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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1894
Page
2
The statement discusses the American Railway Union tying up railroads over wage disputes at Pullman Car Co. plants. It frames the labor versus capital conflict, urges arbitration, and endorses labor’s position while acknowledging capital’s rights, calling for a swift resolution.
A traveling salesman offers eight dollar memberships promising wholesale goods at headquarters. The writer doubts the plan’s honesty and profitability, noting past similar schemes rarely succeed, and urges readers to support honest merchants while avoiding schemes that harm the public.
A fragmentary dialogue shows Pernicious Willie and others debating a man named Mr Jones and a missing wheel. The piece hints at secrecy and romantic caution as characters discuss marriage, widowhood, and a planned separation from a suitor.
The article argues the current mining law should be amended to better require development work on claims. It recommends specific annual minimum digging and tunnel requirements over five years, with continued development until 100 feet reached, and crosscuts to veins as needed. It emphasizes fair treatment of claim owners and the public, urging enforcement or replacement of failing practices to ensure value and opportunity.
July 4 program includes parade in the morning, Old Settler meeting, reading of the Declaration, an oration, dinner, and several foot and horse races with entrance fees and purses. Evening fireworks and a grand ball close the day. Laundry and washing services offered by Parsian Steam Laundry with Townsend House as agent.
Notice to creditors and claimants of William George deceased to exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims to be sent to the executor Fr Keene at his residence near Canton Montana Meagter County. Dated Jiett 'a Fire cuitieatom Jaa jah.
Co owner John Lowes is notified that John Galvin has spent 200 dollars on labor and improvements for twenty acres of placer mining ground on Indian Creek in Jefferson County near Townsend. If you do not contribute 100 dollars within ninety days after publication, your interest will be forfeited to the titled holder.
Beginning March 24 the Northern Pacific railroad offers daily road trip tickets to California points with multiple routes. Prices range from 70 to 80.50 dollars with several itineraries including Helena to San Francisco and Los Angeles via Spokane Portland Tacoma and San Francisco. Tickets limited for sixty days for going passage and return any time within six months. Thirty day limited tickets from Helena to San Francisco and return act as admission to the Midwin fair.
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