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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1896
Page
1
Fragmentary notes show a railway yard scene with directions to the north and south, mentions of workers and a supervisor W. H. Bremson. Names Breckinridge and Walker appear in partial form, indicating a report on yard activity or misplacement of trains.
Two fast trains operate between St Paul Minneapolis and Chicago with Milwaukee and all Wisconsin points, connecting in Chicago to lines east and south. Tickets and baggage checked through to all U S states and Canadian provinces. For routes rates maps and folders contact your nearest agent or Jas C Penn Gen Pass Ag Milwaukee Wis.
The text describes the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul railroad known as the famous block system route between Twin Cities and Chicago via Milwaukee. It highlights electric trains with berth lamps and four daily passenger trains from St Paul and Minneapolis to Chicago. It mentions steam heated vestibuled trains with private compartments gallery cars smoking and dining services. It offers low rates to United States Canada and Mexico and directs readers to ticket agents or J. T. Conley assistant general passenger agent in St Paul Minnesota.
A Saturday evening audience fills the opera house to hear Hon. J T McCleary of Mankato and Judge Page Morris of Duluth advocate protection and sound money. Morris contrasts past and present, attacks free coinage, and argues for honest government finance while McCleary details silver policy and the need for international coinage rules.
The argument against free coinage of silver claims it would cut incomes for both rich and poor proportionally, but the rich could bear the loss with minimal lifestyle changes while the poor would starve. Advocates push the policy despite this disparity, the speaker argues.
The piece recalls four years of Journal editorials arguing that Democratic free trade would lift prices and that Republican protection caused a panic. It notes now the populist wing blames free coinage for low prices, while Republicans warn of panic if free coinage passes, asserting the editor lied then and is false again.
The Minnesota State Fair aims to showcase Northwestern products while drawing visitors from across the country for the National Encampment of the G A R and Knights of Pythias events in St Paul and Minneapolis the week of the fair August 31 to September 6. Rail rates entice travelers with a one cent per mile fare, thirty day limit, and no purchaser limit as delegates and tourists arrive to learn about the region’s soil climate mines timber and more. State exhibits from Oregon Washington Montana Idaho North and South Dakota are planned, with Minnesota counties also set for displays.
At the late Arizona convention to choose delegates for St. Louis Tom Fitch a noted free silver advocate spoke his address praised for simple eloquence and beauty of diction. He argued why he should remain a leading voice in the movement and cited the territorys economic stance.
Household cooks seek lighter palates with fresher flavors, but adulterated cream of tartar and soda cause inconsistent leavening and health risks. Royal Baking Powder offers pure, refined ingredients, tested proportions, and reliable, wholesome results that bake evenly and digest easily whether hot or cold.
Special inducements are offered to passengers traveling via the Nickel Plate Road to Cleveland for the Biennial Encampment Knight of Pythias Uniform Ranks from August 23 to 30. Tickets go on sale August 22 28 and 24 at 8.50 Chicago to Cleveland and return valid through August 31. J Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago Ill.
Nickel Plate road offers round trip tickets from Chicago to Cleveland for $8.50 for travel August 22 23 and 24 with return by August 31 during the Biennial Encampment period. Tickets on all trains include fast service drawing room sleeping cars and dining. Mail inquiries to J Y Calahan Chicago.
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