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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
2
The column from Townsend highlights human insincerity and vanity, warns against bragging, and comments on political bribery and vote selling. It notes four widows of revolutionary soldiers on U S pension rolls in Washington and projects pensions extending into the late 21st century for Civil War and Spanish American War veterans and their widows.
The article notes the English parliament requiring shops to provide seats for women clerks and compares it to a club of rich girls offering self serving consumer rules. It questions who the public is when blaming conditions.
The general entry of women into jobs once held by men has produced wide social effects. It is not appropriate to settle whether this shift is beneficial or not. Regardless of conclusions, it is clear that women in business will likely be less broadly employed in the future than recently.
Tauric acid, a new chemical from tauric moss or fungus found on rocks and tree roots nationwide, acts as a metal solvent. Gold, silver, steel, aluminum and lead become pliable and ductile in the acid, enabling hand molding without heat. Iron remains unaffected.
For years writers have urged intelligent and united action by governments or shipowners to remove derelicts from ocean lanes. Little has been done and the problem persists, threatening navigation and property. The issue remains urgent as many lives and assets are at risk from abandoned ships.
A New England factory girl left her name on a cotton bolt months ago and a letter from Arizona reveals the cloth was bought by the government for garments in an Apache school. The piece contrasts Apache history of scalp taking with schooling and condemns the public handling of the girl’s name as meretricious and thoughtless.
Notes claim Major Taylor aims for a one minute mile record with a straightaway pace track to be built near New York or northern New Jersey. Lawful pacing gear and timing setups prepared as Taylor, Eaton, Newhouse and Maya emerge as standout riders amid revived competition.
The United States amateur cycling team won a close race in Montreal after captain Peabody altered tactics mid race. Wilson led, Moran and Ingraham followed, with Peabody and Moran finishing strong as the Americans placed first and fourth respectively to secure a wide-margin victory.
The piece notes the comeback of several veteran racers including Eddie Bald Arthur Gardiner and Jay Eaton Al Newhouse and Otto Maya as the season progresses Eaton had left racing earlier to work at a horse track as a messenger but now plans a return to training and competition.
Miss Nellie Benson jumps into fame by riding a double century in fourteen hours becoming a celebrated rider. She is described as a wonderful wheelwoman and rides a diamond frame.
The piece highlights Tom Crump, a Louisville native now leading the Mexican cycling federation, as a key figure in arranging Mexico to host the 1901 international championships. Press support praises Crump for his work in Montreal and Boston and his plan for a tour of the republic to boost cycling popularity and secure the event’s standing.
Telegraph exchanges reveal N C A leaders, led by Fred B House, declining a joint arbitration with the L A W. The reply states the N C A will uphold December decisions, with clubs riders and track associations content with the current setup.
A note describes Queen Victoria wearing a bracelet with an attached medallion portrait of her newest grandchild or great grandchild.
Reports from Chicago cite large egg storage in six major cold storage plants totaling about 168 million eggs worth over 1.5 million dollars. National totals, with major holdings in New York and other states, show New York as a top market handling substantial egg receipts and competing with grocers against multiple manufacturing buyers.
Canada strengthens dairy export strides with government support to protect quality and aid shipments. English cases on oleo misrepresentation spark debate over margarine rules. Pasteurization improving butter flavor gains, with Swedish buyers favoring pasteurized milk indicators. Public education may shift taste toward pasteurized dairy.
Reports from Minnesota describe widespread sales of chemical compounds used to make a fake butter product from casein and water. Buyers push the substance on large butter markets, prompting state exchanges to warn makers of prosecution and protect the legitimate dairy market from deception.
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