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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1911
Page
2
A dialogue on absolute certainty. The Philosopher urges strict self-skepticism, insisting that true guidance comes from doubting one's certainty. The Btudent asks for the one law, and the Philosopher answers to suspect error when convinced.
A lengthy testimonial from Hiram Carpenter of Henderson Michigan claims a drastic psoriasis recovery after using Cuticura remedies including Resolvent Ointment and Soap. He describes years of illness, severe skin cracking, and rapid improvement within six weeks after starting treatment. The note dates January 19 1880 with a 1910 update confirming no relapse. The piece also includes an unrelated engagement dialogue about a long betrothal.
An OCR fragment shows dated advertisement style promoting Castoria for infants and children, Dr. Pieres Pills for stomach relief, and various home care tips. The text blends product lines and health claims with cautionary notes, reflecting a period ad layout and misc health tonics.
A casual punch line set features a burglar on a roof as a writer, Billy, searches for a new chapter title. The second joke riffs on marriage costs, detailing wedding taxes, shoes hurled, caricatures, insurance chases, and the hassle of divorce.
The snippet edits a playful mix of poems and light dialogue. It references a wager, a clever line about a mailed wager, a hobo, a sign on a gate post, a vanity-tinged Mary, a loud trombone, and a grim joke about a neighbor’s death from a ruptured blood vessel.
Dialogue recalls a church festival oyster stew blamed for ptomaine poisoning. A man died after eating oysters, claimed as vindication of the stew’s safety. The exchange then touches on weekly newspaper checks and a private matter about a person known as Kitty’s beau taking papers.
Mrs Brown reveals Mrs Tones has left her drunken husband and returned to her mother. Mr Brown comments with weary resignation that a woman will do anything for a man who drinks.
Quoted witticisms remark on living, pumpkin pie, and hobble skirts provoke laughter. A fashion drafter jokes about a law to ban hobble skirts. A boastful character claims ancestry admired. a sharp remark about a hanging ancestor follows.
A cryptic exchange describes a man offering a drink and another refusing, amid a tale of a burglar pursuit. A bravely attempted concealed confrontation under a bed is noted, with confusion over the burglar’s location in the basement.
In a brief exchange, Ste Ottica notes a stubborn cork in a bottle. The counterpart explains cork’s purpose to keep the liquid from leaking or spoiling, highlighting the cork’s role in sealing the container.
A fragment notes playful disbelief about milk wagons in Coren and references a nickname Land of the Morning Calm. It reads as a misspelled or misquoted exchange with a curious tone and minimal context.
A Paris writer has penned a play about chickens, sparking chatter about a towering storm feature. The remark likens the work to an overblown tower tale and hints at light, humorous local interest. The snippet captures regional banter and curiosity over a quirky literary subject.
Conversation shows a child and Mrs Nextdoor debating who is a common person. Child cites rumors that someone is a false alarm while asserting identity. The exchange references social labels and neighborhood chatter, reflecting gossip tone in a domestic setting.
Fragmentary notes describe a brisk, uniform group facing rivals in a dusty urban atmosphere. The text hints at ongoing routines and steady progress among the participants, with emphasis on staying current and maintaining pace.
The Catholic Standard and Times quotes a remark about Burroughs being always running into debt while continually running away from the people he owes. The exchange highlights a satirical view of his evasive finances and constant flight from creditors.
An admirer proclaims the subject will live in the hearts of countrymen, while the father of a new idea laments the immediate problem of paying rent for a flat. The exchange highlights dedication and practical woes as the era’s mood is captured.
A respected community man allegedly married three women in seven days. The remark prompts curiosity about the clergyman’s conduct and status, with observers noting the shock of such rapid nuptials within local circles.
A fragmentary exclamation hints at an upcoming decisive event or confrontation. The speaker advertises impending force or action by a strong claimant, with emphasis on danger and anticipation surrounding a named figure.
A fragmentary social verse discusses charm and perception of a well made man. The speaker questions the claim of never hiring a dress sult while noting countercharm and social expectations in a playful, antiquated tone.
A vintage fashion piece describes a black and white felt hat with velvet underbrim and curved brim. It notes lavish trimming options including feathers and gold ornaments, warns against heron and goura feather use due to laws and trends, and suggests safer alternatives for tasteful millinery.
An old blue taffeta waist features sleeves cut in one piece with the body. Sleeves and waist are tucked and trimmed with black taffeta bande and straps and buttons with matching blue silk embroidery.
A useful and attractive garment that any woman familiar with simple tailoring can make at home. The semifitting cloak features kimono sleeves and broadcloth with satin lining. The dark broadcloth side offers a white satin revers, while the satin side presents a light evening shade for a charming theater wrap.
New hat styles feature black and white striped satin as outer coverings or borders for white brims. A toque made entirely of striped satin trimmed with rose colored velvet ribbon is showcased. Numerous hat decorations create striped effects using alternate rows of black and white satin.
A discussion notes women of flesh criticize current styles yet praise the era’s epoch making line and drapery. It argues fashion achieves perfection through color, fabric, and revival of ancient influences, with great dressmakers drawing on Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Oriental sources to create a distinctive Benson style.
A reader describes silk beavers with smooth shine and short fur, noting underparts often black and crowns matching top fur. The hats are said to be charming plate hats with sweeping plumes and admired for their beauty and style.
A mild elderly man with gray hair and glasses caused a crowd scene noon on Washington Street. A well dressed woman, with a boy, tried to cross, and in the crush she realized she was holding the hand of the small, offended man she had mistaken for a stranger.
A mountain guide leading three climbers over a dangerous Alpine ice wall sacrifices himself. Tied to the rope, he cuts it to save his companions, plunging to a chasm and vanishing. His act is hailed as heroism and stoic self sacrifice.
A husband tells his wife he will stay home to tidy the house and fix carpets. Mrs J directs their children to grandmother for the day. A aside notes his church role but humorous temper with a hammer. The scene includes a weary stranger and a witty hack driver exchange about a hotel or drug store.
A fragment quotes a humorous line from Woman's Home Companion about a man proposing, paired with a remark that warns against rolling eyes to lift the world. The text presents a stray cartoonish dialogue excerpt with playful tone.
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