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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1911
Page
4
Custer County Idaho offers vast inducements to settlers and capitalists with rich mines, diverse districts, and growing infrastructure. The article traces mining history from 1860s placers to modern mills, dredges, and smelters, noting 8000 located claims, multiple towns, and a population around 5000, urging investment to unlock untapped potential.
The county blends farming with mining as irrigation unlocks arid tracts to yield wheat oats and potatoes. Salmon river and Lost river water support vast sagebrush lands, stock-raising remains key, Challis houses a strong high school and schools, timbered uplands, growing tax revenue, rail expansion, and rich mineral wealth from gold silver copper lead iron. The piece emphasizes mild winters, healthy climate, valuable soils, and the promise of continued development despite dusty phrasing.
A story retells how Mazzini once hid a small iron bomb in a friend's attic in Bedford Row. Years later clerks in a London office room discovered the item, which exploded when a clerk absentmindedly tossed it into a fire while dictating a letter. The tale links personal risk with Italy's liberation dreams.
Limitations asks John about politics and Mrs Dorkins questions a frame-up idea. They struggle to define terms and dismiss political talk as pointless. A light domestic scene shows confusion and humor in understanding political rhetoric.
A judge hears a vagrant case and a missionary explains why “home” can mean a mission to the homeless. The missionary notes that many men arrested as derelicts recall a street address that represents a home they hope to return to, and that courts often seek guidance from charitable groups.
In districts this chapter governs parental control over school attendance with exemptions for children over certain ages or with medical conditions. A local superintendent hears petitions to exempt a child from compulsory schooling, with appeals to higher authorities and a monthly renewal restriction.
Notice is given by George Coryell administrator of the estate of John W Maullener deceased to creditors and all persons having claims to exhibit them with vouchers within 4 months after first publication. The place fixed for the business is Whale Is County of Caster, Idaho. Dated July 10, 1011. First publication July 15th, 11).
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