Townsend Messenger echoes silver issue and reform stance
The Townsend paper argues for free silver at 16 to 1, laments political hypocrisy, and covers the Salt Lake silver convention, A P A, and Cuban conflict news with a staunch pro government, pro liberty stance. It highlights leaders like Bryan and Harvey and criticizes party expediency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Bland
Bryan
Hill
West
Richards
McGraw
Wolcott
Stewart
Farmer Morton Responds to Cherry on Free Coinage
Farmer Morton, noted financier and sugar beet and popcorn expert, replies to Mr. Cherry’s criticisms of his letter against free coinage of silver. The author jabs at Cherry, saying he did not intend to cause Morton to appear foolish, and mocks the idea of Grover directing his agricultural secretary to speak for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Mr. Cherry
Cherry
Mr. Morton
Grover
Midnight streets safe for a one legged man
In a few days more the one legged man can walk midnight streets safely. He will not fall prostrate or cry for help to reach the hotel. Sidewalks are strong enough to bear a man weighing a ton or wide enough for a person intoxicated to stay clear of the gutter.
Winter Lingers as Frost Damages Fruit Crops
The article notes late frosts across the middle and southern states have damaged or ruined fruit crops and early vegetables, with some loss in supplies but enough remaining to meet demand. It mentions ice on mornings and reflects on prejudice as a human bias and calls for liberal, just conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Endorsing Silver Remonetization Sparks Partisan Debate
The piece argues that neither the East's Republicans nor Democrats favor remonetizing silver as goldbug influence grows. It laments political power from the East and urges unity to resist perceived efforts to block free coinage, asking readers if they will unite against those seeking monetary policy dominated by silver advocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
East
Goldbug
Meagher County News Club Formed Amid Party Peace
A reorganization turns the Meagher County News into a party aligned publication, uniting leaders under one banner for peace and loyalty. The editorial stance emphasizes party pride power fealty and harmony with a call for truth and goodwill from a respected local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meagher County
Chas. E
Mormon Tabernacle Offered for Silver Convention Use
The church offers its historic tabernacle for the silver convention. This liberal gesture is expected to moderate extreme views against the people. Liberalism is spreading across the land.
Special mentions and sales from local merchants
W E Tierney & Co offers fine earthenware at low prices and Parks Tea is praised as a purifier. A herbal drink is recommended for gentle bowel movement. J W Schaaf sells breakfast bacon and salt meats cheaply in Townsend. Mrs Ballard displays spring hats and offers hat repairs or remakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks
W. EE. Tierney & Co
J. W. Schaaf
Townsend
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the Townsend
J. B. Brout
G. G. Watt
Salt Lake City
Nebraska
Cain
Harvey
Chauncy Depew
Universal A. P. A
American Protective Association
Olic
Uncle Sam
W.E. Tierney & Co
WE Tierney & CO
General Merchandise
Baxter
Thomas McCormick
Fick McCcormick
McCormIck Stables
Broadway
N. P. Depot
Alex. C. Carson
Ness
W.C. Pierce
Northern Pacific
Peter J. Meloy
J. C. Stuart & CO
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