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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1901
Page
1
Jaconsen faced charges of boodie that were likely unwarranted yet the controversy helped move the gross earnings bill through the current legislative session.
A new law passed by the legislature obliges Divonero people in Minnesota to wait six months before remarrying. The measure imposes a compulsory waiting period as part of the state's updated marriage regulations.
The legislature adjourns today after a historic session that advanced the primary election law and the gross earning bill, marking it as the most consequential in state history.
An act of the current legislature abolishes the office of court commissioner. The change takes effect once the terms of existing officeholders expire.
Governor Van Sant designates April 26 as Arbor and Bird Day and urges suitable activities in all state schools, public and private. The proclamation calls on educators and students to observe the day with worthy exercises and environmental awareness.
The St Louis Globe Democrat comments that Vanderbilt has coal Morgan controls iron and Rockefeller owns oil and a syndicate to regulate air and water supply will soon be formed.
The paper urges raising the iron mines in St Louis county from fifteen million to seventy five million dollars, insisting the steel trust properties deserve their fair share of taxation.
The closing session marks the shortest in years yet yields significant laws. Reapportionment alters congressional and legislative districts, state institutions gain a new control theory, candidate nominations move from politicians to the people, and railroads face higher tax burdens. These measures define the most important session to date.
An old ad-style claim links backache to kidney disorder and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as the remedy. It urges taking no substitute and cites H. P. Dunn & Co. and McFadden Drug Co. as distributors.
Conductor Wm Hessiner of a Duluth to Staples freight train was arrested by order of Mayor Halsted for blocking the 6th street crossing. He posted bail to appear in court, while a large Gardner Hall audience waited as the train obstructed the street for about 30 minutes. The mayor hopes the rare arrest ends the across street delays long common at 4th 6th and 5th crossings. Also notes upcoming Gardner Hall entertainment April 22 and a local announcement for boys suits in stock.
An advertisement offers wall paper hanging with a guaranteed job at 10c per roll by C. M. Parek. The notice promotes professional wallpaper services.
Georg L Heard of High Tower Georgia reports his baby suffered severe eczema that worsened under standard care. After using a box of Banner Salve the child improved and finally recovered. The family doctor urged sticking with the remedy as the most effective treatment tried.
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a universal remedy for severe lung troubles. It claims the syrup heals tissues, relieves inflammation, aids expectoration, and improves sleep, urging trial of one bottle and noting wide druggist support and Green's Prize Almanac.
A brief health item promoting One Minute Cough Cure as a high grade remedy for spring coughs. It claims instant action and urges use to prevent serious results, naming H. P. Dunn & Co as the source.
The Northern Pacific Railway Co intends to merge the Brainerd & Northern Railroad into the Minnesota & International, increasing its capital from 100 000 to 600 000 and absorbing Brainerd & Northern. The combined system will run 128 miles from Brainerd north to the Canadian border, with surveys beyond Bemidji and future expansion toward Noochining. The move consolidates control among NP and regional lumber investors.
In a seaside exchange a solitary traveler mocks the scene as small and poorly skyed, claiming his mother had a superior ocean and sky. An old resident dismisses him as a hopeless lunatic, noting his tendency to boast of his mother's cooking.
Mr and Mrs Dawson hosted an at home at their Manchester residence to celebrate their winter tour on the continent. Mrs Dawson recalled scenes including the gorge at Andermatt, while Fred laments the famous gorge at the Grand hotel as the only square meal of the Swiss trip.
A mass meeting of the Christian Endeavors is planned at the Congregational church on Sunday April 14 at 6 p m led by A L Wilhelm all city members are urged to attend.
H P Viljoen of Cape Colony spoke at Gardner Hall to about 1500 people. Rev Lynch introduced him praising Boer resistance, with stereopticon views of South Africa and the war. the speaker’s conversational tone held the audience’s sympathy despite modest attendance.
A witty Washington Star quip debates whether genius is stirred by inspiration or by the expiry of paid rent. The passage then describes a carved South Pacific drum shaped like a vase with a shark head, its end decorated with snake or fish skins.
A lyrical meditation on faces across generations, contrasting youth and aging with the enduring tenderness of loved ones. The poem links light and shadow to past and future, suggesting the soul shines best when seen through intimate, trusted eyes.
A clipped dispatch item presents a brusque motto about facing the future. It includes a witty exchange attributed to Alex Smart and a remark about staving off the future by a young man described as Plugugly.
A brief cartoon caption features Nell asking what she would do in his place and Bess replying to stop walking pigeon toed, reflecting light humor in Chicago News.
A farmer tells how he married Hanner to settle a mortgage dispute with a stingy man named Simmons. The plan, aided by Si Duke’s hinting, involved moving Si to Indiana and giving the narrator a windfall of about $1,500 after clearing the mortgage for $50. The tale ends with the farmer vowing revenge if Simmons ever harms him again.
A historic eight foot tall mahogany clock stands in the senate lobby near the senate chamber. Made by Thomas Voight of Philadelphia, it bore witness to debates of Webster, Clay, and Benton in the old senate chamber now the supreme court room.
The 17 year old Cleopatra married her 13 year old half brother Ptolemy Dionysius by his father’s will to claim the throne. They ruled with Roman guardians until she allied with Julius Caesar to kill Ptolemy and then wed another brother, an 11 year old, who she later poisoned to rule alone. Her death in 30 B C ended the dynasty.
The New York Tribune notes one American sword factory, located in Massachusetts, can supply all domestic needs. It argues the saber became obsolete for cavalry in the Civil War era, and rifles’ increased range has rendered swords useless in combat, likening the blade to a bandmaster’s baton in danger.
Two pastures totaling about 300 acres with good running water, located on Oak Street and near the Sand Pit along the N. P. Track, will be in excellent condition to receive stock by May 1. The owner offers house-to-house stock pickup mornings and delivery evenings at 1.00 per head per month, 50 cents per month for young stock.
WANTED. Money to loan upon improved real estate in Brainerd. List your property with E R. Crane who offers law and real estate services. Requires applications for loans at current rates on Brainerd improved real estate. Room 8 National Bank Block.
List of names with uncalled letters for the week ending April 3 1901. Recipients urged to call and say Advertised. Names include Robt Barkes Hilda Bjork Mrs Sofa Bince H W Brennan JA Conant J A Davis Willis R De Wolf and others such as Avalon Johnson Nels A Larson John Nilson Wm Petterson Elmer McDonald Abe Wood W and more.
Countless users praise Dr. King’s New Life Pills for constipation sick headache dizziness jaundice malaria fever and ague and liver and stomach troubles. Purely vegetable never gripe or weaken. Only 25e at McFadden Drug Co and H P Dunn Co drug stores.
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