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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1909
Page
6
A collage of clipped commentary from Challis Idaho notes social quirks and news items. Topics range from gender disguise in public life to fashion, transport, and international affairs, with remarks on war, suffrage humor, and cultural observations touching Britain Japan and the United States.
The piece argues men are more sensitive and refined than women, citing youth behavior and social perception. It discusses innate differences, humor, imagination, and honor, with examples from a Siberian exile convoy and Mahomet’s view on women. It ends by asserting a woman’s nature remains as it is.
The piece notes that turning to God does not shield a person from life’s hardships or losses. Believers remain part of the world, facing drought, illness, and sorrow while remaining diligent and honest. True benefit lies in disciplined godliness shaping one’s use of talents and stabilizing social unrest.
The speaker argues for prudence in consuming natural resources and for exporting finished goods rather than raw materials. With a growing population, the nation should shift to exporting labor value by producing high quality items, reflecting German economic views on buying raw materials abroad and selling finished products domestically.
The piece surveys Kashmir’s water abundance as the measure of prosperity and guides a voyage by shikara and swift boat through Baramulla to Srinagar. It describes canals, Jhelum, Lolab valley, Dal Lake, and floating gardens, noting floods, sanitation issues, and the allure of lake life despite hardship and invasions.
A Washington scientist from a federal bureau disputes the spider’s famed appetite. He claims the creature would consume vast prey in a single day, listing a small alligator and other animals by specific times, ending with 120 chicken pies for dinner.
The illustration shows a type of individual hoghouse that is simple to build. Described are the foundation, frame, and floor setup, plus a front door sized about 1 by 2 feet and a rear vent stall. The design emphasizes portability on clover pasture to allow feeding in different locations.
A farmer recounts long practice of salting sheep and notes improved health when salt access is controlled. Too much salt caused excessive thirst and bowel trouble. reducing salt reduced water intake and ailments. He warns against complete omission but advocates far less salt than many farmers use.
A writer notes differences among horses in walking pace across breeds. Some are slow, medium, or fast walkers. gait largely inherited though can improve with handling, gear, and fitness. Feeding affects speed, but feed quality alone doesn’t determine walk.
A fragment advises keeping pig pens dry and well drained to prevent damp conditions. It stresses frequent cleaning and avoiding manure buildup, noting that dry pens help hogs stay clean and healthy. The text emphasizes sanitation and proper yard management for hog housing.
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