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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1896
Page
7
An unknown prospector is found dead face down in Death Valley alkali while borax workers recall the brutal stillness of the region. The piece recalls deadly loneliness, venomous creatures, and legendary lost mines like Pegleg and Breyfogle, whose riches remain unfound despite repeated searches.
The Letters from 1872 to 1886 reveal Alcott teaching five Allegheny county girls that love of goodness equals love of God, duty brings happiness, and neighborly love aids self. Edited by Edward Bok, the correspondence discusses Emerson and Parker, nature’s God, and solace found in woods and sky during hardship.
The article surveys Death Valley hardships with extreme heat salt flats and elusive water sources around Funeral Mountain and Amargosa River, recounts vanished explorers, and contrasts the Lost Padre mine Indian tale with a white man’s quest. It also notes timber lands and a personal reflection on loss and resilience.
The exodus of African Americans toward Liberia grows with 150 from Arkansas and Oklahoma passing through Memphis for Savannah to board ships. A society backing the plan has Negro preachers’ support, and many southerners are selling property to fund their travel. Liberia fare Savannah to Liberia is $41.
In spring elections Mrs. G A Curtis, over 60 and wealthy, wins the mayoralty of Cimmaron Kansas. The result stands as one of the oddities of the season.
A jumble of product pitches and quips ranges from Hostetter's Stomach Hitters to Dr Kline's nerve restorer and Syrup of Figs. The text inserts personal reflections, dental teething syrup, and old adhouse banter while mentioning Pills and a flaky remark about the Creek name change Cripple Town.
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