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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1885
Page
2
Brainerd Dispatch, weekly paper of Crow Wing and Itasca counties, reports Bismarck voted against water works bonds on Monday. It notes official announcement that Grover Cleveland is not on the marry. Rural Minnesota context with editor proprietors J. H. Ingersoll W. Wieland.
Fd Scofield killed a bear on his claim near Duluth with an ax on Monday. The French will raise forty million dollars to thrash John Chinaman.
Duluth authorities request two daily weather bulletins from all lake stations to ensure consistent Lake Superior conditions data. The move aims to improve forecasting and disaster preparedness for coastal communities and shipping interests.
P. A. Du Four a noted Crookston lawyer has been adjudged insane and committed to the St Peter asylum for treatment.
The Bradner Smith Paper Co of Chicago and a large Minneapolis wholesale house suffered about 200000 dollars in a Tuesday fire in the former city, with extensive damage reported.
The Duluth Herald reports Judge Carey received official notice to hand over his papers to Gil Hartley upon his arrival with his commission. This leaves Little and Marble contending to fill the post, with Hartley expected to take charge on Monday.
The Northwest's March issue promotes the Weekly Pioneer Press as a comprehensive weekly summary with literary and agricultural content. It highlights coverage of Minnesota and the Northwest development and offers a one dollar yearly postpaid subscription.
Brainerd and Crow Wing County residents are urged to vote for issuing $50,000 in bonds to finance a dam project. The text argues higher property valuations will lower tax rates, cites potential county growth, and frames opponents as obstructive. It notes private citizens may add funds, assures bond proceeds will be controlled, and calls for urging a vote in favor of the dam and related bridge plans.
A period article warns against adulterated baking powders sold with free samples and bogus analyses. It urges consumers to trust only pure brands like Royal Baking Powder, noting government chemist certification and long-standing public trust.
The piece argues over roller rinks and church opposition in Minneapolis and nationwide. It stresses skating as healthy, notes concerns about conduct, and urges leaders and parents to model proper rink etiquette while preserving skating’s social value.
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