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burtenehaw
Johnson
Ex-Governor Hunt Tops Weiser Big Creek Visit
Former governor Frank W. Huot traveled from Mims to Weiser on a return trip. The Wordenbott Mining Co led by Huot plans development this year with heavy stock value and aims to build wagon roads and a railroad to unlock the Big Chowk district’s potential. Despite interest from wealthy backers, no mining venture has yet yielded profits. Huot stresses steady development and infrastructure to stimulate the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Huot Wan
Weiser
Big Creek
Mr. Howe
Wordeohof Mining Co
Idaho
Big Chowk
Wordentutt Company
Huot
Die Wordenbott
Mainah
Ively
Hunt
Howe Aumour
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X Os Oh
Mikho
Rankin Company
Pollock
IN Springs Mining Company
HTC
Pennsylvania
Herman
McBratney
Ole
Governor Hunt
MIMS
Central
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