Man's $60 win behind a picture leads to domestic farce
A Washington man wins over $100 at Benning races then hides $60 behind a wall picture to keep it from his wife. He writes a notebook note “Dough is behind the picture.” Morning memory fails, and the missing funds reappear as cents. The tale ends with the man explaining his snagged fortune.
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Washington
Benning
Boas
Waley
Eitver
Heaven
Peter
Walker
Advice for Young Women From a Bygone Era
A moralized piece urges caution for young women amid modern freedoms. It warns against trusting strangers and endorses lengthy engagements to test compatibility, emphasizing honesty, restraint, and frugality over extravagant, self centered courtships. It condemns deception, imprudence, and lavish living as paths to unhappy marriages.
Fashion’s mandates shape millinery and dresses in brown tones
Chicago Daily News notes brown dominates this season's hats and wraps, with plain tulle veils in brown blue and white and bows at the back. Chestnut and radish hues appear in millinery alongside tomatoes and greens, while light tea gowns in white pink pale blue and yellow gain favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Maida
Paris
Idaho inmate seeks pardon for assault with deadly weapon
Javor E. Beagnr, an inmate convicted in October term of the District Court, Custer County Iowa Idaho for assault with deadly weapon, awaits consideration by the Idaho Board of Pardons at the July 1909 session for a pardon. An fifteen month sentence is noted, with publication dated April 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer
Idaho
Auld Board
Javor E. Beagnr
Examination schedule for Idaho certificates outlines tests
The text indicates a May 1 examination in Chalcis Idaho for 2nd and 3rd Grade Certificates, with a state test set for September each year. MARTITA KEYNAN signs as School Supt, citing a law passed in the last legislative session affecting test timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalcis
Idaho
Martita Keynan
Notice of dissolution of Michael & Bare Kent bus
Notice states dissolution by mutual consent of Michael and Bare Kent. Hart J. Michael will continue the mercantile business. August D. Sargent withdraws. Public notice dated April 18 1993 from Hayhorse Tolabo list.
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Hornby
Michael & Bare Kent
Uate
Frin
Hart J. Michael
Anguat
D. Sargent
Earl J. Mighaml
August D. Sargent
Hayhorse
Tolabo
Stage Line Connecting Challis Mackay and Three Forks
Four horse Concord coaches offer first class daily service between Challis and Mackay near the railroad point, Challis and Three Forks on the Thunder Mountain route. Stages arrive in Challis at noon and depart at 1 pm carrying passengers mail and express with connections to Custer and Lemhi counties. Agt. Challis C V Hansen Mer Nickerson.
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Concord
Challis
Mackay
Three Forks
Thunder Mountain
Custer
Lemhi
Idaho Public School Examinations Scheduled In March And May
Public notices list exams for pupils dated March 1 and 28 May 1 and 1th with intentions to mail questions under seal. Names Martha Keenan and Ada Birch appear in court summons for divorce proceedings in Custer County Idaho.
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Soroo
Martha Keenan
Cour Sup
First class stage service Challis to Salmon
Passenger, mail and express service operates from Challis to Salmon with staged departures on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Arrivals at Challis occur at 6 p.m. on Monday Wednesday and Friday. Manager E A Reanicker and agent F Nickerson oversee Challis operations.
Notice of Forfeiture of Mining Claim in Idaho
John Mullen co owner of the Bwoll lode mining claim in the Beliam Mining District Custer Idaho states that he has expended labor and improvements totaling eleven hundred dollars for the years 1802 1803 1804 1805 1806 1807 1808 1809 1810 and 1811. The notice claims that the shares of J O Swift and W H Warr amount to 24.06 and 18.66 respectively per year and warns that if payment is not made within the publication period the interest and claim will be forfeited to John Mullen as co owner. Publication details and payment address provided in Custer Idaho.
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Gillances
Yan
Sinetre
Nas Wuming
District Court of
Fourth Judicial District
State of Idaho
Custer
Thomas Birch
Plutatis
Ada Birch
Plaintin
Tel
Duxband
Idaho
Plalatin
Mareh
Guo
B. Keyes
Miton A. Bown
Auorey
Weer
Besiam
Custer County
J.O. Swift
W. A. Watt
John Mullen
Ingul Foos
John Mulgin
Edaho
Eid
Pirat
Marchard
Mackay
Morgan Creek
Garden Creel
Bayhorse
Poverty Flat
Centennial Blat
East Fork
Clayton
Slate Creek
Thompson Creek
Robinson Bar
Stanley Basin
Pisher
Sheep Mountain
Seafoam
Washington Basin
Yankee Fork
Lucky Boy
Stanley
Sawtooth Mountains
Wood River
Salmon River
Notice of Forfeiture in Hetate of John W Garrant
John Dudley requests forfeiture action on lode mining claims in Yankee Fork Mining District Custer County Idaho. He states expended 1600 for labor and improvements through year end December with recording and publication costs, and warns heirs assigns must contribute or interest will transfer to subscriber under Revised Statutes. First publication January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Garrant
J. Bryan
Prade
United States
Yankee Fork
Custer County
Idaho
To Cure a Cold in One Day Promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertises a cold cure claiming one day relief with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Promises refund if it fails and prints W. Grove's signature on each box. Five cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grove
Custer County Idaho Promises Rich Mines and Vast Prospects
The article extols Custer county Idaho as a growing mining and agricultural region with a rich history, listing towns, districts, and minerals. It notes 5,000 population, diverse resources, extensive valleys, and plans for railroad and utilities, while praising climate, education, and potential for irrigation to unlock vast lands and future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer County
Idaho
General Custer
Montana
Stanley Basin
Challis
Mackay
Houston
Bayhorse
Clayton
Custer
Stanley
Big Lost River
Thousand Spring
Round
Pahsamaroi
Hast Fork
Antelope
Caster County
Connecticut
Delaware
Rhode Island
Oregon Short Line
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Blacksfoot
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Mlant
C. V. Hansen
Mer. F. Nickerson
Agt
Ailas
Salmon & Challis
Eeen E. A. Reanicker
Mgr. F. Nickerson
Redemption Fund
Alice Pelener
Ida
C. V. Hanson
Ipano
Tod
O. Swirr
W. H. Warr
United
U. S. “Patent Office
Washington D.C
Joan Dudley
John Dudley
TG Buver MemeGen
Chilis, Tah
Dun
Keeley Institute
Dwight
Bor
Siggers
Purtebadig
Orange
Hamm
Union
Chileno
Atlanta, Ga
St. Louis
Dallas
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