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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1895
Page
2
A jumble of political commentary and wry observations touches on German figures like Bismarck and Wilhelm II, U S sentiments, naturalization laws, theater ads, and a critique of Chauncey M. Depew’s Chicago University address. The piece weaves satire with notices of public figures, publishers, and editors.
Fragmented verse and oblique notices mention a murder related hoodoo bag and a named individual Amy Elizabeth Leigh. The text reflects dramatic lament on love life death and sorrow with archaic phrasing and poetic fragments.
A Kentucky case tied to a hoodoo bag ends as Andrew Bell dies in the Frankfort penitentiary after serving a life term for murder. Bell claimed the bag, bought from a “doctor,” drove his violent urges. it was turned over to the clerk of appeals and Bell died days later. The bag remains feared and avoided.
The British tank steamship Rock Light under Captain Collier reported a meteor strike near the vessel amid a heavy hailstorm at latitude 44 and longitude 44 causing a loud blast and shock. Sudden snow squalls and lights on yardarms followed as the ship logged a second eerie display near latitude 39 44, longitude 63 50 before a hurricane wind and more flashes. The crew feared an explosion in tanks filled with gas and a full voyage report was sent to Washington.
In Logansport Indiana scientists study a two acre pond near Palmer's Pond that dried out completely in a severe drought then refilled the next day. An elder says a similar event occurred 28 years ago with rumors of an earthquake. No openings were found when the basin dried.
Lobo a Siberian lionhound three feet high and 165 pounds, imported from Mexico by Miss Daffrom, was chained in a West Twelfth Street harness shop after a night roaming the city. The couple reunites as the dog ignores a shoot-on-sight alert and the mistress offers a reward.
Prince Hugo Boncompagni once Duke of Sora, among Italy’s oldest families, ends married life and fortune after his wife’s death. He announces his decision to renounce worldly ties and enter priesthood.
Cast steel billiard balls have been produced and employed successfully in Stockholm. The hollow balls weigh about the same as ivory balls. A lathe is used to turn them to a perfectly smooth finish.
The ad argues spring fatigue harms blood and nerves and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla to vitalize blood and support strength for house cleaning and farm work. Mrs. F. H. Anpnews testifies it helps heart palpitations and daily tasks. Hood's Pills are praised as well. Get Hood's.
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