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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1897
Page
2
Townsend Messenger enters the week as Broadwater County official paper with Townsend Post Office second class status. The issue prints advertising rates per inch and announces subscription options and publication schedule for November 25, 1897.
The piece extols a rural literary society as a winter centerpiece for all ages. It praises music speaking reading and debating as avenues to develop talent, share information, and improve public speaking, noting many famous figures began in schoolhouse debates and urging broader participation.
An editorial attacks public relief for beggars and vagrants, arguing work should be required when possible. It urges authorities to arrest and employ loafers on roads or streets, claiming indiscriminate charity harms individuals and society and that production must underlie consumption.
In New York last week the Congress of American Ornithologists debated the destruction of birds for fashion. Hundreds of millions are killed yearly so women can wear feathered hats. The piece condemns sport hunting for pleasure when it harms innocent birds and fish, urging humanity over cruel display.
East Helena Rec ord, issued by J.T. Farris, arrives as a well known local publication edited with up to date coverage. The paper is praised as a clear field focused country newspaper with good prospects for success.
Notice to creditors of Samuel Carr deceased. W W Reeves is administrator and all claims must be shown with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims should be presented at John M McDonald's office in Townsend Montana. First published November 25 1897.
Townsend Mont November 24 1897 notice is hereby given that all warrants outstanding and registered on the Poor Road and Bridge funds up to this date and all warrants outstanding and registered on the Contingent fund up to September 13 will be paid upon presentation at my office. Interest on the above warrants ceases from the day of this notice. Chos Dean treasurer Boatwater Co
The article warns that corn starch is mixed into wheat flour up to ten percent to deceive buyers. It urges local action to curb fraud and proposes establishing a local flour mill so farmers can grind their own unmixed flour at home.
As farm work winds down country residents seek amusements for long evenings. Some districts have already formed literary societies while others plan to organize soon, reflecting a widespread move toward homegrown cultural events.
Samuel I Crreen and associates filed for a patent under mining laws for 16.71 acres of the Venezuela lode vein in Broadwater county Montana. The claim lies in Season township 7 north range 1 west with survey details and adjoining lodes named Park New Era Gold Dust Eldorado. Attorney Frank L. Sizer notes first publication October 38, 1897.
Notice to all holders that outstanding warrants registered on the Poor Contingent Road and Bridge Funds prior to September 1 1897 will be paid on presentation at the treasurer’s office starting October 25 1897. Interest on these warrants ceases from this date. THOS DEAN Treasurer Broadwater County.
Notice says all county and state taxes for the seat S07 are due at the Broadwater County treasurer’s office. If unpaid by 6 pm on the first Monday in December, a 10 percent penalty applies and delinquent property may be advertised for sale or seized to cover taxes and costs. Thos. Dean, County Treasurer.
Op. EL 3. meets on the second Saturday at Mason Hall. All visiting members of the order are invited to attend. Miss T Winstoneo Pownes is W M with Miss Anna Keen serving as Secretary in Townsend Montana.
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