Strangers, Old Customers, Call and See How Treated
A brief advisory invites readers to test service by calling and comparing how strangers and regular customers are treated, suggesting a promotional or warning tone about business practices.
22 Nov 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1898
Page
1
A brief advisory invites readers to test service by calling and comparing how strangers and regular customers are treated, suggesting a promotional or warning tone about business practices.
The Board of County Commissioners of Custer County Idaho invites sealed proposals for newspaper printing for one year starting the second Monday in January 1909. Bids cover legal notices and publications required by law, election tickets, and all printing duties of the county. bonds required. bids due before second Monday in January 1909. board reserves right to reject all bids. clerk GEO. E. KEYES.
Levied proposals will be received by the county for the cure and maintenance of the indigent sick and dependent poor of Cuter county for one year from the second Monday in January 1400. Sealed bids marked People for care of county poor must be in by the second Monday in January 1800. The winning bidder must contract to care for all wards committed to the county, provide food clothing beds medicines medical care and a hospital or rooms, with bond and contract terms as set by the Board of County Commissioners. The board reserves the right to reject any proposal.
A fragmentary, noir-ish verse recounts naval actions near Santiago Bay with ships like the Oquendo Colon Vizcaya and Sampson as the battle unfolds. The text describes torpedo threats, gas, sinking ships, and Commodore Sebley amid smoke and fire as a dramatic maritime episode.
Idaho residents are invited to a musical event featuring a famous band and celebrated singers with speeches and recitations. A gramophone talking machine with signed rubber discs is showcased, along with two spring-motor machines priced at 25 and 17 dollars. Catalogs and full information available from BR. G. Spaulding & Co., 734 Main Street, Boise Idaho.
Governor Prank Steinenberg urges Idaho citizens to observe Thanksgiving Day on November 24, 1898 with gratitude and prayer. He calls for public gatherings, refrain from work, and prayers for the health and safety of state soldiers serving abroad, attested by Secretary Geo J Towls.
County Commissioners report debt reduction of $11,923.04 over two years while critics call for clearer financial statements. Blaine County and Lemhi County results noted. Challis hosts Christmas tree planning and a social event with receipts supporting school funds.
Time card entry for Oregon Short Line Ry filed under agent J A Collins. Indicates timestamp 135 p m 1228 pm in record.
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