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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1898
Page
3
A factual narrative addresses women about burdens carried by modern wives. It cites ovarian trouble, persistent neck and shoulder pain, periods of bed confinement, and vision episodes, claiming Wiltshire's Pink Pills for Pale People cured the narrator and restored vitality, urging others to seek the remedy from druggists.
A story quotes Mr Gentleby admitting he opposed a costly expenditure as a luxury, then yields after persuasion. He recalls a weather vane flagpole as the trigger, noting it shattered his image of himself as steadfast and vowing stronger resolve in future financial choices.
A phonograph in a public garden pavilion in Russia played a censored Krilof fable, provoking police action and public alarm. The machine's output reportedly matched old censorship, triggering officials to arrest the pavilion manager as authorities scrutinize the incident and potential punishment to come.
The article explains luminous paint, its uses from theater costumes to street numbers and harbor markings, and notes it absorbs daylight to glow in the dark. It mentions country adoption, non phosphorescent behavior, and dangers tied to improper exposure. It also cites a Canton memorial criticizing kerosene imports and a Pennsylvania voter news item about Dr. Swallow and his Robin wife.
A lengthy naval column discusses superstition aboard ships, noting a mysterious hoodoo that causes breakdowns and accidents. The Texas and Maine receive focus as examples of misfortune tied to engineering quirks, inept contractor talk, and crew unease during patrols and port arrivals.
Passengers on a train hear a narrator tell about Alaska in January. A Boston bag, a distracted passenger, and a smoky car scene frame a tale of frost and frontier hardships. An eyewitness recounts explorers, frozen beverages, and a long, bitter winter with candleless nights.
In 18c2 Mr. W. Mancroft imported four pairs of the lewis mongoose to combat cane-piece rats, promising pest control and cost savings of about £106. The animal destroyed birds and various domestic creatures, then began to threaten crops and other wildlife, prompting a reconsideration of its usefulness. The piece also mentions dog footwear for field use and notes about Australian workers’ hours and shop routines.
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