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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1894
Page
3
The article notes tailor birds weaving nests by threading leaf edges with natural material. It contrasts this with a Globe-Democrat observation of a North St. Louis factory engineer unaware of smoke abatement, resisting discussion and threatening police if confronted.
A letter to the Milkhman praises milk quality and service but questions water safety and microbial contamination. It meanders into theater waistwear, Pompadour silks, black velvet collars, and new silks with striped patterns including serpentine floral and crinkled Roman designs.
A New Bedford Journal note says a 500,000 barrel school of mackerel entered Massachusetts Bay aiming for Barnstable waters but was driven off by a large school of bluefish near Race Point, causing the catch to be lost to local fishermen.
Dialogue shows Mrs Nuwert seeking a new hire for Mr Nuwed, asking where to go and mentioning a previous placement. The pair discuss trying a different avenue, hinting at a questionable method. The phrase town opies appears as a garbled closing remark.
Thompson, riding yesterday, shouted for a baby carriage to yield. The carriage did not move and the baby died. He claims self defense. life magazine notes the infant was his and teething.
The advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative beneficial for the kidneys liver and bowels. It claims relief from colds headaches fevers and constipation and notes the product is made by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold by pharmacists in 50-cent and one dollar bottles.
Two men agreed to a test of who could drink more wine in a Philadelphia club. A practical joker swapped the six bottles for water, provoking an argument before the testers finally confessed they both drank water to win.
The Buffalo Courier notes Boston sites: a Prince Street house built in 1727 with Thoreau ancestors, condemned by inspectors. Paul Revere’s North Square dwelling with an Italian grocery. Hancock era inn in Corn Court now vacant after hosting famous figures. the Marshall house in North End preserved with a restaurant and shoe store. the Boston Stone dated W737 set in a brick wall. and the Paint ers Arms sign on Hanover Street recalling painters’ history.
A fragment notes a missionary’s tough stance during Lent and regrets not following his guidance on meat. The speaker jokes about dyspepsia and his current discomfort while recalling the admonition.
A professor notes marriage as an ancient rite while a forty year old maiden counters that ard bachelorhood is a modern mispractice. The exchange captures social humor and contrasts between old and new views on marriage.
A New York Citizen discussion questions political economy and its meaning. A medical expert claims cloudy weather impairs reasoning and mood, affecting deductions. The Lazarists derive their name from St. Lazarus Paris priory, and notes on Bible literature, remedies, and Latin origins follow.
Inhalin pateon and malarious locations cause chills fever and ague. Residents claim Hostetter's Stomach Bitters cures the poisonous vapor and its products and also relieves constipation biliousness dyspepsia and rheumatism.
The notice warns against unreliable whiskies and promotes Uncle Sam's Monogram Whisky bottled by a leading Northwest liquor firm. It claims the brand's favorable reception proves its superior quality and advises readers to ask their druggist or retail dealer for it.
A Virginia firm quotes its ad seeking first class men and notes the honesty of its representatives. In Kent a small village in South England gifts twenty shirts yearly to deserving poor persons.
The Monon Route announces low round trip excursion tickets to Tennessee Georgia and Alabama valid for forty days. Prospective buyers or land seekers can travel this spring and inspect the country. For rates and details contact L B Sessions northern passenger agent Minneapolis or Frank J Reed general passenger agent Chicago.
Gertrude learns her grandfather Basil Ravensmarsh is dead as Sir Basil reveals the truth with restraint. She pleads to hear the messenger’s report, fears public scandal, and resists staying with her husband at Eagle Tower while urging action nearer Ravensmarsh.
Gertrude endures betrayal and news of Pacion Gilruth's death. She spirals into grief yet vows to maintain peace in her marriage to Sir Basil Dovetree. He recalibrates, finding her calm yet wounded as they navigate despair and duty.
Sir Basil frets over guilt and fear of discovery at Eagle Tower while Pelham Warrington urges grand entertainments. Gertrude learns guests are arriving and tests Basil as he dodges questions about introducing her to his circle. The maneuvering hints at a complex social ruse and looming confrontation.
The article advises deep plowing and thorough disk harrow work to create fine seed filth, followed by warm, well-prepared soil for early planting. It stresses rapid germination, careful seed drying, and buying guaranteed sound seed to avoid 10 to 20 percent yield losses. It also notes efficiency in preplant cultivation and economy of labor.
