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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1891
Page
4
A dense clip from the Wood River Times and other exchanges covers varied items. Mentions Salt Lake sentencing of Frank Silver for petty larceny, mining congress calls from Denver, Washington county officials, and railroad line promotions. Includes local notes on editors, public notices, and a tongue‑in‑cheek Malthusian verse.
Notice to O Walker and heirs that $100 was expended in 1890 for labor and improvements on the Young American Mine in Washington County Idaho. failure to contribute within 90 days after first publication will make the interest belong to the subscribers under Revised Statutes. First published August 18 1891. Also similar notice to O Walker regarding the Sterling mine with same terms and dates.
A vivid mention of Washington County and mining districts names The Land of Mines and The Summers District in a promotional or poetic line celebrating mineral production and ore richness referencing Mineral Ruthburg and Warrens and the Seven Devils area. The passage exudes booster tone for mining wealth.
Weiser Idaho proclaims Washington county as rich with fertile valleys irrigated farms and abundant stock. It touts mills hotels and banks in Weiser plus profitable hay alfalfa and potatoes and notes copper gold and silver prospects including the Seven Devils. A projected railway from Welner to Seven Devils would open fertile valleys and timber belts for extensive development.
A sale notice offers Spanish Merino bucks near Weiser with about 260 head. Interested buyers are asked to contact DN Barer in Weiser, Maho, for details and arrangements.
Notice for publication from the Land Office Boise City Idaho dated October 5 1891. The prospective settler Thomas J. Yandly of Weiser Idaho seeks final proof to support claim with November 1801 filing before the register and receiver at Boise City Idaho. He lists Luther I. Palmer Edward M. Justin David Michael James B Lolley all of Weir Washington County Idaho as witnesses to prove residence and land occupation. Citan S. Kexestiey Register
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