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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1895
Page
4
A 1895 issue advocates free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1 and criticizes Sherman for his forthcoming autobiography. It argues the book serves as a campaign document for sound money and denounces the author’s vanity and perceived treason to constitutional money.
A combative critique denounces guards on horse back and guards on foot patrolling the vicinity as exemplifying mass inconsistency and rot masquerading as champions of the people's rights.
The article argues a European and Asiatic war between Russia and England is near, citing Russia’s continental railroad and China Japan tensions to seize Korea and parts of China, while England prepares to resist. It calls the 1896 finance issue decisive and urges voters to demand informed press coverage and patriotic duty.
The author argues that government principles shape law making more than party control. The platform should reveal party aims when in power, not conceal them, and urges the people to demand transparency in platform pledges.
The passage argues that leaders abandon fundamental principles and pursue class interests while attempting to persuade the public that their laws serve the common good. It critiques statesmen for disguising selective policy as nationwide benefit.
Notice announces a stockholders meeting for the Clipper Mining Company to elect directors and address regular business at the Bank of Townsend in Townsend Montana on Saturday November 9 1895 at 4 oclock p m. Secretary Owen Gillogly Townsend Montana October 21 1895 First publication October 24 1895. De Witts Little Early Risers advertised for relief of headache indigestion and constipation.
Oliver P Chisholm of Bozeman Montana has filed for a patent on The Little Bonanza extension lode mining claim in Beaver District Jefferson County Montana. The claim survey 4761 runs a 10.96 acre site with noted corners and bearings. Claimants and all holders of universes claims must file within sixty days or be barred. First publication October 26 1895. For fresh pure lard go to J W Schaaf Broadway butcher stand.
U S Land Office Helena Montana October 26 1895 notice that Henry Miller Charles V Rinda Thomas E Crutcher and Carl Kleinschmitt filed for patent under mining laws for 1372 feet of the Eme K Lode Survey No 4790 in Crow Creek unorganized mining district Jefferson County Montana. Describes boundaries and 16.65 acres with first publication October 26 1895. Pure blood advert De Witt Sarsaparilla claims health benefits.
Aaron Hersfield of Miles City Montana has filed for a patent on 20.66 acres of the Ruby Silver quartz lode mining claim in Jefferson County Montana. The claim details show corners marked 1 through 4 with specified bearings and distances, adjoining claim unknown, with sixty days to present adverse claims. First publication appears October 26 1996. An advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure follows.
Advertisement promotes the Burlington Route with two travel options via Billings or St. Paul to Chicago and onward to Omaha Kansas City St. Louis and Peoria. It urges purchasing tickets from Billings or St. Paul and invites inquiries to ticket agents or mailing for rates and schedules.
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