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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1905
Page
7
An experimental single rail monorail is planned to connect Baltimore with a point near Ellicott City, with Windsor Hills as the builder. The car will be steel clad and elevated on guiderails, featuring a weight center near the rail and a transit between two historic spots.
A fragment discusses architecture prioritizing space efficiency and nature’s role in design. It mentions sea fowls perching on crags, winds and eggs shaping behavior, and notes conical rock formations. It also references twin apples in Woodstock and a triplet apple on a Vermont farm, with mentions of Charlotte and a slate origin in Wales.
A collie clings to the Established church during a 849 disruption when most shepherds joined Free Kirk. The dog refused to relocate with his master and attended services alone. While the sermon continued, the dog fell asleep, toppled, and wedged his head in an elder’s pipe hat, forcing a humiliating retreat from religion.
Nations of Chile and Argentina commemorate an arbitration treaty with a monumental statue on an Andean peak 14 000 feet above sea level. The granite pedestal bears an inscription telling the story while the 26 foot bronze Christ figure rises visible for miles, symbolizing world peace. Both nations seek no further disputes.
A fragment notes mountains being sold into slips and sworn at the feet of the heap. Details are unclear, with damaged wording obscuring participants and exact actions.
The text notes renewed prosperity in both nations as armies shrink to police-force strength. Some battleships are sold or converted to merchant ships serving South America and South Africa. Peace reigns as citizens gaze on the Redeemer statue and vow to uphold it.
A Pahang surveyor accidentally disturbed a bee nest and was chased through the jungle by a large swarm. He was stung on the face and hands and collapsed after a two quarter mile run, then rescued by a coolie. The group fled to a stream but were pursued.
A Derby Connecticut drug store item from a past show incident recalls the same coloring matter used in 1864. The note mentions 98 bright blue and a closure related to the matter.
A historical note estimates producing one pound of honey requires depriving 62,000,000 clover heads of nectar and making 3,750,000 visits to flowers. The figures illustrate the immense effort behind honey production.
A Chicago Inter Ocean piece quotes an old bachelor praising live‑in help for bachelors. He notes men increasingly employ young women to tidy rooms and valet, observing many servants are homely. A laundress case is cited to suggest a homey maid can shield bachelors from gossip.
James P. Edoff of San Francisco recalls a Nevada incident where a trusted employee exposed theft by a coworker. He confronted the thief, gave him $100, and told him to flee the state. The tale shapes Edoff as a cynic yet sentimental, insisting you can never tell the true nature of people.
A fragmentary poem recalls a doomed romance, with T and L symbols, a bet on luck, and a descent into Hell. The speaker laments a lost chance and professes continued well wishes while accepting damnation. The lines evoke street imagery and a dramatic moral shift in a New York setting.
Mine owners in South Africa relying on Chinese labor find northern Chinese coolies superior in physique and mining knowledge compared with southern recruits from treaty ports. After brief trials, they plan to source almost exclusively from northern China to improve underground work performance.
Before the Academy of Sciences in Paris, M. Boudouin presented clear evidence of differences in physical and chemical composition between grafted and ungrafted grapes. The findings explain why wines from grafted vines age more rapidly and show greater sensitivity to pathogenic ferment.
A Chicago Record Herald excerpt shows a mother reacting with melodramatic exclamations as a boy utters shocking phrases. The boy justifies his pain after a thumbs injury, mentioning rules about not crying and bravely enduring punishment from his father.
A quick exchange reveals spending over 100 dollars at the St. Louis exposition and a follow up question about a prior loan. The dialogue then shifts through humorous quips about fashion, a horse show, and a peevish domestic scene.
A speaker mocks Melindy for claimed schooling while reading a letter from the New Orleans Picayune. Melindy admits she can’t decipher the writing, noting she attended night school but cannot read the daytime text. The dialect portrays challenges of literacy and education.
Subbubs and Backlotz discuss relocating as a rubber plant has outgrown their current parlor. The plant grew all summer, prompting the concern that the present space is too small for it and a move may be necessary.
