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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1906
Page
8
A Butte Miner story recounts a Chinese belief about a snake charmer who used a whistle to charm snakes and women, leading to executions and escapes. The tale ends with the emperor declaring it a crime for any Chinaman to whistle, while Americans continue to whistle and mock the superstition.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat note details how Johnson grass thrives on Louisiana soils, spreading across plantations in East Carroll parish and surrounding areas. Efforts to eradicate it have yielded limited success, while crop shifts and land use changes have compounded the problem for farmers and local industries.
Washington report by Fran cia A. S. Dodge paymaster general notes soldiers may save through deposits totaling 26 million since system began and argues pay scales are outdated. He calls for permanent appointments above captain and wage reform to aid recruitment and reflect modern costs.
London reports the Prince of Wales is assembling a racing stud, with purchases at Doncaster suggesting a future royal entry. While not passionate about racing, the king’s influence and tradition push the prince toward turf involvement, despite peers deeming him dull.
Berlin reports that Baron Von Stengel, imperial minister of Finance, proposes an extra duty on beer and cigars to replenish the treasury. The Kaiser’s fleet gains priority with Admiral Torpis debating faster shipbuilding to match American output. Von Stengel aims to raise about £10,000,000 yearly, about half for shipbuilding.
Count Franz von Erbach, 21, heir to vast estates, returns from England with a washerwoman wife. Denied by Hrba ch family law due to lack of consent from collateral branches, he is deposed and dispossessed. He loses $125000 annual income, receives $75 per month, and plans to study for the bar.
A Paterson woman marries a millionaire who fell in love at first sight and gave a $100,000 wedding present. It is hoped she shows restraint not to spend more than $11 on chocolates at the first sitting.
In the Probate Court of Custer County Idaho the Administratrix L. Violet Spalding seeks authority to sell deceased John P. Spalding estate realty to pay debts and admin costs. The court orders appearance on February 26 1906 at 10 a.m. in Challis to show cause why an order to sell should not be granted. publication for four weeks in the SULTS era news.
W H Casto notes co owners B H Lang heirs must contribute 165.75 dollars within 90 days after publication to avoid loss of Golconda No 1 and No 4 lode claims in Seafoam Mining District Custer County Idaho. First publication January 16 1906.
Casper Mack files contest against William H. Mosby for land in section 21 township 13 north range 19 west alleging absence from the land not due to U S military service. Parties must appear to offer evidence at 10 o'clock a m on February 1.
1906 notice before L H Johnston U S Commissioner at Challis Idaho and before the Register and Receiver at Hailey Idaho, final hearing set for 10 AM February 21 1906. Due diligence affidavit filed December 16 1905 shows personal service impossible. notice to be given by publication. Sharp Register first published December 26 1905.
The notice lists warrants from Custer county for road and school funds with interest to date if presented within set days. It names issue dates October 11 1906 January 11 1906 June 8 1905 and warrant numbers 84 to 105 106 to 114 and 48 with interest rates and deadlines. The ad is signed by F J Crypr County Treasurer and dated January 23 1906.
Frank H. Tolman issues a forfeiture notice to Fred A Tolman H Nelson Lawrence and Edward Q Moody regarding the Op e and Lope lodes in East Fork Mining District Custer County Idaho. It states required annual labor expenditures totaling 115 dollars for 1905 and warns that nonpayment within 90 days of service or publication will transfer ownership to Tolman. Payment demanded to Silver Messenger Challis Idaho with dates listed December 30 1905 and first publication January 2 1906.
E A Kirk co owner of three mining claims in Stanley Mining District Custer Idaho on Big Casino creek announces expenditures for 1904 and 1905 to hold the Good Luck No 1 No 2 and Henderson claims. Proportional shares and unpaid amounts listed with a ninety day window to contribute or lose interest to co owner. First publication Jan 10 1906.
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