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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1894
Page
2
Montana Governor announces April 17 1594 Arbor Day urging tree planting and beautification. The Salt Lake Tribune commentary urges workers to seek real jobs over eight hour demands, stressing patience and work availability before labor reform.
The passage notes Senator Hill of New York opposing income taxes and hints at his dislike of silver as money. It contrasts a wealthy stance with calls for feeding families, suggesting tax burdens fall hardest on the poor.
In the recent municipal elections the Democrats performed poorly while populists demonstrated considerable strength in most contests. Local races reflected a shift toward populist positions and away from established party candidates.
The article urges planting trees on Arbor Day April 17 designating Governor Richards as planner, highlights Montana grown trees like balm of gilead box elders and silver leaf poplar, and offers trees from J G Pickering Canton Montana at affordable prices. It praises local newspapers for community benefit and quotes Gov Francis of Missouri on newspapers’ value.
Farmers across Missouri valleys urged to buy fresh groceries from Schreiner Department Store Helena Montana offering money back guarantee if not as represented. Ad touts sixteen ounces per pound and invites orders via No. 300 North Main Street. Aver's Sarsaparilla promotion accompanies the notice.
Friends of Dr. and Mrs. J L Belcher gathered at their home on an anniversary evening. Progres sive whist and dancing filled the parlor as J P Meloy tallied scores and Judge Weston distributed prizes to winners and consolation recipients. Notables and guests praised the hospitality and lively entertainment.
Co-owners J Holeberg and J Rechtnitz and heirs are notified that the Justice Quartz Lode Queen Lee May Flower and Rose Bud lodes in Jefferson county Montana require a $342 00 share plus interest to avoid loss. The undersigned has expended labor in 1891 and 1892 totaling $919 99. payment within ninety days after service is required to retain rights otherwise the claims will vest in the co-owner who paid.
Beginning March 24 the Northern Pacific will offer daily round trip tickets to California points with routes via Spokane Tacoma and Portland to San Francisco and return priced at 75.0 for Helena to San Francisco and back. Other routes to San Francisco and Los Angeles carry higher fares. Tickets valid sixty days for going passage and return any time within six months. A sixty day live admission Midwinter fair package priced at 62.50 is also on sale. A D Enoar Helena Gen Agt. Cons Fee G P T S St Paul Minn.
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