22 Oct 1891
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1891
Page
1
The Salt Lake Tribune outlines a forward looking vision with emphasis on growth and community progress. It highlights new projects, potential investments, and civic ambitions shaping the city’s path ahead. Strong local figures and organizations are cited steering the plans.
The Weiser and Washington county area shows growing prospects with railroad interest rising. Oregon Short Line corridor potential, new town development near the depot, improved schools and brick buildings, a bank hotel and roller mill signal economic momentum. Irrigation plans and mining districts nearby add to future growth prospects. Calvin Cobb editor of the Statesman was called to Chicago for his father's death.
An article reports Prof L J Kinball, a self styled magnoelectric mining expert from Denver, demonstrating a method to locate ore veins with high accuracy. Geo Batchelder recounts the successful test at the Simmons property showing ore found five feet deep and multiple pockets identified, signaling a potential mining revolution in the West.
The Washington letter discusses secretary Tracy's naval reform ideas, advocating three craft types and crew reform, plus notes on the Congressional Library project, the Capitol renovations, and local political shifts. It mentions Senate chamber scenes, a humorous Capitol guide, and observers predicting Ohio campaign twists as Farmers push new party currents.
The board met in regular session on October 12 1891 but lacked a quorum and adjourned to October 13 1891. On October 13 1891 bills were allowed including constable fees jury costs and office expenses for county officials and vendors. The minutes note appointments judgments and petitions regarding county offices a surveyor election of justice of the peace and a remonstrance against removal of the Seven Devils post office.
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