A summary of the exchange discusses devices to prevent cows from injuring themselves by sucking. The notes reflect a selection based on practicality and effectiveness for dairy herds.
The article describes two devices labeled A and B for preventing cows from sucking themselves. Device A uses a halter with a strap around the body and a stick reaching between the front legs to prevent head turning. Device B uses a necklace of old handles on a strap that keeps the head from turning without chafing the shoulders.
An agricultural experiment compares thinning after planting one seed per foot with leaving four plats unthinned and two plats thinned to equal stalk counts. Dry conditions reduced thinning damage, yielding 696 pounds of ear corn versus 512 pounds in the unthinned plots.
George E. Newell argues in Ohio Farmer that milk quality hinges on cows’ diet and care. He cites decayed potatoes fed to cows causing tainted milk and gas in whey, urging producers to verify butter fat via the Babcock test and know feed history.
A Nebraska correspondent reports Prof Charles E E Bessey advising farmers to prepare soil like a garden with mellow free of clods and rich in nitrogen before sowing alfalfa. He suggests sowing early in spring, with a peck of oats per acre for shade, and starting small to manage care and gains. Proceed gradually with barnyard manure to feed nitrogen and repeat yearly improvements.
The article urges planting conifers like Norway spruce and Colorado blue spruce for year round beauty in small spaces and notes native spruces and arborvitae options. It warns against premature turning of cows to pastures, recommending delayed feeding and nitrate of soda with gypsum to promote root and grass growth, reducing long term damage.
The article argues geese are the most profitable fowl for a farm, noting water needs, feeding costs, and ease of care. It advises keeping geese out of water to improve fattening and feather quality, and suggests hatching goose eggs with a hen for better brooding, yielding five to eight eggs per hen.
A Chicago Inter-Ocean quip notes Footlight plans to attract customers by hiring Boston girls as waiters to keep parlors cool next summer. The joke suggests a social novelty to draw crowds.
Spare Moments accuses Russian commanders of plunder and brutal treatment of soldiers. Regimental funds and forage are skimmed, horses and meat are misrepresented, bread is watered down, and punishments include incessant thrashings. The piece portrays malnutrition and harsh discipline as systemic.
An old account details England’s oaks from the Gobenos Oak near Newport to the Parliament Oak in Chipstone Park. It notes age, circumference, bark uses, and products from acorns to timber, plus tales of Elizabethan sailors and King Charles II benefiting from oaks and Royal Oak Day tradition.
An American admirer of Dickens discovers a London pie shop once visited by the young Dickens. A disheveled owner and a boy lead sixteen hungry ragamuffins into the shop, where the benefactor buys pies for all the boys, leaving them singing.
A remark on a notable play and its impact, noting that the audience, including Mrs Highton, leaves the theater briefly between acts to retrieve a beverage, reflecting on the performance. The Boston Transcript quotes the exchange as a witty aside about audience stamina and taste.
The article notes a common urge to imitate famous figures such as Henry Ward Beacher and Napoleon. It discusses how some imitate royalty or leaders for profit or notoriety, including a woman chosen to portray Queen Victoria in a Barnum show amid a field of lookalikes.
Jewelry trends show diamonds remaining dominant while semi precious stones like amethyst aqua marine chrysoberyl and golden carnelian gain value through expert cutting. Turquoise leads recent popularity in the United States with extensive use in the last three years totaling about 400 000 dollars. The opal’s reputation improves as superstition fades and it appears in diamond set engagement rings.
Mr Meanitall jokes about recovery from throat illness as Miss Cotillion fears losing her voice and being kissed, while insisting on caution about personal boundaries in a light Puck dialogue.
In a terse town discussion, Chawles introduces Callow as a dead boy while Gawge dismisses any interest in knowing him. Chawles complains that Callow cannot even make his own salad dressing, arguing a man should prove usefulness in hard times.
A veteran announces his recovery from chronic dyspepsia and heart enlargement after taking Kickapoo Indian Sagwa. He credits the medicine with restoring health and appetite, praising a physician who endorses it. The ad advertises One Dollar per Bottle and Six for Five Dollars, sold by druggists and dealers.
Jimmy taunts Jack about his father’s harsh discipline and shabby appearance. The exchange shifts to Phidias and the art of softening ivory to create a wide plate, linking rough humor to refined sculpting.
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