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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1899
Page
7
A mix of fashion notes on parasols trimmed with flowers and floral handles, plus a column on social appearances and business optics for women. It contrasts floral parasol details with advice that prosperity and dress influence perceived success, citing the impact on both beggars and professionals.
The article condemns false gossip and the cruelty of social judgments based on outward signs. It argues that those who spread half truths deserve contempt and loss of respect, while people judge others by appearances, deeming cleverness and wealth as keys to status. It also notes a French cooking tip about chicken or fowl legs, detailing cleaning and stock use.
A fragment recalls midcentury fashion notes about dresses from June, describing crepon fabrics, sunny morning wear, full round gowns, belted waists with satin, and delicate trims. Details suggest vintage gown styling with emphasis on waistlines and fabric texture.
An early article outlines improvised color photography methods using a color-absorbing solution on gelatin and albumen prints. It explains negative preparation, gradual color development through three primaries, and notes color emergence on dry prints. The piece also includes bee biology facts on honey production, nectar evaporation, and Langstroth’s view of queen bee impact on hive dynamics.
Prof C H Benjamin of Case School of Applied Science reports sixteen factory observations on power loss through friction in belt and shaft transmission. Bridges and planing mills show losses from 65 to 80 percent, with averages over 60 percent for heavy shops and about 55 percent for light work. A curious note on bird labor describes a Mex ican siskin in New York needing to haul water from a well and fetch seeds via a bucket and cord to drink and eat.
A fragment describes Kin learning to pull a wagon up an incline to reach bars of rage. He grips the cord with his feet and lets the wagon roll back to a safe place beyond his reach. The text presents a chaotic scene with unstable action and unclear setting.
A scientist tested high altitude endurance by creating a large pneumatic chamber. He reached a simulated 24,000 feet but became distressed and stopped. The note wonders if humans can ever reach Everest-level heights without artificial respiration support.
Dr. Koch, a famed bacteriologist, reports a new serum from cattle plague research in Africa aimed at reducing mortality in the region. He cautions it does not yet promise infection prevention. The findings note dogs monkeys and rodents show resistance, while sheep and horned cattle are primary victims.
The largest flag ever erected will wave from a flagstaff near the Grant monument in New York on April 27. It will remain aloft as long as it withstands the weather, with an illustration showing how an ordinary man compares in size to the monster banner.
A report notes a new milk based material replacing bone in buttons pool balls combs and brush backs. Milk derived items can be tinted and are claimed to be less brittle than bone or celluloid. Also described are eagle vision and mating fidelity facts, plus a Mars atmospheric mist observation by M Flammarion.
A Brooklyn Long Island College Hospital janitor known as Dilly or Billy aided operations and, in a morgue incident, heard a coffin voice say Let me out. He fled in fear but later returned, thinking it a ghost. eventual reveal suggests ventriloquists behind the stunt in Student Hall.
A young man, invited to a church wedding, carries a bundle as he heads to the ceremony. A friend teases him, thinking he is running errands, until the man reveals the bundle is his wedding present with a card reading present at the church.
A half shot orator claims in youth there were no microbes or anti-toxins while a smirking bartender counters with a joke about snakes. The exchange appears in Cleveland Plain Dealer and New York Ledger items.
In a Detroit Free Press item the manager notes the German tenor drank about two gallons of beer last night. He joked the singer is determined to keep his voice rich and clear, maintaining tones even after a long evening.
A brief note from the Indianapolis Journal questions Maud’s plans to join a religious sisterhood. The article mentions her father buying her a new Diegele, signaling a potential change in fortune or direction.
The readable fragments describe a dramatic scene with fragmented dialogue and ornate language, mentioning a feminine filmmaker or poet and a midwestern newspaper voice. Despite garbled text, the material echoes early 20th century literary criticism and a poetic performance.
The fragment mocks gender equality and women’s voice, noting a man tied to his work if no tool is available and disparaging short skirts as unsuitable for wear. It references a New York Press citation with altered spellings and unclear context.
A young newlywed recounts a teasing exchange about a polite but misunderstood greeting. The bride asks what was said while a man comments on a South Dakota acquaintance offering vague praise and birthday wishes. The playful misinterpretation reflects social banter.
A drowning man clutches a straw and cries for a whisky punch to gain strength to reach shore. Bubbles mark his sinking as the New York Press notes the scene. Harper's Bazar mocks the horseless carriage chatter of Brooklyn parents meeting in the street.
A Washington Star excerpt offers comic exchanges about fame and autograph seekers. A kindergarten scene near Crystal Palace prompts a student joke about Methuselah as the longest man that ever died, reflecting playful endnotes to a news round.
A fragment from the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a humorous exchange about Mrs Van Dyke during a honeymoon. The remark suggests she sits at a desk while he writes, described as using her as a paperweight. The quotes reflect light mockery of a famous actor.
A judge notes Ham mers has temporarily left the stage to pursue steadier work. He writes epistolary prose and spends time drafting applications for another engagement.
A Cleveland Leader quotation notes social friction at bourgeois family gatherings. The speaker claims relatives try to be pleasant but his wife continually complains about their lack of wealth, often two weeks after each visit, illustrating class tension in family visits.
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune quip contrasts Queen Elizabeth with sixty pianos she does not play and praises a woman with one piano who plays it well. The remark highlights humor about talent versus possessions in a period voice.
An Indianapolis Journal excerpt reports Harold nicknamed Omer proposing that his wealthy uncle quit smoking cigarett es so he will begin smoking them and shorten his life by at least ten years.
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