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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
3
A jumble of notes from Weiser Idaho covers visits by Gilbert Smith Mead Me visit to Kilbourn Boise and Weiser acquaintances. It notes a Chicago baking powder firm ad and several local social headlines including a graduation flowers request and charity social. Mentions Dr Steeves Mrs Steeves Mr Harris Wiser citizens and a saloon grand opening. Also lists letters and a brief ad for Milwaukee mowers and Moki Tea promotion.
High School graduates entertained the Academy class at the residence of Hon. 7 6 Galloway Saturday evening. The program featured games music and refreshments in a pleasant gathering conducted to honor the graduates.
After seventh grade closing exercises at the schoolhouse on Friday, Miss Anna Marks was surprised by her girl pupils who invited her to the courthouse grounds. They hosted an elegant luncheon under the trees to thank her for her interest in their welfare during the term. Also an advertisement for a cook at The Tron Springs Minxa Co in Tron Springs Idaho offering good wages for light work.
The Signal offers several thousand sheets of good writing paper free to all applicants while supplies last. One side features a map and description of the country near Weiser, the other side is ruled for letter writing. The stock was produced to advertise Weiser but has no market. Paper is given in lots of 50 sheets to encourage correspondence with friends elsewhere.
New subscribers include W TH Mod rall Alma Hyerett Allie Glideroy W J Bennett W M Hurtz Robi Ray Mrs J J Coakley Fred Ed wards Weiser L Mefadden Wilburns Prof JM Martin Urbana Ohio Russell Newman Middle Valley Idaho Henry Stuhr Michigan. Renewals feature H M Gilkerson Bourne Al Donart Heath Mrs An cle BH Lane Bert Waldo Travis Brown Glasscock Mrs M Reinhaus Mrs Al Watkins Wm Rhea James Mulannan R EK Quarles J H Bruce Weiser.
A compilation of names and destinations including Salt Lake City Boise Portland Denver San Antonio and Seattle. Mentions numerous individuals and households with addresses or associations in multiple towns suggesting a social or business network across western states.
For Sale or Trade two traction engines ten and twelve horsepower nearly new. Will sell cheap or trade for horses. Also pony saw mill for sale. Apply to Scurnuske Mania Co Weiser. Also hawthorn’s Addition offers large lots with no shacks. McKinney offers loan to build a good house in finest residence portion.
An odd reader note promotes Marat as a source for photographs and a reliable elf with a cryptic nod to a “GOOD shoe” and a line about 104 Asbestos shoes sold by Morris Sommer, listing a catalog or contact. the fragmentary text hints at a local shop or trade reference and a street or address clue 63-13w.
The piece argues courage and persistence create success. It recalls John Wanamaker’s first sale, delivered in a wheelbarrow, and paying $35 for newspaper advertising after earning $433. It contrasts bold, decisive action with risk-averse waiting. If Wanamaker operated here, he’d advertise in this paper.
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