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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1893
Page
1
A late report notes a close connection made in Nampa involving trains numbered 2 and 8. The timetable line provides times 158 p.m and 329 a.m with reference to Lerisenetons and pg. T86 P.M.
For sale a well situated saloon in Weiser Idaho. Includes a first-class billiard table and a 15-ball pool table, fixtures, stock of liquors, and bevans for selling. Owner wishes to engage in other business. Enquire of Johnston, Weiser.
A Boise court term docket outlines numerous divorce and civil cases led by filings against Hubbard and related couples. Foreclosures, debt suits, and disputes over custody appear alongside criminal matters and local notices. notable items include Briscoe custody battle and multiple marital dissolutions.
News from Mineral reports mines resuming work at Maria Blackhawk and Silver Bell with repairs underway. Major figures arrive to oversee mining interests as a new silver standard proposal from West and allies stirs political debate. Coupon books improve transparency in merchandise purchases for farmers.
A raspy critique of World’s Fair concessions reports high prices and scarce free toilets amid long lines. The writer notes sanitation firms monopolize pay facilities, with meager free options, and cites Paris inspiration, heavy charges for meals and chairs, and urged reforms as managers face public pressure.
A garbled 19th century style column recalls a World’s Fair fare debate and rail investment talk. It mentions J. Corbett, President Harrison, and regional prospects for the Seven Devils district with speculation on railroad profitability and capital interest. It then shifts to a local critique of a distant mercantile outfit and ends with Mrs. Keeler’s bear misadventure near Kettle Creek, where a misidentified husband caused a frightened scene before the truth emerged.
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