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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
A SLIP OF THE TONGUE.
IL Sounded Strange, hut COnMderdnm
the Situation There was Moth
Ing. RemarkRbIe About II.

matron of Mount Pleasant
through the need of lead pencil
furnished no end of embarrassment
to herself and great amusement to
the passengers of Fourteenth street
car one morning lately, says the
Washington Post. She evidently had
come down town, as her attire would
indicate, for the express purpose OF
shopping, and the conspicuous bag
which she carried was plainly in
tended to play an important part In
the tour, expressing, as it were. the
hatrons independence of the pleas
ure OF the delivery wagons.
AS the car neared the business mart
OF town it became somewhat
crowded, and the conductors re-
quest to sit closer, please" had
rendered every ones discomfort
plainly apparent. Particularly true
was it to the tall, stately, we'll
groomed man who sat next to the
resident of Mount Pleasant, all of
which seemed to be her cue to begin
iumbllng around in the deep bag, and
finally extracting the inevitable shop
ping list which was carefully exam
ined and again placed in the dark re-
cesses of the bag.
Then the matron suddenly Thought
OF something, so again the list saw
the light of day. No, the article was
not there, and from her attitude il
must have been important and not
to be forgotten, so the search for
the lead pencil began, during which
time the dignified gentleman had
very much more than his share of
jolting, which oftener than once in
terrupted his review of the morning
paper. However he was very good
natured about it, and every time the
little woman said beg pardon" his
hand endeavored to reach his hat and
ms polite nod assured her that it was
granted. But the lead pencil could
not be found. Bag and pocketbook
had been turned inside out still it
was nowhere to be seen. Withal she
was a modest little woman and
seemed to hesitate about asking the
conductor or some one near her for
a pencil. But with a quick resolve
she gently touched her neighbours
arm. beg pardon" she said, may
borrow your shoestrings?" OF
course there was a general litter
throughout the car.
MY shoestrings, madam ?" said the
aristocratic looking man.
"Oh, did l say shoestrings!" ex-
claimed the little woman. 81 meant
your lead pencil; shoe strings is what
want to add to my shopping list"
The little woman soon returned the
pencil amid bushes and thanks. and |
settled back inner seat determined to |
remain quiet until her destination
was reached. Then the Willard was
in sight and the stately gentleman
to leave the car, the CON
ductor in the meanwhile having en-
tered it.
Good morning, senator" said the
as his passenger passed
put.
Everybody, of course, looked at the
title woman from Mount Pleasant.
who had heard, too.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
Climate, Timber, School. Etc.

The climate OF Custer county delghtfugbt snowfall
in the valleys short winters and most charming winters A.
cnaS WIN an OF o4oo feet seghrides well nigh
Each district has its school building welpad teacher
Challis the high school studies taught "
Probably onefourh of the mountainous terr;torv &c ,;
is heavily timbered with spruce fir and pine 'S
With large tracts OF farming and grazing land ~
list OF taxable property annually enghenng with giant st
hii ee ana decreasing taxation; with railroad
buildings with good schools churches and little
ranges OF luxurious negotiations an admirable ;
favorable 70 heah; with fertile soil in fruitful roat
d h Weath IN gold silver, copper, lead iron
ana the precious metals-Custer county blessed with
grts ana advantages that will prove its brief though oo
nee 70 nave ocen but puny of its progressive aro
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
Desert Land Final PrOOf.--NOtioe for Publication,
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
HALEY Idaho Ann 80 1000

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
HALEY. Idaho, Aug - 1903.
Notice Is hereby given that Vira S. Morrow.
OF Boise City, Idaho, has filed notice of inten.
tlon to make proof on his desert-land claim
No. lO6S, for the Lot 3, SEA NW4 Sec g. tn,
IA N, X. % E., b. NJ, before Register and Re-
day OF October 1903
She names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation OF said
land
James b. Morrow, OF Boise City, Idaho.
u. ID. Reese of Goldburg Idaho
Claude Cochran, of May, Idaho
Nancy j. Sharp, of HALEY, Idaho
n. j. SHARP, Register
First publication Sept. list, 1908.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
Co.ldIed Oysters.

