The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-10-27
WEIS ER.
Historical, Descriptive and
Commercial Review of
the City.
Pen Sketches of Her Industries. Ad-
yantages, Representative Business
Men and Citizens

The energy of man rightly applied
can overcome all obstacles and make
a prosperous community in the midst
of desert, and will make a barren
waste blossom like rose. When
this same energy is aided by nature
the result is but the same, but man
naturally becomes better repaid
through his being relieved from com
batting sterile surroundings and con-
seQuently finds more in life to enjoy
Looking backward over a lapse of
but a few short years at the dreary
waste OF Washington county when
tue Red men and wild animals ruled
the domain, aud the rich soil re-
manned untouched by the plow, and
the hidden treasures were buried in
tue bowels of the earth, one can
hardly realize that on this barren
plain cities and towns have sprung
up as if by magic The most elo.
.quent tongue cannot tell, nor the
most gifted pen paint the changes
wrought within so short IL time
Washington county stands among
ehe first counties OF the great state of
Idaho, and within her borders is Il
city that has made wonderful and
rapid strides-Weiser. She has been
pleased by a location that like Il
great magnet, draws trade from Il
large area OF country. Nature has
done much for Washington county,
but man has done more. The ever
living energy of man who settled up
on these bread acres, diverting the
waters of the Snake river and re-
claiming this land from the desert,
has made thousands of homes and
millions of wealth The topography
of the county, adjacent to the
streams, is we'll suited to irrigation,
xnd the farmer of this favored section
is not compelled to depend upon the
shifting showers for moisture, hut
takes his shovel and turns on water
at his own sweet will This insures
buunteous crops each year, and this
brings the blessings that are enjoyed
10y prosperous, happy and contentec
people.
The great Snake river which winds
ITS way through the county furnishes
an. abundance of water for irrigation
at all seasons Of the year, as well a'
affords ample water which will IL
time make this great menufactur
ing center. Washington county l
situated in the greatest VIII Eat belt in
the United States, and it is one of til
chief articles of export. Oats, bar
ley, potatoes, and hay, as we'll as a
kinds Of fruits, flourish and are yer
profitable. Stock growing is an i'm
portant industry, the excellent rang
found in the foothills, can be turne
into profit by the thrifty farm
The Oregon Short Line traverse
she county from east to west, an'
$50 miles from Salt Lake and AZ
miles from Portland, on this gre'
artery of trade, on the east bank
che beautiful Snake river stands
WEISER
the metropolis of Washington count,
The history of Neiser is one
steady and permane + growth.
now boasts a population of 1910 e
serprising and progressive people
streets are dotted with handson
homes and cozy cottages which for
the border of substantial brick bus
ness blocks, and has an appearan'
of soldity and commercial actlvl'
Vigorous and strong its future grow
is assured. New business and res
dence buildings are going up on e
cry hand and new industries starte
The public schools are not surpass
in the state, and the people take J"
pride in their "temples of wisdom
Civic and fraternal societies are w
represented, and we have TIL
church organizations all in a Hours
ing condition The SIGNAL
long sung The praises OF the CITY
liberal host of readers, and
solid, we'll managed bank, Hour
mill and the usual retail estabii
ments found in a typical lo'
county seat town are here
Norris Sommer
For number of years this gen
mans name has stood at the heao
the mercantile trade of Welser
Sommer is a native of Germany,
came to this country in 1887. A
years as clerk and in 1871 we
his name connected with the hrn
Sommer & Son, and, then three y'
later he purchased his fathers IN
est and has since conducted the D
ness in his own name. Mr.. Som
is a young mansof keen business
ity and has been very success
His stock is the largest in inns
,ion and embraces dry goods, not''
clothing, furnishing goods, ooots