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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1902
Page
7
A nostalgic portrait of Newport society during summer, detailing how wealthy outsiders enter its inner circles, the shift from a port town to a palace by the sea, and the role of Italian gardens, artful villas, and lavish interiors. The piece notes social strata, celebrated guests, and the seasonal pattern of arrivals and departures.
A Brooklyn Eagle report recalls Lew Sells the traveling showman and a long anecdote from his South tours. The tale centers on a Newport dinner at Malbone Hall where fire alarms, grand tables, and a witty exchange with a southern negro who refuses to enter for two dollars are described with period humor.
In Bonaparte’s residence area near the fort, old Betsy Patterson, widow of Jerome, king of Westphalia, is described as a shriveled yet spirited figure. The text notes Newport’s summer appeal, with houses and grounds increasingly refined as the season progresses.
Norwegians plan a large scale reindeer herding and slaughter program to popularize the meat in Europe. They target profitable markets in France and Belgium and even seek to persuade beef eaters in Britain to try the product.
A slab fixed to the front of the house where Cecil Rhodes was born bears the inscription naming him as founder of Rhodesia and noting his birth in the room within on July 5, 1853.
A tramp recalls a harsh Texas arrest and a sheriff who tried to force him into work then booted him out. He narrates a judge’s severe sentence and a failed escape plan, ending with his release and a vow to avoid further trouble.
A police interview reveals a burglar explains why he prefers crime to an honest life. He says burglars take fewer chances, know their path, and avoid capture, while detectives warn risk may come someday. He cites records suggesting burglars rarely get hurt.
In 1821 week before George IV coronation, pugilist Gentleman Jackson led twenty auxiliaries disguised as king's pages to guard Westminster Abbey gate amid Queen Caroline supporters planning disturbances. John Gully, a prize fighter and colliery proprietor and MP, was among those present.
In 1868 Inman Sheridan and Custer rode three days through a single Arkansas herd. In 1869 trains on the Kansas Pacific halted from 9 AM to 6 PM to let a herd pass. Army officers recall 1862 migrations covering 30 miles from Arkansas to Yellowstone. Forty years of bone shipments from St. Louis reached 31 million.
Dr. von Gellhorn employs a band of wet muslin about 18 inches wide wrapped around the lower leg. Covered by gutta percha tissue and a stocking, it may be replaced every three or four hours. The bandage dilates scalp vessels and reduces head blood, promoting sleep.
A collection of short humorous exchanges from a rural scene includes a city feller's mysterious death described as peculiar, followed by quips on impulse transference and marriage jokes. The humor centers on misunderstandings and inept wordplay as local characters riff on serious topics.
A crude Baltimore News remark ridicules a church leader who rents out temple houses and raises rents. It mocks the minister’s perceived methods and even suggests he should learn to crawl like a bystander to a needle.
A humorous dialogue about marriage and money shows a young wife lamenting unhappiness while her friend remarks that her husband may not be a fool for marrying for financial reasons. The exchange ends with a wry consolation about the husband’s motives.
A dialogue features Mrs Torkins and her mother discussing Charlie’s health as he avoids golf and ping pong to spare joints. She worries his care is wasted while he confesses painful poker hands. A summer boarder and Farmer Corstessel add rustic aphorisms about American success and hard lessons learned from rough beginnings.
A person calls a bookstore to sell a half dozen volumes claiming it is their entire library. The bookseller replies that the shop only buys whole libraries, leaving the caller with an unexpected predicament.
A fable-like exchange contrasts the Wise Fly and a Phrenologist Fly debating landing on a bald bead. The bald bead is said to bear a large bump of combativeness, teaching that misfortune can carry advantages at times.
Mrs Locutte asks for opinions on her new evening gown as Mr Locutte dismissively questions attire. She retorts with a lighthearted reminder of a few sunflowers, suggesting playful domestic banter.
A quip about a wealthy collector named Sick Man twico and his will references Douglas. The uncle asks which coin collection is bequeathed, the banked one or the calm metal? The exchange hints at a family joke over prized coins and trusts.
A fragment from a late 19th or early 20th century dialogue shows a parent questioning if sugar harms children, while a physician quips it harms politicians more. The dialogue shifts to topics like rationing beef, boarding houses, and a candid remark about sincerity in marriage. A final quip notes a joke about a woman behind the garden hose.
In a brief exchange, a husband expresses regret that his wife scolds Mary, while Mary dismisses the rebuke and downplays concern. The lines hint at household tension and Mary’s indifference to authority.
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