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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1904
Page
4
The Duke of Argyll searches the sunken Spanish galleon Florida off Mull for treasure from the Armada era. Divers and a wrecking tug have recovered timbers coins and swords as the探 voyage continues under treasure trove law with a share due to the treasury.
The text extols Lucerne in Switzerland with panoramic views from Pilatus and Rigi peaks. It notes that Pilatus offers sweeping Alpine vistas, while Rigi provides a superior overview of Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug. It mentions Kussnacht and Gesler's castle linked to the Uri’s Menace episode in Swiss history.
The Struggle for Persia describes a palace room filled with portraits of European monarchs and a throne canopy of diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires. The throne rests on a carpet of pearls as a huge faceted vase sits beside a painted urn, with the entire assemblage valued around 5.1 to 6 million USD.
A historical excerpt discusses badger behavior and diet, noting their canniness in foraging nests of partridges and pheasants, their fondness for money in South African courts as a humorous aside, and their occasional predation on young rabbits and game birds. It describes captive feeding, including milk from a retriever’s dam, eggs, milk, fish, meat, and bread with milk, and mentions their strong legs and perseverance in demolishing nests of wasps and wild bees.
The Imperial South African association forms Farmers for the Veldt to establish small county colonies, selecting suitable farmers from county groups. Backed by notable landlords like the Duke of Westminster, the plan aims to strengthen the white element amid fears of Indian and Chinese migration, but observers doubt English farmers will adapt to South African agriculture.
A Washington dinner party reveals the Chinese ambassador’s satire on changing fashions lasting dynasties. Included is a New York Tribune account of American fashion fickleness with a bonnet tale of a naval officer anxious about a parcel. Also noted is a New York ballot to set retail prices for a book set and a call for insured guides for tourists. Spaniards resist American farm equipment, destroying machinery in protest.
Five year old Dert Wantland known as the Prince of Pilsen performer trips through a Brown Palace corridor with his mother and fears, then erupts in bravado. A parlor match explosion shatters his stout show of nerve, leaving him crestfallen and humbly pondering his nerves while guests mock his earlier swagger.
Multicolored gloves and hats dominate this year with plush tops and velvet brims. Persian lamb trimming appears in various widths with braid edging, wool embroideries on chiffon or taffeta in bold color schemes, and ornate garland embroidery. Sleeves center on cuffs and a longer shoulder silhouette. Teaching the Child to Obey offers parenting guidance urging reasonable, consistently enforced obedience and avoiding unwinnable power struggles.
Directions for a scallop dish using dry seasoned crumbs as a base. Oysters and liquor are mixed lightly with crumbs, then cream is added to fill the buttered dish. Topped with bits of Duster and baked, per N. Pent.
Boyd announces the opening of the old hotel offering first class service meals at all hours and aims to attract public patronage. Strangers to town are invited to consider the house a pleasant place to stop CHALLIS.
City Bakery Idaho invites locals to enjoy a selection of fresh bread pies and cakes along with delicious ice cream and lunch options. Call for details and hours.
Four horse Concord coaches offer daily stage service between Challis and Mackay the nearest railroad point, and Challis to Three Forks on the Thunder Mountain route. Stages arrive Challis at noon depart at 1 p m carrying passengers mail and express with connections to Custer and Lemhi counties. Hansen manager Nickerson agent Challis.
Custer County Idaho offers vast inducements to settlers and capitalists with rich mining districts like Mackay and Bayhorse, extensive irrigation prospects along Salmon River, and strong stock farming. It notes 5000 residents, multiple towns including Challis as county seat, and a future railroad extension to Challis. The piece highlights abundant mineral wealth, growing agriculture, and a developing infrastructure including mills, a dredge, and a new 800 ton smelter at Mackay.
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