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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1899
Page
4
The notice from Tuvurs Bay Evening dated August 17 1819 lists Townsend post office second class entry and pricing for one year six months and three months advertising at one dollar per inch per six months with advance payment options.
The Board of County Commissioners set the 1899 tax levy at 28.6 mills, about 6 mills higher than last year, to cover rising public expenditures. The editorial rebukes the commission for alleged mismanagement, cites contracts and appointments draining funds, and calls for retrenchment while noting a shift toward horseless carriages and urban power.
Public auction ordered by Broadwater County Montana District Court to sell the estate of David P. Schultz. Items include an undivided half interest in a quartz lode and a placer mining claim, plus listed personal goods. Sale set for September 2 with cash payments and court confirmation.
United States Land Office Helena Montana June 6 1899 reports classification of unsurveyed lands in township 10 N ranges 1 E and 2 E under an 1895 act. Descriptions cover mineral and non mineral lands with notices for protests within sixty days and finality upon interior secretary approval barring fraud. Only Exhibit B portion on file open for examination. George D Greene Register.
An old ad from Matthew's Pharmacy promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea as improving complexion by cleansing bowels liver and kidneys. It claims the product supports digestion and cites prices of 25 and 50 cents.
Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure is claimed to ease croup in children, with reports of rapid relief in severe cases. Available at Mat thew's Pharmacy in 25 cent, 50 cent, and one dollar sizes.
Dreadfully nervous woman recounts relief after using Karl's Clover Root Tea. She states it quieted nerves and strengthened the nervous system while addressing constipation kidney and bowel trouble. She quickly regained health and strength and notes Matthews' Pharmacy sold the product in Hartford Connecticut.
360 acres of good farming land with all implements necessary for working. All under good fence. Well adapted for raising hay and grain. Commands good range. Would make a first class sheep ranch. Terms very reasonable. Apply to Hyart and Doverty, Bankers.
Story of a Manchester man describes his wife’s five year struggle with illness and paralysis. After using two bottles of Electric Bitters she regained strength and can do her own work. Cures nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headache backache fainting and dizziness. Guaranteed every bottle. 50 cents by Romig Bros.
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