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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1900
Page
8
Washington letters mock English press, Roosevelt and Lou Payne, and rail at Roosevelt’s book, while lampooning Roosevelt era politics. Columnists anticipate Philadelphia convention, mock Smith, De Pew, Kruger and Otis reports, and debate bimetallism versus gold standard in a broad political satire.
A Lewiston physician recounts a late night surgical scene. An abscess under the left arm required lancing but the electric light failed, forcing a patient in blood loss to be treated by kerosene light and improvised dressings, within a tense, perilous procedure.
Readable excerpts describe a Russian rural remedy for rheumatism using ant baths. An anthill is bagged with ants eggs and soil, hermetically sealed, heated in a bath, releasing formic acid to irritate the skin and draw out the disease. Caution notes warn of possible skin disintegration if overused.
John Randolph of Roanoke died June 24 1833 in Philadelphia at the City Hotel while visiting from Roanoke to England. He was carried to Virginia and buried, later moved to Hollywood Cemetery Richmond, with his grave found eight feet deep as an old oak’s roots burned the coffin.
The Post of San Francisco reports there are no walfs in the city. Families in dire poverty are helped when known, with many youths working to support kin. The piece notes that no child in the city fits the definition of a walt amid widespread charity and self-help efforts.
Meehan s Monthly notes a chestnut tree sprouting from the mortar behind the tomb of Sir Edmund Wylde in Kempsey near Worcester England. The plant has grown for several years, beginning in a church crevice and now creates a leafy canopy over the stone effigy dating to 1620.
A fractured text fragment discusses how a gold coin erodes after about two billion passes and a silver coin erodes after about 1.25 billion passes before becoming fully effaced by friction. The source remains incomplete and lacks full context or attribution.
J P Spalding guarantees every bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy with money back if not satisfied after two thirds used. It treats la grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough and is pleasant and safe. It may prevent pneumonia from a cold. Marl. Secretary Gage estimates imperialism will be a costly burden next fiscal year for the United States exceeding this year by over 34000000 despite no 20000000 to Spain and the Philippine war ending.
Rev J M Yingling, pastor of Bedford Street Methodist Church in Gumberland Md, says he recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He has used it and knows others who have done so. He claims it never fails and is a sure cure when taken in time. For sale by J P Spalding. Feb 1.
British observers note crowds flocking to South Africa while Boers continue firing despite the turnout. The piece questions whether reverence for distant affairs has vanished and whether public sentiment shifts amid ongoing conflict.
The Board of County Commissioners invites sealed proposals for county projects. Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to 5 percent of the contract price and delivered to the board by the stated deadline.
The Board of County Commissioners of Caster county invites sealed bids for one year of indigent care including food clothing medicine and medical services at county hospital and jail. Bids must include a bond twice the bid amount and be sealed marked Proposals for County Hospital.
The remedy is praised for its soothing healing properties, pleasant taste, and prompt cures, becoming a favorite with people everywhere. For sale by J. P. Spalding. February.
The sympathy of the newspaper publishers supports Representative Bellamy of North Carolina in a move to curb the Paper Trust. He proposes repealing duties on wood pulp and other raw materials used in paper production and cutting manufactured paper duties by half. The measure targets price increases and monopoly power tied to tariffs.
Hon W W Allen is back in the United States Senate and is seen as a source to expose the fallacies of the majority on the currency question. The commentary suggests goldbugs may feel shivers of annoyance as Allen promises to shed light on the issue and provide insight into monetary policy.
David Dupont issues notice in Custer county Idaho that Andrew Norlen and heirs must pay $1000.00 plus $115.00 in advertising within ninety days of service or publication to prevent loss of the Jenny lode claim in the Yankee Park Mining District. The claim is held under Section 24 of the Revised Statutes for the year ending December 31, 1908 and again for the following year. The forfeiture is for nonpayment and noncontribution of labor and improvements. The notice is dated January 1900 with first publication date.
Joseph H Norton of Challis Custer county Idaho seeks desert land entry for unsurveyed lands in Custer county Idaho Lot 745 and NW quarters NEN NEA etc. before George B Keyes Clerk District Court at Challis on May 1 1900 with witnesses Carlton Lane Thomas Jourwr Powell Daniel Stephens to prove irrigation and reclamation. First publication December 25 1900.
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