Put small tablespoonful of butter
IN saucepan; when melted pour in
enough tomato catsup to nicely cover
the number of oysters to be used;
when it begins to bubble add the
oysters and cook for two minutes;
pour on slices of toast and serve at
once. Detroit Free Press.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06

WANTED-SEVERAL INDUSTRIOUS PER
sons in each state to travel for houses estab-
lished eleven yearsand with a large capital, to
call upon merchants ard agents for successful
and profitable line. Permanent engagement.
Weekly cash salary of SIS and all travelling ex-
penses and hotel bills advanced in cash each
week. Experience not essential. Mention ref
erence and enclose self addressed envelope.
TEE NATIONAL, 1874 Dearborn ST., Chicago.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06
TREAsURER's NOTICE.

The following warrants against
Custer county will be paid with
interest to date if presented
within sixty days from date of
this notice
ROAD FUND,
(July Issue, 1909.
No. AZ.
Interest at .07 per cent. from
date of registry to ten days after
date of advertisement.
ALICE FELKNER,
County Treasurer.
Challis, Ida, Sept. %, 1903.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06

The United States post Office de-
partment in 1902 issued domestic
money orders amounting to over
SSl3'ooo 600 and foreign amounting to
nearly $4,000 900. The money sent
abroad was almost entirely remit
tances to relatives by immigrants
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06

sr>-a- wireless telegraphy recart,,
The naise. Wilhelm Il spoke with the
Minneapolis at a distance of 21o
miles, record distance for communi,
cation at sea.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06

There are at the present moment
in France 100000 houses which have
no windows. ause-incredible as Il
may seem-there is still French
window and door tax.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1903-10-06

TO CURE a GOLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund
the money if it fails to cure. E.
w. Groves signature is on each
box. % cents.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
.oyEER SroRAtS


North America has twenty volcanoes,
Central America twenty-five and South
America thlrty-seven.
The so-called sword OF the narwhal
in reality nothing but huge tooth.
It sometimes grows to length of ten
,eet.
A herring lives the shortest time OF
my fish when taken out of water;
,arp and cells the greatest length of
line.
The wives Of knights and baronets
nave no legal right to the title Of
lady" They should be known as
danes"
In the colony Of Queensland there are
sixty thousand more men than women,
Ind in New South Wales ninety thous,
and more men than women.
A well-known English woman pays
$4,000 a year to be made beautiful.
Her treatment lasts from six to seven
hous every day. She is kept In a bath
Tor one hour, and dark room for four,
and for the remainder Is bandaged
from head to foot In chemical prepare
lions.
About sixty thousand water-wheels
are used for manufacturing In the
United States, yielding 100000 horse
power, or one-quarter to one-third of
the whole power used. OF this total,
ESQ, 900 horse power Is used by the two
thousand mills In New England. 1t
was not until 1876 that the amount
Of steam-power used passed the water
power used in New England. There
are one thousand miles of river avail.
able for power in New England, and
two thousand dams.
| A naturalist, while visiting Great
Sangir, one of those islands of the In
dian ocean known as the Celebes or
Spice Islands, found curious time
recorder lodged at the house Of rajah.
Two bottles were firmly dashed to.
gether and fixed in a wooden frame.
J A quantity Of black sand ran from
one bottle into the other In just half
an hour, and when the upper bottle
was empty the frame was reversed.
Twelve short sticks, marked with
notches from one to twelve were hung
upon string. A hook was placed be-
tween the stick bearing the number
or notches corresponding to the hour
last struck and the one to be struck
next. The sentry announced the time
by striking the hours on a large gong.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
A MARYLAND Wonder.

Upper Cross Roads, Md, June 15.--
Never in the history Of medicine in
this state has anything created such
sensation by its marvellous cures Of the
most extreme cases as Dodd's Kidney
Pills.
This wonderful medicine seems tol
know No limit in it's wonder working
power. Long sta nGing eases that have
dsfsd the most expert medical treat
msnt seem to yield easily to this new
eenQueror of disease.
Hundreds have testified to the virtue
Of Dodd's Kidney Pills. They tell OF
severe cases Of Rheumatism, Lumbago,
Backache, Female Trouble. Nervous
Diseases and even Dropsy, Diabetes
and Bright's Disease cured by this
medicine.
Among those who have been bene-
fitted may be mentioned Mrs. John
Cooney Of this place.
' Mrs. Cooney says:
II believe Dodd's Kidney Pills the
best remedy ever known for Kidney
Trouble and weak back.
They are without exception the
best medicine have ever used.
IT will always praise thom highly
for know that they are good"
Mrs. Cooney is only one OF many
who say Of Dodd's Kidney Pills:
Tho most wonderful remedy we
ever heard Of"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
CONFESSION OF A VEGETARIAN

