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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1903
Page
6
A comic sketch follows a spoiled amateur caddie and a rich financier who balks at burial lot purchases. An agent notes the financier fears not getting full value, while an absurd exchange about mortality frames the satire. A separate item mentions Lizari diet rumors tied to Argentina harvests and a foot care ad.
An old ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure appears alongside an anecdote of a Sicilian cathedral organ improvisation by Dom Lorenzo Perosi during a papal Jubilee celebration. The piece also reports Gov Garvin of Rhode Island aiding a boy at Andersonville after a carriage accident, saving his life by stopping arterial bleeding.
An expert testifies to Postum cereal coffee as a healthful substitute reducing coffee harms. He describes personal decline from coffee then improvement after switching to Postum, claiming nerves and heart stabilized and cravings removed. Battle Creek, Mich., is cited with Postum Co. in support.
An exploration of how mothers and nurses teach children rhymes and stories, tracing origins from England to Denmark and Germany. The piece links familiar lines like Pancake baker and Ring a Ring o Roses to cultural myths, religious meanings, and historical figures such as Dick Whittington and Little Jack Horner, noting the shared global heritage of childhood verse.
On election day a Philadelphia train dispute over governor choices ends with a religious man declaring the Lord will govern Pennsylvania. An Irish passenger bets $25 that Pattison or Pennypacker will win, then the Celt bets the Lord won’t carry Pittsburgh.
The ancient bell dated 1199 at St Marys Morley church Yorkshire is rung each Shrove Tuesday for one hour. Local tradition links it to pancake baking and the custom draws crowds as many pull the rope hoping for a share of the ritual.
A fragment describes a so called punishment for Armenian maidens reaching seventeen without marriage. It states they must fast three days, endure twenty four hours of malt fish meals, and are forbidden to drink water. The text reflects one historical superstition rather than verified practice.
A local animal dealer recalls buying a dangerous boa that wrapped around his arm. The reptile allegedly came from sellers with dangerous records and later injured a snake charmer during a circus act, prompting cries of danger and public sensationalism as shows market the animals.
An oration at the University of Pennsylvania by Dr. Weir Mitchell asserts Washington wrote some 10 000 letters, about 2000 in a single collection. His correspondence spans slaves and plantations to state matters, addressed to all social ranks with dignity and grace, though few to his wife.
The passage contrasts American versatility with English limitations, highlighting a Yankee ability to perform diverse tasks from plumbing to farming and carpentry. It cites a London policeman's narrow scope and praises American quick wit, general intelligence, and broad skills as superior workman traits.
Two women on Twenty third street meet with a bundle and exchange quick, choppy remarks. They speak of Mollie being ill with her aunt in Harkengack and her wish to go to the country before returning to bargain counters.
Fragmentary OCR shows a noisy exchange with quotes about wrath, a dripping candle, and a doorway confrontation. Names and clear facts are missing, leaving characters and setting unreadable and ambiguous.
A Chinese women’s newspaper aims to start in Canton led by five young women from influential families. Chew Fe Hing serves as managing editor with Ye Mae Lue as news editor and Seo Mei Hing as city editor. Other writers include Chung Ye Ching and Chin Sew Kin, with Fong Wh Chung assisting.
A chaotic excerpt shows a quarrel about a marriage and a hotel stay. Snatches mention a daughter, a brother, a character named Rudolph, and a man who jumped, but details are unclear and fragmented. The tone hints at a serialized dramatic scene.
A period health promotion touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as easing menopausal symptoms. The ad quotes a testimonial from Juneta Ross about restoration of health after hot flashes back pain and kidney discomfort, claiming six bottles improved her condition. It urges readers to try the medicine and notes extensive testimonials.
The period notes that a mild winter does not raise deaths while intense cold fronts boost mortality. It recalls the 1895 96 frost when London saw about 500 excess deaths per week over the prior year’s weeks.
This fragment advertises Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children to cure feverishness bad stomach and regulate bowels. It also mentions Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming to cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. The text is a jumble of product lines and addresses with no clear narrative.
A humorous schoolroom moment shows a teacher correcting a pupil from I get up at 7 o clock to I rise at 7 o clock and I set at 8 o clock the boy hesitated before adjusting his phrasing in class, highlighting strict grammar focus.
An advertisement touts Guthura products as a complete treatment for itching and skin diseases. It claims Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent provide rapid relief, cleansing the skin, soothing inflammation, and purifying blood. The copy emphasizes safety economy and instant help for severe eczema, psoriasis, and related conditions.
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