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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1903
Page
8
The item notes a second class mail matter publication at the Challis post office with a Tuesday issue date January 6, 1908. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for 25 cents and lists J P Spalding ton as a seller while mentioning political shifts for the Blackfoot Democrat and a quiet subsidy bill campaign amid fuel troubles.
The passage discusses a suspected presidential sanction of an attack on Venezuela to boost navy strength. It claims the Crumpacker resolution is kept alive for campaign purposes and to protect colored water interests, while sacred tariff schedules are not to be changed this session.
A terse diplomatic note hints that the Kaiser desires amiable relations with Uncle Sam and wishes permission to act at will, while Mr. William is addressed with a wry compliment and a promise to respond with equal spirit.
The query asks how many shares the Almighty owns in the Philadelphia and Reading stock and whether He receives regular dividends, noting the servant's salary appears satisfactory. The text reads as a satirical or religious finance remark rather than a factual report.
A historical note reports street railroads failing to establish a return circuit and the double trolley system, with electrology affecting gas and water mains in many American cities, threatening urban utilities and infrastructure stability.
The appropriation of five hundred thousand dollars to be distributed among suitable lawyers as the Attorney General Knox may approve appears to be about all the trust legislation Congress will enact this winter.
The passage cites Thomas Nast’s famous satirical depictions, noting how he caricatured Boss Tweed into jail, portrayed Tammany judges off the bench, and targeted David Dudley Field and Horace Greeley in campaigns of defeat and death.
Senator Cullom proposes a trust bill with about fifty new appointees to monitor trusts. The measure aims to increase oversight and allows Cullom room to endure any pushback from corporate interests.
Postmaster General Payne proposes defining what qualifies as newspapers and could cap second class privileges to publications aligning with his editorial policy. He asserts power to decide which outlets meet government standards.
The Shah of Persia keeps the Peacock Throne in Teheran palace. Jewelers value it at 20 million dollars, enough to build six battleships. He says no war over Venezuela and warns Germany has duped England, but will not let England restrain Persia.
Representative Gaines of Tennessee moved to amend a bill admitting some bonded tea free of duty by removing the tariff on coal. Mr Payne asks the connection between tea and coal, and Gaines replies with a sharp quip about warming tea with coal.
Guatemala lies in distress as Santa Maria volcano erupts causing heavy losses of coffee, wheat, and corn. Citizens lack funds to import goods, and the mountain is likened to Beelzebub for its destructive behavior.
Mrs Johanna Soderholm of Fergus Falls Minn dislocated her shoulder but a surgeon reset it quickly. She slept once the pain eased after using Chamberlains Pain Balm at her son's request. The son was pleased and recommended it to others. Sold by J P Spalding.
The passage argues for a standing army equal to Germany’s and critiques wage earners who lose their value by violent training. It suggests removing many wage earners to free funds, allowing the rest to work overtime to support soldiers and sailors and their families.
A New York vessel owner sailed with wheat worth 30000 dollars to Britain exchanging for cutlery, carried to Brazil for coffee, then returned to New York with coffee valued at 20000 dollars. Officials say the balance of trade was 10000 dollars in the US favor, yet the skipper lost 10000 dollars and could not grasp the reasoning.
Croup is a familiar cough warning mothers of affected children. The ad urges immediate treatment with Chamberlains Cough Remedy, claiming it has universally proven effective. It cautions against untried remedies and directs use as labeled, noting availability from J. P. Spalding.
A fragmentary verse line warns of winter snow and a pirate Robin’s fate, alleging he will yield dust to the Standard Oil Trust. The odd wording hints at a satirical or clipped historical snippet referencing corporate power and seasonal hardship in a local newspaper item.
Mark Hanna and allies press for George L. Shoup in Idaho race while opposing W. B. Borah over tariff disputes tied to the Kansas City platform. Washington influence surfaces through Salt Lake Tribune notes as Spokane resident Heyburn and Judge Standrod seek front line roles. Shoup favored by many GOP leaders for protectionist stance. Borah criticized as late convert to Republicanism amid ongoing tariff debate.
A home interior exhibits red lettered phrases over a doorway reading What is Home Without a Mother and nearby a design bearing God Bless Our Real Now what s the matter with God Bless Our Dad suggesting a domestic scene or sentimental inscription.
The piece muses on New Year’s meaning across time, noting that human nature, hopes, family changes, and the urge to progress remain constant. It contrasts ancient thrift with modern stocktaking, celebrates forgiveness and friendship, and looks forward with hope to another year’s harvest and achievements.
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