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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1912
Page
5
A playful verse about a man who loves the fly and rejects war. He boasts of wealth and comforts, including a yacht, a town house, a bank, jewels, hats, and a princess son in law. The fly, spared from harm, is linked to his happiness and prosperity. The speaker promotes avoidance of conflict while delivering a satirical poke at material excess.
A collection of curiosities cites ice cream safety limits of millions of bacteria per cubic centimeter and a playful note on gravity thinning with distance from Earth. It also challenges germ theory about colds and cold feet, remarks on neural transmission speed, and notes starlight travel times with a humorous twist.
The oyster is a calm institution in a humorous meditation on emotion growth and social life. It notes the creature’s shell and fashion of accessories while contrasting pearls as riches from oysters and the limit of its vaudeville training.
A fretful speaker questions a woman’s beauty, arguing that she has a marble brow ivory skin and ruby lips yet remains unsettled about her overall appeal. The exchange weighs facial features against a broader sense of beauty and merit.
A fragment from Life magazine hints at a controversial line about a five year old Boston girl and a policeman. The note suggests a tense social exchange and a reflected stance on propriety in public discourse.
Chambers' Medicine Co promotes guaranteed Dyspepsia Tablets with no cure, no pay. They offer a physician’s choice and sell exclusively through Challis Drug Co in Salt Lake City targeting local customers.
Notice is given by Peter Smith Executor of the estate of David Clum deceased to creditors and all persons with claims to exhibit them with proper vouchers within ten months after first publication. This notice is dated Jan 18 1912 in Maylis County, Idaho. First publication Jan 30 1912.
Adam M. Friend warns coowners L A Coat D Bunch J B Coat J A Lynch L V Howard OC L Hoyt Oliver Carpenter that $200 in annual labor plus $15 ad fee must be paid for 1910 1911 to hold the Eureka placer claim on Stough Creek Yankee Creek Mining District Custer County Idaho. If not paid within ninety days after publication, their one eighth interests totaling $45 each plus costs will be forfeited to the undersigned under Section 2424. First published January 3 1912.
Advertises Hunters Field Guide free for birds animals and game heads mounted to nature. Claims eight years exploration in Minneapolis Omaha and Denver. Promises horns polished into gun racks and bat racks. We Buy Baw Fare and Waxidermid Tanser address given.
Bronson and Woodson discuss going to the city to hear election returns. Bronson anticipates consequences at home as his wife is set to accompany him, and Woodson questions what excuses will be offered. The exchange hints at domestic friction over late returns and shared plans.
Berial No 03356 notices Martha Beech now Marthe Nesbitt of Goldburg Idaho filed intention to make final proof for Desert Land Entry serial 03356 for sections 18 19 township 13 north range 3 east Boise Meridian before Commissioner Herriman B Barnes Challis Idaho on April 6 1912. Witnesses Hartlett Falls May Idaho Willard Bowen of E W Owery Goldburg Idaho J W Nesbitt P F Horne Register. First publication February 13 1912.
The current expense fund warrants numbered 405 to 409 will be paid if presented within 60 days from the date of this notice. The notice targets county funds and requires prompt presentation to claim payment.
County treasurer Avice B Chamberlain dated February 9 1912 notes interest to cease in ten days on warrants from districts 403 417 169 414 419 381 224 326 and 27 381. It mentions no further charges and references Challis Drug Co suggesting cold tablets as a cure.
The Pacific Monthly presents articles on western industry growth with topics like cherry crops and apple success. It highlights monthly features by experts, includes wholesome stories, and invites new readers with a six month trial offer at Portland Oregon.
Esth er Van Camp executrix of James H VanCamp deceased invites all creditors to present claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Claims must be filed at Challia County, Custer Idaho, the place for estate business. Dated November 20 1911 first publication December 5.
A testimonial states a twelve year kidney and bladder trouble was permanently cured by using three 50c Chambers' Kidney and Bladder Pills. The name is furnished on application and the product is sold exclusively and guaranteed by Challis Drug Co.
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