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Newspaper

The Silver Messenger

Location

Challis, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1907

Page

4

Investing in Art and Luxury Treasures in New York

A World’s Work excerpt notes rising wealth and demand for tapestries, porcelain, and antique furnishings in New York. It cites multi hundred thousand dollar purchases by American millionaires, Parisian panels, and luxury goods fueling a market seen as safe investment with a four percent annual return, as collectors seek rarities to display wealth.

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Occupations and Longevity Across Professions

The article notes longest life spans among clergymen and garden workers, with farmers and wood workers living longer than textile and chemical workers. Miners are shortest lived, though England’s sanitation improves outcomes. In England and Norway sailors and sailors’ mates live longer than those in Germany and France, per Mr Staylate, who is quoted amid other observed exchanges.

France Sweden Ireland England Norway Eallore and Sahermen liv Farer Germany

Uses of the Burro in Western Mining and Transport

The burro, a hardy pack animal of western mining regions, supports mountain transportation from camps to mines. It carries lumber, milk, and cargo up steep slopes, endures long treks at slow speeds, and remains valuable despite limited weight capacity. Burros vary in color and weight, with many in use and capable of supporting heavy loads.

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Pungent Paragraphs of Odd Bits and Bets

A collage of wry snippets and comic dialogue from various papers. Jests about weddings and presents mix with taxidermy puns and household gambits. Short quips reveal domestic foibles and social foibles with a sly, humorous edge.

Maori education drive at Government House in Wellington

Report from the Past Mat Gazette describes a Governor and Lady Stanmore hosting Maori chiefs at Government House Wellington to promote a school for Manrigiris and educate Maori girls as future mothers. Rev F Bennett urged aid for the race amid vivid stories of dress, diet, and child mortality.

Manrigiris Stan Eperch F. Bennett Bennett Mr. Bennett

Land Office Notice of Final Proof for Sillzey Entry

Public notice from Batley Idaho listing final proof for Grant Sillzey on land in Lemhi County. Description describes starting at a corner near St Leo, proceeding south half mile east half mile north quarter mile west quarter mile north quarter mile west to the place of beginning. First publication September 2, 1907.

United States Land Office Batley Mwbe Grant Vatterson Lembi County Idine Mike I Coster St Leo Pest Stalin Post M. Johnston Challe Lovember Slivey Patteron Tolabo AL Momamon Reglater Firat

Grazing Permit Applications Due in Mackay Idaho

Native is Moreby Given that applications for grazing cattle and horses in the LEME SOUTH NATION AL FOREST during the season of 1408 must be filed to the office at Mackay Idaho on or before January 1. Full information regarding grazing fees and forms will be furnished upon request. GUY B MAINS, Supervisor.

Leme South) National Forest Mackay Idaho Wuhrunry Guy B

Christmas Domino Card Set Ad Shows 56 Parts in Box

A Christmas present promotion for Domino cards featuring domino shape cards, play pieces, colors, and new games Show-me and Big Stick. Appeals to parents and children with 56 parts in an attractive postpaid box for 50 cents. Agents urged to mail order from Dominocards Co. St. Louis.

Dominocards Co Chouteau St St. Louis

Notice of Probate Court Sale of Mining Property

In Idaho Custer county a probate court orders the sale of mining interests held by administrator George W. Emery for the estate of Ingvart Christensen. The Silver Brick lode and Greenhined lode in Bay Horse Mining District are to be sold after a hearing set for December 1907. Publication of the order is required weekly for four weeks.

George W. Emery Ingvart Christensen Bayhorse Custer County Mayo Entier Nid Chattis Custer Idaho Alensenger Wald Comer J. G. Vinnell Gasper Conny

Treasurers Notice of Warrants for Custer County

County treasurer J Crypt of Challis Idaho warns that warrants from Current Expense Fund Nos 32 to 46 issued April 11 1907 and other funds including Rond Fund Nos 55 to 68 issued July 12 1907 and related items dated 1907 bear interest at 07 percent from registry to payment if presented within 60 days of notice. Interest ceases 10 days after this advertisement.

Custer County J. Crypt Challis Idaho

Notice to Grazers in Sawtooth and Payette Forests

Applications for grazing permits in Saw tooth and Payette National Forests must be filed with the Supervisor by December 8, 1907. Rates are 7 cents per head for sheep, 35 cents for horses, and 25 cents for cattle for the summer season. For information, address Forest Supervisor E. Graynhan at Boise, Idaho.

Sawtooth An Payette National Forests Sawtooth and Boise Idaho E. Graynhan Ida

Custer County's Mining Boom and Prospects in Idaho

A historical sketch extols Custer County Idaho as a rich mining region with towns Challis Mackay Houston Bay Horse Clayton Bonanza Custer Stanley and vast valleys. It highlights placer and quartz mining growth from 1860s to 1870s, counts 5000 residents, notes rail and telephone access, lists key mines districts mills and dredges, and calls for capital to advance development.

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Agriculture and Stock Raising in the County

Agriculture ably supplements mining, with Salmon river and its tributaries shaping vast arable lands. Irrigation could unlock thousands of acres of sagebrush, transforming deserts into productive valleys. Farms yield hay, oats, wheat, potatoes, and stock-raising is a leading, revenue-generating industry in the county.

Sawtooth Mountains Wood River Salmon River

Climate and Timber Prospects in Custer County

The climate of Custer county is pleasant with light valley snows and mild winters. Challis hosts a high school and multiple districts with well-paid teachers. Much of the mountains are timbered with spruce, fir, and pine, while farming and grazing lands remain largely uncultivated. The county boasts growing tax revenue, good schools and churches, rich soil, and significant mineral wealth in gold and copper.

Custer County Challis Cout

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