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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1894
Page
4
An unsigned notice invites readers to Townsend to inspect local mineral propositions, declaring rich deposits of gold silver lead and copper in paying quantities. It urges individuals to come and be convinced.
Local prospectus invites residents to explore grant possibilities in mining agriculture and stock raising. The notice touts broad opportunities within the town and surrounding area, urging interest in developing speculative ventures and enjoying grand facilities.
The surrounding valley hosts vast agricultural lands with emerald fields and improved stock. Fruit orchards, especially apples and pears, thrive as a creamery and cheese factory nears completion. Irrigation plans and canal work aim to convert arid lands into productive acreage, boosting exports and regional prosperity.
Roxie Choquette of Missoula convicted of involuntary manslaughter, sentence five years. Addie Collins acquitted in Butte case. Helena burglars netted 3000 in notes and warrants. Sam T. Arthur visits Spokane from Helena races. Knott ill at Washington asylum. Madison county fish cannery planned by Fouts and Wires. Mammoth Gold Mining to build mill near Sunset. Big Sandy range crowded amid prairie fires. Marysville Ironworks destroyed by fire, loss $500, uninsured. Ed Sabers robbed near Crow reservation of 480. Stinking Water asphaltum lease to Van Camp party. Basin wages and union town status noted. Body of B. & M. grader found on Crow reservation. Cattle shipments to eastern Montana projected, prices reported. Wolfe case postponed in Naughton court. Birkin and Youd sell Metros gold properties to M. Freed. deal highlights Montana mining boom. Governor Richards courted by climate adjustor Baker proposal. Weather service spoof mentioned for state. And more brief notes from across Montana.
A rapid miscellany reports on sports speed records, political nominations, society marriages, counterfeits, military reshuffles, Mexican and Cypriot events, Yukon mining, Asian calamities, boxing plans, Texas floods, shipyard fires, and a dramatic chess feat. Names include Ducat, Mary Jewell Tel ford, Wathem, Mattie Chapman, Greene, and Donnelly among others.
Notice to voters regarding the registration deadline for electors in election district No 1 Meagher County Montana including Townsend Catton Puck Creek and Toston precincts. The registration closes at 10 PM October 30 1894 ahead of the November 6 1894 county election.
The Jewish Progress reports Russian Jewish colonies in Argentina face persistent persecution by locals and church authorities. Climate, life conditions, and unfriendly government hinder settlement, prompting debate on alternative destinations while noting America remains the safest major option for Jewish migrants.
A frigid Atlanta snowfall inspires inventive sleighing, with improvised rigs built from gunpipes, flat iron, and wooden planks. Citizens fashion vehicles from river skiffs and even a hogshead towed by skids, while families ride in carved chairs and wicker seats atop runners.
Do not water young plants too much and avoid crown wetting to prevent rot. Grow cacti for their unique shapes and blooms and use mignonette for winter greenery. Sow nasturtiums in window boxes and train them up sides. Use lime water to combat root pests, re-pot, and refresh soil. Turk’s caps, hyacinths in glasses need careful water temperature. Coral begonia fits small spaces and blooms year round with weekly ammonia watering. Moisture via syringing keeps leaves healthy. water soil only when the top is dry and provide a nearby water dish for humidity.
The article emphasizes practical poultry care over theory, noting that small daily details determine health and productivity. Beginners often neglect shelter, shelter, and consistent feeding in cold weather, leading to underperforming fowls and lost profits. Proper housing, regular meals, and attentive care yield the best results for poultry and other domestic animals.
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