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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1895
Page
4
Townsend Messenger issue from November 21 1895 notes advertising rates and post office classification. The paper endorses the free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1 with restoration of the silver dollar to its historic monetary unit status.
The piece questions foreign missionary wars in China and Turkey, arguing Christianity should first reform the United States. It condemns missions funded by government force, urges harmonizing faith at home, and notes the Anglo Saxon drive to conquer. It questions moral outcomes of proselytizing abroad.
J H Calderhead assumes business management and editorial duties of the Butte Bystander. The paper will champion organized labor and Peoples party principles, urging labor to rely on ballots and political reform as its main tools.
A partisan appeal argues for political reform and unity to oppose gold standard advocates while warning of bank failures and depositor losses. The piece predicts currency crisis spreading from Oregon to Texas, criticizing money maniacs and urging gradual reform before revolution.
In Faneuil Hall on November 12, three thousand citizens led by the mayor denounced the supposedly summary punishment of rape criminals in the South. They condemned King of Tyler Texas for murdering Mrs. Bell, burning him publicly, and called for legal processes over mob justice while defending local efforts as protecting public safety.
The general remark notes Helena's major papers stayed silent on contempt proceedings against the Northwest Tribune. It contrasts with country papers criticizing Supreme Court limits on press liberty and questions patronage influence and sunshine basking.
The text argues that press submission to government dignitaries undermines American ideals. It condemns a subsidized venal press and denounces silence on critical questions. It frames press independence as essential to civil liberties and popular rights.
The notice invites readers to travel home for Thanksgiving and holidays using the Burlington line. It promises the fastest route home and directs readers to request a folder detailing schedules, withRegional agents Phil Daniels, H F Ruger, and W W Johnston listed in Montana.
J. W. Schaaf advertises fresh sure lard at his popular Broadway butcher stand, inviting customers to buy quality fat.
An advertisement promotes De Witt’s Little Early Risers as a cure for headache indigestion and constipation. The copy claims the pills are small but effective and credits J R Weston as the advertiser.
U S Land Office Helena Montana October 22 1895 notices Aaron Hersfield Miles City Montana applied for patent on 1500 feet of Ruby Silver quartz lode in Jefferson County Montana. Location described by corner pegs and bearings 20.66 acres of unsurveyed township five north range one west. Adverse claimants must file within sixty days or be barred. Odell W McConnell attorney. First publication October 26 1895.
U S Land Office Helena notices that Henry Miller Charles V Rinda Thomas E Crutcher and Carl Kleinschmidt filed an application for patent under mining laws for 1372 lineal feet of Eume K Lode Survey No 4790 in Crow Creek unorganized mining district Jefferson County Montana. The claim covers 16.65 acres and was posted October 2 1806 with a recorded description of corners and bearings. First publication October 26 1895.
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