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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1898
Page
2
The piece honors Admiral Dewey and his crews winning a decisive battle off Manila on the war’s first general engagement. It lauds the fight for Cuban liberty, notes the distance from Cuba, and reflects on the cost of heroes while hoping for peaceful victory aligned with freedom.
The writer questions Spain's claim to honor and argues it is up to Spain to defend its own honor rather than rely on others. He mocks Spanish rhetoric, praises American resolve, and contrasts ships and men, urging practical improvement and suggesting a mundane, leveling spring task. The piece references Admiral Sampson and the Cavite fleet.
The fragment contemplates finding a home in a vast wilderness as war approaches, expressing a longing for safety and isolation amid looming conflict. It reflects wartime sentiment and the desire to escape in the face of impending violence.
A gunboat campaign in the Caribbean disrupts trade as Spanish merchant vessels report harassment and damage. Naval authorities investigate reports of swift attacks, urging safe routes and heightened vigilance for maritime commerce.
Citizens are urged to clean yards and streets to improve health and appearance. Rainwater carries contaminants from rubbish into wells, risking disease. Investing in trees on Broadway and regular fire engine watering evenings would boost town beauty and growth over the coming years.
The writer muses that Weyler would consider it a great favor to march an invading army into the United States and suggests many Americans would pay to catch a brief glimpse of Weyler within reasonable range.
A neighborhood retailer pledges continual low prices matching temporary cuts from competitors and promises a broader selection than any nearby store. The note emphasizes consistently reduced rates on all items and a larger stock.
The piece likens Spain and America to the ten virgins with five wise and five foolish. It notes Spain failed to stockpile coal before the war while the United States seizes Spain’s colonial possessions. Miles City News joins local exchanges to report Custer county news and journalistic progress. It also criticizes Spanish soldiery for neglecting target practice and mocks their supposed honor.
advertisement lists goods with prices including flour 501b sack at 81.00 and limited to two per customer, California olives pint 20, corn starch four packages 25, gunpowder tea 25, tobacco at 25 cents per pound, silk gloves 25, taffeta lining 7 cents per yard, silk handkerchiefs 15 cents.
France may hold the bottle and sponge for Spain but will likely avoid naval entanglements following the Manila incident.
Fragmentary sentence mentions Spanish gun ners and jam of the Atlantic Ocean, lacking identifiable people, places, or events.
Fragmentary lines mention Cuba dangers and a debate over fighting Spain. Admiral Dewey is praised. A cry for coal appears, suggesting resource shortages. No clear events, dates, or organizations are identifiable from the readable text.
In the Ninth Judicial District Broadwater Montana an order to show cause is issued why an order of sale of all real estate of Jefferson Howell deceased should not be granted. Administrator Thomas Howell must appear May 21 at 2 PM in Townsend to show cause. Publication four weeks in Townsend Messenger. Clerk Lauer IL CRT. Dated April 10 1808. Attorney FE Goodman. First publication April 28 1809.
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