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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1903
Page
1
Fire threats fade as Weiser showcases a city owned electric light and water system. Monday night tests powered pumps and hydrants, generating 20 foot water arcs and a blaze of 20 blue white arc lights. Officials note the project is run by the people, not a private monopoly, marking a metropolitan step for the town.
Hugh Curran, one of the Rapid River region’s first prospectors, is in Boise as a district court witness. He has mined in the area nearly 20 years and owns several claims with rich ore showings. A friend reports Curran’s mines yield gold stringers visible to the naked eye with ten thousand tons of ore in sight. Negotiations are under way for a strong syndicate to acquire his properties.
A Saturday afternoon reception at Hon T O Galloway's residence honored Mr and Mrs Chas Galloway. One hundred twenty guests were invited to a women’s event with refreshments served by academy girls. Rooms were festooned with evergreens ferns and carnations. Guests were greeted by Mrs T C Galloway and Mrs Chas Galloway in two time slots. Lowney’s candies and imported cigars were also mentioned.
The overturned Salmon River stage left Pete Carney with a broken shoulder and some ribs, and D L Sutton with a dislocated shoulder. Dr Foskitt of White Bird expects full recovery while the others were largely unharmed. The stage toppled after a stone gave way under a horse’s foot, throwing the vehicle onto rocks. Mr Lockwood had driven eight miles and was near the stop. The incident was deemed unavoidable and not the stage company’s fault.
Tom Galloway saved Washington Coulee reptwtian of the state fair as events unfolded. A narrative mentions Galloway and others tied to primary competition, with references to Abie comely and Lasgont oyade amid local context including Malheur apple and Pine fos Maegan.
A public notice warns against alum baking powder as dangerous and unhealthful. Health authorities report arrests of powder venders, urging informed households to avoid inferior products to protect food safety. Fresh produce advertised by Weiser Faure & Produce Co. highlights retail context.
County commissioners discussed installing electric lights in the courthouse but postponed the decision amid doubts over the new system. Other actions included approval of road grading near Weiser, a $400 appropriation, and a price dispute over Eddy Place for a poor farm.
The article discusses potential outside capital gaining footholds in Weiser area mineral resources. It notes Bingham Smelting of Salt Lake denying current takeover of Kleinschmidt interests in the Seven Devils, while A. Stephens of Carter-White Lead Co. eyes lead deposits in No business Canyon and Heath, sparking talk of a possible smelter by a Smelter Trust if investigations are favorable.
Big Tubers, Lon Mitchell delivered at the office Saturday showing a potato yield from his east town farm. A half sack was brought in, with the largest over three pounds and the smallest about one pound. Mitchell cultivates just over an acre without irrigation and expects nearly 1000 bushels.
Reported pumping work on the bridge prompted local officials to inspect the pumping system. The document notes concerns about the pump and its impact on the structure and surrounding area, with crews scheduled to inspect and test operations.
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