often Hungered for Meat, but Felt
Worse After Eating 1t.
In downtown store where vegetar.
ians are supplied with nut meats the
proprietor's son is himself a devotee of
the cult. He has been living on vege-
tables, fruit and nuts for nine months
and is an enthusiast.
Before l adopted my present mode
of living" he said to a Mail and Ex-
press reporter, Il was bothered with
headaches and felt bad-sluggish and
stupid. l worked daily in a gymnas-
ium, but couldn't shake that feeling
off. Then l changed to vegetables and
nut meat and | felt like different
being. My headaches left me; | felt
bright and became more active.
found | could bear a greater physical
strain in the gymnasium. Why, l can
dance all night without fatigue. And
some Of the men who live as / do can
stand the greatest amount of cold
without discomfort. They come in here
for nut meat on the coolest days, wear.
ing no overcoat. vest or undershirt.
| It's Just fine" He drew himself up as
he spoke, his eyes sparkling. He was
enthusiastic.
The reporter to whom he was speak
| ing was rather an ancient person of
portly habit, much given to the flesh
| pots through defective early training,
possibly, and withal inclined to scott.
So with diabolical intent the reporter
said to the glowing youth:
| Don't you ever experience meat
hunger? For instance, a NICE thick
steak, deep brown on the outside, the
inside robust red, the steaming juice
running out Of it, fried potatoes
and"
| Alas, for frail humanity! 1t was too
much. The youth bent forward, the
corners of his mouth quivering. He
permitted his questloner to get no fur,
then than the potatoes.
"Oh, yes" he interrupted. II eat q
steak occasionally, but 1 always fee
the worse for it next day"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18

TO ACCOMMODATE those who are
partial to the use of atomizers In APP
plying liquids into the nasal passages
for catarrhal troubles, we prepare
Cream Balm in liquid form. known as
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price, in
Guiding the spraying tube, is IS cents.
Druggists or by mail. The liquid en-
bodies the medicinal properties of the
solid preparation. Ely Bros, SO War
rem ST.. New York.
Albert Lea Mimi, March 81, 1901.
Messrs. ELY BROS.:-I suffered
from a severe cold In the head.
could not breathe through my nostrils
and was about dead from want Of
sleep. l used your Cream Balm and
woke up with clear head, | would
not take five dollars for my bottle Of
Cream Balm if could not get another.
S. X. LANSDALE
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
Potato Scum.

Peel. cut up and boil four large pota-
toes. When nearly done pour off the
water and add one quart of hot water,
and boil till the potatoes are thorough
ly dissolved, adding more hot water
If necessary. Then put through the
colander and add three-quarters of a
cupful of hot cream, tablespoonful
of finely cut parsley, and salt and pep
per, Serve hot.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
BABY'S FUTURE
Something for Mothers
to Think About
Lives Of Suffering and
Sorrow Ayerted
And Happiness and Prosperity
Assured BY
CutiCura Soap, OintmsntandPiIIs
Whom All Else Fails.

Every child born into tho world with
an inherited or early developed ten
dency to distressing, disnguripg hui
mours of the skin, scalp and blood,
becomes an object Of the most tender
solicitude, not only because of Its suffer-
ing, but because Of the dreadful fear
that the designation In to DO lifelong
and mar Ito future happiness and pros
perity. Hence, 1t becomes the duty of
mothers of such afflicted children to ae-
quaint themselves with the best, the
purest and most effective treatment
available, viz, The Cuticura Treatment.
Warm baths with Catlcura Soap, TO
cleanse the skin aad scalp of eYusts and
scales, gentle applications Of Cuticura
Ointment, to allay itching, irritation
and Inflammation, and soothe and heal,
and mild doses Of Caticura ResofveAt 10
cool tho blood In the sevsrer eascs, are
all that can be desired for the speedy
relief and permanent cure of skin tor
tured infants and children, and The ceaa-
fort Of worn-out parents.
Millions of women use Cuticurs Soap,
assisted by Cutieura Ointment, for pre-
serving, purifying and beautifying tho
skin, scalp, hair and hands, for annoy
ing irritations and weakaessss, ana
for many sanstive, antiseptie purposes
which readily suggest themselves.
SOLD tsreusheut De wsrit cstssva Rt-.tvsat sss On
S.p si s2ss ~ sis s! I:..i Az:
Potsss DrT Cssn: CIR !. rryyss'yEs: -.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
THE REAL CRANK
IL Piaiuly Marked.

