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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1903
Page
8
Senator Daniels of Virginia criticizes the Aldrich bill for a roundabout bank surplus loan method. He argues the better path is to cut taxes to reduce excess funds and let people earn interest on their own money.
H. H. Rand, confidential clerk to the Postmaster General, has been absent since July 2 while on his Laurel Maryland farm. He continues to draw his salary as the Postmaster General Payne certifies to the auditor that Rand is under investigation and is “conducting an investigation.”
A startling discovery reveals a 17 year old girl has been in bondage in North Dakota since age two, allegedly sold by her father for $25. The case highlights lingering peonage concerns across the nation and raises questions about enforcement and care for vulnerable youths.
Reports reveal grave scandals in the Postoffice Department Interior Department Department of Justice and Government Printing Office while the Agriculture Department quietly investigates a smaller matter. Calls arise for a change of administration.
The congressman dismisses criticism and insists his cooperation with the administration remains steady. Critics allege improper influence, while Littauer argues his actions reflect public service rather than personal gain.
The piece argues Republicans feign laughter at fusion in politics while fearing a complete merger of all Democrats with tariff revision Republicans. It asserts such a platform would steer toward moderate tariff revisions and map a new political path.
If Chinese editors began carrying bargain day advertisements they might escape the Empress's censure, which is often expressed with an axe.
A fragment notes Chicago turning 100 with a hint of aging grace and a jolt of humor. A pun on Lehr as empty surfaces, while poets reflect on a city’s changing mood and its evolving cultural voice.
Features of the initial meeting of the army general staff suggested a trend toward enduring conflict even in peacetime, highlighting plans and preparations with potential for continued warfare readiness.
General Leonard Wood has seen thirty days actual service, but in four years he has risen from an army surgeon with the rank of a captain to a brigadier general, very nearly the senior rifler, over the heads of several hundred seniors who have served all through the civil war.
Among the crowd at the Corbett-Jefferies fight bulletin boards, thousands left returns and it is predicted that ninety percent disapprove of prize-fighting.
D P Daugherty of Mercer Sumner counties West Virginia faced severe diarrhea. Two doctors offered little relief until a neighbor bought him Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which cured him in under a day. Item for sale by J P Spalding.
A stark verse by SaxLuKy Sutton laments night on an open plain. The speaker recalls memory haunting the prairie with cold winds, wolves, owls, and distant stars as darkness deepens. Gloves of grief and grim thoughts accompany the nocturnal ache in Los Angeles, California.
A reflective essay urges avoiding fatalism, arguing every right act multiplies goodness, health breeds more health, and small kindnesses form a steady, hopeful habit. It compares life to celestial motion, noting human paths differ yet share a common destiny toward improvement and unity.
A fragmented excerpt contemplates how students may view education as a parade of facts across eras with teachers merely presenting material. The piece suggests a critique of education’s aim and questions whether learning truly centers on understanding rather than rote accumulation.
The piece argues against cram schools and rigid standards, urging education that develops the Self through relationships and play. It warns teachers and parents against crushing individuality, promotes curiosity, cooperation, and humane, wider life aims, and cautions against a gloated view of neighbors' flaws. It extols savants who seek beauty amid flaws and reject narrow, massed judgment.
Frank Coleman and Harry Brockman returned from Ontana last Tuesday. R L Cheney and Geo Speake came from Loon creek last Friday. Grover Dearley and Charles Boulette left for Thunder Mt with supplies for Dr O T Jones. A dance at Lucky Boy Gladys on the 28th drew a large crowd. E Eddy came from Boise on the 27th. Willie Casto will attend University of Moscow. Baldwin Bellamy McKenzie Rankin Knapp Waller Macbeth Mandel have gone to Challis to attend court. Myron Shonover Nick Dorsa and John Job left for Pearl Idaho on the 27th. Mr and Mrs Arthur McGown returned from Challis Friday evening.
Public notice states under General Land Office authority a land sale will occur on October 7 at the office. The BW NEN tract in Section 7 Township HN Range BH contains 40 acres. Adverse claimants must file by the sale date to protect rights. otherwise forfeiture applies. N J Sharp, Stoginter. W A Hodgman, Revelver. August 2, 1908. week ending September 11, 1903.
Under an Order of Sale from the Probate Court of Custer County Idaho dated January 28 1908 the estate of B F Rapp deceased will be sold by private sale. The real estate includes undivided one third interests in three placer mining claims in Joe s Gulch near Basin Creek with locations by Covert Blackburn Bowen and others and containing 10 20 and 20 acres respectively plus an undivided one third interest in No 4 placer claim of 20 acres. Personal property includes groceries rubber boots firearms mining tools lumber and household items. Sale to occur on or after September 1908 at the administrator s home Basin Creek with terms on confirmation of sale. F J Clyde administrator. First publication August 8 1908.
For over 30 years Chamberlain's Croup Remedy has sold millions of bottles and is the standard treatment in homes. It reportedly cures all reported cases when given at first signs of hoarseness or croupy cough, is free of opium, and suitable for babies to adults. sold by J. P. Spalding, druggist.
Co-Owner Joan Mullen announces forfeiture of the Newlight lode mining claim on Custer Mountain Yonkes Fork District Idaho. After expending 200.00 labor and 100.00 per year for 1901 and 1902, co-owners are warned to pay their share within 90 days of republication or lose their interest under the Revised Statutes.
United States Land Office announces Vira S. Morrow of Boise City Idaho has filed a notice of intention to prove desert land claim No. 1008 for Lot 3 in section 6 township VI north, range east, at Hatley Idaho before the Register and Receiver on October 13. Witnesses include James B. Morrow, D. Reese, Claude Cochran, and Nancy J. Sharp.
Advertisement notes a bilious attack cure with Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, marketed as a quick remedy and offered for sale by J. P. Spaulding.
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