Odd Newsmonger Snippets From Challis Idaho Era
A jumble of short quips and gibes sparking from Challis Idaho and far lands. Notes mock governance, fashion, astronomy, and society with wry humor and offbeat observations.
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1912
Page
6
Hansom Cab Hustle At 3 45 Train Stop
An anxious gentleman hails a hansom, asks to reach the 3 45, and bets half a crown that the horse will not catch it. The cabman accepts, the horse speeds up, and the wager is won, per London Tit-Bits. A wedding tale follows with a weary organist and a jokey best man. A rustic viewer and an amateur artist share a quip about dawn and drink, in a brief noted exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansom
Jehu
London
Arthur Sullivan
Sheffield Telegraph
Nature
Sky
Sacred Heart Review
There Is Too Much Of A Marine Flavor In This Tale
Fred asks about a rich aunt and Ned reveals the aunt is alive but her niece jilted him. The piece then mocks a party of motorists and a lake misadventure with a rain check pun and a humorous marine flavor critique of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Ned
Suspected umpiring by butlers cited in remarks
Mrs. Cumroz reports after visits that all butlers seem to umpire baseball games. She notes they are polite yet assertive, often declaring everyone is out. The exchange questions common courtesy and calls into doubt how impartial such calls are.
In His Line and the Vote Mystery
A fragmented page notes dialogue about watching “silly dudes” and a real estate improvement company president. It hints at a woman once regarded passing fair now deemed past, with references to Catholic Standard and Times. A humorous line questions a voter’s certainty about the recent primary and grand jury tally of ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Standard and Times
Comment on Alice’s talk during yesterday’s call
Ethel says Maud considers Alice a nice girl and if she cannot speak well of someone she says nothing at all about them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud
Alice
Ethel
Ite Lost Status in Smuggling Diamonds Case
A woman was arrested in New York for smuggling diamonds hidden in her stocking. The incident raises questions about security and economic risk in financial institutions, implying tighter controls may be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Magnificent Opportunity in a Tangled Conversation
A fragmentary exchange features a sharp woman and a man musing on wisdom and Solomon. The dialog hints at a misfitting mentor figure and a misread opportunity, capturing a tense social moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Monkey of Him Promises Family Tree Search
A playful outburst warns that the speaker plans to trace his ancestry. The remark adds a quip about potential skeletal relatives ready to “throw nuts” from the past, framed as a humorous caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monkey
Tim
Future Authority Quietly Warns Tommy About Crowd
A character named Tommy faces caution from an elder about his sporty friends. He counters with a claim of learning, specifically mentioning a quirky word spelling. The exchange hints at themes of guidance versus independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Zybazko
Unavoidable. Owner and chauffeur clash over fault in hit
Town Topics records a brief, tense exchange between an owner and chauffeur as a child allegedly caused a bottle to be crushed. The owner questions the chauffeur about fault while the chauffeur disputes seeing the incident.
Humoring Her. Lady Warns Cabby To Heed Policeman Signals
In Tit-Bits dialogue a lady advises a cabman to wait for police instructions at crossings, to drive slowly on slippery streets, and to choose a hospital if an accident occurs. The terse exchange captures Victorian tone and social etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabby
No Fish Story from Tit-Bits
A brief humorous exchange on fishing echoes a lad’s preference to stay small and simply catch fish. A patron sporting figure voices the challenge of growing up, while the boy replies with wary humor about future prowess.
The Wise Suffragette Recall Debate
The dialogue reveals a suffragette arguing political opinions led to her removal. He admits sending her away while she had explained support for recall. The exchange highlights tensions over political dissent within the movement.
The Cost of a New Air Ship
A conversation in which a parent questions the value of a son’s new air craft, joking that it is “a buy one” and implying no giver would part with such a gift. The exchange hints at social attitudes toward wealth and invention.
Weigh My Baby by Mrs Newpop and Mr Choppem
A fragmentary exchange features Mrs Newpop asking Mr Choppem to weigh a baby, with a playful mock utterance about bones and all. The odd dialogue hints at a domestic vignette or humorous sketch. Names imply a light social scene with characters Mrs Newpop and Mr Choppem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Newpop
Mr. Choppem
Bones
Frightful scene described in uneasy morning terms
A disjointed mosaic of frightened imagery portrays a girl or child amid a morning scene. Vague references to a choir, arms, light, and alarm convey a mood of fear, tension, and sudden unease without clear actions or context.
Two Views On Primary Election Law Reform Debate
The Realist voices support reform to speed vote storage and curb delays. The Theorist argues for changes to prevent ballots from being held in cold storage too long, signaling a clash over election procedure.
A Modern Cottage Plan by William A Hadford Explains Design
William A Hadford answers readers questions on building, endorsing a compact cottage plan illustrated in the article. The design emphasizes a 36 by 30 foot footprint with a central kitchen, dual stairways, built in buffet, cozy nook, pantry layout, and open spare room for a library. Total cost estimated at 4000 dollars with modern heating plumbing and lighting.
Courage Rewarded Dinner Tale From Boston Journal
ABoston publisher hosted a dinner for staff in Boston to discourage drinking He asked if anyone would like a drink A veteran reporter urged restraint The publisher offered to share half a beverage with him Then the two shared a toast amid mixed reactions as others watched closely
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Journal
Boston
Hp Enid
Boston Post
Mystery of Peculiar Talks Sparks Market Rumors
The fragmentary chatter hints at rumors about a figure nicknamed Old Nick and rising tensions as reports of peculiar decimations surface. Names are unclear, but the tone suggests ongoing discussion and unsettled rumors in a local setting.
Untitled vintage medical ad with remedies and quotes
A fragmented vintage advertisement discusses tonics and syrups claiming to aid digestion and bowel health. It references Weywing syrup, Winslow’s, Pierce’s Pellets, Castoria, and Fletcher’s products, with claims of natural benefits and family use. Included are generic testimonials and a judge's quote about a divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Waites
W. Bo Caldwell
Monticello
Westingdale Daily Proofreader's Note Sparks Recall
Fragmentary newspaper text recalls a reporter's struggle with a rushed copy. It mentions a head injury from a loose wire and a stray line about an instant end. The note references an issue of Ladies' Home Journal and a phrase about what was taken in an instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Daily
West
Ladies’ Home Journal
Question for Questie About Taball Discharge Care
Fragmentary dialogue shows confusion over medical discharge care and billing. A speaker complains about unreturned payment and condescending behavior, while another person asks a basic question about what came first in a confusing exchange. The readable text presents a quarrel and miscommunication without clear context or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comrox
A Mighty Good Sort Have
A widow describes a long illness eased by Grape Nuts and Postum, noting weight gain and regained strength after three months of fever and despair. Neighbors helped as described in a letter praising the product and mentioning the Wellville book.
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Neleti
San Bernardino Co
Wellville
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