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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1902
Page
8
A political ticket lists officers and principles including antiring equal rights and equitable taxation. For Clerk of Dist Court Valentine Maelzer Pahsamaroi Valley. For Assessor and Collector William Boone Houston. For Treasurer Melvin M. Sweet Challis. For Surveyor Harry J. Henderson Mackay.
A historical note compares repetition in teaching with the claim that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures colds and grip and counters pneumonia tendencies. It is described as pleasant and safe to take, and the product is for sale by J. P. Spalding.
The County Treasurer ALICE FELKNER issues notice that warrants Nos. 20 21 22 28 from the April 1902 Current Expense Fund will be paid with interest to date if presented within sixty days from the advertisement date. Interest at .07 percent from registry to ten days after advertisement. Challis Idaho Sept 20 1902.
Philip Maintenon seeks Gertrude Brewer’s hand under a strict embargo on love words. Plots a silent marriage proposal via a backward developed photographic message and a carved plaster figure. Gertrude’s coy response and Mrs. Brewer’s meddling frame a bold, understated romance.
In Custer County the Citizens Party adopts its name and pledges anti ring rule equal rights and equitable taxation. They align with Democratic principles Kansas City national platform and Pocatello state platform 1902, commend state administration for cutting taxes, endorse Eight-Hour law for underground mining labor, oppose tax exemptions for mining property, support just assessments and enforcement of law, urge unpledged Democrats for the Legislature, and note signatures M M Sweet Clarence E Eddy R A Pierce Chas F Webb P J McGuire.
The Democratic convention of Custer County renews allegiance to the Kansas City and Idaho platforms, commends Governor Hunt’s administration, and pledges to support the state ticket. It notes tax reductions from 5.00 to 3.20 per $100 since 1900, seeks lien law revision, an Eight Hour law for miners, taxation of patented mineral lands, range division between cattle and sheep, and direct legislation through referendum. RaveneI Macbeth chairs. John J. Fitzpatrick and Frank Urhren seal.
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