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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1895
Page
4
A Townsend post office entry presents a pro free and unlimited coinage stance. Editors J B Stout and G G Watt advocate silver dollar restoration at 16 to 1 gold and demand government disregard.
A historic critique traces confidence as a vanished virtue after the Sherman bill repeal and Wilson Gorman tariff. It argues Grover Cleveland failed to restore it, bonds were sold, parties realigned, and silver demonetization plus bank control caused the malaise. It calls for moral and monetary reform amid political rancor.
A column argues prosperity is returning with rising prices in leather shoes lumber and farm goods while noting bank failures and business collapses across Missouri Nebraska Kansas and Washington as signs of a fragile recovery. It cites 19th century bank closures in Springfield Omaha Brown County and Fort Scott and questions the pace of improvement.
The passage argues that history and experience test the current system and warns that a constitutional and financial clash exists between parties. It questions whether wage earners merchants and farmers can expect stability while money interests control finances, concluding confidence cannot return under this setup.
The president grapples with a two horned choice between protecting tariffs and maintaining revenue. He fears political censure from Republicans if he favors tariffs and the treasury risks bankruptcy if he does not. Grover holds a bobtail flush as the standoff reaches a peak.
Advertiser J R Weston touts One Minute Cough Cure as providing instant relief for severe coughs and colds. It acts on the throat bronchial tubes and lungs and never fails to give immediate relief.
The advertisement promotes the Burlington Line as the fastest way home for Thanksgiving and holidays. It urges travelers to request a folder detailing schedules and services, mentioning agents Phil Daniels in Butte, H F Ruger in Helena, and W W Johnston in Billings, Montana.
Advertisement notes fresh pure lard available from J. W Schaaf at the popular Broadway butcher stand.
Aaron Hornfield of Miles City Montana applies for a patent on 20.66 acres of the Ruby Silver quartz lode mining claim in Jefferson County Montana. The claim borders are defined by limestone corners and U S survey markers and the location is recorded in Jefferson County. Adverse claimants must file within sixty days or be barred. Odell W. McConnell represents the claimant with first publication October 26 1895.
Henry Miller Charlies V. Rinda and Thomas E. Crutcher of Helena Montana and Carl Kleinschmidt of Seattle Washington filed for a patent under mining laws for 1372 lineal feet of the E ume K Lode Survey No. 4799 in Crow Creek unorganized Mining District Jefferson County Montana. The claim covers 16.65 acres and is recorded in the Jefferson County Register at Boulder with the notice posted October 25. First publication October 26 1895.
The new route to Omaha Kansas City St Louis and all southern points saves 50 to 328 miles over competing paths. Chicago passengers may choose St Paul and C B and N Ry but can obtain tickets via Billings and the New Short Line. Contact your nearest agent or write for details.
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