Messenger of Salmon River Mining District News
The Messenger, oldest paper on Salmon River, contains news from Loon Creek, Sheep Mountain, Stanley Basin, Custer, Clayton, Bayhorse and Thunder Mountain Mining Districts and County Proceedings of the Commissioners. Established May 21, 1881.
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Messenger
Salmon River
Loon Creek
Sheep Mountain
Stanley Basin
Custer
Clayton
Bayhorse
Thunder Mountain
Sea post offices to speed ocean mail on steamers
United States post officials plan sea post offices on select steamers to sort and package letters, cutting delivery time. American line shifts sailing day to Saturday from Wednesday, White Star Line adds sea post offices, improving Saturday mail and retaining Wednesday throughput. London mail to Britain arrives by Saturday afternoon, shaving 30 to 36 hours for many destinations.
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United States
Sea Post
Sea Post Offices
Post Office
New York
White Star Vine
Cunard
Liverpool
London
London Mail
Dogs Blow the Bellows at Uptown Forge
Hundreds observe three Newfoundland dogs powering forge bellows on an uptown city street. A large wheel drives a crank and lever, with dogs resting two hours after each hour of rotation. The dogs run the wheel to keep fires bright, costing the owner two dollars weekly per dog while saving twelve dollars weekly versus two men or a small engine.
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New York Mail and Express
Corean Officials and Global Curiosities Survey
The piece notes that Corean officials form about twenty percent of Corea’s population and seek personal gain through bribes and travel at public expense. It contrasts official corruption with the open competition for appointments, details provincial and prefect ranks, and cites observers on pilgrim disenchantment and Shakespearean relics. It also mentions Greek cigarette paper revenue and a high speed photography achievement by Prof. Voys.
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Russia
Japan
Corea
Bla
Stratford-on-Avon
J. Cuming Waiters
Tennyson
Sydney Lee
Halliwell Phillips
Shakespeare House
Warrants in Custer county to be paid with interest
The notice lists outstanding warrants in Custer county across multiple funds and issue dates. It specifies 60 day payment from date, with interest at .07 percent from registry to payment, ending ten days after advertisement. FP. J. Crypr, County Treasurer, Challis, Idaho, Jan. 29, 1907.
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Custer County
J. Crypr
Challis
Idaho
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Challis, Idaho
St. Loui Republic
Dinekmall
Brib‘ery
Omduldom
Greece
Voys
Road and Bridge Fund
Redemption Fund
Chang
Carte McCall
Fay
Wsbey
Mocall CO
New Y Ork
Furst Quality
Ary
Frank Reistle
Ano
Lawrence Denver
California
Far
TOWN
Asnstialy
Sunset Magazine
San Francisco
Opal Storge
Brown & Jenks
Geller A
Forney
Opal Camp
M&o. Idato Stage Co
Concord
Mackay
Robinson
Bonanza
Looncreek
Yellow Jacket
Singiser
Leesburg
Blackbird
Lehi Opal Fields
V, Hansen
F. Nickerson
Agt
Blacksmith
Rodger Brasseur
Ida
7Th St
Wigton
D. C
Salmon City
Seafoam, Forney, Dickey, and
U. S. Mail
Passengers & Express
Robert Morrison
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