Edison to solve gold from sulphurets, world watches
The Silver Messenger reports Edison has agreed to work on extracting gold from refractory sulphurets by electricity. He claims to have solved eight of ten key details and will continue until the problem is solved. The piece notes vast gold in sulphurets and the mining world’s keen interest. It also reflects on financial ruin and suicide in Kansas City tied to economic hardship, critiquing policy and greed.
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Edison
Kansas City
Lazar-House
Lorne
Weiser
Labor Day tribute to workers and independence of labor
The piece celebrates Labor Day as a display of gratitude to the toilers and the Giver of all gifts, praising the dignity of labor and opposing wealth absorbers. It warns that destruction of working peoples independence risks American freedom, urging support for producers over creditor England. It also notes jury system flaws highlighted by the Durrant case, citing 4999 men examined before a 12 member jury was chosen.
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America
England
Republic
Wood cords wanted by School District No Idaho
Notice shows a sealed proposal from the Board of School District No Idaho for cords of wood. Proposals due September 2. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Clerk SWEET signs the notice.
Custer county tax levy called a dandy with heavy burden
The article laments a cash basis levy to cover all expenses in Custer county, citing large costs from the Lawson murder case and a hefty state levy. It argues the school fund is too low, criticizes the hospital tax as unjust, and condemns county contractors for high hospital costs and substandard care.
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Custer County
Lawson
Tax Levy Approved by Custer County Board 1895
The Board of County Commissioners of Custer County Idaho met September 9 1895 to fix the tax levy for the year 1895. The levy is $6.45 per $100 of assessed valuation and distributed to State General Wagon Road Fund University Hospital Road Fund and other funds as specified. The board adjourned without date. John Johnson Chairman George E. Keyes Clerk
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The
Board of County Commissioners
Custer County
State of Idaho
Challis
Idaho
John Johnson
H. H. Knapp
J. H. Pitzer
Geo. HE. Keyes
State General Fund
University
County General Fund
Ool
Road Fund
Lemhi
Joan Johnson
Gro. E. Krys
Dentist Dr Pyle Heads to Salmon River Country
Dr Pyle, a reliable dentist, will soon be in the Salmon river country. Those needing dental work are advised to wait for his arrival. Prompt and efficient service is guaranteed.
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Dr. Pyle
Salmon River
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Chellis
B. A. Pibboe, M. M. Bwhet
Tursday
Mary Street
Resta
Tes
Fennell
Ghaleis
Market Stords
Everstrog
EH RF
Postomteg
Thin Street
City Drug Store
John P. Spalding
Prop
PH. J
Jones
Challis, Idaho
R. N. Mut
Curis
Morler
Ener
W. H. Fechnen
R. N. Hull & Co
Mahe
Dr. F. Pyle
SeMirs, A. Butters
Gooop
Main Street
Beardsley
Mano
E, R, Kirk
Michael Merford
Michar Merford
Sald
Istore
Chaills
Tauho
Miehug
Dabo
Firat
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