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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1903
Page
2
A collage of sharp witticisms and social musings touches on marriage, yacht building, politics, and theater. The piece jokes about Chauncey Depew, Mrs Russell and Lipton, notes curiosity about the zebra replacing mules, and references to Rube Waddell, Lillian Russell, and English dukes.
The city thrives on hills with steep cog wheel cars and many open electric streetcars from Philadelphia. It features vast parks, newly laid avenues, and a noisy bustle confined to narrow spaces. Lisbon’s harbor ranks among the best, with quays along the river. Its ancient name Olisipo marks a long history under Romans, Goths, and Moors until 1147. A 1755 quake devastated much of the city, killing tens of thousands and causing heavy damage.
The traveler muses on Portugal and Spain from Lisbon to Madrid, noting costly foreign bills, Sintra’s Queen Mother palace, and the Escorial’s traps. He describes Calda main meals, Moorish hints, and the Pantheon of Infantas amid royal sarcophagi.
In a playful chat two readers discuss critics praise and roasts of books. A young father jokes about roasting, Edna jokes about a swan, and Senator Sorghum quips on fame. The dialogue captures lively banter at a literary review setting.
The German emperor adds a new residence to his vast domain by buying Damut Muehle, known as the Pearl of Bradenburg, for 300000 dollars from country squire Von Mollank. The plan is to rebuild and convert the estate into a hunting castle.
A government lab in Washington tested weed spread by farmers, finding half the seeds in a sample failed to germinate. The report notes that a pound of cloverseed yielded about 27,700 weed seeds, indicating widespread potential for weed dispersion through seed trade.
The Philadelphia Press quotes a farmer and an irate auto mobilist in a humorous exchange about a machine that won't start. The wry dialogue highlights mechanical frustration and regional speech as a playful snapshot of early humor.
A homeless wanderer laments loss from a devastating 1871 Chicago fire. Mrs. Goodart offers a quarter. The man speaks of being a victim, claiming his house burned and he is now displaced in a period memory.
A fragment from the Washington Star quotes a sardonic citizen noting that a rural resident admits this isn t the first summer with monquitos in his area. The line plays on observation and humor about recurring pests in a rural setting.
The quip features Mrs Crimsonbeak at a ball game asking what it means when a batsman throws the bat and retires. Mr Crimsonbeak replies that it mirrors a woman leaving a room and shutting the door. The exchange plays on gendered behavior in a playful frame.
A restaurant scene reports a guest complaining about a fat bald man who leaves without paying while Walter explains they let him dine for free to attract attention. The dialogue hints at a recurring pattern and the motive behind the generosity.
A character introduced as chairman of a committee to reduce rents asserts the aim, while Mr. Strongmind makes a risqué reply about starting on his trousers. The exchange highlights social satire and innuendo in a humorous dialogue.
In a witty boarder exchange a first speaker imagines benevolent monopolists forming a hash trust to control the article for the masses. The second boarder asks why, and the first replies that he would like to see the article out of reach of the masses.
Uncle James guides Frank through Roman numerals ending with a humorous miscue. Frank answers OlX as dead okay Six, highlighting a playful family moment and simple numeral puzzle.
Senator Sorghum debates nonpartisan stance noting the question must be studied to see which side pays best. The exchange centers on impartial consideration and financial incentives guiding judgment.
Willie and Madge discuss the heavy sounds outside, suspecting danger. Willie questions if their father sleeps with his boots on as he returns, revealing tension and fear in a quiet household.
A brief dialogue features a young author claiming the phrase was taken from the French, and a manager doubting that the French will notice or miss it. The exchange underscores concerns about originality and attribution in writing.
Fragmentary dialogue involves Diggs Biggs and a discussion about a cunning man living on wits. Mentions an Indian agent with poetical phrasing and a reference to a brutal robber. Text is cryptic with broken syntax and unclear narrative context.
A terse exchange in a New York club mocks a deceased bachelor nicknamed “Young Moneybags.” The conversation notes his death and mentions that his will has not yet been filed, reflecting social gossip surrounding the estate.
Inquisitive person questions a second-hand book deal while another person, Tam, responds with irritation, implying a skepticism about the arrangement. The exchange hints at a local trade in used books and a dealer named Tam.
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