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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1895
Page
2
Townsends Messenger cites a mix of social notes and global events. It comments on charity delays in Philadelphia, a Duluth father of nine, a Supreme Court patent ruling, Daniel Webster’s arrest for poisoning, Oakland dancing churches, and 365 days of advertising. It notes actor struggles, Cuban troop movements, journalist insurgents, a New York police intoxication fine, and evolving war preparations in Europe and the United States.
An essay questions the idea that goats signify aristocracy and wealth in Britain. It notes rising gout fears among English people and cites a physician’s warning about widespread susceptibility. It also reports immigration trends and SwedishNorwegian political tension with a potential abdication proposal.
An aged Woodstock veteran Levi McInturff who served in the Mexican and Civil Wars recovered from a crippling grip after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. Within days his strength returned and he could walk, chop wood, and lift fifty-two pounds. The piece cites testimonials and urges purchase of the medicine from Schenectady NY.
Cincinnati March 13 The hospital trustees debated isolating consumptives at the pest house. Dr Amick and two doctors urged removal to the pest house while Mayor Caldwell and another trustee opposed. The resolution was tabled indefinitely and no action taken. Mayor Caldwell urged use of Amick treatment at the hospital.
Trivvet scolds Dicer for leaving late after a call on Miss Fosdick. Dicer reveals Fosdick’s husband is down in the cellar watching the gas meter, prompting concern and unease.
King George I of Greece born December 24 1845 and a Danish prince began his reign June 6 1863 after the abdication of Otho I. He married Princess Olga of Russia on December 27 1867 at St Petersburg.
The article notes a shift in belief toward the knoll outside the Damascus Gate as the probable crucifixion site in Jerusalem. It cites gospel verses describing the location near the city and a garden tomb, with earlier advocacy by 19th century writers and later acceptance by Gen. Gordon and others in England and America.
Stamp collectors debate whether the 1840 English Penny Black is the oldest, noting a claimed 1652 Paris billet de poste stamp used by Pelisson to Mlle de Scudery. A Feuillet de Conches possession is cited. Also, a new portrait of President Dole from Honolulu is featured as a striking likeness of Hawaii’s leader.
At a New York Society of Medical Jurisprudence dinner De Lacey Nicoll was targeted by a playful mix up in a toast. He rose to address "The Law and the Proph ets" but the printer had him respond to "The Law and the Profits" instead. He then rebuked doctors for high fees, noting he paid $50,000 for testimony during his term and $25,000 in the Carlyle Harris and Buchanan cases.
In Kentucky a fight over the Elizabethtown postmaster job rages as Emily Todd Helm widow of Gen Ben Hardin Helm resists removal for Frank Joplin. Senators Blackburn and Lindsay oppose Joplin while Montgomery pressures for Helm. Civil War ties and Lincoln connections shape support from ex Confederates and Republicans alike. Concerns over building location and high taxes in Columbus Missouri also noted.
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