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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1905
Page
6
A fragment lists William Beebe on bobolinks and migration from New England to South America. It mentions a patent remedy for consumption and a remark on Yiddish as a form of German spoken by Jews, including a Jerusalem encounter over language.
A diarized note on Siamese courtship customs contrasts with a plan for the Lakes Route rail service linking Los Angeles to Chicago. Nine trains, each costing 100000 dollars, total about 900000, with routes via Milford Lynn and Tintie and connections planned from Sanpete valley Provo Nephi.
A fragmented quotation discusses the world of women, noting a split into two halves: those who dress and those who merely wear clothes. The text emphasizes the link between good dealing and tea, contrasting good and bad behavior in social conduct.
A fragment notes that a shepherd’s belief ties wool on a sheep to weather. The saying claims earlier wool signals finer weather, framing wool as an unfailing barometer in pleas ure or misery.
A mother describes her child’s skin sores on the body and face, treated by three doctors without improvement until Cuticura healed the child at a total cost of seventy five cents. The note includes a testimonial from Mrs G. J. Breese of 701 Coburn St Akron Ohio and mentions the term Devil's currency used by New Englanders for Dutch currency in Manhattan and New Netherlands.
A report notes 60,000 deaths from tuberculosis in England annually while only seventy sanatoriums exist, with capacity for 2,760 patients. The text urges more time and tea as remedies and highlights the fragility of public health resources.
A London Tit-Bits puzzle recalls Plato challenging a Athens mystic to solve the three nines. The solution shows that arranging three nines to represent twenty requires dividing 18 by 9, effectively multiplying by ten then dividing by nine, yielding 20.
The article notes the seal and the Mikado signature used in Japan prior to peace treaty finalization. It explains the Emperor’s two symbol signature, the old Chinese characters for the Dai Nippon ruling empire, and the translation of the square seal as Supreme Ruler of Great Dai Nippon. It also recalls Nippon as Japan’s historic name.
Robert Greaves of Adams took two interior photos of the citadel at Halifax fort during his vacation. He says he did not know the act was forbidden and states he acted without deceit, though the attempt could have caused serious trouble if discovered.
A Michigan study proposes the northern Lower Peninsula as the healthiest area in the United States. The census shows Michigan's consumption death rate at 107, with New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York higher. Counties Otsego, Crawford, Roscommon, and Gladwin report very low death rates, supporting a state sanitarium location in a rural, sunlit camp setting to reduce tuberculosis, plus calls for roof playgrounds and outdoor nurseries for children.
The piece extols outdoor swimming pools as essential for health, arguing indoor pools lack outdoor air and sun. It urges public outdoor gymnasiums in cities, hospitals, parks, sanitariums, hotels, and factories to provide air baths, sun baths, and water baths as a preventive measure against urban deterioration.
Prevention of Lead Poisoning notes a German chemist has created a soap that converts lead particles on the skin into non toxic sulphide lead during washing. It targets painters whitewashers varnishers and other workers handling lead compounds reducing absorption and poisoning risk.
A church hymn request at Plymouth led Beecher to urge singing aloud. A little girl misheard and cried out Strawberries. He kept calm, saying if you can't praise God in anything strawberries then sing strawberries.
Local booster claims scientific research links Kidney trouble to many diseases and touts Dodd's Kidney Pills as a sure cure. A Bradford man named J A Davis says the pills relieved his kidney trouble and more, urging early treatment to prevent Bright's Disease Dropsy Diabetes Rheumatism and related illnesses.
Observations on varying appetites from repetitive diets, plus anecdotal notes on Victor Hugo and youth secrets. A 94 year old credits grape nuts and Postum for restored digestion, vitality, and renewed alertness, urging readers to try the product and read The Road to Wellville.
Paul Dresser of New York, famed composer of Banks of the Wabash, writes a testimonial praising Doan’s Kidney Pills as curing his kidney pain and back ache after suffering severe symptoms. The letter is signed Paul Dresser and notes the product is sold by Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo New York.
In a recent trial of a cane market case officials revealed that imported canned fruit is frequently stored in London warehouses for ten months, highlighting supply and quality concerns. The discussion underscores issues of storage duration and potential impact on product freshness.
A tired woman smiles over tea as discussion hints at missed chances in a craft deal, reflecting on the buoyant reaction when rivals are caught, as reported by the Washington Post.
W. J. Black appointed as the new passenger traffic manager for the Santa Fe Road, overseeing timetable adjustments and service coordination. The announcement highlights his prior rail operations experience and expected improvements in passenger handling and schedule reliability.
William J. Hack has been promoted by the Santa Fe railroad to passenger traffic manager for the entire system with headquarters in Chicago. Born October 3, 1864 in St. Louis, he began rail service in 1879 as an office boy with Vandalia, then climbed through roles at Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe, becoming general passenger agent at Topeka before today’s promotion. Spurious Articles in Museums.
A fragment discusses the sneeze as a sign of misfortune believed to be caused by the Spirit of evil, noting its universal ominous role across Oriental countries and various religions.
The note questions why Schilling's Best tea remains untried after a decade of tea buying and jokes about money being valued at 70 percent. It then mentions coins allegedly invented by the Lydians around 700 B.C., framing a curious comparison between modern purchases and ancient currency origins.
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