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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1899
Page
1
A rare early October cold snap across western Montana chills orchards and gardens. Some trees escape damage in sheltered areas while others suffer fruit loss but may still recover as locals debate whether frozen apples are ruined or salvaged by cider processing.
Reports describe martial law in the Orange Free State and Boer forces besieging Kimberly while British leaders coordinate mobilization. U.S. efforts rise to raise a regiment for the Boers and a large corned beef order lands in Chicago. Kipling letters and Canadian cabinet tensions add to a widening war picture.
Frosts in shaded orchards left less impact than sunny spots where apples were ungathered and damaged. Potatoes recently dug show no frost damage. Advertisements promote Dodge’s sore throat cure with claims of third dose cures from Matthews’ Pharmacy. Reports from Glasgow claim Allan Line to transport 1,000 men to South Africa amid Boer war tensions. A British order for 350,000 pounds of dressed poultry arrives in St Joseph for London markets. Germany signals willingness to help form an international police force for mines in the Transvaal. Jeffreys sprains his arm possibly delaying a Sharkey bout.
Local printing service advertises up-to-date job printing and invites readers to send orders to the Messenger in Townsend Montana.
The Columbia defeated Shamrock decisively in last week’s race, outsailling and outgeneraling the rival at every point. The victory underlines American supremacy in sailors, builders, and national prowess, with the cup seen as a symbol of national pride retained for decades. Also note a medical promo for Dodge’s sore throat cure at Matthews’ Pharmacy in Townsend Montana.
Classified notice offers a full set of blacksmithing tools for sale with inquiries directed to the office. Mentions ROYAL flour and Berg Bros. Co as brands referenced in the ad.
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