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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1898
Page
1
A race program at Weiser featured fast times and strong finishes. Competitors from local clubs and invited runners vied for top spots, with crowd support shaping the tense atmosphere as times were posted and standings updated.
Trotting entries list Red Boy first with Mark Parker as owner and $56.25 prize, Black Prince second. 600 yard dash winner Annie Laurie with Gerry Snow, prize $85.75. Brownie second. Oregon Chief wins the 600 yard event with Buffalo second. Three-eighths mile and half mile dashes award prizes to Quicksilver and Red 8 respectively. One mile bicycle race goes to Graham with McGee second after Douglas’s chain breaks. Local court notes include a $200 judgment for James Ross vs New York Idaho Smelting Co and estate administration details, plus police reports of minor incidents around the courthouse and depot.
Mr Th B Greeve of Chilhawi Va reports endurance of severe coughs and consumption symptoms. After trying many remedies and a trip to multiple doctors, he used Dr Kings New Discovery from M Janney s drug store and credits it with his recovery. He endorses it for coughs colds and consumption and notes consistent success in his community.
First expedition of 400 men with 7000 rifles and two million cartridges lands in Cuba aboard the steamer Florida. Quez ships bombard Santiago harbor forts for about ninety minutes causing damage. Philippine volunteers under Aguinaldo ready to assist Dewey. Spanish finances strain as bonds and mobilization loom. Reports of Cuban and Manila actions, troop movements, and naval skirmishes in the West Indies and Pacific.
Dr. William Ine of Chicago, a respected mining expert, lauds the Seven Devils copper deposits as the richest and most extensive he has seen in forty years. He notes averages around 15 percent copper, far exceeding Anaconda and Copper Queen grades, and predicts eastern capital will fund development once railroad access is secured. He also envisions a future racing association near Weiser to spur activity, with Drake tract land identified for the grounds.
Antique advert claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh by internal use and blood purification. It asserts approval by a county physician and lists ingredients and pills. The ad emphasizes a reputable origin and popular sale through local vendors.
The program outlines a June 12 to 16 commencement week at Weiser Academy with daily sessions and choral and vocal performances. Activities include congregational church services, evening gatherings, Sunday readings, and a full program of orations, vocal solos, and instrumental pieces featuring students and faculty. Various sections indicate concerts, graduates’ addresses, and civic orations amid a culturally rich schedule.
An article examines Tie Weiser Academy as a storied institution whose name embodies its legacy and guiding principles. It explores the school’s founding, evolution, and role in local education and culture.
Welser Academy marks its fourth anniversary next week as enrollment climbs sharply despite a measles outbreak. New furniture and books enrich the library while lab equipment expands physics facilities. The community awaits a full week of events including sermons, recitals, society nights, and a Thursday graduation program.
A West 46th Street wheelman in New York was pursued robbed and left injured by two mounted robbers in Central Park. The reading advises against medicines and touts various tonics and syrups, with scattered ads for Shiloh’s Cure and other remedies, plus real estate listings and local notices.
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