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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1904
Page
8
For President Alton B. Parker and For Vice President Henry G. Davis the ticket is presented. Names appear as the Democratic contenders seeking national office. The brief text notes their candidacy without additional context or events.
A reflective piece urges embracing simple wonder at the sun and nature, contrasting ancient myth with modern knowledge. It argues for gratitude over vanity, praises self-taught and hardworking scholars, and warns that true learning requires service to others and responsible use of knowledge for the common good.
A fragment argues that true education increases personal power by expanding knowledge, letting individuals influence the world to their advantage, and that the degree of responsibility aligns with the level of equipment or capability.
Reports from Idaho's political scene commentary reference Governor Gooding and his supporters, Moscow dealings, and rival campaigns. Mentions include attacks on Democratic and Republican positions, slights about campaign attire, and praise for Senator Dubois's stance on polygamy, with Lewiston and Moscow cited as interest points.
Public notice from Hatley Idaho dated August 1 1904 announces William G. Sloromor Homestead Application No 1H for the NWY NW and NW SE, with witnesses Michael McGovern William J Hammond and H S Jones to prove continuous residence and cultivation. First publication August 20 1908.
The State of Idaho summons Ella B Seager in a divorce action in Custer County Sixth Judicial District. Defendant Je Seager must appear and answer within ten to forty days depending on service. Plaintiff seeks dissolution of marriage and custody of one child, with support claims and debris of desertion. Clerk Geo B Keyes and attorney W A Huntley note first publication August 4.
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