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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1898
Page
4
A small ad notes prepaid rates for subscription periods as two dollars for a year or under one year for shorter terms. The figures listed include two dollars and one ninety five in advance payment options.
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A brief note cites Spanish newspapers calling the Manila affair sap yet glorious. The report adds that more details will follow.
The report suggests the Spanish fleet near the Philippine areas may collide among themselves rather than confront our squadron, reflecting tension in the ongoing naval theater.
The fleet leaving Cape Verde collided among vessels and had to return for repairs. If forced into the open sea the fleet would likely destroy itself, removing a pleasant task for our squadron.
Dispatches report Admiral Montejo fled the pursuit and escaped aboard the last Spanish ship afloat as news from the Philippines reaches Helena. The frontier press notes the daring chase and retreat of the Spanish flagship and its commander amid the naval actions against Commodore Dewey.
The piece argues the Manila victory proves Spain unable to wage war, noting American ships suffered some damage but Spanish fleets were crushed while the Maine’s sinking demands vengeance. It predicts Manila’s fall and suggests pressures from Europe may force Spain to quit Cuba and withdraw troops. The author warns Spain will be punished again if it resists.
Judge Henry decides against Timothy Murray in his bid to reclaim a portion of Mendenhall townsite as private property. The ruling leaves the land with no restoration to Murray. Judge Henry also heard the water rights case Al Harrison vs Cosgriff with Fox appearing for the plaintiff and Hatch for Cosgriff. Construction on the Springdale bridge area has finished with L F Myers completing dykes and a new channel to guard against high water.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by Moore & Budd apothecaries.
Ruth Ashmore cites The Care of a Girl's Wardrobe noting that wealth does not guarantee prudence and that daughters of Queen Victoria were taught sewing and mending. It advises choosing durable fabrics and timeless colors, avoiding extreme fashion to prevent waste and regret.
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as the best medicine for coughs colds and consumption. It claims cure certainty uses for whooping cough asthma hay fever pneumonia and other afflictions with safe use for all ages and a money back guarantee. Free trials at Moore and Budd's drug store with regular size priced 50 cents.
A brief ad notes “World's Washers” just received at Olmstead & Noward's, describing it as the best thing out. The notice emphasizes novelty and quality in a concise retail blurb.
United States Land Office Bozeman Montana issues notice that Moses J Fell of Big Wizaber Sweet Grass County Montana has filed for desert land claim proof for sections 30 31 7 1N 1W with a May 28 159s date set before U S Commissioner O M Lanphear at Big Timber Montana. Witnesses named are Thomas T Prather Thos K Lee John M Podge and Esbon Dodge all of Big Timber Montana. P Blakeley Register.
David Frate filed for a patent under mining laws for 102.1 linear inches of the North Star Lode, 470.11 feet east and 7321 feet west from the discovery shaft in Boulder District Sweet Grass County Montana. The entry is recorded in Sweet Grass County and the notice will run 60 days in Big Timber Pioneer.
Co-owners of the Dixie Portland and Welena lode mining claims in Sweet Grass County Montana are notified under section 2424 that labor expenditures totaled 2450.00 across 1896 1897 and 1898. Ninety days after service or publication remain to pay shares or for nonpayment to transfer interests to subscribers. Settlement offered at First National Bank Big Timber Montana or with parties named Furrson and Monhoncann in Livingston Montana.
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