Thunder Mountain Not a Fake Mining Camp Not a Delusion
Report describes Thunder Mountain as a real, wide awake mining district in Idaho with mineral wealth including silver lead copper cinnabar and gold. It notes rugged terrain, extreme glacial conditions, scarce goods and high prices, but confirms surveyors see potential railroad access and substantial mining prospects attracting investment. It emphasizes the district could support a large population and revival of Idaho’s mining future.
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Thunder Mountain
Idaho
Thunder Mountsia
Weiserm Mercantile Company Organized To Aid Farmers
Incorporated for 100000 with 23 prominent ranch and stockmen as stockholders. Six thousand five hundred paid in. 25000 to 30000 expected within thirty days. Plan to operate wholesale and retail mercantile business on cooperative lines to provide a market for farmers products and improve transport and prices. Board includes Perry Hayden president John L. Fifer treasurer J W Campbell M L Olaon H M Joslin Albert Trawick secretary manager. Building planned with aim to serve farmers better.
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Traiz'ss
Perry Hayden
John L. Fifer
J. W. Campbell
M. L. Olaon
H. M. Joslin
Albert Tr
Thunder Mountain rush and mining districts split in Idaho
An account of the Thunder Mountain mining frenzy describes vast travel hurdles, wild speculation, and the forthcoming railroad improvements. It outlines two districts Thunder Mountain and Big Creek, their geography, geology, and expected economic impact plus the hopeful prospect of better roads, mail, and markets as crews push westward.
Bring in Your Keys Prize Draw Details Announced
Astley store reports all prize drawing keys are out. Holders must bring keys to the store to attempt opening the box containing the prize.
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Astley
Haas Bros acquire Geo W Moyer Paint and Oil stock
Haas Bros have purchased the entire Paint and Oil stock of Geo W Moyer and are prepared to furnish anything kept in a first class paint shop. The notice suggests a broad inventory and readiness to supply paints oils and related products.
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Haas Bros
Geo. W. Moyer
Corner Stone Laid for New Christian Church
Corner stone of a new Christian church in the city was laid Wednesday with no ceremony due to a delay in material arrival leaving little time to finish the building this winter.
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New Christian Church
Sheepmen Advertise New Shearing Plant in Weiser
J G Gibba and Marsh Dickison, proprietors, announce a first class shearing plant to be ready by April 25 in Weiser Idaho. Prices are uniform, with 75 000 booked and capacity up to 125 000 to 150 000. For details contact the proprietors or see Cordelle crockery ad.
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J. G. Gibba
Marsh Dickison
Weiser
Idaho
Weiser Company Investment in North Second Street Housing
The Weiser Company has purchased two lots on North Second Street and contracted Lynch & Watkin to build a two story rental dwelling, with completion by December 1. The project targets outside investment, aided by local support, and the firm has invested $5000 though needs stronger local encouragement to expand its housing program and rental income amid scarce bonuses.
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Weiner Truit, Land & Investment Company
North Second Street
Lynch & Watkin
Aiready
Weiser
Whitworth and Brooks Wed at Catholic Parsonage
Rev Verburghe united Jesse Whitworth of Sumpter Oregon and Grace Brooks of Weiser in marriage at the Catholic church parsonage on Wednesday morning. The advertisement notes Perfect baking powder as a sign of pure food, with M E Sommercamp Co promoting cigars at the post office.
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Verburghe
Jesse Whitworth
Sumpter, Ore
Grace Brooks
Weiser
M. E. Sommercamp & Co
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