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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1895
Page
3
The piece argues that Defender Valkyrie III should win the America's Cup series, noting weather conditions and boat design. It contrasts Defender with Vigilant and Britannia, explaining how wind strength affects race outcomes and Defender's potential advantages with improved rigging and sail area.
The article reports on recent stage offerings including A Fool for Luck at the Waukesha opera house with Joseph Cawthorne and company, announce Gertie Palmer in A Man About Town, and list cast for The Old Lime Kiln by Katie Putnam Co. Marguerette Ferguson joins Mc Carthy's Mishaps, Minnie McEvoy's beach injury delaying work, and Edgar Foreman Julia West debut Two Sides of Life to strong Boston reception. Milaura joins Unique Trio ahead of Keith's Union Square arrival.
Miss Ida Fitzhugh a three year old pacing gelding with a record of 2.20% collapsed and died after being taken from an express car at Danville Kentucky. Bucephalus the steeplechase horse broke a leg at Saratoga and was destroyed. Pimlico Driving Club sets fall meet from September 30 to October 4 with three races daily and purses totaling 14000 dollars. Penelope a trotting mare valued at 1500 dollars died at Glenville Park Cleveland after hard racing at Detroit circuit.
The Salt Lake City Tribune summarizes Carlisle's five so called axioms on silver and gold standards and contrasts them with six counterpoints. It notes prosperity under free coinage and the distress of gold standard nations, criticizing the limited circulation and the silver dollar versus bank notes. The piece argues public demand for abundant silver coinage and abolition of the contract clause.
A historical column argues the 50-cent dollar exists as a national bank note not legal tender and not redeemable for gold. It cites Denver water payments and Indianapolis bank notes showing banks refuse gold or legal tender status, labeling the note as a repudiated currency.
Charles H. Jones explains the contentious fate of the 1892 Democratic platform money plank. He notes Patterson and Senator Daniel pushed free coinage of silver, Vilas and MacPherson opposed only in meaning, and Atkins proposed the compromise that passed after debate.
Hon J C Sibley returned from North Carolina and spoke in Washington against claims free coinage sentiment is dying. He said it is growing too fast and needs organization. He predicted direct votes could carry New York and Pennsylvania for free silver by a large margin. He plans speeches in his state then Kentucky for the gubernatorial contest.
A humorous look at how women cleverly conceal hotel room keys under carpet edges near their doors. The essay notes little carpet humps forming a visible row, hinting at human trust and ingenuity in everyday life.
Charleston’s self taught carver George R. Devane, formerly at Gregg's mines, gains attention for carved sticks and horn works. He copies Flaxman figures and local scenes, sells pieces for 15 cents and $15, aims to exhibit at the Atlanta exposition, hoping for financial success despite limited schooling.
A breezy column pairs playful social quips with sagas of manners and romance. Observations on spouses, youth, and aging mingle with wry takes on love and culture, ending with a flirtatious exchange about kissing and social propriety.
A collection notes diverse topics from glass eyes made in Thuringia and candle use in England to Victoria Cross recipients and Indian snakebite deaths in 1894. It also mentions Prince of Wales wedding costs, fashion of gemstones, Pallas Athena prayers, English marriage rise, Browning’s preference for The Ring and the Book, and East End opium dens.
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