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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
2
A mosaic of aphorisms and opinions reflects on honesty, gender roles, friendship, sin, and pride. It comments on German actions in Samoa and the London messenger boys program while noting humane concern for the Philippines and critiquing American press leaders Funston and Creelman.
The passage extols living with urgency for a grand humanitarian mission. It contrasts the sacrifice and thrill of righteous action with the long enjoyment of art’s beauty as reflected in Angelo’s sculpture and Raphael’s immortal works. It emphasizes redeemed life through purposeful dedication.
The article reveals a large French upper class movement of eighty thousand members aimed at alleviating suffering and uplifting neighbors. It notes over one hundred thousand Frenchwomen trained as emergency sisters ready to serve in wartime, challenging the stereotype of fashion focus.
Examinations reveal odd student definitions. John Bright linked to a fatal disease he discovered, Richard Wagner as the sleeping car inventor, and anthology called the study of insects. Pedagogy answers include religion, the study of feet, and learned pomposity, suggesting a satire by the definer.
The article discusses Germany withdrawing to protect its subjects in the Philippines and US involvement. It notes that German losses from disturbances could not be collected without infringing sovereignty transferred by Spain to the United States. It argues that pursuing claims against natives would face legal and cost barriers.
The Mennonites select pastors through a solemn process. A Bible is prepared for each candidate, a white slip is placed inside one book, and candidates choose Bibles at random. The bishop inspects the Bibles and the owner of the book with the slip is deemed chosen for ordination after congregational praise.
Private Thomas Smith of Company E South Dakota volunteers earned the Medal of Honor after a Manila picket duty encounter. He stalled two Filipino attackers, mortally wounding one and wounding the other as he bled from a deep facial cut, then rode three miles to safety and was lauded by Gen Otis. A gold watch and a gold-handled machete were given in his honor. His parents reside near Lake Preston South Dakota.
Paris letter outlines Paul Deroulede founder of the League of Patriots. It notes his revolts against civic authorities and his war record from Sedan through the Loire and East campaigns. The piece highlights his poetic works Chants du Soldat Nouveaux Chants du Soldat and other military poems and honors.
United States Consular Agent Mertens at Grao reports that Spain ended 1898 with a favorable balance of trade despite defeat in war and economic distress. Total exports reached 132,401,038 dollars while imports totaled 91,772,450 dollars.
A clipped scene shows Parson Howlett Mah railing against a Sunday sermon topic from Philippians. Deacon Goode rises and exits as the judge calls to close the matter, hearing a Philippines question six days a week.
A playful remark by the Cheerful Idiot about a “live copper” precedes the other boarders escaping, followed by a metallic laugh, in a brief Indianapolis Journal vignette.
Diary and letters reveal Rev Peter Rijnhart and wife's perilous Tibetan trek beginning May 1898. Wife reports guides betrayal robber attacks and death of their baby as they seek aid from Ta Chien Lu while authorities discuss her husband's possible imprisonment or murder. They planned a relief expedition with consular help.
The English Illustrated Magazine describes the Russian court along with its military, ministerial dress and lavish servant liveries. It notes the grand armorial hall supper, vast silver and gold plate, abundant fruits and orchids, and a state progress through palace halls, with electric light and conservatories enhancing the dazzling scene.
Sir Thomas Henry Esmonds, a likely successor to Mr Dillon as Irish party leader in the house of commons, has fifteen years of parliamentary experience. Born in Pau in 1862, he is the eleventh baronet with large Irish estates and a long lineage dating to Strongbow's invasion. He has sat for County Dublin South in 1885 and West Kerry in 1890, and holds posts as justice of the peace for Wexford and lieutenant in the Waterford militia. He also served as high sheriff of Waterford and has published a travel volume.
A Kansas City pork packer boasts of a newborn with the father quipping the cherub weighed ten pounds dressed. Amid cigars and congratulations, the scene exposes a city—wide note on duplicity in motive as friends celebrate honesty in public.
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