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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1898
Page
3
Lewte Root and K McFarland headline the lineup with Crutcher among the dames in a brief note listing participants and roles, reflecting a local society or club event.
A Detroit woman, Mrs Mew Alexander B Clark of 417 Michigan Avenue, voices the era’s silent struggle of women burdened by illness. The narrative praises Pink Pills as healing, claiming they directly affect the blood and revived her vitality after nerve strain and health woes.
The article surveys the 1856 Paris conference rule that privateering is abolished among civilized nations. It notes the United States and others initially resisted, then Civil War debates, and argues privateering equates to piracy, with crews drawn from brutal elements, lax discipline, and prize sharing fueling unlawful actions.
The excerpt describes Montenegrin weaponry and dress, noting pistols and a dagger carried by men, silk skirts for women, harsh labor by masters, and a Sav dialect language. It cites Montenegro as early printer of Slav texts, crediting Georges Veernomvitsi with publishing the first Slav work in 1540 and a printing press at Obod.
An oceanic observer reflects on seal hunting and the brutal myths surrounding it. The text contrasts the perceived cruelty of killing young seals with the harsher realities of butchering oxen. Personal scenes describe hunters wrestling a brave old seal dog and the animals’ remarkable agility in leaping into and out of the water as they defend themselves.
The document reproduces Croker's 1832 memorandum about Spanish infantry in the Peninsula campaigns. Castlereagh notes misperceptions of Spanish troops who, while brave individually, often failed to stand ground. The exchange includes remarks on Waterloo era allies, English regiments, and the old Spanish infantry label.
A quirky election day article notes unusual bets and playful wagers in the town. Voters, many sporting altered appearances, join in strange bets including straw hats and bartered peanuts with sticks, while a few stay skeptical or bemused as the crowd enjoys the spectacle.
Lilian Dell writes from London to Us Ladies' Home Journal recounting an audience view of a London theater. She notes many women with frizzy hair and bold fashion, praises some fashions, criticizes others, and cites the Prince of Wales in a box. The play's leading moments go unsold while the show continues.
A garbled 19th century style article warns buyers against underripe bananas picked too soon noting rapid growth then ripening. It discusses shipping by fast steamers, ventilation, and the risk of fruit loss. It oddly shifts to a cafe practice in Parke alley and a tale of an attractive cashier and patronage. It ends with Emperor William and American relations.
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