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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1896
Page
2
A collage of humorous and anecdotal items notes: Kansas farmers using sunflower leaves as cigar filler, elk migrations near Lander Wyoming, Elbert Short’s divorce chatter in Chicago, hints of sensational ads in Steubenville, and jokes on perorated bedclothes for rheumatism. Also reflections on temper, gentleness, and a Kansas congressman’s debut speech, plus odd medical claims about peanuts curing consumption.
The royal treasury in Lisbon faces a deficit and King Carlos considers selling the crown of Portugal. The solid gold band weighs three pounds five ounces and is studded with four large diamonds, four rubies, and diamond-filled arches. The crown, once repaired, may be offered to raise funds amid Portugal’s financial strain.
The piece outlines Count Taaffe a prominent Austrian statesman and Irish peer aged sixty two. It notes his lineage Celtic extraction, tenure as prime minister from 1879 to 1893 and his skill in managing Austria Hungary’s complex nationalities. It also mentions a witty Reichsrat remark and warm farewell from Emperor Francis Joseph.
A fetched collage of comic letters and snippets features farmer Oatcake’s mock damages claim after his son Jim’s college exploits, a bonnet dispute from Fliegende Bixter, a thief joke, and light quips. Also notes the John A. Salzer Seed Co large catalogue acquisition and kes venison claims for Walter Scott.
The fragment describes a plot of revenge against the queen and royal family that blocked a marriage desired by two young people, driving their secret union efforts and opposition to the royal obstacle.
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