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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1899
Page
2
A collage of wry observations and colorful phrases from Townsend Montana. Contains notes on Cuba Weyler Dewey Mayflower sleigh bells and general musings on work happiness fortune and human folly. No clear single event or narrative emerges.
It is reported that M Jules Cambon will carry the $20,000,000 Spain is to receive for the Philippines from the United States. Spain must have great confidence in Cambon or be short of trustworthy officials.
The United States assumes responsibility for German interests in the Philippines as the German fleet prepares to move to another station. The stance fuels Anglo American partisan concern but underlines a policy of friendship with all and alliance with none.
An essayist critiques the idea of women running a community and making laws. The author warns against emotional crusades framing criminal justice and suggests dangers of moblike sentiment influencing trials and punishments. The piece contrasts reformist zeal with protection of life and home.
A young woman refuses to marry a wealthy society man because his habits include smoking swearing drinking debt and idle company. She states she has none of these faults and would bring wretchedness to such a union. The man’s blunt reply is noted, and the writer hopes more girls would act similarly.
Lula Stroud of Wilmington holds the heart of Walter O Holt, her cousin, taken from his body after autopsy during his quick consumption death last summer. She says the act was for scientific study not sentiment and preserved the heart in alcohol for medical lessons.
Reported artillery sounds travel far beyond combat areas as Prof. Sinclairs notes. Time guns at Bombay and naval firings reach over fifty miles, with modern powder likely altering the blast. The din of battle is not mere metaphor and can be heard at great distances.
Mrs. Elsie Hornbeck of Chicago says a spirit whispered a new name Frances Willard and urges her to carry on the temperance cause. She reads "Messages from the late Miss Willard" to support her claim, though W C T U officers doubt the reincarnation theory.
Dr. Kellogg of Ashland dies in New York and his body is cremated to be laid in his wife’s grave. Mrs. Patterson receives a zinc box after the funeral and discovers it contains the ashes of a different woman, traced to a dress shipment mix up with a dye firm in New York. A second burial is held with the correct ashes finally in place.
Naphtali Herz Imber, the Zionism pioneer, travels to Denver describing the growth of Zionism from Jerusalem to a global movement. He predicts Palestine becoming a world power and urges Jewish unity beyond internal disputes over ritual observances.
An Oklahoma sanitarium houses a private patient who sparked a Sweden throne bid months ago in Stockholm. Though intelligent and educated, she insisted King Oscar was deposed, prompting the US consul to send her home. Her family near Pauls Valley, Indian Territory, placed her in care.
The article urges the weeder as a top spring purchase for farms, noting its surface cultivation and moisture conservation benefits. It stresses timely use within days after planting, recommends harrowing or cultivator use in heavy rains, and warns it suits loamy soils best while aiding wheat and oats. It also covers order contracts for nursery purchases and seeking reputable nurserymen.
The Ohio Experiment Station advises buyers to source trees from established nurseries near home, or through verified agents with written authorization. Avoid rogue dealers who promise guarantees and may exceed authority, and verify agent papers and firm finances at the bank before ordering.
The Wisconsin station reports subsoiling boosts soil moisture storage and infiltration while slowing rebound to the surface. Best results come from dry subsoil, fall timing, and tools that keep soil loose rather than wedging and compacting it.
Asparagus thrives on well drained soil and avoids heavy compact grounds. It grows early in spring needing land that does not hold water. Water retention in a moist yet not soggy bed supports a long bearing season. Superior hens exist in flocks though overall profit depends on the productive birds.
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