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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1907
Page
2
A reflective piece argues that women will gain suffrage when they desire it, noting only a small, educated group pushes for change quietly. It praises persistent advocacy, cites previous reforms proving women's power, and questions why tax paying women lack political voice.
An Italian observer critiques American views on love, noting men regulate impulses, keep lovers in reserve, and plan marriages by financial calculation. He mocks rapid courtship via advertising, long engagements, and multiple flirts, while American women maintain options, pursuing advantageous matches through strategic choices and social mobility.
The article argues that there is more toy demand in the United States than in 1905, driven by a cosmopolitan Toy Land. It notes German Italian and English born children favor themed toys while Native American children seek novelty and action. Mechanical toys lead sales with five million dollars produced. Santa Claus must be animated to please children.
An old advertisement touts Kidney Pills to "Keep the Kidneys Well" claiming relief for back pain dizziness and headaches with a testimonial from Mrs W G Davis of Groesbeck Texas noting passage of stones and renewed health. Also includes a short anecdote about a benevolent old man practicing practical Christianity and a seed company preview for a "Oate-Headed Foot Long" product and cereal catalog tease.
Rane Our mammoth 148 page Seed and Tool Catalog mailed free to all intending buyers or send Go in stampa and receive free samples of new Two Foot Long Oats and other cereals plus big catalog free from John A Salzer Seed Co Box W La Crosse Wisconsin.
Swedish savant Ryberg suggests metargon in air strengthens a universal atmosphere theory extending between planets and across the solar system. He claims evidence exists around the sun, in comets and meteorites, implying a common surrounding for our system dating back eight or nine years.
A May Irwin tale recounts a New York child whose bath neglect and dirty clothes upset classmates and a teacher. The student returns after being sent home with a retort from her sister, implying the disharmony between cleanliness and learning.
An 11 year old boy of Sirguia State has shown remarkable shikar skill, reportedly beginning gun use at seven and claiming seven tigers, six panthers, and two bears, plus other game, per Allahabad Pioneer.
A Kansas woman recounts severe stomach distress heart palpitations and sleepless nights from coffee. After switching to Pontum Food Coffee her digestion improves sleep returns and rheumatism fades. She credits coffee elimination and Postum for renewed health without medicines.
A long mixed clipping notes advertising claims for Allcock's Plasters and cautions against imitations. It also reports Dr Morrison's view on the Chinese modern army near Chang te fu, praising material but noting lack of officer field training and suggesting Japanese officers have steered the force.
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