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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1893
Page
1
Fragmentary rail schedule notes show eastbound express and freight movements with times around 0.22 and 3:97 p.m. A. J. Rowents, agent, is listed as notary public. The text mentions Boise, Nampa, and connections between trains Nos. 2 and 8.
A Boise Statesman correspondent details Washington county wool activity at the Idaho Commercial depot with 1500 sacks weighing 450,009 pounds valued at 56,250 and 800 more sacks 240,000 pounds worth 30,000 on the way. It notes mutton sales, market dullness, and compares Idaho, Oregon, Montana wool standings while predicting regional growth and potential future irrigation and industrial expansion. It also covers the Snake River Valley’s population surge, dam projects, and state transport and weather reports.
A long feature on Idaho's World Fair pavilion in Chicago notes the Idaho State building's popularity with visitors and officials. It praises its rustic design, Western life displays, and Idaho products. The piece includes quotes about Idaho pride, mentions the architecture by Moss Cutter & Poets, and describes interior rooms and the roof garden.
A collage of Idaho items reports gold strikes at Elk City, prison costs at Hailey, mine incidents near Star, a tree accident near Viola killing James Curthbert, employment scams in Boise, bones found near Showhone, and local notices on pensions and World’s Fair promotions.
A.B. notice announces the appointment of a new Commissioner of Pennions, described as an old soldier. The item expresses belief that soldiers and their heirs will receive justice from him and anticipates no drastic changes in administration.
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