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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1899
Page
2
A Townsend Star letter mocks a MesstNcer critique of the former county board and equalization taxes. The writer argues against using inflammatory language and notes the broader toll on small holders, insisting history should guide future reforms rather than repeat past errors.
The death of Nelson Dingley removes a brainy Maine Republican. His passing is noted amid praise for his service with Hale Boutelle Blaine Reed Dingley and Frye as a distinguished Pine Tree state cohort in Congress. The piece shifts to Montana’s dramatic senate race as a nearby contrast.
The speaker argues that the two rivals are equally antagonistic and harming the state. They should reconcile or switch to the Republican party. Private feuds should yield to the greater good, favoring unity for the public interest.
A physician urges warmth and dry feet to avoid grippe and similar diseases. He cites authority for sulphur as a preventive, claiming two people wearing powdered sulphur in their shoes gain immunity. The idea is simple and warrants universal trial.
The piece critiques celebrations of the Louisiana Purchase in St. Louis with political jabs at Edward Bok and women reformers. It notes Army supply probes of Porto Rico beef and remarks on Senor Romero whose marriage and public life connected Mexico, the United States, and Philadelphia society.
The passage laments modern extravagance citing the Declaration of Independence signers dipping quills from a cheap ink horn and contrasts it with Vice President Hobart using a $1,000 diamond pointed Gillette pen from Senate funds. The author argues the nation has grown less frugal and more wasteful.
Helena January 19 The senatorial fight continues with Clark gaining two Conrad one and Toole four fewer votes. Malone of Miles City receives fifteen Republican votes while others split. Absent one. Rentals advertised offer 160 acres pasture land with water feed shelter for rent through Fred Schreiner Townsend Mont. Also ads for white line sale Vive cameras and winter underwear at Downey’s Dry Goods.
The National Land List announces a nationwide real estate paper offering land bargains exchanges and listings. Single copies by mail cost 10 cents and the publication is based in Green Ridge Missouri inviting buyers sellers and traders to consult its pages.
Dreadfully nervous woman reports relief after using Karl's Clover Root Tea. She states the tea quieted nerves and strengthened the nervous system, aided constipation, kidney and bowel trouble, and cleansed the system restoring health. Sold by Matthews' Pharmacy in Hartford Connecticut.
960 acres of good farming land with all implements for working. Fenced and suited for hay and grain, good range, could be a first class sheep ranch. Terms very reasonable. Apply to Hyatt & Dorethy, Bankers. Geyser Cream testimonial from Broadwater county resident praises healing of chapped hands. List of dealers in Broadwater county selling Geyser Cream. Berg Hardware Co. lamp display and prices. One Minute Cough Cure recommended by Matthews' Pharmacy.
Mrs Ada E Hart of Groton describes a severe lung illness that threatened her life and led her to seek help from Dr King s New Discovery. After using eight bottles she claims a complete cure and gratitude to God. Trial bottles are offered free at Romig Bros with regular sizes 50 cents and 4 00. The ad also notes Hazelton s display of furniture including beds and single couches.
Geyser Cream offers instant relief for burn cases and is available for purchase at Matthews Pharmacy. The ad highlights fast cooling action and easy access for immediate treatment.
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