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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1911
Page
5
A humorous miscellany of cartoon captions and jokes shows Madge claiming revenge after tramping an ace in a Euchre game, a punny exchange about a ship’s voyage and dock, and light quips on public eye scrutiny, taxes, and a sleepy office worker with insomnia. The items reflect a vintage newspaper humor column with quick one liners and cartoons.
A fragmented notice discusses promoting goods with contrived messaging. It mentions double tracking railways and painting arguments in flyers to attract readers who infer meaning beyond the explicit text. The piece hints at strategic placement and reader interpretation.
A speaker at a league for the advancement of women advocates that every husband should provide his wife an allowance. A sharp interjection from a square jawed woman suggests the alternative in which the wife pays the husband an allowance. The dialogue unfolds amid a social event.
A playful exchange suggests gifting a clock as a timely and striking present. The dialogue contrasts missing the mark on a late uncle's clause with a witty idea to honor the husband.
Frank Devel and heirs are notified that $100 expended in 1910 on the Warm Springs lode mining claim in East Fork Mining District Custer County Idaho was necessary and that unless you contribute your share of the expense within ninety days after publication the claim will be forfeited and become property of the coowner. The notice cites Section 2334 and 2354 and notes an undivided one half interest owned by you with a potential claim by the undersigned. First publication Jan 1911, last publication May 2 1911.
Probate Court of Custer County Idaho requires all interested in the estate of Royal A Pierce to appear on May 22 at 11 a.m. to show cause why an order to sell real estate should not be granted. Petition by executrix Phebe M Pierce, seeks authority to sell necessary property. Publication in The Silver Messenger for four weeks prior to May 6.
Charles De Wiit of Cha! Idaho filed for a five year proof on Homestead Entry No 05507. Land described begins at Corner No 1 in Tp North Range 14 East, with surveys and corner bearings, totaling about 153 acres. Final proof set for May 20, 1911 before C S Commissioner at Challis Idaho. Witnesses include John W Stephens Daniel Stephens Thomas Kerr John Altham. B Morne Register. First published April 4 1911.
Board of Trustees of Challla Village Idaho announces a public sale at the Courthouse front steps on the specified date and time for cash bids on town lots including blocks and lots described. Each lot is appraised at 65.00. bids below minimum are not accepted. conveyance costs extra. sale may proceed single or in groups.
Executor James T Gayle warns creditors and others with claims against the estate of Mrs Melicent Wilkinson to file vouchers within four months at Mull & Co Chellis. Dated April 18. Announcement invites business inquiries addressed to 4 Rose, Heced Ave, Minneapolis for owners only.
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