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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
2
The piece lauds William Jennings Bryan for his public service and the justice and right he represents. It compares him to Jefferson and Lincoln, arguing that his rise stems from the noble cause he champions and his dedication to uplifting humanity.
Analyzes how dream of widespread prosperity should be measured against historical booms. Notes Montana and U S past benefited from new lands and mineral wealth, transportation costs, and the lure of opportunity. Warns that future gains must be earned and priced, not expected as a return to old boom years.
The author argues prosperity will depend on sound economic judgment and business discipline rather than chance. Future growth requires larger institutions, steadier profits, and tougher supervision, with progress slowly rising as mills reopen, factories build, and new enterprises arise to meet rising population and demand.
The article notes many Townsend residents head weekly to the countryside for rod and gun activities and camping. It celebrates Mother Nature in full bloom inviting people to escape the office and shop life to enjoy shade, rivers, grain fields, and restful nights amid nature’s springs of life.
The regular Townsend Lodge meetings occur on the second Saturday each month at Masonic Hall in Townsend Montana. Attendees include visiting members. officers listed are J L Belcher MW W C Whaley Recorder M Garnett Financer Op B 8 and Miss T Wixirkco Powers W M Miss Anna Keene Secretary.
The Carbon County Sentinel appears under new management and has moved to Gebo with plans to publish there in the future. KE L Boardman, formerly of the Red Lodge Picket and Billings Gazette, leads the paper. It is published in the coal region, described as newsy and well patronized, with wishes for success to Boardman.
Administrator M Pyle publishes notice to creditors and all claimants against the estate of Charles Ferguson deceased. Claims must be shown with vouchers within four months after first publication at Rodersburg Broadwater County Montana. Dated July 22 1907 first publication July 20 1907.
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