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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1911
Page
4
A dreamy poem where words escape the dictionary at midnight climbing from shelves. The lively, sometimes odd terms roam the room, misbehaving and giggling as they skip across chairs while the speaker vows not to reveal their hidden meanings.
An old tale describes a man with many door defenses that never get used while remarking on laws that are never enforced. A dialogue follows about twins feeling the same pains and pleasures, recalling brothers sharing jam thefts and the slipper of a mother.
A weary eyed wife recounts her husband returning home at two this morning. The other woman responds with excitement, asking for his explanation. She says nothing. she and her companion had been at the theater and a late supper after.
A youth balks at the rate of five dollars a minute for a long distance call to the town of the lady fair. The clerk confirms the rate and the youth sighs, counting his remaining 4.50 in his purse.
In Challis Idaho notices appear for the estates of Martin Joyce and Jesse G Finnell with executors and administrators calling creditors to file claims within ten months at Challis precinct. Also a federal land office notice lists Ralph L Baxter of Challis seeking final proof for homestead entry serial 6456 in sections 4 and 9 township 14 north range 1 east, before H Barnes at Challis on February 7, 1911. witnesses named from Challis.
A witty remark on patent cornering in New England hints at broader fears of monopolies. The speaker predicts rivals will edge into clothing and other markets, joking that the next frontier could be the tropics.
The piece describes a local clash over a controversial poet and his work, noting passionate public opinion and tense exchanges. It highlights a push to change how the author is perceived, with concerns about honor, craft, and community standards.
Notice of publication states a water diversion permit in Challis Idaho with details of applicant Arthur Willinson and permit 4343 for 3.4 cubic feet per second for irrigation and domestic use. Also creditor notice to probate court for Wm Bilder estate, administrator Alex Kurnett, requiring claims within months. notices dated November 27, 1910, Challis Idaho.
Ey na Mining and Investment Co warns Eugene McCarthy of unpaid annual labor for the Cemetery lode mining claim in Bay Horse Mining District Custer County Idaho. Co-owner must contribute $33,383 within ninety days after publication or his one third share of $43.43 will be forfeited to the undersigned per Section 2324. First pub May 16 1910 last pub Jan 17 1911.
The exchange hints at a fall context with a light, informal tone. It references Dobbins and Thonson discussing a drop in ten t, suggesting seasonal change or a minor decline. No concrete event or location is provided to confirm specifics.
A bystander recalls facing the enemy in battle with nerve while Den D Livery notes he avoided capture as the foe surged. The exchange emphasizes courage and quick retreat in combat.
Notice is given by administrator Michael McGovern for the estate of Ellen Murphy deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within 10 months of first publication to the administrator at his residence in the Sunol precinct Custer County Idaho. Dated and published in Challia on December 27 1910. Geo E Keyes attorney for administrator.
Department of the Interior Lend Office at Hailey Idaho issues notice that Dora Buster of Challis Idaho who on August 6 1907 filed Desert Entry Serial No seeks final proof to establish claim under the Described lands before Berriman St Warnes U S Cons Idaho in 1011 survey witnesses Joel A Carrington George BE Revser Rex Keyser P F Morne Register first publication December 20 1910
Fragmented OCR fragment hints at social ambitions and a prize or win at an event labeled De Woalth's thirieties. Names and details are unclear, with garbled wording about bluefish and bass and a seaside setting. Further readable context is needed to specify persons, places, and outcome.
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