Glacial sights and sea life noted on voyage up to Alaska
ET Meraire recounts calm seas past Queen Charlotte amid porpoises and a whale sighting. He describes icebergs, Toy Bay debris from glaciers, and stunning glaciers grinding mountains to powder. He notes Alaska’s valuable industries, White Pass and Yukon railway, fares and freight, and the region’s timber and fisheries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonah
Queen Charlotte
White Pass
Yukon
Meraire
The Weiser Signal Weed Wednesday and Saturday
The Weiser Signal runs weed themed notices and promotions appears weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays with local distribution and community notices. The small publication promotes weekly weed related updates and events for residents.
Treadwell Mine Voiced Great Value Amid Alaska Gold Run
The 11th annual report of the Treadwell Gold Mining Co on Douglas Island notes a 437,807 ton ore year ending May 15, 1901 with 1.88 dollars per ton yield totaling 860,927 dollars and a net profit of 352,559 dollars after expenses. The mine, linked to a 500 foot wide ledge running parallel to the shore, has produced 3,802,133 tons since start for 18.68 million dollars. Ownership now rests with J A Mille of Newport and Rothschilds of London. Four workers died in ten days. a manager from Wandner urged closure. The piece also covers travel routes through Alaska and early impressions of Skaguay and Dyew amid a booming travel year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treadwell Mine
Treadwell Gold Mining Co
Douglas Island
Gastinemit
Paris
John Treadwell
Pete
Stout
J. A. Mille
Newport and Rothelilds
London
England
Wandner
McDowell
Thunder Mountain
Col
Welser
Warren Brewery Plant Planned By Parkhurst
Parkhurst, noted for Thunder Mountain brewery project, will install a plant at Warren for the present. He is now in Welser purchasing materials for the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkhurst
Thunder Mountain
Warren
Welser
City to gravel Main Street this summer or fall
City administration plans to gravel Main Street this summer or fall. The decision is expected to bring significant relief and satisfaction to local residents and businesses.
An Author Speaks The Scenic Line of the World Travelera
An author remarks during a Salt Lake bathing trip that no other journey equals the Rio Grande System through Salt Lake City as the Scenic Line of the World. Advertisements urge rail tickets and regional agents in San Francisco Portland Salt Lake City and Butte. A separate note reports the Payette kid band breaking a contract leading to a missed performance. Also mentions India temples and a Dr King remedy for constipation. Legal blanks are offered for sale at the Signal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dudley Warner
Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Rio Grande System
Ila
F. W. Thompson
Market Street
San Francisco
J. D. Manafield
Third Street
Portland
W. C. McBride
Broadway
Butte
J, A. Benton
Diarnell
Disraeli
Disrachi
Lord Hoaslyn
Rosslyn
Church of Scotland
Chambers
Journal
Grasse History of Perfume Trade and Jokes
A historical note on Grasse famed for its perfumery and soaps from medieval sources, citing 1180 soap production and 1420 prosperity from essences and oils. The fragment also recounts Disraeli anecdotes, including humorous exchanges over books and a joke about Rosslyn's role in Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grasse
Bouche
Masa
Gentlemen's Magazine
Ancient Egyptian Beetle Stones Signal Immortality Symbolism
Ancient Egyptians formed stones into beetles as emblems of immortality and popular ornaments. Counterfeit beetles were buried with the dead bearing wishes for repose and happiness, with hieroglyphs of resurrection, maternity, and royal lineage. A hawk with a human head symbolized resurrection, the vulture maternity, and a goose the son of a king.
Mineral Lands and Placer Claims in Mining Law Synopsis
A condensed synopsis of chapters on mineral lands location rights, staking notices, and work requirements. Covers discovery, location notice content, monumenting boundaries, yearly labor rules, recording procedures, amended certificates, relocation of abandoned claims, and definition of placer claims. Includes procedural details for rightful occupancy, timing, and affidavits under Idaho statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohapur
Permament
Rex Corder
Idaho
Mining Books Offered by The Signal
Idaho Mining Rights by C B Jackson priced 75 cents plus How to locate and Hold Mining Claims by J G Watts at one dollar. Books sent post paid by mail. Address The Signal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
C. B. Jackson
J. G. Watts
How to Locate and Hold Mining Claims Book
A concise guide for prospectors on locating and holding mining claims. Emphasizes safety measures and practical steps, pitched to readers in search of actionable, compact instructions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sunt
Iso
Weiser
Alaska
Tradwell
Haines’ Mission
Dawson Trail
Skaguay
Dyew
White Pars
Yukon R R
White Horse Rapids
Uaffic
Ita
Gate Way
Alseka
Duluth
Walter Allen
Oregon
Sam
Payette
Huntington
Hoy-Ike
India
Dr. King
Davis Dava Co
R. McKinney Weiser
Jim Ler
Prof
Commercial Street
Monty Iss
Roe
Teton
Wer
Vows
Morris Sommer
The
Signal
Lovath
Gale
Signal Pottee
Tony
Cnp
McCall
Lewal Blanks
Andatsmerang
Matt Justion
Bell
Sparte Vace Son Taser
Quarts
Pacer
Sarking Mond
Wawr
Purchage
Salem
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