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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1903
Page
2
A ragbag from the Silver Messenger recounts diverse items and wry observations. It jokes about Hurgeriana, Gen Sherman, and Peary, notes Thanksgiving, a visit by Hall Caine, and a warning about American involvement in Bogota. It mocks footwear tariffs, vegetarianism, coal use, and gender rights, while touching on Germany, China, Italy, and Argentina. It mentions a wedding fire in Hoboken, a Pole project, and a banker type.
John H. Raftery recounts a San Antonio case in Zavalla county where five men were murdered for cash. The narrator uses a horse riding theory, tests Top Gallant and Jason, traps Bragg, and uncovers Dailey and jewel theft. Bragg is jailed for robbery. the horse’s role remains unsettled.
A fragmented, period style dialogue shows a passenger recounting how a claimed remedy made him sick aboard a voyage. The scene shifts to domestic quarrels and flirtations, with character names and a biblical reference threaded through the dialogue. The text reads like a slice of life with comical miscommunications and implied tensions aboard a ship.
A brief exchange contrasts ears and hearing with a mercity Providence. Giles contends no queer aspect exists, stating Providence never intended man to hear what lies behind. The dialogue hints at fate and perception without broader context.
A New York Weekly snippet depicts a confrontation where an elder accuses a suitor of lacking financial standing and credit. The young man retorts that he has borrowed hundreds of dollars since it became known he was engaged to the gentleman's daughter.
A fragment from a divorce tale shows a husband asking after his wife and another man admitting he saw them kissing in a public place. The exchange suggests jealousy and possible infidelity as the motive for separation.
A terse exchange critiques Thixkull’s public appearances and batting attempts. The man known as Thixkull is described as going out in society frequently while trying to make a hit, prompting comments on his reliability and performance.
The exchange shows a judge seeking a direct answer about the plaintiff’s habit of speaking, while counsel notes not speaking with the plaintiff for over a week and cautions that habits form quickly, implying uncertainty about the claim. The dialogue highlights cautious judicial questioning.
Mrs Partington laments delicate bathing topics and prefers torpid water as two playful exchanges unfold. Wiggles and Wruggles discuss Joyous Morning luck and Maria’s blueberry cake recipe, with no clear formal event.
A fragmentary dialogue portrays characters in a cafe and prison setting, with lines about seating, literature, and life near a railroad. The dialogue touches on marriage, improved behavior, and local news from Newport, reflecting a humorous episodic exchange and city observations.
Sunday school superintendent praises Edward Goodley for best Bible study exam and offers a prize. Edward asks for a book, naming Captain Piretooth of the Blondy Avengers or Flash of Light ning's Feud as his reward.
An old lady questions a sale of liquor, asking if it should be stopped. Rummy Robinson answers that it should be stopped only if they give it away instead.
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