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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1904
Page
4
An early 1904 newspaper ad lists subscription prices for The Boise Current, including one month in advance, one year in advance, and per-issue options. The issue mentions advertising rates and free papers for advertisers, followed by editorial commentary urging opposition to land grabbing and supporting western irrigation policies and Boise growth through better railroad connections and regional development.
In Weiser the mayor and council candidates face a tense issue over a $7,500 claim by contractor Butcher for the light and water plant’s final payment. Butcher implies political leverage may settle the dispute. voters are urged to settle the matter without delay. The campaign centers on whether elected officials will resolve the debt.
The Parma Herald argues Governor Van Sant deserves full credit for the decision against Roosevelt and Republican leaders, while asserting the ruling is a political game. It contends Hill and Northern Securities see little impact and that capitalists will invest in both railways, with no public gain from the decision.
Fremont County News reports Mr. Jackson known as Orchard Farm Jackson, ranch owner 25 miles west of Mountain Home, stayed in town this week at the Riverside. A Tamany Hall Democrat, he hints at gubernatorial ambitions dependent on the State Democratic Convention. He predicts a Democratic national win if Judge Parker is the nominee and criticized Mr Hearst with remarks that reflect poorly on Jackson himself.
A fragment from a political letter questions Governor Morrison's expected votes from soldiers and asks if Butcher influenced nominations. It contrasts Kelly and the old council with the Taxpayers ticket and questions Butcher’s role, ending with a plug for Champlain Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets available at druggists.
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Bulk seed catalog promotion lists Weiser and Petaluma incubators and brooders, egg cases and fillers, beehives and supplies, with Lee's Pratt's and Manhattan poultry foods. Kimball's is cited as the source.
Frank Folnston and C. H. Brent, buyers of the old Weiser flouring mill and ground, plan to establish a woolen mill backed by local capitalists organized into a strong company. The location is favorable, and officials urge strong support for the project. Two well furnished rooms for gentlemen only, with electric light and hot and cold water. Mail at Signal of fee.
To the Citizens of Weiser. After accepting the nomination of Councilman in the third ward I decided to pay no attention to campaign garns but some opponents hired a newspaper to imply I would favor Mr. Butcher in city settlement. I declare the charge false and defend my devotion to the city. T. P. Woopcock.
P A Danford of LaGrande Georgia suffered six months with a running sore on his leg. He writes that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. For ulcers wounds piles this is the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by all.
For loans on city and farm property and bargains in real estate see Aéd tt R McKinney. The Senate Restaurant is now open under new management. First class service, day or night. 55-tf Semi-weekly for fresh news.
Warden Perrin and Turnkey Rob bina arrived from Boise Thursday and brought back four prisoners: Charles Crawford and Peter Christensen both convicted of grand larceny. Ben Waln and Frank Turner convicted of robbery. and Frank Bock convicted of forgery.
Ex members of Roosevelt's Rough Riders plan a Japanese cavalry regiment to fight Russia. Major Henry B. Hersey will be colonel, with Captain Robert H. Bruce arranging organization in Texas. The unit will use American arms, must mobilize separately, and travel to the Pacific region once formed. Major Hersey resides in Louisville Kentucky and Bruce in Mobile Alabama.
The New York Globe reports NYU will create a Hall of Fame for women with a museum on the ground floor and a main story above supported by twenty eight columns. It will house fifty native born and ten foreign born women as tablets. Selection begins in 1905 with annual and decennial additions, and walls will bear names at the St Louis exposition nominating phase.
Washington dispatch notes President Roosevelt’s keen memory for people as he greets George H. Buckstaff of Oshkosh Wisconsin who reconnected after a twelve year lapse. Also in review a prairie chicken plague disrupts crops near Fort Riley Kansas drawing hunters and farmers. a Witch Hazel Salve ad warns of counterfeits from E O DeWitt Co Chicago and retailers.
A fragmented OCR item describes an April event to Salt Lake with numerous garbled names and details. readable bits reference travel, dates, and people but lack coherent context or complete places and actions. The piece shows scattered proper nouns and numbers without a clear narrative or outcome.
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