Civic notes and opinions in Challis paper
The Challis Silver Messenger reports a Pueblo woman being appointed to the police force. It discusses social clubs for women, Cleveland’s political stance, and German paternalism on corsets for high school gym classes. Roosevelt’s popularity and press relations are debated in a lead editorial tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington
Lincoln
Roosevelt
South
Navy officer shortage and growth plans demand action
The piece notes a looming shortage of officers and sailors for ten new ships planned this year, urging Congress to raise manpower before more ships are commissioned. It cites aging fleet commanders, pressures on younger officers, and hints at Presidentially inspired naval expansion, with Senators Bailey and Beveridge noted for a shared birthday and quirky anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bia
Congress
Joint Committee On Naval Affairs
Yankee Fork Colors Show Prosperity Amid Big Plans
The Yankee Fork area remains prosperous with mining activity and no major downturns. Major developments include the Mt Estes tunnel nearing the first ore vein, Lost Packer company wagon roads, and a planned dredge on the Salmon River. Local towns Bonanza and Custer benefit from increased traffic and new post office at Casto, while prospects on Loon Creek and Greyhound projects promise substantial output and economic growth for Custer County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankee Fork
Lucky Boy Mill
Custer Mountain
Loon Creek
Fork
Mt. Estes Development
Tirat
Mt. Estes
J. A. Czizek
Jordan Creek
Bonanza
Custer
Oro Grande
K. McKenzie
Casto
Loon
Sunbeam Co
E. Gable
J. N. Wallace
Rupert Winters
Boise and
Boston Dredge Co
Neca
VanAnda Gold Quartz Company of
Boise
Warren
Rankin Gulch
Leon
Seafoam
Rapid River
Sheep Mountain
Wim. Dunn
W. H. Casto
Dave Clum
Chas. Waller
Chas
Raine
Greyhound Country
Frank Georgetta
Liev Clawson
Blackhawk Co
Blackhawk
Greyhound
Custer County
Utah
Sylvester Bunch
Oliver Carpenter
Idaho City
Salmon River
Warm Springs Creek
Federal rail rate dispute dominates national debate
President's speeches in the South outline views on railway rate legislation while Taft at Akron asserts legal aspects. Congress will face a heated forty day debate as administration allies push forward. A Virginia woman sues for divorce citing her husband drew a chalk line through the house and split the home with separate sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Taft
Akron
Ohio
Congress
Virginia
Bryan’s Double Chin Cited by Exercise Claims
A short quip notes Wm J Bryan gaining a double chin as a result of exercise. It frames the remark as a humorous takeaway on weight and activity, reflecting a light, mock-news tone from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Bryan
Sale of Jump and Sawyer Ranch Private Auction
Notice of sale under an Idaho probate order 1905 for an undivided half interest in the Jump and Sawyer Ranch on the East Fork of Salmon River eight miles from Clayton. Sale after Nov 1905 bids in Clayton with ten percent down and balance after court confirmation. Burline Carman administrator of William B. Sawyer estate dated Oct 31 1905 first publication Oct 31 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer
Idaho
Clayton
BurLone Carman
William BE. Sawyer
Notice for Publication Desert Lands Idaho 1908
Notice from the Department of the Interior Desert Lands with applicants Joseph Clark Thomas Oldham Charles Farnsworth listing land claims in Mackay Idaho. Final proof to be made before Geo L Morgan U S Commissioner on November 15 1906. Witnesses include Farnsworth Oldham Everett Duggan Pinel. Publication date September 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Staten Land Cahoe
Halley
Idaho
Geo
L. Morgan
Bix
Mackay
Joseph Clark
Nwm
Sws
Nwn
Thomas Oldham
D. K
Nem
Bee
Charles H. Farnsworth
New
Nwk
Charles HM
Farnsworth
Jim C. Everett
Wilburn Duggins
Joseph Pinel
Dailty
Thabo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Silver Messenger
M. M. Sweer
Challis Post-Ofice Ax Elase Mall
Custer CO
Germany
Bailey
Texas
Beveridge
Indiana
Senate
Bunch Brothers
Payette
Yankee Fork Observatory
Jordan
Horn
James Gayle
W. A. Fevener
R.n.hull & GO
General Merchandise
Challis
William Buster
Prop
F.nickerson&co
Crockery, Hardware
Ie Gite Con. Ltd
Custer and Loon Creek
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