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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1896
Page
2
J. R. Stout advertises rates and silver coinage stance while announcing B. W. Badger as an independent candidate for Clerk of the District Court, subject to voters at the upcoming November election.
The Missoula and Helena conventions refused to nominate against Charlie Hartman, while one Montana delegate attended the gold Democrats at Indianapolis. The writer notes the economy and money supply, predicting falling prices and limited tariff relief. He compares Palmer Buckner potential Montana support to the delegate's vote.
The great English bimetallist Moreton Frewen urges reducing Asian competing power to prevent the "yellow men with the white money" from strangling the "white men with the yellow money." He cites Mr Reed's remark to emphasize the financial risk and the need for proactive measures.
Gladstone warned that establishing bimetallism would halve England's income. He argued the measure would benefit the rest of the world while England would lose half of its present revenue. The stance frames Britain's opposition as protecting fiscal interests.
We congratulate Hon. A. E. Spriggs on his nomination for lieutenant governor, predicting an election certainty. Mr Spriggs is a young man like Bryan and is deemed competent to hold the exalted position, with the country’s interests at heart.
In a Denver letter, the New York anarchist Herr Most declares support for the gold standard and a revolution. He derides McKinley as welcoming but ineffectual, labeling Most a goldbug and revolutionist.
Over seven years the treasuries gold stock declined by more than 400 million dollars. The Wilson tariff cannot explain the drain in seven years, and Senator Teller argues the gold standard may be the sole cause.
The London Daily News argues McKinley will do little to revive the old tariff and will pursue sound money and national honor. It notes the U S debt burden remains costly, with interest payments rising and bond issues increasing, as gold and currency policy shift after silver suspension.
The piece praises the Montana state conventions with a pro silver stance and urges support for Hartman for Congress. It laments Republican infighting and claims the 1873 demonetization act harmed common people, workers, and farmers, accusing bondholders of coercion and praising silver as remedy.
The Democratic convention did not present a full ticket, hoping the Populists would fill the blanks. The Populists met seeking fusion but were rebuffed by Democratic bosses. The piece commends Populist independence and devotion to their party and constituents.
A market review traces wool prices from 70 cents per pound in 1875 at de monetization through declines under the McKinley tariff to 33 cents before the Wilson bill. It argues tariff protection failed to stop price drops and contends gold standard policy and tariff changes drive ongoing declines. It urges wool men to study facts rather than listen to wealthy manufacturers and gold owners.
The Salt Lake Tribune reviews a circulating scheme critiquing tariff effects on wool and commodities. A letter signed John Fairplay mocks a plan offering meat and bonds in exchange for dollars, noting Portugal’s gold standard and the London Times quote. The piece dismisses Mexican bonds and expects a price rise for such schemes.
A vintage advertisement touts Parks Sure Cure as the best remedy to stimulate the kidneys and tone the system. It targets tired women claiming the product can restore vitality and improve life with a few doses, guaranteed and sold by W. E. Tierney & Co.
Promotional notes tout Parks Cough Syrup as unequaled for throat and lung diseases and promises rapid cold relief. It also praises Parks Tea as improving the maker’s wife’s glow and energy after nightly use, both sold by W. E. Tierney & Co.
Property owner warns hunters and trespassers to stay off the premises and offers a twenty dollar reward for evidence leading to a conviction after service of the notice. The notice is addressed to readers who may witness unauthorized hunting or trespassing.
J Frank Sage of Winston Montana files for mining patents covering 1400 feet of January Lode 1146 feet of February Lode 1356.2 feet of Merch Lode and 1552.5 feet of April Lode in Beaver Creek district Jefferson County Montana. Descriptions cover survey numbers 4806 618 and others with areas totalling about 6358 acres and conflict notes with Clyde Lode and East Pacific group. notice posted August 26 1806 and publication ordered in Townsend Messenger for sixty days.
Charles A Birney of Helena Montana filed an application for patent under mining laws for three lode claims designated as surveys 4871 4872 and 4875 in Park mining district Jefferson County Montana. The Queen Bee Gold Coin and Omaha lode claims cover 51.67 acres total with detailed survey bearings and distances noting adjoining claims Gold Flake and S P W H lodes. First publication August 13 1896.
Notice is given that HH. B. 3550 Ames Moore seeks final proof for NE% NW1 and lot 1 in Townsend Montana. Witnesses Ficklen T. McCormick Merman Berg Wm. TH. McKnight and Ad Turner testify to residence and cultivation. Hearing before Register and Receiver at Helena Montana on September 19, 1806. First publication August 14, 1806.
Land Office at Helena Montana announces Charles L Murray has filed intent to make final proof for his claim in Section 10 Township 7 North Range 2 East. Proof will be before the Clerk of the District Court at White Sulphur Springs on Wednesday September 16 1906. Witnesses: William H McKnight Joseph L Patterson William Aniels John Manis. First publication August 6 1906.
A notice from H. F. Reven T P A Helena and W. W. Johnsfox C A Billings explains how to request tickets reading via Billings Montana and the New Short Line or via St. Paul and the Burlington Route. It notes service is strong to Omaha Kansas City St. Louis and the South with Billings routes offering several hours faster time than via St. Paul. Chicago travel time is similar.
An herbal tea by W E Tierney and Co touted as a pleasant thorough cleanse of the liver and a strong restorative of health and strength.
An advertisement promises fifteen classic novels delivered as premiums for a one year subscription to Stafford's New Magazine. Readers pay $1 and receive all fifteen titles upfront plus twelve issues by mail, with orders and payments routed to H Starrono at 106-108 Fulton Street New York.
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