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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1898
Page
2
The notice advertises subscription options for the Downsend Messenger with prices for one year and six and three months in advance. It lists rates per month and a pound amount in the totals, indicating a historical pricing structure.
The Messenger marks eight years of publication and highlights Broadwater county’s growth since its formation. It praises independence and fairness, celebrates towns like Townsend Winston Hassel Radersburg Diamond Toston and Canton, and notes mining and coal developments boosting wealth and population. The piece contrasts stormy Atlantic coast storms with Montana’s milder winter.
The October 1898 treasury report shows imports of gold totaling 143.66 million dollars for ten months, over 50 percent higher than any prior year, while exports reach only 14.06 million, leaving a massive positive balance of 129.60 million.
The East Helena Record announces it will commence publication of a four page semi weekly paper wishing success to Bro. Farris.
The article urges Broadwater county merchants to advertise in the Messenger to capture rising holiday trade. It notes that national good times will eventually influence local business and that advertising helps reach the broad reading and buying public.
The Townsend Star reports former Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii arrived from Honolulu on November 21 and declined interviews. The paper notes uncertainty about her route, suggests she was seen by The Starman, and says no one else in town witnessed a meeting.
Col Bryan asserts that even after the 1896 and 1898 elections silver remains the country’s main issue. The remark suggests ongoing debate over monetary policy and bimetallism.
In the upcoming joint ballot for senator the Clark and Mantle camps are outlined with expected loyalties. Mantle is shown with 22 steady supporters, while Clark followers may fall short of estimates. A possible realignment could swing Anaconda votes toward Mantle if Clark nears victory. Joe Toole plans to enter with six of seven Lewis and Clark members backing him, shrinking Clark's target to thirty-one. The Anaconda candidate appears to be E. D. Matts, with Charley Hartman receiving some initial support. Marcus Daly is not a candidate, but could have a path if needed. The contest is set to be hard fought and Mantle’s chances are not as remote as they seem.
Dunn's Review reports clearer situation and improving business following the election. Payments through clearing houses are now far larger than before, with weekly totals 37.3 percent above last year and 83 percent above 1892 levels.
Jamies M Freeman Joseph A Woodbury Joseph H Woolf and Isidor Rothschild of Greeley Colorado Ladie A Warner Sophia Rothschild of Somomitville Indiana by attorney Frank L Reece filed for 20.60 acres of mining claims along the St Louis Lead in Broadwater County Montana within unsurveyed township north range east. The claim lies in the St Louis Lead district and is posted September 25 1848 with record in Jefferson now Broadwater county. George D Greene Register. First publication October 27 1998.
Broadwater county Montana notices Frank L Moore and heirs that $1000 was expended in 1497 on the Gold Leaf quartz lode mining claim in Cedar Plains district to hold the claim. If the share is not contributed within ninety days of service or publication, the co owners will acquire the interest of the non contributing party.
The writer argues that paying freight on inferior goods is poor economy and worse to travel elsewhere for cheap worthless merchandise, urging readers to buy quality locally.
A Hungary law bans cripples and deformed individuals from selling newspapers in public streets and forbids under 14s from working in the trade. A Baron Hirsch anecdote illustrates the value of concise telegrams, as he trimmed a gift message to save a franc.
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