20 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
1
A Virginia reader describes cattle feeding and fattening practices with Shorthorn cows, noting profits from selling fat at a premium, and outlines an economical plan focusing on best calves and pasture. Contained snippets include humorous anecdotes about Irish shopkeepers, stage lovers, and a race joke, reflecting local humor and social chatter.
A dairyman from a rough mountain farm considers using an Ayrshire bull and select calves to improve his herd. He argues this choice is cheaper due to lower farming expenses and would boost stock quality without high costs.
The article discusses American hog breeds suited to domestic conditions, noting Berkshire as a deviation. It mentions the Bhire hog in India context, remedies for fleas and mites using carbolic acid in boiling water, and cautions about seed germinability in corn and the failure of seed to sprout, emphasizing seed selection and germination concerns for farmers.
Notice announces that all cattle and sheep grazing permit applications for the Lemhi National Forest season 1911 must be filed in Mackay Idaho by February 15 1911. Details on grazing fees and application forms available on request from Supervisor CL Hud Dle. Earl J Michael seeks approval to appoint a deputy in Custer County Idaho during the January 1911 Board meeting.
Notice to stockholders states the regular annual meeting of the First National Fund of Challis Idaho will be held in its banking room on Tuesday January 10 1911 between 11 oclock A M and 4 oclock P M to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and transact other business.
Notice is given that W. K. Huntington, sheriff elect of Custer County Idaho, will apply to the Board of County Commissioners during the January 1911 meeting for one deputy to assist in duties of the office. First publication December 13, 1910.
Ralph J. Raster of Challis Idaho filed intent to make Final Commution Proof for a Homestead Entry in Township 14 North Range 19 East Boise Meridian. The hearing occurs February 10 1011 before B B Karnes U S Commissioner Challis Idaho. Witnesses named: John W Steptens William Plenviken Fred Fonkhouse Jonathon Job all of Challis Idaho.
Community items from Challis describe holiday sales at City Drug Store with Christmas goods and phonograph purchases, local moves and recoveries, a Christmas cantata at the public school, a shooting incident in Mackay and an auction tale of humorous wedding misprints in a local paper.
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