Townsend Messenger April 30 1896 Editorial Notes
The Townsend Messenger discusses silver coinage at 16 to 1, opposing government action, and notes European war shifts to South Africa. It critiques Texas politics, populist splits, and newspaper stance on party fusion. It mentions shipments, war preparations, and political reform, with local clarifications about A E Spriggs.
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South Africa
England
The Silver Question Versus Crystalized Monometallism
A discussion frames two sides of the silver issue with arguments about fiat ante demonetization, coinage policy, and party loyalty. It urges voters to align with monometalism or risk supporting a battleground of partisan interests over real national interests.
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Democratic Party
Sherman Republican Wall Street Party
Friends of Silver
Happiness Through Unselfish Government and Blood Purifiers
An early 20th century ad style piece extols unselfish reform for national happiness and links pure blood to health. It promotes De Witts Sarsaparilla to purify blood and cure eruptions while praising Parks Cough Syrup for throat and lung illnesses. Sold by W. E. Tierney & Co.
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de Witts
J. KR. Weston
W. E. Tierney & Co
Notice to Creditors Estate of John Murray 1896
Administratrix Honoray Murray of the estate of John Murray deceased invites creditors and all claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months of the first publication at the office of E H Goodman Townsend Meagher County Montana. Dated April 16 1896. First publication April 16 1896.
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John Murray
Ho Goodman
Townsend
Montana
Meagher
Honoray Murray
E. H. Goodman
Moral Reform and Social Awakening for a Just Nation
An editorial argues for reflective reform to end selfish customs and bad laws. It condemns current political practice as leading to anarchy and poverty, urging a neighborly standard where each person seeks others' welfare to restore harmony and prosperity.
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Messenger
Hell
Wyser
The Controversy Over 1873 Legislation and 1893 Effects
Citizens claim a legislative crime in 1873 led to 1893 compromises and a halfed money standard. The era's panic, business slump, and industrial ruin are linked to the constitutional money change.
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