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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1903
Page
2
The Weiser Signal notes heavy Republican coverage praising Grover Cleveland as a presidential figure, with critique of the push by other GOP papers and editors. It questions the political value and suggests Cleveland may be a nonstarter for the party’s standard bearer.
A satirical monologue by Bill Jinkins on political figures Hannah and Roosevelt with mock campaign cries, domestic economy plans, pensions for ex slaves, and a vision of campaign education. Contains provocative references to race, labor, and 1904 1905 political aims expressed in a humorous, fictional tone.
Memorial services Sunday morning at the Opera House drew a crowded audience as G.A.R. members attended the body. Rev R W Roger opened with prayer, Rev C R Delepine read a fitting Bible passage, and Rev C E K Evans delivered a heartfelt sermon noting the passing of Civil War veterans. The service concluded with a benediction by Rev W W Deal.
An editorial urges forming a National Guard company in Weiser with strong patriotism and citizen soldiership. It stresses that government provisions reduce financial sacrifice, promises social equality, and highlights the appeal of duty, vigor, and camaraderie to local youths and friends. The piece anticipates enthusiastic support.
The Boise Jockey Club announces its first spring meeting beginning May 28 for three days with total purses of 1550 dollars.
W A Beaver bought 8000 ties cut near the Weiser river about twelve miles above Council and plans to float them to Council for loading onto cars bound for Weiser. He also purchased many ties between Gamb bridge and Gonneil. Mr Beaver is said to have sold ties to the Short Line railroad. J D Thor and W H Bonsstwel went to Council to assist on the drive.
The report notes crop prospects with early sowing performing well while late sowing risks failure without rain. Northwest winds dried surface soil. alfalfa stands reduced. Alvin Hague's dairy yields 45 to 50 pounds of butter weekly. eggs and butter prices listed. Community updates include church calls, road work, mill operations, wool and sheep activity, and local trades.
The co partnership Gibbs Dickerson and Ashton in the sheep shearing plant business at Valley is dissolved. Dickerson retires and the undersigned assumes exclusive management to collect all monies and fulfill obligations. Annual meeting of Second Extension Company directors to be held June 2 at the court house in Woier for five directors and to transact other business per order of the president.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in Washington DC certifies that The West National Bank of Weiser Idaho is authorized to engage in the banking business. Conversion of the State Bank of Idaho Ltd. is noted. Witnessed and dated April 9, 1908 by acting Comptroller T Porane.
Notice to James Hays that One Hundred Dollars has been expended to hold the Black Junk lode in the Washington Mining District, Washington County Idaho. A certificate will be filed to preserve the claim under United States law. If within ninety days the co owner fails to contribute their share, their interest will vest in the subscriber.
Advertises accurate Blueprint Thunder Mountain maps priced at one dollar each with pest paid. Mentions old papers for sale at the Sianan office, offered at twenty cents per hundred.
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