25 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
1
The report highlights four promising activities at the Seven Devils Progress Camp, noting notable progress in each scene and urging continued community support and participation. Local organizers emphasize growth, teamwork, and skill development across the sessions.
Lively towns have sprung up on Indian creek near Decorah and Landore driven by improved wagon roads and mining activity. Degitz.doo runs hotels and a private water system while a growing supply of shops, livery, sawmilling, and a plan for a two story lodging house expand the mountain district. Blue Jacket operations progress with a 60 HP boiler, new hoisting works, and a forthcoming full shift by August, signaling rapid development.
In early days the Weiser valley was a sage brush plain, later turning into an orchard and alfalfa region. Locals demand a correct name to replace the misleading label Weiser valley, asking readers for suitable suggestions to publish. Kruger's Wife Dead. Paris, July 20 - A Brussels dispatch reports that former President Kruger’s wife died yesterday in Pretoria. The SIGNAL for Job Printing.
The contract between Lewis A Hall and Wilkerson and Thompson railway contractors calls for 45 miles of track from Council to Landore in the Seven Devils district. Work may start within ten days pending rail negotiations, with 60 pound rails sought. The project involves a $3,000,000 outlay and extends beyond initial rumors to the timber and mine areas.
New subscribers listed include Geo. B. Appleton Boston Geo J. White Boston H B Hart Union Point Ga A C G Joslin Caldwell James Mitchell H F Hubbard Peter Kramer Vouneil John Lyons Meadows OU Thomas Weiser Mrs W Reeves Santa Barbara Cal sent by H L Fletcher Middle Valley Renewab Wm J Warr Dan Cotter Morgan Jones Meadows John Hancock Council G B Barton A G Butterfield Jack Lambert Weiser J T Mitchell Thos Westlake Seven Devils.
The writer pleads for mercy for a working horse abused by men who claim domination over animals. He recalls a recent freight incident where a team was mired in mud between Devils and Council, arguing the suffering was needless and reflecting on human arrogance toward horses.
A report notes hot winds have damaged garden crops in the Mississippi Valley, prompting Idaho to supply the deficit. Boise shipments to St. Louis rose last week aided by low express rates. Locally, no rate cut reported yet, but similar pricing applies to most destinations. Rates: Missouri River points 2.50 per 100 pounds, down from 3.50. minimum 35 cents per shipment. Idaho and nearby points priced per 100 pounds at 1.50 to 3.00, with various routes to Montana Wyoming Colorado and Pacific regions.
A baggy team described as bay mare with bull head V brand and gray ware with quarter circle W, both about 1000 lbs. One will pay $5 for each captured. H. P. Lee notes a growing business and Korup plans to furnish meat at low prices, claiming success.
Reports from Weiser and Boise note conflicting views on Big Bend discoveries along Snake River. Interviews cite conglomerate ore, shallow shafts, shows of gold, with assays claimed up to 800 in gold and other metals. Prospects draw national attention as drills, machinery orders, and wide interest from Idaho and Chicago seed the mining camp talk.
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