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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1906
Page
6
Fragmented OCR provides medical testimonial for kidney pain and a partial political joke. The readable portions reference Dean's Kidney Pills and a British campaign anecdote about a Tory heir pelted with eggs. Details on dates or locations are unclear.
Pseudoscience ad asserts a patent remedy can cure deafness caused by catarrh. The copy promotes Warthe line of throat and ear treatments, naming J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as makers and offering a claimed “Mandard Aollare” price. Partial inteligentes hint at a medical patent pitch typical of early 20th century ads.
A professor comments on industrious behavior and time as a judge of effort. He notes Father Time aligns with those who avoid effort, while those who never try incur his ire. The remark frames diligence and persistence as natural traits evaluated by time.
Bouin notes amusement for the evening and describes “Smudgeographs” to please the young. Readers are urged to have paper pens and ink, then fold and press wet ink to form unique designs. The Montreal Herald quotes instructions emphasizing folding, pressing, and writing with dense ink for varied results.
Under the patronage of the House Union, Hamburg has opened the first school for domestic servants in a German city. The program aims to improve skills and standards among house workers, reflecting evolving social initiatives in the era.
An energetic New York area woman writes of managing dairy farm chores, two children, a garden, many fowls, and an exchange business while writing for magazines. She cites grain-Nuts and Postum Coffee as saving her health after digestive troubles and a baby's death. She claims digestion is perfect now and credits the products with her renewed energy and ability.
Signor Pietro Isola promotes Italian immigrant farmers to improve New England agriculture. He cites Italians as expert in climate, grafting, and fruit culture, capable of boosting yields. He argues language is a barrier but Italians learn quickly, and Massachusetts could be an undiscovered farming country offering high returns per acre.
A report confirms a living glacier in Colorado near Arapahoe Peaks. Geologists, after five years of study, mapped and measured Arapahoe glacier, noting its mile length, 18 700 foot rim, and measurable annual movement ranging from 11.15 to 27.7 feet.
A shifting mountain mass in the Rhymney valley near Troedyrbiew steadily moves toward the village. The village inn remains standing due to its rock bed, while a woodland belt shows drooping trees. Opinions differ on the cause, with mining or quicksand cited.
A tall marabout stork, native to India, is said to swallow a hare or a cat whole. It stands about five feet high with a wingspan near fifteen feet.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt advises washable oil paints for nursery walls in soft olive green with a bright ceiling for eye comfort and calm nerves. It covers ventilation via transoms, window screens, sturdy floorings, enamel cribs, muslin valances, child-sized seating, and toy storage to foster neat habits.
Oranges charm as table decor and food with green leaves around them. For eating, options include slicing the core area to reduce juice splatter or cutting the fruit with skin on and sipping juice. A method is described to peel an orange girdle while keeping sections attached to rind for neat serving.
A bride and groom quarrel over domestic routines during a weeklong honeymoon in a cozy home. The husband praises her while she reproaches the meals and contemplates boarding elsewhere, ending with her emotional refusal of consolation.
A medical article argues marriage benefits health for both spouses. It cites lower mortality for married men over two and women over forty, higher mortality among widowed or divorced individuals, and fewer single people. It claims marriage promotes temperance and longer life, with specific longevity gaps for a 30 year old man and his wife.
When a laxative is needed nothing beats Garfield Tea a herbal remedy said to cure wick headaches and diseases of liver kidneys stomach and bowels. It purifies the blood cleanses the system and clears the complexion.
The thirteenth century palled church at Tobbing Ene land houses a rare three barrel organ. It can play thirty six tunes and is operated by the traditional hand crank.
A cautionary note urges mothers to examine CASTORTA bottles carefully and avoid unsafe infant remedies. The text also quips about Scots disliking sweet corn, claiming efforts to cultivate a taste failed and wholesale firms treat canned corn as negligible.
In a Pinch Use ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE a powder. It cures painful smarting nervous feet and ingrowing nails. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Makes new shoes easy. A certain cure for sweating feet. Sold by all druggists 26c Trial package FREE. Address A 8S Olmsted Le Roy N.
