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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1906
Page
6
In a golden late afternoon scene a woman on a bench contemplates love and marriage as a man argues for ethical forgiveness. A child’s simple honesty reveals tenderness and the couple parts with a promise and a silent, hopeful afterglow.
Gen. Mitre, landmark statesman of the Argentine Republic, dies at 85. Described as a pure hearted brave and honest man whose patriotism inspired his life, he shaped the nation and inspired South American sister republics. A historian poet translator and scholar elected to leading institutions worldwide, his literary works and honors mark a colossal legacy.
Solomon Homer recalls a Choctaw youth who left home and failed in Chicago. An old man urges him to return to his father, where the prodigal finds a harsh welcome and near tragedy. The tale underscores the risks of leaving home and the mercy of return.
Harvard football coach W T Reid speaks on overtraining and staleness, with a New York Tribune quip. A tale contrasts a buyer seeking fresh roasting chicken with caution about freshness, reflecting social anecdotes and humorous miscommunication.
A summary of terms used in life insurance including level premium, reserves, dividends and deferred dividends, surrender value, participating and nonparticipating policies, annuities, installment policies, term and renewable term insurance. It explains how reserves fund premium stability, how dividends arise, and how surrender values differ from premiums paid.
A Pittsburg Gazette item tells how a watchmaker linked a malfunctioning family gold watch to the husband’s irregular heartbeat. The craftsman advised testing with the wife’s watch to see if a regular rhythm improves timekeeping, noting heart pulsations can affect watch movement. The wife agrees to the test, hoping for a diagnosis from a specialist.
A judge records a fragment where a timid woman recalls a man’s advances and a moment of testing her feelings by sensing her pulse while he speaks sentimentally. The tone hints at social tensions and concealed emotions in a private exchange.
Mrs. Mary Gagner of 576 South Summer Street Holyoke Massachusetts describes weakness dizziness and fatigue from mill work. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People she took six boxes and regained full health over two years with no relapse. Pills are sold by druggists or mailed from Schenectady New York for 50 cents a box or 2.50 for six. Also notes on how pearls form in oysters and their varied shapes.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use Castoria for infants and children as a safe remedy. The piece references Dr. Jowett of Balliol and a humorous tale of smoking cigarets after a quarrel, noting his dislike of tobacco and a ceremonial quick cigarette after reconciliation.
Vital statistics show longer life spans due to sanitary reforms and medicine. Sweden's long-record data reveal falling death rates across ages. Holland reports rising life expectancy for women. Britain Ireland and Hungary show improvements, while U S birth rates vary by city with Cairo and Buenos Aires among the highest and Calcutta Brussels Paris among the lowest.
The London Mail reports Lava, a marine legume from the Scottish coast, as a novel vegetable with subtle salinity and fishy notes when paired with roast mutton. It hints at lime or lemon undertones and leaves a lingering palate memory. Allen's Foot-Ease is advertised as a cure for painful feet and ingrown nails, promising comfort for new shoes. sold by druggists.
A light, period tone surveys a character type in American fiction and social life. The piece contrasts the flirtatious Yankee Girl with the college widow, describing Venus-ward sway over men and the heroine’s generous adoration as she finally meets the “right one” who receives her mittens in a symbolic act.
Tests in Detroit street cars show open air with about one third of 1 percent carbon dioxide raises in-car air to 1.6 to 5 percent. Proportions of combustion byproducts from lung air increase about three times normal, though not considered dangerous.
A father, mother, and photographer recount a moment with Willie on a steamboat prop. Willie clings to a toy steam boat while the photographer captures the scene with a smiling farewell. The father notes Willie’s stubborn grip and the calm departure after the posed shot.
A fragment from a courtroom or dramatic dialogue presents a judge lamenting or questioning about scarce men at marriage and family concern. The line blends childlike speech with a formal setting, hinting at parental strain and social pressures.
Mrs Beltha Jones of Ansonia Connecticut credits Doans Kidney Pills with curing seven years of pain after a severe kidney ailment. She reports rapid relief from headaches and general malaise after taking the remedy. The ad promotes 60 cent packs from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY and claims lasting improvement.
Patient recounts long foot wound suffering from severe blood poisoning and systemic decline. After six months of pain and hospital stay, Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent were used. within two weeks the foot healed and observers doubted the prior condition. Robert Schoemree Newburg New York August 21.
Deutsche railroads offer quick export transit at favored rates. From Plauen to Bremen the express export rate is 28 cents or 100 pounds for 315 miles, and to Hamburg 7 cents per 100 for 300 miles. Non export rail rates are about three times higher.
The A T & S F Ry offers one fare plus two for the round trip from Utah Wyoming and other territories to Missouri river points Bt Couls Memphis Chicago St Paul and intermediate stops. Dates May 26 29 June 1 and 16 with return limit and 190th stopovers. Inquire P Warren General Agent 411 Dooley Block Salt Lake City Utah.
Stage Dog to Dead at the Palace theater died recently after an incident involving stage door duty and a doorkeeper. The animal reportedly saved a guard by alerting a burning substance, and the death followed a financial mishap linked to its dinner and a restaurant.
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