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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1892
Page
3
Harold W. George writes that bank notes reach the treasury in many odd forms from hidden in chimneys to animals swallowing money. Notes require at least three fifths presented or a lost affida vit to redeem. Strong evidence is needed to prove loss or destruction.
The Washington Post reports Dr Francis Buckland exposed a rat to a venomous cobra and observed minute fang punctures on the skin. Buckland later felt a severe head and chest pain, suspecting venom entering his system after cleaning his nail with a penknife days earlier. He was treated with brandy and ammonia at an apothecary.
The article notes rulers from Lydia to Parthia and Europe engaging in unusual crafts. Klings such as Arthas, Leopold III, and Charles V pursued watchmaking, locksmithing, clock work, or mole catching, while others like King Karcatius stained by enshrining moles. This survey highlights royal hobbies beyond governance.
A vivid note recalls how prewar Irish parliament figures traded vivid abuse on College Green while remaining courteous in private. The Chicago press reports Thaddy Burke hurling insults about a family member in the gallery prompting whispered speculation about prior knowledge of a sister’s presence.
A vault and monument builder cites eccentric memorials in cemeteries. He notes a Staten Island mausoleum with gymnasium implements in bas relief by a widow to honor a prize sportsman. Other examples include a whaling vessel, a Boston grave marker, and an anti pills portrait in London.
A Chicago Times account describes a nightly activity labeled Chinese pool in a rear washroom on Clark Street. The rough setup uses a ragged billiard table with a wooden incline and twenty four holes marked 1 through 24, pricing bets as balls roll toward numbered pockets amid a loud betting crowd.
The Vermont stagecoach tale features Choate and Joseph Seth arguing over whether a barrier is a fence or a stone wall. Mr Bell, a large man, threatens to toss out anyone who repeats the misnomer, ending the quarrel to maintain peace.
A French experiment tested fifty strong men and fifty healthy women aged 21 to 45. The strongest man could press a 187 pound object with the right hand, while the weakest managed 35 pounds. Short and tall showed similar averages, with the overall mean around 72 pounds and the top and bottom ends at 97 and 35 pounds respectively.
A group of astronomers completed a two year observation program and published results showing that latitudes of places on Earth shift over time. For instance, Loring near the north pole was about fifty feet farther north in September than in March, indicating a wobble of the Earth's axis rather than movement of a fixed point.
Advertisement for Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds promises a refund if no benefit after a fair trial. Trial bottle free at J R Westons drug store with large size priced at 1.00.
A Delfaet Maine blacksmith recalls a forty year old incident when his employer bought a horse for fifty cents, had it shod at his expense, and sold the animal with four shoes for seventy five cents, provoking the apprentice to swear never to shoe another horse.
The ad claims good looks stem from healthy vital organs and promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic that improves liver stomach and kidney function. It promises clear skin cures pimples blotches and boils and links beauty to health. Gold at J B Weston's store with a people brief offer.
The Cincinnati Post reports Louisville and Nashville locomotive 417, a small engine built by Central, suddenly acted off its own accord. It roared seven miles, rammed switches and a gate, ran over a horse, then stopped with boiler emptied. Yardmaster Maher and crews could not explain the strange event.
A historic claim states Electric Bitters as a pure medicinal tonic not to be used as a beverage or intoxicant. It promises to cure sick headache indigestion constipation and drive malaria from the system with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price only due
An 19th century style ad touts Buckilen Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It promises cure or no pay, satin satisfaction guarantee or money refunded, priced at 25 cents per box for Kale by J R Weeroy.
The Weekly Miner promotes a six month plan for one dollar or a yearly two dollar option. Readers may choose from dominos, color pictures of Lincoln, or American Statesman cards with autographs, plus two colored prints. The paper targets miners, farmers, ranchers, and Eastern readers.
An advertisement promises a one year Missesoar subscription with a bonus item described as the American Darmer Iren Hand in pow mene.
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