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Newspaper

The Silver Messenger

Location

Challis, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1910

Page

5

State Officials Named In Idaho Election List

A partial OCR fragment lists Idaho state posts and candidates including Weldon B Heyburn William E Moral Hamer Governor James H Brady Secretary of State Robert Lansdin Militor Stephen D Taylor Attorney General Daniel McDougal Lieutenant Governor L1H Sweetser Treasurer Charles A Hastings Injector of Mines Belle Chamberlain State Engineer DC Martin Fosse Malo Water Commissioner Ind Dist James McMillian win Pulls Idaho.

Weldon B. Heyburn William E. Moral Ugreas Thomas R. “Hamer James H. Brady

Perils of Hunting Rise as Amateur Hunters Kill More

The season's opening deer hunts reveal rising hunter accidents across Maine New York Ohio and other states with at least a dozen or more shot fatally or seriously wounded. Reports warn that unskilled amateurs using powerful firearms cause most injuries while authorities consider license restrictions as a remedy.

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Custer County Idaho’s growth from wilderness to mining hub

Custer County Idaho grew from a sparsely settled region in 1860s to a mining and farming center. It now houses about 5,000 people with towns Charlis Mackay Houston Bay horse Clayton Bonanza Custer Stanley. The area spans about 5,000 square miles with rich placers quartz mines and grazing lands. Infrastructure includes Oregon Short Line railroad access and a Rocky Mountain Bell line to Challis.

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Mines Mills and Mining in Custer County Outline

Custer county stands as a rich yet underdeveloped mining region with 5000+ located claims. The text highlights key districts and mines including Mackay copper mines and Yankee Forks gold silver area, plus mills, dredges, and a 500 ton smelter at Mackay. It notes the need for transportation and capital to unlock the area’s potential.

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Portrait Framing As Queen Becomes An Angel

A Leipzig era tale recounts Queen Alexandrine being likened to an angel on a York bridge. An artist proposes a royal statue, later shifted to a rough-cut bust of Queen Alexandra. The tale notes hair, gate, and mask details while pedestrians misrecognize the likeness until told it represents the queen. The piece is reported with period voice and includes other brief society snippets.

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Agriculture and Irrigation Boost Salmon County Economy

Agriculture supports mining in Salmon County as irrigation seeks to reclaim thousands of acres of arable land along the Salmon river and its tributaries. The region lays out vast potential for improved crops, with stock-growing remaining a leading, revenue-rich industry amid mild winters and productive summer ranges.

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Climate and Rise of Custer County Progress

Climate ranges from delightful valleys with heavy snowfall in places to short, bright winters in Challis at 5400 feet. The county offers a well funded school system with a high school in Challis and trained teachers. Broad timber stands and expansive grazing lands back growing farming, rail development, and a rising tax base while crime remains low. Rich mineral wealth including gold silver copper lead iron is noted, alongside healthful climate and fertile soil, promising a vigorous future for Custer County.

Custer County Challis Bach District

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