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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1903
Page
8
In a Tuesday issue from November 24 1903 readers hear a debate on football's role in college life. Voices warn of brutal sport while others defend it as character building noting few show teams and praising discipline and health benefits.
Idaho unveils a 60 by 60 feet one story bungalow style state building at the World’s Fair. Designed by J Blood Walker of Boise, it features a central court with a fountain, a men’s smoking room, ladies’ reception area, executive offices, and extensive Idaho wood finishes. Exhibits will highlight Agriculture, Horticulture, Mines, and Metallurgy with apples, cereals, alfalfa honey, opals, and the Coeur d’Alene nugget.
Professor Langley informs the Secretary of War of his plan to attempt another ascent with his flying machine. He aims to prove the craft can rise and earn money, though he cautions the flight may be modest in height.
Intoxicants cannot be bought in the Capitol Washington but are available free in many committee rooms if the seeker knows the password. The policy shifts mark a provocative access change, highlighting insiders’ privilege and the ongoing tension between official bans and informal exemptions.
A note asserts that nations have rights as well as individuals while criticizing President Roosevelt. It argues congressional actions may be unrelated, yet a rising number of cranks gathering in Washington is observed as a factual trend.
If the press correctly represents public opinion, and it usually does, the country shows little enthusiasm for an extra session of Congress.
Judge Purnell of the Federal court in Raleigh NC has removed one U S Commissioner and asked for the resignation of two more due to pernicious activity in handling petty court cases.
The undersigned residing in Challis creek precinct near Challia townsite reports taking up a gray horse on November 4, 1903. The horse is about four years old, 900 pounds, branded iron test stile with a white nose spot. Owner must prove property, pay charges, and remove the animal. Dated November 13, 1903. first publication November 17, 1903.
A notice from the United States Land Office Hailey Idaho dated October 10 1903 announces a contest by Frank J Olson against Desert Land Entry No 002 filed August 22 1901 for lands in sections 22 and 27 township 19 North range 19 West Blaine county Idaho. Rex Marquis named conteste is said to have abandoned the tract and moved to Oregon. Parties must appear December 16 1903 before L H Johnston US Commissioner Challis and a final hearing is December 23 1903 before the Register and Receiver Hailey. Due diligence prevents personal service so publication is ordered.
Members of The Union Congregational Church of Gibbonsville Idaho will vote on mortgaging its property to The Congregational Church Building Society of New York. The vote is at Main Street Gibbonsville on November 25 1903 at a specified hour. The mortgage would secure 300 dollars advanced by the Society. The property is described from a Main Street monument with detailed bearings and boundaries. By order of the Board of Trustees Mani Hyeims Clerk first publication November 10 1903.
The county treasurer announces payment of warrants with interest to date if presented within sixty days. Current expense fund April 1908 Nos 21 23 24. Current road fund April 1903 Nos 48 44. Interest at .07 percent from registry date to ten days after advertisement. Alice Felkner, County Treasurer, Challis Idaho, Nov 10 1908.
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