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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
1
A disturbed individual visits Thunder Mountain Camp in a baffling incident. Officials describe the visit as unexpected and unrelated to planned activities, prompting security checks and closer monitoring of attendees.
Lige McDaniels, a small mud covered man, is found in Thunder Mountain camp. Miner Wm Yates notes fresh gold strikes around Lightning Peak and Caswell Brothers while Thunder Mountain Consolidated Mines backs a strong future for Weiser.
Reports from several experts confirm rich ore in the Seven Devils country tributary to the P I N railroad. Mr Neal, sent by Union Pacific, supports Shelby’s claim of 10 000 tons and 500 carloads ready for haul with indications of more ore awaiting transport. Former Chief Engineer Miller of the Great Northern also corroborates findings.
The Heath district shows vast mineralized prospects with copper silver and lead potential. Cambridge near the Pacific Idaho Northern Railway appears as a key supply point with talk of a future smelter. Several properties including Bartnoap Hencutts Beaver Buckeye and Looxour show promising surface ore and long tunnels, suggesting a permanent camp with growing investment.
A British Medical News item argues nervous prostration in women may stem from alum absorbed into the blood. Experiments on animals show alum can cause appetite loss and nervous system collapse after entry. The piece notes alum used in bread and cheap baking powder, advising care in buying brands from cream of tartar. It also reports business updates on the Seven Devils Copper Company, its properties, and proposed smelter plans in Washington county. A parody about Hawaii and Porto Rico contrasts trade conditions.
A grand time is promised in Weiser for the nations Natal Day observance with festivities planned to mark the holiday. Organizers urge residents to join in the events and parades set to run throughout the day.
Welear hosts an all day event arranged by the fire department with Weiser as honored speaker. Mualo performs vocally and instrumentally while 8. H. Basher delivers the address. Parade, races, contests, and entertainments headline a day long for residents and visitors, with rail excursion tickets at one fare round trip.
Salaries for Idaho postmasters rose at multiple offices including Blackfoot from 1300 to 1500 dollars and Weiser from 1400 to 1800. Other towns show gains from 1000 to 1100 in Mountain Home and 1600 to 1700 in Idaho Falls. The Weiser gain is the largest, reflecting strong business activity there.
A woman in Des Moines Iowa expresses lasting gratitude to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for help with coughs lung troubles and whooping cough. She thanks the manufacturers for satisfactory relief and asks them to accept their heartfelt thanks. The note mentions local sale by R W Sanin Nugleet and references remedies and products in a provincial, promotional tone.
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