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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1891
Page
2
The Townsend Messenger is a weekly town paper issued every Friday morning with J C Ker ey as editor and proprietor. It entered Townsend post office as second class matter and bore a $300 10 0 application note.
The article urges assertive mining development in Montana, noting a surge from superficial work to active mining. It claims widespread rock bearing gold silver copper and lead, with Montana leading gold and silver production and calls owners to exploit undeveloped properties to reap a booming era.
The Helena Independent bought a pint from twelve leading Helena retailers and sent samples to the College of Montana for analysis. Only one sample was safe. the rest were dangerous to life and property. The paper praises its effort and urges a law prohibiting sale of dangerous oils.
A letter complains about Cree Indians living near Little Prickly Pear mouth troubling local residents. It calls for their removal to Britain, blames Secretary Blaine for inaction, and accuses T. C. Power and Col. Saunders of failing to inform the government about the situation affecting Montana citizens.
The article notes Burrs struggle with smoke pollution and criticizes s Baltimore style relief as insufficient. It reports Union Pacific raising freight rates by nearly 40 percent between Wood River mines, Denver, and Omaha, hindering shipments and potentially slowing mining growth as the town plans a carnival showing public spirit with a beauty oriented procession.
The piece notes Helena and Butte failed business processions while an ancient history display succeeded. Rais reportedly fell in the Flathead Lake country. It mentions scant mountain snow, rare valley patches, and laments the absence of daily weather records for forecasting value.
The Boulder area in Jefferson County remains resilient with optimistic readers noting a strong business climate and growing population. Longtime residents like Wm Deascey and E McSorley, plus local figures such as Jerry G. Smith and H M Parker, are highlighted as anchors. Nearby towns Wickes Jefferson City Alhambra and Clancy rest but prepare for a future boom as mines nearby promise employment.
The Supreme Court denied a new hearing for Metcalf vs Prescott, confirming the Jefferson county record for the New Brunswick claim and upholding the location and recording of the Crucible lode in Jefferson county. Prescott had possession since 1886 and faced loss of New Brunswick through strict law interpretation.
Articles filed for The Great Anaconda Mining Company with capital of 12,500,000 dollars. William A. Gulliver Allen McCulloch and William H. Green of New York organize the firm to own develop and operate mining property water power and town sites. Directors include Jacob H. Schiff August Belmont Moses Kirkepatrick William W. Dixon and Francis E. Sargeant. Principal office in Butte City. Additional names are mentioned as interested parties.
A London correspondent debunks the myth that Prince Albert Edward dictates world fashion. It explains royal wardrobes are assembled from existing fabrics via trusted tailors and associates, with princes like Eddie and the Duke of Fife driving trends through personal choices and supplier networks.
A miscellany of figures and claims spans gold value 602799.20, Banquets in New York near 1 million yearly, rain equaling 100 tons per acre, a Baltimore bank failure in 1887, Indian wars costs 700000000, tea widespread, pennies in a train, a giant potato and Salvation Army bonnet counts, army assets, and tea plant yields. These dispersed items read like a snapshot of era facts and curiosities.
The text surveys varied science topics from longevity differences among races to plant-based diet selections and sensory errors. It notes a bee queen living fifteen years, tidal influence across the Amazon, and Oswego Harbor wave force measurements. It discusses carbohydrates science and horse collars in England and Philadelphia streets.
The Blade announces a new Money Maker Series written by Oliver Tie with side issues. It promotes China Tea Sets and Dinner Sets for club raisers and invites readers to request a free specimen copy. Earn $10 by raising clubs. agents wanted nationwide with confidential terms.
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