A crank Is one who stays in beaten
paths when common sense tells him to
leave.
The real crank 10 enc who persists in
using eshee because accustomed to and
yet knows it hurts him. 1t is this one
who always pays the penalty, while the
sensible person who gives up coffee and
takes on Postum Food Coffee In it's place
enjoys all the benefits Of returning health.
A wsll-kuown manufacturers agent of
New York City visited the grocery
department Of one Of the big New York
stores not long ago and there he tasted a
sample cup Of Postum made the right
way. He said afterwards: Gust through
the energy of that young woman who.
was serving Postum there became
convert TO the food drink and gave up
the drug drink coffee and got well.
! 81 had used coffee to excess and was
gradually becoming complete wreck,
getting weaker and more nervous every
day. I paid the penalty for using coffee
and when tasted the delicious Postum
was glad indeed to make the change.
80 I gave up the coffee altogether
and have used Postum instead ever since.
My family at first called me a craAk,
but seeing how Postum benefited me the
6rst month they all got In line and as
a result Of Postum's renarkable benefits
TO me we all drink II now entirely in
place Of coffee and we are WELL" Mama
given by Postum Ca. Battle Greek. Mich
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
Potato Croauettes.

Mix enough cream with cold mashed
potato to make it easy to handle; add
little butter beaten egg Ito two
rupfuls of potato), tablespoonful of
Hour and sprinkle Of salt; form into
heat little cylinders or cone shapes,
press closely in shape, and set them
pn ice to cool; when firm, roll In beaten
white Of egg and -four or breadcrumbs
then fry in boiling lard till brown
Take out with skinner and drain
These make nice garnish for baked
fish. or are favorite luncheon or sup
Der dish.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
Short Suggestions.

Bottles should never be cleaned with
shot, as there Ia q risk Of lead poison
ing.
Do not scrape frying pan, as 1t Ia
liable afterward to burn. Instead, rub
well with a hard crust Of bread and
wash In hot water.
A new lampwick should be soaked
In vinegar. If this Is done there will
be neither smell nor smoke. and 8
much brighter light will be given.
Before cleaning out a fireplace, sprin
kle good handful Of tea leaves among
the ashes. This makes the ashes If
easier and prevents the dust from fly
ing about the room.
One Of the best sauces for fish |
made by chopping tablespoonful o
eapers very fine and then rubin
them through sieve with a woode
spoon. Mix this with an ounce of col
butter and season with salt and pei
per.
To keep palms green and fresh lool
ing and remove the dusty and fade
appearance of the leaves, wipe eac
leaf separately with a cloth dipped |
milk. This will at once give bac
their natural gloss and fresh green al
pearance.
Very often cakes stick to the tin. an
It Is difficult to get them out wltho,
breaking the cake. Wiring out eliot
In cold water and wrap it round II
sides and bottom of the tin. Leave
Tor 1--WE minutes, then tip 1t UP, and II
cake will slip from the tin witho,
breaking.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
Mistook His Calling.

There was an absent-minded profess
sor who started out as book agent.
I'D like to show you a new diction-
airy of the English language" he said
to the first man upon whom he called.
But don't speak the English Ian
guage," impatiently responded the man,
who happened to be busy lawyer.
Il beg your pardon" hastily apollo
gized the absent-minded professor,
backing out.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
Raspberry shrub.

Allow eight quarts of berries to one
pint of acetic acid and four quarts of
water. Put all the ingredients into a
stone jar and allow the mixture to
stand for forty eight hours, stirring
OCCASIONALLY. For each pint Of juice
add a pound of sugar, boil for fifteen
minutes, and bottle while hot. When
cool, refill the bottles. Pound the corks
In tightly, cut close to the bottle, and
dip in hot wax to seal.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
stewed Endive with Cream Sauce

Stewed Endive with Cream Sauce.
Cut the outer leaves from the de-
hred number Of heads Of endive and
wash the endive thoroughly. Drain
Ind then boil in sailed water for about
fifteen minutes. Remove, put Into
Olander and let cold water run
through them. Chop and put into a
saucepan with considerable amount
sf butter. Cover and let cook for
twenty minutes. Uncover, moisten a
bit with cream, sprinkle paprika over
Ind turn on to fried slices of bread
those who have favored endlve as a
hlad will be agreeably surprised al
hndlng how subtly this way Of cook
ing it appeals to them.-The Epicure.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18

Nature is supposed to be infallible,
yet IL gives the rooster comb butt
DO hair.
"Mossy" Is the term used for con-
fused OF indistinct marking In the
plumaRe.
Happy is the woman who can make
home so clublike that her husband
doesn't care to leave 1t.
The man who paddles his own ca
noe often does it because he can't get
ANYBODY else to do it for him.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
Hot Strawberry shortoake.

