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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1901
Page
7
In New York regions years ago peppermint farming boosted farmer income but dwindled. Some stills near neglected towns persist on a few acres. Cigar production draws mint westward while farmers switch to more profitable sugar beets. peppermint lies in past.
An old advertisement claims Swanson's 5 Drops cure all pain and disease including rheumatism, neuralgic headaches, and stomach disorders. It promises benefits for men and women, lists numerous ailments, and urges readers to buy a bottle through local agents. The lettered testimonials praise life-saving effects and endorse the product as the cheapest and best medicine.
A scrambled excerpt lists diplomats’ salaries with Paris ambassador Monson at £9,000 annually for five years, followed by Vienna, Rome, and Washington posts. It shifts to remarks on the Chinese domestic fox and Angora cats, then hints at health ads, McClure’s October issue, Allen’s foot remedies, and a political sketch in Review of Reviews.
A Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway pamphlet titled What’s The Time explains the four Time Standards governing the time system with charts diagrams and tables. It includes 24 tables to find time across major cities and offers copies via Geo H Heafford.
A veteran photographer recalls photographing fallen soldiers at Antietam and Gettysburg, his risky wartime methods, and a chilling tale of a widow frightened by a grave robbery. He also recounts shooting Gen Lee and staff, and a later incident exposing the dangers of obsession with relics.
Deborah Sampson, who served three years in a Massachusetts regiment before the truth of her sex was known, was honorably discharged after Washington commended her services. Despite calumny, comrades respected her. Washington later sent a cordial invitation after she married and became Mrs Gannett.
An anecdote recalls Sir Frederick Carrington in South Africa with the Bechuanaland border police. A new recruit faced a martial style interrogation ending with Do you drink. The recruit replied No, thank you, it is early. The tale ends with a quip on unbridled passion.
An English expert notes possible diamond formation in Hawaii, comparing it to Kimberley. He spent time analyzing indicia and believes the process is early but progressing, with potential for a vast field in perhaps 100,000 years.
An advertisement touts Cascarets candy cathartic promising cures for aches bones and illnesses with false health assurances. The notice also mentions General Chaffee and field marshal van Waldersee, and states U S Marines will move to Cavite.
Robert McCurdy Lord, a former banker and broker, was found dead in his rented home at Mt Veroos N. There were indications he deliberately killed himself by turning on the gas. Authorities report the scene as a probable suicide with no sign of foul play.
The editorial analyzes the presidential campaign at its current stage with focus on letters of acceptance from the candidates. It also treats the Galveston calamity, the coal miners strike, Rogland elections, and China reconstruction issues in a broad editorial review.
Mrs Ella Mice of Chelsea Win writes of persistent fatigue and bodily misery caused by inflammation of the womb. She details suffering endured after visiting physicians and infirmaries, noting long struggles with ill health and the inability to work.
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