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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1904
Page
4
Leah the gypsy dancer rises to fame in a grand theater as the mother’s spirit guides her through a haunting performance. A wealthy patron and a stern father watch a dual fate unfold, while an unresolved, dark figure keeps vigil after the final curtain.
A naturalist notes birds exhibit cannibalism and predatory behavior. Peregrine falcons eat the head neck and eyes of victims while leaving bodies intact. Hawks owls and eagles attack and consume other birds and small mammals as part of their diet.
The article cites Nature noting many bird groups prey on insects at every life stage. Woodpeckers and creepers dig out nests, quail and partridges scratch burrows, warblers scan foliage, flycatchers lie in wait, swallows and martins harvest flying Insecta, hummingbirds snatch small insects from flower cups, crepuscular birds like whip-poor-wills and night hawks prey as insects rise and fly.
The Sydney Government Gazette announces Superintendent Walker’s appointment to a major New South Wales police district. Walker, famed for killing bushranger Captain Thunderbolt Frederic Ward in a dramatic river duel on May 25, 1870, chased Thunderbolt across the Rocky River where both fought in the water until the outlaw was mortally wounded and died the next day.
A farmer named Ed Armstrong near Salinas held up cattle to stop two speeding automobile enthusiasts. He used a loop and horse skills to deter them, then thanked the drivers as they passed, keeping calm despite their initial ridicule. The scene prompted admiration for Armstrong's restraint. Also notes a demographic claim about Mexico and a statistic on Australian kangaroo culling.
A reputable firm seeks a honest man or woman in each county to handle business duties. Earn a straight weekly salary of 14 dollars paid by check every Monday, with expenses advanced from headquarters. Immediate advancement of funds available. Apply to Caxton Lady.
Notice to the public announces the Boyd Hotel has opened the old hotel in Challis Idaho. It will be run in first class style with meals served at all hours. Strangers visiting town are assured a pleasant place to stop and share of public patronage is hoped for.
City Bakery advertises fresh bread pies cakes and lunch items with ice cream casual cafe style. Owner Mary G Doncan operates the shop inviting neighbors to visit for daily baked goods.
Four horse Concord stage service operates daily between Challis and Mackay the nearest railroad point at Challis and Three Forks on the Thunder Mountain route. Stages arrive in Challis at noon and depart at 1 p.m carrying passengers mail and express with connections to Custer and Lemhi counties. V Hansen manager F Nickerson agent Challis.
An advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets sold by druggists for 25 cents. It notes a refund if no cure and carries HR W. Grove's signature on each box.
The article extols Custer county Idaho detailing its mining districts Mackay Bayhorse Stanley Basin and Yankee Park along with quartz mills smelters and a dredge. It notes abundant irrigation potential 5000 mining claims and the plan to extend rail and telephony while praising agriculture stock-raising and timber resources.
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