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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1900
Page
6
A fragmented editorial item criticizes asserting originality in Idaho and mocks the Chinese government. It cites W T Stead of England, references a New York Man’s $750 judgment for lost berth, and muses on a signal station mischance at Mole St. Nicholas amid tensions with Spain.
A Chicago promoters group contends to ship 80 million dollars for an Ozark mountain water project to St Louis. They promise a pure supply by draining from distant sources and elevating water quality, opposing claims of contamination via drainage.
A gold cup gifted by Queen Victoria to Dublin commemorates her visit to Ireland. Weighing 180 ounces and standing two feet three inches high, its circumference is three feet. The cup rests on a black marble pedestal inlaid with gold, bearing the royal arms on one face and Dublin Corporation arms on the opposite face.
A New Haven Congregational pastor, Rev. Shepard Knapp, was knocked from the merry-go-round by a bolt of Nehming. He rose, unhurt but startled, calling the incident a divine warning against gambling and games of chance.
The U S Circuit Court at New York upheld the Fuyerweather will, allocating funds to numerous colleges and institutions. Yale College gains 800000 dollars while Gor dell and Columbia receive 200000 each. Dartmouth Bowdoin Williams 100000 each. Mohs Hamilton Maryville Rochester Wesleyan Vineon Hampton Virginia 100000 each. Mariotta Parl Watand Lafayette colleges and Union Theological Seminary get 90000 to 100000 each. Plye claritabio institute aa receives 95000.
The text describes Munsetpa's expansion with Philadelphia, its original boundaries, annexation effects, and the resulting city and suburban authorities. It notes Boston and Greater New York influence, population comparisons, and the convalidation of the plan by city and suburb authorities amid growing governance complexities.
In four months this year nearly six thousand Spaniards arrived from Spain to settle in Cuba. Many prewar Cuban residents have not left, and both groups show faith in Cuba's peace and prosperity. The article credits U S intervention for stabilizing politics and promoting welfare, while noting the heavy future responsibility.
A proposal in England would substitute poplar panels for canvas in officers huts to resist high winds in home camps. A well lit, ventilated, draught proof building costs 1050 dollars, with fittings pushing to 1350. Ten men would sleep and eat there, with indoor recreation in wet weather, and the huts, weather suited, can be built in three hours and disassembled in half that time.
Special letter recalls Ashanti brutality with human sacrifices and royal regalia plundered by British forces. Gov Hodgson besieged by 60,000. Prempeh captured, throne made from soap boxes, and royal gold items seized. Historical wars cited from 1834 to 1895, linking slave trade to blood rites and colonial campaigns across Ashanti territory.
In area, and has a population variously estimated at from 1,000,000 to 3,000,000. The country is practically a continuous forest traversed by narrow winding paths. These paths are broad enough for pedestrians or bearers but not for wheeled vehicles. The land is very fertile and there are numerous gold fields.
The article recounts Mary Ball born in early 1700s Virginia, widowed Augustine Washington's bride, their spring 1750s marriage at Mount Vernon’s Westmoreland plantation. It notes her beauty, the romance of the courtship, and her later role as George Washington’s mother, highlighting her faithful care for children and duties as a nurse.
A lively incident on a ship described by the Stuga port press recounts an orangutan and a massive nineteen to twenty foot python causing panic. The python stalked crew members, several sailors attempted to escape or restrain it, and reinforcement by twenty bluejackets subdued the reptile and restored order aboard.
A Trenton New Jersey American piece notes animals including tigers and owls can see in the dark better than humans. It explains the pupil dilates to admit more light, sending stronger images to the brain via nerves, improving night vision for cats and other capable flyers.
A historical sketch profiles William Randolph Hearst, noting his American journalism philosophy, family background, and growth from the San Francisco Examiner to a national network including the New York Journal and Chicago American. It highlights his influence on the press, wartime coverage, and philanthropy, with context on his father Senator George Hearst and early career.
The piece argues that outdoor exercise improves health and beauty in American girls, noting taller, straighter figures and better vitality due to physical culture. It cites England and the United States, highlighting riding, golf, boating, cricket, hockey, and calisthenics as influential for fitness and poise.
A New York Herald report recounts beliefs that sharks fear splashing and avoid noisy swimmers. It notes sailors and South Sea natives use group splashing to deter sharks, while lone swimmers may be swallowed in a sudden strike by the monster fish.
Farmers buying clover seed must ensure purity and avoid weed contamination. Yellow trefoil seed is a common adulterant and can reach up to 30 percent in some lots, often indistinguishable by eye. The yellow trefoil seed is greenish yellow with a tiny projection near the attachment point. Poor seed is too costly to risk.
The article urges farmers to plant leguminous crops when red clover fails. Soybeans and cowpeas are highlighted as nitrogen conserving options that rebuild soil fertility, especially in the Midwest where clover struggles. Other legume choices are mentioned as viable alternatives to maintain soil health.
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