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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1898
Page
2
A critical tirade questions the county printing contract and billing practices. The writer accuses the printer of overcharging and publishing county minutes outside contract terms, laments political influence, and urges accountability for alleged favoritism toward a Democratic board member.
A historical reflection on tribal rivalries where small clans fragment religion and politics, fighting among themselves while neglecting shared aims. The essay notes that larger crises once forced unity, yet modern nations resemble clannish divides, with Protestants as a cited example of persistent sectarian conflict.
The speaker argues that two Methodist churches and four political parties illustrate unnecessary division. He urges abandoning clan spirit and party prejudice to unite for shared interests and national principles, warning that loyalty without principle harms society.
The passage critiques Spain's stagnation in politics and education, noting Buckle and Caning describe it as backward and ignorant. It contrasts theoretical progress with limited citizen engagement and calls Spain the “Turks of Western Europe” in cruelty and manners.
The Berlin Times correspondent argues Germany would protest if the US gained control of the Philippines while Germany gained nothing. He questions why Germany should receive any Spanish territory, noting Germany does not fight Spain and that German papers deny moral aid to the US. He asserts the Philippines remain closed to Germany, like Cuba and Puerto Rico.
The United States asserts a world leading position in iron and steel trade based on superior labor methods, fourfold plant outputs compared with England, efficient transportation, and abundant high grade iron ore reserves, with England purchasing raw ore for its own manufacture.
The week’s sensational war story is the formation of a powerful squadron set for a rapid strike on Spain’s coastal cities. The move follows Cámara’s fleet heading for the Philippines and forced to return to Cadiz after Port Said coal rejection by Egypt.
The fifth Manila expedition including part of the First Montana regiment has sailed from San Francisco. Admiral Dewey will soon have forces to assist American control of the Philippines. Porto Rico is to be quickly invested as Spain's position tightens and domestic revolution grows, but peace will come only on terms set by the United States.
Spain remarks that Americans, famed as a nation of tradesmen, are involved in military actions when needed and that ordinary citizens help fund the war daily, often without realizing it.
A Montana regiment details a July 4 mock battle in Oakland with 50 000 spectators, notes a private death in Co K Anaconda and expected Manila deployment around the 21st. Privates Schuele McLaughlin and Rowley of Winston praised. cites Broadwater county ties and greetings to friends.
The Battleship Oregon has made unprecedented records during its 18,000 mile trip. The Navy book published by the Northern Pacific proves widely popular, with large requests from across the United States. Charles S. Fee, general passenger agent in St. Paul, will send the 80 page pocket book for ten cents.
A list of assorted items with prices: organdies at 25e 12¢ per yard, white cotton blankets 75¢ per pair, printed lawn per yard, fine ladies underwear at 10¢, bleached cotton towels and larger sizes, men’s light colored shirts and balbriggan underwear, and cheap gloves priced around 25¢ to 40 and 50e.
OCR fragment lists shredded wheat biscuits salt beans herrings and corn starch with quantities and prices incompletely. The readable items include 10 pound Farina and MRE notes amid garbled text suggesting a market or store inventory.
Notice dated June 8 19u8 announces the intention of a hammed settler to take final proof for land claim No 5309 in Township 7 North Range 4 West at the district court in Townsend Montana on July 25 1808. Witnesses named John Bardon Vern Lewis Geo Ballard John Lewin to prove residence and cultivation. Public protest possible with cross examination of witnesses and rebuttal evidence for claimant George Greene registrar.
Administrator announces sale of Thomas J. A. Fletcher estate lands by private sale for cash on August 9, 1898 at 10 am in White Sulphur Springs. Property includes 177 acres in Broadwater County described as sections 2 3 4 5 and NW 4 Township range to be determined. Ten percent cash to be paid at sale, balance as court directs. Publication July 14 1898.
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