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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1900
Page
2
The column dismisses originality claims about Chicago by observers and cites Mr. W. T. Stead of England. It comments on the Chinese government’s governance, a New York jury verdict over a sleeping berth, and jokes about signal station assignments and Shanghai. It notes sulphur and molasses as mosquito protection and a belief that it affects blood impurities.
Chicago promoters have engineered a $30,000,000 plan to bring water seventy miles from the Ozark mountains to St. Louis. The project aims to supply a real pure water source by connecting drainage canals to the Mississippi, a move described as magnanimous and beneficial for the city.
The gold cup given by Queen Victoria to commemorate her visit to Ireland has been handed to the Dublin corporation. The egg shaped cup weighs 160 ounces and stands two feet three inches high with a rim circumference of three feet. A black marble pedestal supports the piece, which bears the royal arms on one face and the Dublin corporation arms on the other.
Rev. Shepard Knapp of New Haven was knocked from a merry go round by a bolt of lightning while reaching for the brass ring. He, unharmed but startled, called the event a divine warning against gambling and games of chance.
The New York Circuit Court decision sustains the Fayerweather will. Yale College gains 300,000 dollars while Cornell and Columbia receive 200,000 each. Dartmouth Bowdoin Williams 100,002 each. Hamilton Maryville Rochester Wesleyan Lincoln Hampton Virginia 100,000 each. Marietta Park Wabash Lafayette and Union Theological Seminary 50,000 each. Five charities receive 95,000.
Municipal expansion began in Philadelphia with Penn's layout of a two mile by one mile city. Through township annexations the city grew to align with a county long in miles. Boston and others expanded beyond old lines, while New York and Chicago now exceed many European principalities in size. City-suburb consolidations required joint action and legislative authorization, yet governance problems rise with urban growth.
A Cuban sign of the times shows about six thousand Spaniards migrating from Spain to settle in Cuba in the first four months of the year. Many existing Spaniards remain despite regime changes, reflecting faith in Cuba’s peace and prosperity. The article credits U.S. intervention for restraining party hatreds and boosting welfare, while noting the heavy responsibility on the United States for the island’s future.
N E Becker discusses drainage in farming, noting soil changes from draining make frost risks lower, improve spring warm-up, and increase yield. He cites experiences from Ozaukee County, reports on marsh and gravel soils, and emphasizes valuing drained land for crops and hay. The piece also covers prune stock and the Cured Fruit Association aiming to control 90 percent of acreage for export pricing.
A Kansas report describes puffalo grass as a common upland grass with short curly leaves and a gray color suited to dry regions. It forms soft sod, spreads by runners, and seeds near the ground, providing stock sustenance. Observations on fruit handling discuss shipper quality, Kieffer pear handling, and the California Fruit Growers Association aiming to improve packing and marketing practices across the state.
San Jose reports California produced about 110 million pounds of pranes last year with an estimate of 125 million pounds for this year. Fruit business observers note production figures and mention a figure of 7 000.
The article details a widespread caterpillar feeding on sugar maples and various crops across regions. It notes the eggs on leaf undersides, hatching end of June in western states, five molts over two months, and poisonous spines causing irritation. It cites a government report on the mature moth’s appearance and gender differences.
Ruhlin, a popular Akron pugilist admired for stamina and science, draws praise over Jeffries in a debated matchup. Gus Ruhlin’s background in boxing and football boosts his profile, while rival Rublin is highlighted for resilience and power. A separate note mentions Gus Ruhlin as a rising sports idol who shifted from baseball to boxing. Tommy Ryan meets Jack Root in Chicago on July 24 in a six round bout with no decision unless a knockout.
The author notes a shift in boxing dominance from English speaking champions to a broader pool. English speaking Black, Italian, Swiss and Chinese boxers are highlighted as rising talents, with Gus Ruhlin and Erne cited as examples of Swiss lineage and success.
The Welsh rider Jimmy Michael, once a turf jockey, demonstrates resurgent speed on the bicycle. After a shaky start this year and a prior turf setback, he trains back to peak form, recently beating two rivals by a wide margin over twenty miles.
Kinley Mack becomes the only horse to capture the Brooklyn and Suburban Handicaps in a historic campaign. The victory cements his standing among turf greats as racing excitement fills the track.
Johnny Nelson defeats Burns Pierce signaling desire to meet the Welsh wonder. American jockeys dominate English tracks with Reiff leading averages and Sloan rising. Princeton Georgetown and NYAC aim to sweep England amateur championships while New Orleans police search for a notorious figure. Baseball debates crown Lajoie as the hardest hitter, surpassing Anson Brouthers and Thompson.
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