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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1901
Page
2
Idaho writer P P Shelby sought cause of 60 bushels per acre wheat after alfalfa ploughing. University agronomist Professor French explains alfalfa fixes nitrogen and improves soil by deep deep roots, leaving nitrogen for subsequent crops, a substantial yield increase.
Smith Bros cattle outfit f rom Burns Oregon reports strong interest in Weiser as a trade hub. Incoming teams fear ferry troubles but see Weiser as best railroad town. Farmers plan winter purchases and urge feed and water at Moore's Hollow head. Also notes on theater funding, advertising and local goods.
William Riggs was arrested and brought before Probate Judge Jeffreys for examination on the alleged larceny of a horse belonging to Devon of Mulhevr county Oregon. The examination is fixed for Monday the 11th at 10 a.m. The article details Riggs's movements, business with Scott and Pratt in South Omaha, and connections with Louis Remillard of La Grande, with ongoing communications to Weiser residents. The Signal reserves judgment on merits until evidence is presented, noting Riggs voluntarily returned to face the censera.
Last Sunday evening the En deavorers of the Congregational Church held an Echo Meeting recounting the International Christian Endeavor Convention that met in Cincinnati last July. Miss Marguerite Watson Idaho state delegate shared impressions, with extracts from addresses and reviews of the Twentieth Century Church. General Secretary Baer reported growth of about four million Endeavorers, with inspiring remarks from leaders and a note on increasing membership. Special music by Mr. Twichell closed the evening amid reflections on the movement’s impact.
The Weiser public schools list pupils who were neither absent nor tardy from September 10 to October 28 across all grades. Names include Van SCHOOL and Lena Pritchett in upper grades, Amos Hitt in I grade, Tvan Carr in Sixth Grade, and many others across East and West Side partitions. The compilation also references a theater notice for Dan Maloney’s comedy and assorted local sales and an upcoming Teachers' Examination.
We express our deep gratitude to all friends who were kind and helpful during our recent affliction. Special thanks go to Mrs. A. Riggs. Also appreciated are Mia. Anp Mas. 8, J. Durer, Mianeys Bow Are Tour s, Bonee Merle Homeay Co, Colenso or RF.
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