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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1885
Page
4
A young woman, Alice Rossiter, seeks a country Rustication with Miss Dunbar as chaperone. Her guardian father grants consent as she pursues a visit to Aunt Mary and cousin Frank Russell. Revelations at a country estate expose romance and mistaken attachments, ending in mutual affection between Alice and Frank.
The Lancaster New Era notes the death of Mrs. George W. Sensenich of Beartown. Her daughter, about thirty, never spoke to anyone except her mother and two sisters for twenty five years. She attended church and social events, smiled when spoken to, and showed fear of men. Her father had tried to buy a word with gold, but she never spoke, even to console him on his illness. The case shocks the county’s eastern end.
During the war General Nelson personally supervised river crossings and mule rescues. He confronted Major Igo over a stuck wagon, demanding action while the major retorted that only Nelson could boss him. Nelson rode off laughing after a tense exchange.
In Detroit Free Press style a widow Mrs Ransom adopts a baby to test her theory that a child can be raised without typical care. The child’s temper, habits, and family clashes reveal blood will tell while neighbors, phrenology, and home remedies complicate the experiment.
A Chicago Herald piece recalls a theater anecdote about emotional stage scenes and a banker cashier named George from Atlanta. General McRae confronts him over tears and warns of withdrawing deposits, later linking to a bank embezzlement that nearly ruined the Atlanta bank within six months.
The cow tree or palo de vaca grows in Venezuelan mountains and yields a sweet milky sap used as food. It produces durable red wood and its sap can be used as glue and even to make custard. Humboldt and Myers note its remarkable, acid free nourishment and impressive presence to travelers.
The account highlights General Grant's courteous treatment of visitors and prisoners at his quarters. He lived plainly, shared his resources with others, and showed no boast after battles. His focus remained on orders, burials, and caring for the wounded.
A Terrell county Georgia farmer notes his mule has remained in active labor for thirty four years, highlighting the animal’s endurance and traditional farming methods.
Gen Sharman lauded the Brooklyn Bridge during a Brooklyn N E Society dinner describing it as a holy temple and the hands of man as majestic. He said profit mattered little compared to the pure conception of such a structure. He also praised viewing the bridge with Gen Hancock on Governor's Island.
In Overlee Maryland Mrs E W Carpenter reports severe cough relief after using Red Star Cough Cure with external St Jacobs Oil. Her daughter’s deep seated cough improved overnight and she recovered quickly by morning.
An elderly woman jokes about Josh not crying out when she believed she was dying. He claims he was busy and could not cry. She hints it might seem he is glad she survived, and he agrees with a twinkle, in a mood of light banter.
The adoption by prominent men and farmers of the United States of the improved butter color from Wella, Richar & Co Burlington Vermont is cited as wise for market parity and tint quality. General Middleton advanced toward Fort QuAppelle but halted by open water barriers. the report notes staggers in the campaign.
A historical ad style notice touts Kidney Wort as a vegetable compound healing liver and bowel diseases. It compares medicines for consumption with Allen's Lung Balsam and lists other varied claims and testimonials. The piece also mentions Diaz in Mexico and an Emery candle factory fire in Cincinnati.
A newspaper proof error swaps Shoot Polly as She Pies to Shoot Folly as she flies, prompting discussion of peril from consumption. An advertisement urges readers to send two stamps for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, claiming it the only reliable remedy and inviting contact with the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, New York.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets as regulators of liver and bowels to improve appetite and digestion. It promises free consultation from the World’s Dispensary and mentions Allen’s Inon Tonte and Hunt's Remedy for kidney issues. It also touts Brown's Bronchial Troches for sore throat and voice clear singing.
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