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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1895
Page
2
The Weiser Signal notes a chaotic mix of stray lines about cholera, political figures, and social curiosities. It mentions Lily Langtry’s divorce rumor, Congressman Crisp and Bland, a balloon explosion near Brussels, and local tax levies in Washington county. The piece blends sensational, stray snippets with civic notes and antiquarian interests.
The piece argues Weiser should host a new state education college, urging local support and noting benefits like regional growth and cheaper education. It cites citizens’ duty, finances, and the potential to attract workers and families to the Northwest town.
A smear of political lobbying from Idaho figures urges miners merchants and bankers to fund a national silver remonetization drive. The appeal, circulated to newspapers and citizens, calls for school fundraisers and monthly contributions to back the effort, naming Hon. Charles Hunting as treasurer and stressing unity across states from Utah to Colorado.
Weiser Academy enters its second year starting October. Prof Upton from Denver joins the faculty as an expert instructor. The course runs from two to nine months with ten dollars tuition per term of ten weeks. Rooms and board are offered at a minimal cost. For more details contact A Paddock or Miss Miriam Lee at Weiser.
Fragmentary notes list times 1am 8:00 am 8:00 p.m. and names Hivensune Semon Sunglay Selwol Routisong Symon with a 1951 date and weekday Wednesday. Details are unclear and may reflect a calendar or event roster.
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