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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1892
Page
3
A Victorian style survey describes extravagant beds attributed to Dr. Graham in London, Sarah Bernhardt, Empress Eugenie, and Ludwig of Bavaria. Details include gilded canopies, silk damask coverings, glass pillars, and prices claimed for childless couples.
Lieut Varges of the Australian Army details a 1200 mile ride across India in 94 days with 124 rivers traversed and only three bridged. Expenses near 150 dollars, mostly for foxed travel for himself servant and horse. He claims rice sustained him and his horse, noting varied rice preparations through weeks.
A St Louis Globe Democrat report describes three footpad gangs using coordinated attacks. The trio suits a strategy where two garroters corner the victim at a dark corner while a third restrains and the fourth searches, leaving little time for identification.
A Detroit youth who rescued a girl at a lake resort believes marriage should follow. She resists, then flees into the water twice, prompting the rescuer to demand compensation from her father. The piece also mentions bran in fishing and promotes Electric Bitters with testimonials.
The Weekly Miner advertises premiums with two dollar annual rates and six month options. Readers may choose dominoes home decor or American Statesman pictures with autograph, plus two French color pictures. Sample copies available. address Mixer Perquisite Co Butie City Montana.
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