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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1901
Page
4
Real estate pitches in Brainerd tout plots and five acre farms near the Northern Pacific shops and city growth projections. The notice also outlines the open season for hunting and fishing with license details and dates for deer moose elk snipe grouse quail woodcock ducks and bass under new game laws.
The Crow Wing river bridge at Sylvan Lake goes to L. H. Johnson of Minneapolis for 2000 dollars after eight bids. Joliet and Minneapolis firms submitted plans, with Rowley lowest at 1750 but Johnson's 140 foot center span favored for heavy logs and ice. The 260 foot pile bridge must be completed by August 20. Old seal skin coats re dyed by N. W. Fur Co.
A brisk note on urban improvement and industry, noting Stan dard oil stock value near $900 and criticizing tax contributions by local iron proprietors. The piece praises Jim Hunt as a railroad power analogous to Morgan and Rockefeller, asserting trust magnates do not all reside in New York.
A large number of cement walks are being constructed around the city. The improvements enhance street appearance and should be encouraged by the council.
Some state papers begin to promote Bob Dunn for governor without his consent. Dunn says he is not a candidate and is satisfied with his current role as state auditor.
The Grand Forks Courier argues the worst fate for Aguinaldo is to hand him to the aunties who would slob on him only if he is an enemy of their country.
Attorney General rules that the state must cover costs of bringing back fugitives for trial, not the counties. For twenty years counties paid. no mileage allowed, only rail fare and reasonable expenses. Legislature must provide funding next session. counties should continue current practice or hold bills.
The Everreen Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at the office of L. P. White Sr on Tuesday May 7 1901 at 8 p m. Cons M Patek, Secretary.
Bicycle riders are asked to attend a meeting tonight at 8 at the YMCA to appoint a committee. The panel will confer with the council on building and repairing bicycle paths and placement of paths on streets best suited for wheelmen in the city. All wheelmen are urged to attend.
Notice states Orders No. 19 20 and 21 of school District No. 59 Crow Wing county are due and interest stops after May 1 if not presented. EK M Reprieip treasurer Aitkin Minnesota. Also notices new opera house city hall push it along. N W Fur Co repairs jackets and fur services St Cloud Minnesota. Laws filed at Hoffmans.
A special board of education meeting elected teachers and set salaries. Names span Washington Washington Building Lincoln School Whittier School Harrison School Mill School with principals, grade teachers, and supervisors including J L Torrens as superintendent and I W Hanft as high school principal. Per year and monthly wages listed for each role.
Notice to legal voters that on May 4 1901 at 7 30 p m at Washington building a meeting will vote on issuing bonds of ten thousand dollars plus interest to fund an addition to Harrison Building. Mons Mahlum secretary cites state law.
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