02 Jan 1891
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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1891
Page
1
A Montana canal project advances with water rights secured and a company formed to build. Local farmers urged to buy the remaining stock, priced with 5 percent assessments, to keep control homebound. Also notes ex-Lieutenant Governor Freneu applies for the Missoula Land Office register, predicting Fisher will win the post for party service.
The piece lauds Ton Hespaxoman for aiding agriculturalists and urges immediate water storage to prevent crop losses. It stresses personal responsibility, notes no frost hindering reservoir building, and mentions government action to protect California trees, while lampooning past land laws and national jokes about Uncle Sam.
The Fifth District official minimizes juror use claiming cost savings. Amid a railroad tolling dispute among Union Pacific, Rock Island and St Paul over the Omaha bridge, travelers face delays. Residents of Smoky City push for a capitol move, hoping for smoke relief. Wyoming valley and Vermont endure deep snow and extreme cold, provoking cross state quips about shared snow between Pennsylvania and Montana.
An Iowa farmer reports discovering a 70 ounce gold nugget on his property and signals potential sale of the farm. Local interest centers on the nugget’s value and the farm’s future sale prospects.
Mowtana reports 112,016,272 in taxable wealth up about 100 million from sixteen years ago. A Christmas night windstorm felled trees killing two people.
Reports from Jefferson County detail leases and bonds for the Iron Mask mine near Townsend with I N Knight of Helena taking a 40 000 bond to sink 350 feet and develop levels while ore values range from 35 to 115 dollars per ton. Several nearby veins including the Jessee Mammoth Lookout Thompson Shay and Blackhawk are described with depth—galena carbonate ores and promising shafts across multiple claims.
In heat and domestic strain Squire Sadley contends with a tired home. Mary Sadley forgives his harshness, shares his self awareness, and they plan a renewed life centering on love and a revived marriage. Their daughter Kitty witnesses a turning point as the couple resolves to repair their bond.
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