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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1893
Page
4
The issue reports heavy winter snow, sleighing, and local ads for coal, clothing, sewing machines, and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It notes deaths, a Missouri Valley coyotes tale, and Montana college and business mention, with towns like Townsend, Cameron, and Helena referenced.
If any reader desires to purchase a new typewriter at a low figure call or correspond with J C Kerley Townsend. Those buying will receive first instructions to operate it successfully. The machines are simple durable and cheap. Berg Bros offer a full line of silk and ribbons. Tierney Co reports a car load of Diamond brand Dakota flour the best in the world.
Promises relief for coughs colds and lung troubles with a money back guarantee. Claims La Grippe sufferers saw speedy recovery and invites readers to try a free sample at J R Weston's Drug Store with large bottles priced at 50c and 1 00.
Electric Bitters has gained rapid popularity as a pure medicinal tonic with no intoxicating ingredients. It is marketed as the best remedy for stomach, liver, and kidney ailments, cures headaches and indigestion, and drives malaria from the system. Satisfaction guaranteed with every bottle. money refunded if not satisfied. Price 50 cents a bottle, sold by J. R. Weston.
California jelly 20 cents per can, down from 25 cents. Whitefish in pails 1.40, down from 2. Mackerel 1.92. Checked all wool flannel 35 cents per yard, down from 50. Dress goods 25 cents per yard, down from 40. Ladies wool hose 30 cents per pair, down from 50. Heating stoves offered at cost price.
The text extols the Anaconda Standard for its Almanac of 1893 praising its comprehensive lists of state and federal officers legislators county precinct votes 1802 population statistics and social organization rosters noting it as a valuable compendium for heads of families and professionals.
Social Strugglers surveys social supremacy in large cities through Boyesen and Welker with notes on Homestead reforms and distribution. It previews Chicago Convention, education in the South, Jersey cows, Cotton District, and Miss Esther Singleton’s British specters in the September Cosmopolitan. A. F. Spriggs named chief engineer at Jones' Winston operation.
Five hundred taxpayers and citizens met at Tierneys Hall to discuss creating a county from parts of Meagher and Jefferson counties. A full slate of officers was elected, with representation spread across Meagher and Jefferson areas and a mix of Republican and Democratic nominees.
Buckien's Arnica Salve promises cures for skin ailments with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price per box. A seller explains continuing business after planning to close out, maintaining marked down sale prices. Notices warn mineral patent applicants to publish in Meinsersee near their claim and caution against illegal publications. The Boulder remonstrance is critiqued as an indictment of Serfdom.
Advertises a controversial winter contest with prizes including gold, silver tea sets, organs and pianos. Claims over 10 000 distributed in two years and asks for $1 to subscribe for six months. Includes odd misprinted dates and bank statement fragment. States Townsend Bank of Townsend Montana as reference.
Fragmentary OCR item appears to reference ticketing processes in Chicago with mentions of Canada connection and ticket agents. Details are unclear due to garbled text. No clear event date or identifiable persons or organizations can be confirmed from the readable portion.
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