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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1905
Page
8
An unsigned Kansas paper repurposes a crowded column of political quips and social satire. It pokes at labor strife, Roosevelts umpire role, and figures like Peacock Gates and Carnegie, mixing wit with commentary on patriots, high taxes, and public virtue.
The May wheat market shows volatility as bears push prices lower while buyers look for stability. Market observers note weak demand and rising carry costs weighing on futures, with traders watching weather, planting progress, and export demand for guidance.
Odd reference to Rojestvensky being told to move on by foreign police interrupts talk of a Wisconsin proposal to tax bachelors. The quip suggests Governor La Follette would relish tripling taxes on stalwarts if possible, reflecting political humor of the era.
A collection of satirical notes criticizing naval leadership, life insurance costs, graduation plans, and arch commentary on writerly opinions. It mocks Admiral Nebogatoff and Rojestvensky, questions life insurance premiums, graduation gowns, and lampoons a penny pamphlet offering “special opportunities” for investment while lampooning Secretary Shaw, Senator Hansbrough, millers, and railways amid wheat import debates and tariff rebates.
Thunder Mountain gold mining seeks fifteen miners. Only capable temperate men should apply, state experience and wage expectations. Send applications to Inver-Trust Security Co. at No. Water Street Boston Mass.
The annual election of School District No. 1 Custer county Idaho will be at the school house in Chal lis on Monday June 5 1905 from 2 to 5 pm Three trustees to be elected for 8 years 2 years and 1 year Additional business may be acted upon at 4 pm By order of the Board M A Brown Clerk
Wanted to take entire charge of developing a Thunder Mountain gold property. Must be familiar with the Thunder Mountain district and able to furnish bond. An excellent opportunity for the right man. Address W. M. Weil at 8 Spring Lane Boston Mass with details on experience and salary expectations.
Offer to sell 820 acres on Pahsamaroi two miles from May Idaho with a good water right and proximity to a good school. Improvements included. Contact J. F. Christian Chal lis Custer county Idaho.
Inspection lines in Custer county Idaho between Summer and Winter Ranges describe routes from Dwight Peck ranch to Antelope station along old roads and canyons. Line two runs from Dry Creek toward Pah samaroi Pass and Mahogny creek. Line eight traces Sawmill canyon to Timber gulch and Goldburg dipping corrals then Big Creek canyon. D B Drake county inspector.
The county treasurer announces warrants from Custer County will be paid with interest to date if presented within 60 days from April 25 1905. It covers Current Expense Fund Jan 1905 Nos 207 to 282 issued Jan 16 1905. Redemption Fund Jan 18 1904 Nos 255 256. Current Road Fund Jan 1905 Nos 95 to 107 issued April 15 1905. Nos 1 to 22 without interest. Interest at 0.07 percent from registry to 10 days after advertisement. FP J Cuyps County Treasurer.
Public notice announces sale of Lot 6 in Block 13 of Mackay Idaho County Custer under a 1905 judgment seeking $678 plus interest and costs. William Elder, Sheriff, will sell at 10 a.m. May 1, 1905, at the County Court House door to the highest bidder in lawful U.S. money.
In Custer County Idaho a sheriff sale is ordered on a mining and mill property package in Bayhorse mining district Keystone Mountain including multiple lode and mill site claims such as Crater, Silver Copper No. 2, Silver Copper No. 1, Greyhound, Comanche, New Comanche, Gold Copper, West End Extension, Silver Copper No. 3 and related mill sites. The sale follows a foreclosure decree in a district court against Mary G Dorgan, Pierce J Dorgan, Ruth Dorgan and heirs of Pierce Dorgan for 4080 dollars with costs and fees. The notice lists various location book and page references and calls for sale of the described parcels. Dated in May in the Sixth Judicial District.
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