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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1902
Page
4
Cottonseed, once a waste product used only for compost or fertilizer, is emerging as a raw material for several industries. A Niagara paper mill project will collect and prepare cottonseed hulls at southern mills to be used in high quality paper stock, offering strength and finish at lower cost as a by product from other industries.
A fire at a pipe-maker’s shop damaged the proprietor’s book of meerschaum and revealed ideas about meerschaum cost. The material comes mostly from Austria Minor, with three to four grades ranging from rough to fine. No duty on import, boxes measure about two and a half by one by one foot, and material must be moistened before modeling. Shavings are unused for the finest bowls and used for cheaper pipes.
A report on Correspondence Schools using phonograph lessons to teach languages. Students may gain speaking ability through recorded exchanges with instructors, aiming for perfect pronunciation while avoiding a caricatured voice. Potential limits and varied reactions are noted, with praise for practical teaching aid.
A London Mail correspondent recounts Lourdes swelling from 1,800 to 14,000 inhabitants with expected crowds of 25,000 as pilgrims arrive by sea and rail. Amid prayers, miracles are hoped for, as crippled and ill travelers are carried to the grotto and tombs for healing while priests tend the suffering and express faith in divine aid.
The United States penitentiary at Port Leavenworth will be the country’s largest and finest once completed. It will hold about 2400 convicts across four cell houses and be built entirely by contract labor. Construction costs would top $1,000,000 if done by contractors, but using convicts should reduce to about $500,000. Rock foundation material and much of the walls come from a nearby quarry. brick and timber are produced within the stockade by convicts.
The Grande Pace of Brussels stands as Europe’s finest plaza, attracting travelers to admire tapering towers and the Hotel De Ville crown with a gilt St Nicolas. The Maison Du Roi features an open galley and Venetian loggia, offering a enchanting urban panorama and guarding the city through its splendid facade.
Interior notice records a land claim proof and witnesses for continuous residence and cultivation in Challis Idaho. Names include James Hooper Diana Hew Charis Whidheton Frank Tusmui and others. First publication date listed as July 1.
A fragment lists witnesses for a claim alleging discriminatory residence measures. Names include Swan and several others with unclear affiliations, forming part of a local legal or formal notice. Witnesses named: Swan, Tep, Richmond N, Mull, Chaliba, Joho Biri, Charles Jonson, Leonard Peek.
Notice warns of expenditures and joint liability on banned property in Kay Dorie Stinlug District Custer County Idaho. Details debt amounts 900 and 100 with 478.00 claimed. threatens sale of co owners interests under revived statutes. Includes unrelated ad copy for a book by Prof. Morris and immigration pitch.
A broken OCR notice from Custer County presents a jumbled list of names and legal claims. The text mentions a John Panero and a dated signoff in February, with references to property, subscriptions, and overdue payments, though many terms are unreadable.
In the Probate Court of Cuntar County Idaho the administratrix Georgé Coftrag seeks order to sell the decedent’s real estate by private sale. All interested parties must appear July 10 at 11 a.m. in Challis Court to show cause why the grantor should not sell the property. notice to be published four consecutive weeks in the local newspaper.
Public notice from Willa Dunn of Gillis Idaho dated March 26 1003 informs creditors and co owners of the VANITY mining claim in the Bien Fosin Mitilne District Custer County Idaho. It outlines debts 8005 00 for labor and improvements and 400 00 advanced, allocates one fifth ownership and shared expenditures, and urges contribution within ninety days or risk property transfer under applicable statute.
Robert Thalman Deputy Sheep Inspector Custer County Idaho proclaims an inspection line from Wet Creek to Big Lost River and Antelope head to Lost River in Challis on April 10 1902. The order covers the Winter and Summer ranges and the route along Pass Creek Wet Creek Lost River and Antelope.
The Inter-Mountain Farmer and Ranchman announces a new agricultural publication for farmers and ranchers across the arid region. More features are planned for spring and summer and subscription pricing is offered with The Weekly Salt Lake Tribune.
The treasurer lists warrants against Custer county to be paid with interest if presented within sixty days from the notice. General Redemption Fund January issue 1896 numbers 58 60 61 62 68 4. Interest at .07 percent from registry date to ten days after advertisement. Alice Felkner, County Treasurer. Challis Idaho May 18 1902.
The Salt Lake Tribune previews a busy campaign year with extensive coverage across all life areas. It recommends the daily paper for fairness and clarity while noting the Weekly Tribune and Ranchman add value for farmers and ranchers.
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