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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
1
A report outlines the proposed Little Salmon Road as a highway with potential vast commercial value. Details emphasize anticipated economic impact, access improvements, and regional development prospects for surrounding communities.
A long effort to open a wagon road from White Bird to the Little Salmon meadows in Washington County moves forward. Subscriptions near 600 dollars plus 42 days of work bolster funding to finish the gap between the ferry and Goff. The project promises vast mineral wealth and future growth for northern Idaho, with Grangeville to the Idaho Washington line expected to be completed soon.
A Missouri law prohibits the manufacture or sale of any food article containing alum arsenic or ammonia and bars alum baking powders. The article lists brands historically found to contain alum and warns housekeepers that powders priced at twenty five cents or less per pound are likely to contain alum.
A 19th century drug advert touts Bucklen's Avalon Salve as curing skin eruptions including pimples and Erysipelas as well as cuts burns boils felons ulcers and even piles. Sold by R W Smith druggist at 2000 units.
The International Mining Congress held in Milwaukee last week was a success and the city earned praise. It was voted to hold the meeting next year in Boise. Democratic primaries for the Weiser precincts are set for next Saturday at 3 p.m. West Weiser at Harvey's office East Weiser at the court house. A full attendance of W. J. Bryan supporters is urged. Reports claim Que Minute Cough Cuts have saved over fifteen hundred tires. Most of these relate to ailments such as asthma whooping cough bronchitis and early use prevents consumption.
An old advertisement touts Doctor King s New Life Pills as a safe cure for stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims the remedy strengthens nerves muscles and brain and is the best in the world. Available for 25 cents at R W Swrr a s Drug Store.
The court recorded transfers include James Canary to John Maixner Lot 17 Block 6 Middle Valley for 40 dollars and many quit claims and interests in mining claims in the Seven Devils district. Other entries name James Pringle, John Noll, Michael Dellacqua, Roy Carruthers, A Gordon, W H Eekles, W N Rannells, K M Barton, O E Walker, J McMahon, Lewis Shaw, Char F Smith, Sarah Wicxer, Mary Procter, T A Kimball, Herman Hans, John HH Later, B K Jones, J Bater, P L N T Co, W Hopper, W Foulkes, W H Thomason, A Adame, Elizabeth Moses, A L Stover, W R Follis, Andrew Cole, T Williams, K M Horton, J M Barton, B M Jenney, Galloway, F B Kelly, Wm Black, Wilson Bros, W Sturaman, Wm Sturaman, Frank Hubbard, J Vial, Samantha Jenney, J Beardsley, J McGinnis, Consolidated Mines, R Be Wilson, J Rosti, Chas Walker, C E Walker, C W Jones, Q H Olds, Geo Swish, Lyman Perkine, Ida Crowell, Henry Lore, 8th Vance, John Brewster, New England Mortgage Security Co, and various mining claim interests and patents.
The firs department completed the Fourth of July program and is ready for the big event. Wesley will lead the biggest celebration yet with sports and amusements. An excursion by the Pp. & I. N. is planned, plus entertainment by H. Basher as the main attraction. Local ads and notices fill the page with sales and merchandise as the town prepares for a lively holiday.
Mr Wilson of TDAH is described as having a good clear record during proceedings in Washington. He is associated with the organization TDAH and is noted for a clean public record amid discussions and hearings.
A fragmentary account credits Senator Shoup and Congressman Wilson with advocating a key homestead bill in the 56th Congress. It notes Wilson’s active role in lobbying for standard land relief measures benefiting Idaho homesteaders, highlighting the bill’s anticipated savings and impact on thousands of Idaho lands and beneficiaries.
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