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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1895
Page
4
A fragment from a weekly issue edited by J. B. Stout and G. G. Watt promotes free and unlimited silver coinage. It declares support for restoring the silver dollar to its historic monetary position and rejects government action constraints.
The passage argues against a gold silver parity and any international currency. It contends gold alone should back the currency, cites our 4 percent foreign trade, and warns debt would rise if a gold standard persists. It extols America's vast production and resources and calls for a distinctly American financial system.
The court revisits whether the income tax is uniform under the constitution. A prior ruling held uniformity based on applying to a class. The last Congress taxed those earning over $4000, deemed uniform, while critics argue against taxing the wealthy to support government.
The Meagher County News ceases publication after five years amid strife with the official organ and the Republican party. Editor Rhone faced sharp criticism for his methods, though his motives are defended as sincere.
A grim view on rising defalcations by trusted employers signals moral rot in business. The writer links gambling centers like Wall Street to systemic theft, urging attention to how corporations and operatives turn robbery into a science. High life is contagious.
A provocative analogy casts Grover as Jonah, accusing him of refusing to deliver his master’s message and hoping consequences swallow him like the whale in the tale.
The Messenger reports local farming activity head gates and ditches clear in dry season prep. Notables include Jeff Doggett and Miss Schrieber visiting, Frank Powers transporting dressed pork to Helena, and McCarthy Mahoney Leary Mannix Nichols shipping potatoes to St Paul. Henry Weir seen in Diamond area. Margie Swift visits Olive and Myrtie Keene.
Rad Rsburg reports a busy farm and placer mining scene with water and sun driving activity. Visitors A M Easterly and John Dixon listed, plus repairs and new improvements around town. Social events include a Will Hamper surprise party and a Saturday dance. Editor John Ro Stout renews ties with readers while legal pals Parker and Goodman clash in a playful duel.
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