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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1902
Page
6
A fragment from SILVER MESSENGER discusses global politics from Argentina to Europe, noting peace talks and imagined futures. It cites reflections on war, labor, and culture, with references to markets, coronations, crime rates, and Kipling, weaving a satirical, opinionated snapshot of the era.
The text discusses shifts after university football成果 toward military training aims and business college uses. It envisions Marconi telegraphy enabling cheap international messages. It notes copper industry slumps, new Northwest copper prospects, and anticipated varied future uses, forecasting broad economic change.
A demolition near Malya in Liguria uncovered underground chamber holds artifacts from the Roman era. Silver amphorae and gold silver items were found, while Pope Benedict or Mer. Bealabrini succession plans surface amid political chatter. Italian police pursue anarchist ties. Calagne linked suspect seized in Rome. The Vatican contemplates a national emblem shift and a pope will’s details stir debate.
A fragmentary report describes Palmyra ruins and a large inscribed block of stone seized in a Russian expedition. It notes Italian stamps and Savoy heraldry, Vatican policy on Philippine islands, and a bi-lingual inscription likely from the third century detailing customs duties. Palmyra’s historic role as a trading depot under Zenobia is referenced.
A plain history tale follows John Derwin a groceries clerk turned husband and father. Emma Minkter his wife endures a shy practical romance, married life, and later hardship as John’s business falters during a panic. Emma reveals she briefly wore an apron to cope and they reunite, resolving to weather the troubles together.
A North Sydney company plans a Vox farm on Newfoundland west coast with incorporation sought at the next Newfoundland legislature session. North Sydney businessmen and others will take stock, a suitable site and breeding stock secured. Fox skins fetch from 2 to 3 dollars, up to 50 dollars for silver-gray or black varieties.
The Musical Voice states education of the human voice wastes money while the government supports it poorly. It claims only a tiny fraction of voices are widely heard with varying degrees of attention. The piece adds a playful note that many married people pose danger signals to singles.
The article discusses discovery of foundations of an old medieval church near the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. It notes artifacts including bas-relief animals and inscriptions, and references relics linked to apostles Peter and Paul. It mentions the hospice and monastery of Amalfi, the Knights of St John origin, and disputes between Greek and Roman Catholics hindering preservation.
The New York Sun reports the Prince of Wales becomes the first heir apparent to hold an actual navy commission. Previously heirs served mainly in the army or held honorary naval ranks. With his accession he reaches captain but future promotions are said to be honorary, and active sea command may be avoided.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer fragment quotes Uncle Tom's Cabin producers who claim their dog spoiled the performance by demanding ever finer meals. The fastidious hound refused to chase Eliza unless meat and mushrooms appeared, eventually forcing the company to quit.
A fragment notes the head gamekeeper serving an English country gentleman who hosts shooting parties for valued guests. It mentions substantial pay for outdoor servants during longer visits, ranging from £2 to £100, and hints at formal thanks expected from a sovereign. Also references a play by George Ade for Ward and Vokes.
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