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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1903
Page
8
Entered at the Challis post office as second lane muni matter. The piece surveys federal control, anti trust, and political figures including Hanna and Fairbanks, with criticisms of republican prosperity, the Philippines relief spending, and party shifts toward democrats amid national concerns.
Attorney General Knox argues a monopoly is impossible with fair open competition and Democrats push for lifting tariff barriers to ensure such conditions. He states competition in a level field would prevent monopoly risks, framing the tariff debate as essential to market fairness.
An Italian inventor unveils a hydroscope enabling human eyes to peer into the sea to incredible depths and vast radii. The device promises to rob torpedoes, submarines, rocks, and shoals of much of their terror.
A grain developed in Idaho named corn-wheat blends wheat and corn traits and yields grains twice as large as ordinary wheat and is intended for hog fattening. A separate note mentions Fiji islanders performing fire-walking with red-hot stones, described as unsafe by observers.
A preacher among performers walks over hot stones without burning his shoes as Senator Lodge aids a Cuban treaty amendment hailed by beet sugar senators. The German Emperor and Reichstag trade insults, while a leading Republican daily notes iron and steel capital averse to ore shortages. If steel firms own ore lands monopoly danger looms, independent mines face stiff competition.
A collection notes varied political opinions and intraparty tensions. Secretary Hay uses the Colombian treaty to air views on the Monroe Doctrine while Governor Pennypacker attacks newspapers. Bribery charges implicate Lemuel B. Quigg near Thomas Platt. Walcott’s Colorado Senate win would shock feminine voters. Republicans block anti trust moves as Parker eyes the Democratic presidential bid. Hoar rebukes the President over legislative dictates.
The article questions Senator Lodge’s dual tariff plan and warns of possible disruption to cordial US international relations if his campaign succeeds. It also references a probe into Governor Fermarenin’s reproach of Andrew Carnegie over philanthropic funding and notes Carnegie’s wealth as pivotal to Pennsylvania’s prosperity.
A Dover critic lampoons Senate gridlock as 51 legislators seek admission votes for Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico while 37 Republicans filibuster. The piece notes Roosevelt's White House reception remark about invited guests and accuses Republicans of political horse trading to widen seed subsidies. It contrasts smallpox death rates Berlin vaccination and temperance debates in Idaho and public policy on gambling and liquor licensing, urging regulation over prohibition.
Hanna Aldrich and Spooner demonstrate power to block legislative moves as Congress debates bills aligned with public will. They press for restraint and leverage to force concessions, signaling a potential gridlock effect on upcoming policy actions.
Democrats in the House compelled the Republican majority to adopt a gold standard for the Philippines. The phrase implies reciprocity in policy as a proverb about equity.
The text argues that Democrats may drop the Statehood push to secure a public measure addressing trust abuses. It frames the potential shift as a trade off to achieve reforms benefiting the people and curbing misconduct.
The true animus of the republicans who would defeat State hood lies in their desire to defeat Roosevelt. They believe the three new states would support him and are determined they shall not have the opportunity.
A Silver Nugget editorial argues that prohibition harms schools by driving vice underground and ignores revenue losses. It contrasts strict licenses with outright bans, citing Kansas and Carrie Nation to urge regulated policing and higher penalties over prohibition.
A satirical notice mocks Grover Cleveland as a defunct political figure. It portrays his image in grave clothes, lampooning his influence as the Democratic Party’s past power and a recurring seasonal joke in public discourse.
Lyttleton Price district judge fixes 1903 terms for Cassia Lincoln Elmore Custer Blaine counties under Idaho law. Sessions begin February 9 and September 15 in Cassia, February 24 and September 29 in Lincoln, April 7 and October 27 in Elmore, April 28 and October 13 in Custer, May 11 and November 9 in Blaine. Hailey Idaho January 12 1903.
The scratch of a pin may cause blood poisoning or worse but prompt use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm prevents danger. It is an antiseptic liniment for cuts bruises and burns sold by J. P. Spalding.
The county treasurer announces warrants against Custer County in the bounty fund will be paid with interest to date if presented within sixty days from the notice date. July issue 1902 numbers 28 and 29 referenced.
A fragmented bibliographic note lists periodical issues from 1902 including July and October releases with issue numbers 107 to 128 and 129 to 186. The text communicates cataloging details without substantive article content.
An advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse and invigorate the stomach, regulate bowels, and improve appetite. Sold by J. P. Spalding.
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