Dr. W. K. Sibley argues excess eating and drinking, a modern fashion, is the common cause of many mild ailments that begin before middle life. The observation appears in Strand Magazine.
A garbled passage records Mrs. Ka Flippe dismissing women's suffrage with a remark about not needing a new gown for every polling visit. The quotation hints at contemporary debate over women's rights and social expectations amid a fragmented OCR text.
A fashion note outlines leather lined coats fading in popularity for car culture and shifts to olive green tweed and green leather linings. It highlights double breasted suits trimmed in kid, Danish feather sheep skin, and box plaited macintoshes with green felt facings and red accents, suited for driving.
A period recipe describes lining an ice cream mold with beer-soaked sponge cake and candied fruits, layering cake and fruit, then pouring a chocolate custard made from mili, sugar, egg yolks, and grated chocolate. After chilling and sealing, the mold is packed in ice and served with sweetened whipped cream.
Walter Scott, a Death Valley gold miner, rode a Santa Fe special from Los Angeles to Chicago last summer in under five hours. The cost of the whirlwind trip exceeded $6,000, marking the fastest long distance run over mountains and plains for any town railway. The feat showcases the Santa Fe track, equipment, and employees as dependable, though the writer notes most travelers prefer slower, more luxury routes.
Holland used for this overall, a useful style for eating wear. It is tucked at the top front and back with shorter side tucks. four-division tucks feature red and hull embroidery. Lower edge turned up with a one inch hem. Sleeves gathered into straight wristbands with embroidered edge. Leghorn hat trimmed with cream and red spots. Materials listed: 3 yards holland 28 inches wide, 2 yards embroidery.
A simple sleep induction method for persistent insomnia recommends taking a moderate Hauld food before bed to divert blood to the abdomen and reduce cerebral excitement. A recipe mentions two cups maple molasses, two teaspoons butter, one cup maple sugar, and half cup water, boiled until done.
Fragmentary text references A. T. & 8. F. Ry and East Lake City Utah with a quotation about true humility. The readable portion presents a moral reflection on humility, emphasizing listening to faults without resentment and correcting oneself when confronted with them. The source lacks a clear event or person to anchor a full news-style summary.
A Welsh revivalist questioned the origin of grass for his horse remarking he would not feed it grass from a sinful place after being told the grass came from football grounds. The exchange highlighted tensions between religious virtue and secular recreation.
Fashionable buttons for spring gowns are changing fast. The simple button with a tiny top design has been replaced by elaborate designs. It is wise to purchase two or three Parisian or Indian designs to use as copies for embroidery.
The note discusses glove mending using fine cotton and a four-needle Pollbin thread, praising long-eyed embroidery needles while contrasting with shorter, satisfactory substitutes ideal for sewing gloves. It emphasizes needle quality and appropriate thread for durable repairs.
Decoratives for the hair feature oversized feathers, including tall aigrettes and expansive styles, as fashion takes bold steps with dramatic plume accents dominating headwear.
A patient from Winsmithill La recounts severe neuralgia and heart palpitations worsened by weather and poor sleep. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills, he improved within days and was cured after several boxes. Pills claim to act on blood, not narcotics, and are sold nationwide by Dr Williams Medicine Co.
Thomas Archer, a Fleetwood night watchman, died after a drunken bout begun upon receiving a legacy of £10. He was found dead in bed on Saturday, with investigators noting the payment as the trigger for the drinking spree.
Mrs Lizzie Vincent Thomas of Fairmount Walden's Ridge Tennessee recounts obstinate eczema on her child's feet and limbs. She credits Cuticura Remedies with rapid relief and says the family uses Soap Ointment and Pills as a home standby due to distance from a doctor and high travel costs. Date October 13, 1906.
The article portrays John Milton as a flawed husband and father. His first wife fled a gloomy home, leaving his daughters in Brow's care, whom Milton later called undutiful in his will.
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