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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1907
Page
8
M. M. Sweet served as advertising rate master for Challis and the local paper. Rates show price changes by term with payments in advance. The notice proclaims the paper as the official organ of Custer County and outlines subscription options including one year and six months in advance.
A prospector tells his burro to follow the ore as a guiding rule. He argues many mining failures come from chasing long tunnels instead of tracing the ore body from surface. Emphasizing timing, persistence, and sticking to ore sightings, he likens success to timely development and prudent follow through.
Senate bill 85 by L Walter amends county road law adding sections to the Political Code. It requires three weeks notice in county papers for sealed bids to repair and improve contract road districts with bonds, bid acceptance to lowest responsible bidder for two to three years, and bid rejection power. It details contractor obligations to keep roads passable, oversight by county commissioners, quarterly payments, and tax handling. Also includes political commentary snippets about Culberson Cartmack Austin Foraker and Gov. Hoke Smith.
Governors of North Carolina and South Carolina, both prohibitionists, met at Jamestown and produced no action. Since Kentucky embraced prohibition, such meetings have caused few tangible results.
In a folksy remark, Marse Henry proclaims he loves his home folks best of all and bets his life on their affection, underscoring rural pride and personal loyalty in his public persona.
The note suggests delaying criticism of shipbuilders accused of using putty rivets on battleships until the nature of the putty grade is clarified. The remark implies suspicion but calls for more evidence before judgment.
Examinations for all grades of teachers certificates will be held at Challis Idaho on May 24 25 and 26 1907 Final examinations for Eighth Grade pupils are set for May 14 15 16 and 17 Marta Keenan county superintendent dated May 6 1907.
Bids will be received at the office of Milton A Brown in Challis Idaho until May 28 1907 for cutting and banking out 1500 cords of wood on the undersigned Oxanna Gold Mixine Co Ltd property near Custer in Custer County Idaho. Right reserved to reject any and all bids. Dated April 30 1907.
President Roosevelt delivered a James Town address that astonished none as the message carried familiar themes and expectations. The speech emphasized unity, national resilience, and cautious optimism amid economic and international tensions.
The piece notes no journalist has been harmed over the White House social conferences, while recounting the Mystic Shrine nobles guiding Fairbanks across hot sands. It suggests the sands cooled after the Human Iceberg departed.
The report notes Taft is at a disadvantage due to the burden of carrying his son in law Nick. The detail underscores a political or personal strain affecting Taft’s public duties.
The article notes Harriman may be unaware of his political footing but suggests campaign collectors will locate him next year, indicating persistent fundraising pressure and continued political targeting.
Senator Tillman and Sam Jones were the sole speakers who berated listeners for disagreement, sparking controversy over free speech and rhetorical conduct at the event.
Roosevelt seeks success for Senator Platt as Tillman’s Senate presence fuels effort. A Missouri man faces bigamy charges from seventeen wives, a term the report notes undercounts the offense.
A private ad advertises postal cards at 5 cents each or 50 cents per dozen. Readable views include Red Fish Lake Stanley Lake Trout Stream Salmon River Lily Pond Pettit Lake Challis Lady Face Falls Petrified Forest and Beardsley Hot Mineral Springs.
Custer county warrants will be paid with interest if presented within 60 days from April 30 1907. Redemption and current expense warrants issued in 1906 and 1907, road fund warrants, and all outstanding warrants to date are listed with interest at 0.07 percent from registry to payment. Interest ceases ten days after the date of this advertisement. F J Cuype County Treasurer Challis Idaho April 30 1907.
Notice of registration appears with the name N J Sharp as reginter and a first publication date of May 11b 100. The fragmentary item identifies a formal register action and a dated notice in the local paper. No further details are readable.
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