Hot Strawberry Shortcake.
Chop a quart OF berries and stir into
hem heaping cup Of graduated su-
tar. Let this mixture stand while
tou make the shortcake. Into quart
VI prepared -four rub two heaping ia
,lespoonfuls of butter and enough milk
10 make tender dough. Roll this
INTO thick, round sheet. Bake in a
,uick oven and as soon as 1t Is done
quickly split the cake, spread the two
halves with butter, cover the lower
half with the sweetened berries, put
he upper part on this and pour the
remaining berries over all. Eat while
hot serving 1t with rich cream.--Chi-
ago News.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18

cite Park Baptist
church Of this city.
Hardy is but 16
years old, yet he
has q record Of
reading 27o chap
tiers of both tesla
ments In one week.
T h Is remarka BILE
feat was aecomp-
lished as the result
Of a bible-reading
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
Rolled Cornstarch Pudding.

Heat quart Of milk to boiling in a
double boiler and stir into 1t FIVE heap
Ing tablespoonful Of cornstarch dis
solved in little cold milk. Stir until
this thickens. then stir in q lump of
butter. add gradually a beaten egg,
and beat In, teaspeonful Of vanilla
and a. dash Of grated nutmeg. Serve
hot, with butter and sugar or sugar
and cream.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18

Hardy's Sunday school class. The fact
that young VIM works during the day
makes his efforts all the more note
worthy.
Hardy proved an easy victor in the
contest, reading the entire new tesla
ment and ten chapters of the old. All
the rest OF the class combined read
but 5S1 chapters, and the youth will be
presented prize by his teachers for his
good showing
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
YER cnn.nItnu

Friend--I noticed Mr. Bluffwood rid.
ing with yod in the hack.
Wldow-Yea, and he was very consol.
ing.
Frlend-Did he speak about the good
deeds of your poor husband?
Widow--No, but he said I'd look well
in black
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18

Be thankful for the darkness into
which you have been led. If the
way to the light that never shall go
out must lie through darkness, be
thankful for the dar ness, Phillips
Brooks. X
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18

You kant mix luv and wizdom to.
gether; like oil, luv will alwass be on
top.
Money is being raised all over the
country for the sufferers in KischiD-
observation-disclosures. A letter adj
dressed either way will go to the
same place.
The bright dreams ia the heads OF
college graduates have now given
place to the real thing.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
A Candid Opinion,

What do you think the greatest need
Of the modern drama Isl"
And after serious thought Mr.. Storm
ington Barnes replied: Lower railway
fares and better hotels" Washington
Star.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
Table Was All Right.

Iudge-Does the lsndlady In your
boarding house keep good table?
Fudge-Splendid. It's quartered oak
with expensive mahogany trimmings.
The table is splendid It's only the
meals that are on 1t that l object to-!
Baltimore Herald.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
Feminine Charity.

He-I wonder why Miss Overton is so
sensitive about her age.
She-I can't imagine. She's certainly
old enough to have got over little
thing like that long ago.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
An Ertra Letter.

Clerk -Gentleman from Plttsburg
just arrived.
Hotel Proprictor-IIow did he regis.
ter the word Pittsburg?
Clerk--Plttsburgh
Hotel Proprictor-Then he belongs TO
lars extra.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
Gasoline Soft Soap.

Into eight gallons OF boiling water
shave a half pound of white soap, stir
until this is dissolved, then remove
from the fire and add pint of gas.
oline. Use hot but do not take the
gasoline near the Are.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
Distance Lends Euchautment.

He-Could you learn to love me II l
were millionaire?
Shell certainly would like you were
you better off-say, a thousand miles
or more Illustrated Bits.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-06-18
The Dest sort,

Willie-Pa, what is preferred
.reditor," anyway
PA preferred creditor, my son, Il
,ne who doesn't bother us much witt
his bill.-Philadelphia Press.