Mr Subbubs declares breakfast must be ready by seven thirty as Bridget is reminded to prepare it at that time. Mrs Subbubs argues they expect it at 7 30 and cannot delay.
An early scene in congress features a quoted exchange in which a puzzled observer questions the senators and a commentator notes that it is no wonder other league clubs outperform them. The Washington Post framing highlights critical scrutiny of political performance.
Miss Curton remarks she would favor sailors as husbands, praising the First Officer for his qualities yet noting a key flaw. He asks why, she answers that such a husband would keep him away from home, highlighting the issue of his absence.
Nell confesses falling for Roxley while Belle claims only plans to wed him. The overheard chatter hints at budding romance and an impending match with social gossip stirring in the circle.
A bystander says a claimed photograph with excitement over a picture titled Rembrandt is not cause for anger. The exchange reflects a humorous moment in a Smart Set piece.
A quip contrasts despair with a absurd solution as a speaker jokes about radium becoming affordable and offering a tiny piece to swallow to dispel gloom. The exchange highlights satire on pseudo scientific cures and public fascination with radium.
A brief Smith's Weekly item notes an editor inviting a 17 year old girl with poetry to enter, after an office boy reports a lady outside with verses. The gag implies a reluctance to entertain older poets and highlights a humorous, period-appropriate workplace anecdote.
In a fragment from a rustic dialogue, Casey asks for a single firm promise before conflict begins. Costigas names it plainly then requests a vow that when fighting starts, belts will be exchanged as a token of old ties.
A humorous exchange notes Grigsby as a mean man for keeping his wife talking at the table to save food. His wife is described as an elocutionist before marriage, and the couple’s dinner table dynamics are framed as a comical anecdote about avoidance of waste.
The promoter touts a deceptive scheme inviting investors to join early. A wary buyer, calling himself the wise guy, refuses, joking that his wife already has enough basement bargains to last decades. The exchange highlights cautions about early access scams and household overexposure to deals.
A witty exchange about marital harmony as a man and his wife share identical lines of thought. The joke hinges on mutual reflection about why one married the other, ending with a light note on congeniality.
A northern visitor questions the value of bringing a bottle on a fishing trip, while locals reply with practical humor. The exchange underscores regional habits and cultural stereotypes about whisky. Some insist on carrying a bottle, others settle for a jug, revealing social expectations around conviviality and travel.
In a brief exchange, DeLons notes the debtor is attempting to pay debts. Shortleigh confirms progress, citing that funds are being directed from Green to Brown to satisfy the $ debt and express affection toward him.
A humorous exchange on marriage passion and shared thoughts. Bachelor and Benedict discuss how long married couples grow to share mental states. Benedict notes his wife plans her reply for his late arrival.
In a local note the speaker, Rural Sherlock, complains about two masked drivers seen dashin along like they were possessed. He identifies the suspects as Farmer Huskinby-Jest and a partner, predicting they will soon rob victims. The fragment hints at a humorous yet wary town vibe in Town Topics.
A dialog heavy item shows Clarence and Claude debating a valet strike. The exchange hints at coercive leverage and personal pride as the valet threatens to walk, prompting Clarence to concede under pressure in a Brooklyn Life style vignette.
Farmer Geehaw complains he has no time to follow the legislature as the Courier-Journal notes the public is perplexed by frequent new state laws and political chatter.
A charged exchange at a church fair prompts questions about charity and ethics. One party alleges a five dollar kiss payment, while the other defends the act as a charitable gesture. The incident raises debates on propriety and fundraising practices.
The Detroit Free Press quotes a photographer advising on posing, asking if a back view might enhance a subject’s appearance as Mrs Plainly seeks flattering angles for her pictures.
A brief exchange on table manners shows Mrs Newrich praising fine politeness. She notes a dinner between Newrichs and others where pie was eaten with a fork to avoid showing their fork breaks.
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