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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1898
Page
4
Report notes that the harbor sea wall is well kept but weakly defended by batteries of old style. The fortifications appear formidable to civilians yet inadequate against modern warships, revealing serious military vulnerability around Manilla in the Philippine islands.
A Georgia milk sickness story from the Atlanta Constitution describes a mysterious illness linked to milk from cows in certain counties. A turnkey at a police barracks explains the disease, its suspected cause as a ground gas, the odd fact that cows stay healthy, and fences built to quarantine affected spots.
The article discusses a blue pitcher praising De Witt Clinton and the Erie canal, then traces claims of origin to Gouverneur Morris Geddes Hawley and others. It notes Geddes as engineer and Hawley’s assertion as the first projector, while acknowledging earlier notions before Hawley. The piece weighs who truly originated the canal idea, without a definitive conclusion.
About two years ago Spanish forces executed 83 natives in exile for political offenses while 46 others were shot but survived. Some call it a massacre. the general who ordered it called it punishment.
An early historic record suggests a Clintons led bold plan anticipated by 1803. The Utica Herald notes the Clintons advanced a grand engineering project without national funding, claiming it as the era’s largest public works despite national neglect elsewhere.
A Philadelphia Inquirer excerpt notes nuts are underused by country housewives who lose them to squirrels. Chestnuts and any nut improve cakes and puddings. chopped nuts sprinkled on custard or mixed through desserts enhance flavor at nominal cost.
A Detroit Free Press quoting a neighbor heard a man discuss Miss Biglittle as the bone of contention between her father and mother. The gossip includes crude remarks about Miss Biglittle’s weight and appearance.
A British journalist investigates pawnbrokers in London revealing curious financial dealings with the aristocracy. The piece notes one member of the fraternity with extensive dealings among high society, hinting at hidden systems and influence within pawn brokerage.
An exchange unfolds with the pompous judge asking if Stevens displays contempt. Stevens replies he is not contemptuous but merely trying his best to concentrate, saying, No, sir, I am not trying to show contempt for this court.
In a suburban dispute, Billings refuses to call his colonial home a bungalow, angering neighbors who insist on the traditional label. A dealer had planned a special Bungalow brand misused by multiple houses, sparking community debate over local pride and naming conventions.
The Argu ment notes that middle class people fear publicity while the poor and rich enter openly. A banker worries about drafts when clients show off, and a wealthy lady may pledge heirlooms in front of servants. An old lady pledged her wedding dress and paid interest for sixty years to keep it.
The 1630 duel between Edward Doty and Edward Leister, servants of Mr Hopkins in New England, led to their heads and feet bound for 24 hours with no food or drink, though they were released after one hour due to extreme suffering.
Thad Stevens faced a judge famed for legal ignorance during a trial. The judge’s sudden ruling enraged him as he trembled and his thin face reddened while tying up papers. Do I understand.
A suburban tale describes Billings facing village uproar after banning the bungalow name and failing to provide a den. Neighbors accuse snobbery as a Hungarian band and New York caterer host a house warming, while women press for access to a den Billings lacks.
A fragmented quotation notes Billings claiming ownership of a home after payment and a pointed critique by Brown. The excerpt contrasts mockery from a colleague with a sly assessment of someone who misreads a risky card play. The passage appears in a New York Sun reflection and an Omaha World Herald commentary.
A brief Brooklyn Life exchange shows a kind gentleman questioning the girl about trouble with a boy. The boy is claimed to have been disciplined by JT with a single action, reflecting a local social scene vignette.
A rare look inside Pope Leo XIII's private Vatican spaces shows limited access for cardinals and select visitors. The private library overlooks St. Peter's square, divided by a damask screen, with pearly bookcases, green silk hangings, and a solitary meals practice under the baldachin.
Describes the Vatican baste of the pope's residence and daily schedule. It notes Pius VII and Pius IX as prominent figures, the pope's semiprivate visits on Onomastico in August, the simple life, and a carefully managed toiletry by Centra the maggiordomo.
James Courtney Challiss recounts Bessies chafing dish routine with crab terrapin and fried frogs legs. The instructional verses describe steps for crab meat cream blend yolks hard boiled eggs sherry and bonillon, plus frying frogs legs in cracker crumbs and lemon water for a savory finish.
The natives of the Philippine islands are depicted as a small dark brown Malay branch with coarse features but mild eyes. They are said to be tractable and docile when well treated, though these qualities have not been developed by Spanish rule.
Agnes Repplier recalls how Charles I paid Ben Jonson a hundred pounds and Spanish canary as tribute to verse, while Carlyle’s praise of Brandy and publishers sending Scott claret show past rewards. The piece contrasts past literary gifts with modern attitudes and ends by noting the saber’s introduction to French cavalry in 1710.
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