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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
2
A reflective piece argues that the world owes nothing without personal effort and that success comes from sobriety and industry. It contrasts disciplined workers who provide for themselves with those who squander time and money, calling the latter mushroom philosophers who demand life’s essentials from others.
An August Century account by Joe C. Evans cites Chinese servants aboard the Boston praised for courage and skill at Manila Bay. They helped with ammunition and duties amid battle, remaining impassive yet engaged as shots rang out, with laughter and steady work noted by the crew.
The article warns of dwindling huckleberry supplies as berrying parties destroy young bushes. It notes bushes take three to four years to bear and compares bush damage to pulling vines in strawberry patches, urging swift lawmaking to curb wanton destruction.
The Republican call schedules a September 24 convention in Helens to nominate a congress candidate and supreme court officers. Delegates total 432, allocated by county and 35 votes for McKinley. Broadwater county gets seven delegates. all electors pledging McKinley principles are invited to participate.
Gen Joe Wheeler writes from Cuba to Alabama voters that he will seek Congress this fall. A correspondent argues U S forces would have retreated before Santiago on July 1 but Wheeler refused, saying the Spanish are worse off. The piece notes Wheeler is unlikely to face a tight re election and recalls the 266 American deaths in the Spanish American War and Spanish losses.
The commentary notes Germany’s late bid to align with the United States as victory nears, arguing the chance to gain favor was missed and may not recur. It emphasizes the lost opportunity to win American friendship.
The text argues Havana escaped attack due to yellow fever and outbreak dangers, noting the army would have quickly besieged the city if not for the health threat. It frames illness as a protective factor against military action.
The piece argues peace societies cannot claim peace as a gain from an American viewpoint. It contends war costs are lower than the price the United States would have paid to acquire Cuba before the war if Spain had agreed to sell.
The line argues that 150 million dollars was not a large price for the United States to gain glory from the late war and to acquire islands and coaling stations as well.
The column discusses county conventions being withheld until state meetings decide fusion. It notes Democratic stance, Pops’ nervous expansion, and compares London views on American military competence and Manila peace signals amid McKinley resources. It mentions Montana soldiers and families reacting to potential deployment.
Notice announces payment of warrants Nos 4 95 96 97 at the town treasurer's office in Townsend Montana with no interest after the stated date. Dated August 8th first publication and signed by W B Dolenty Town Treasurer.
Legislative documents outline two proposed constitutional amendments for Montana voters. One asks to modify Section 4, Article XVI to change county commissioner terms and appointment rules. The other revises Section 5, Article VIII to adjust Supreme Court size and judge involvement, with ballots prepared for approval or rejection.
Reports from the war continue with Manila surrender to American forces after a joint land and sea assault. 7000 prisoners taken while no American losses reported. Spain’s governor general Blanco resigns to avoid Cuba evacuation duties. Spain and Italy exchange congratulations as customs receipts in Santiago rise.
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