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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1889
Page
1
A harsh critique itemizes failures from a flawed meat inspection system to President Harrison's administration. The piece mentions a forthcoming account of a judge shooting, massive animal losses in European Russia, and threats to amend the federal constitution to uphold meat inspection laws. It laments Sharper critiques of current leadership.
Rumor claims Mr. Villard plans a consolidated mortgage of 160 million dollars to settle Northern Pacific debt. Crookston residents expect the railroad to reach the city this fall and report ground has been secured for terminal facilities.
The Helena Herald reports Montana will yield about 8 million pounds of wool this year with a market price of at least 5d per pound. The note adds postal cards will soon be issued in doubled, gummed form for easier sealing, offering secrecy and extra space for messages.
The meat inspection law must go as courts have deemed it unconstitutional. Judges Stearns and Ensign of Duluth issued the latest ruling, not binding on others but worth following in all cases. Let us have cheap beef again.
The season shows unusual typhoid fever across the country, with London experiencing unprecedented severity. Authorities urge absolute cleanliness of premises, pure water supply, and wholesome diet as关键 safeguards. no section is exempt without precautions.
The report notes Puitaprerpuia claiming the oldest twins in the United States while highlighting Rosa Stennett and Cresentia Fritz born February 22, 1808 in Baden Baden to Andrew Zetterlie and now living in St. Cloud. It mentions Philadelphia twins born August 10, 1808.
A young Stillwater woman and bystanders visited the engine room of an electric streetcar. Her dress brushed a large magnet and within seconds her hair turned white. It was later found she wore a wire bustle that attracted the electricity. No serious harm occurred beyond a fright, though her hair remains white.
The Journal editor says the editor was a political novice while an old-timer faced defeat in many offices. Disparcy warns of political decapitation tied to Postmaster Koop’s retirement, and Stivers is surprised the powers would accept a Democratic postmaster in Brainerd.
The C B & Q general manager asks employees to refrain from giving presents to officials. He argues such gifts demoralize staff, pressure subordinates to contribute, and could become bribery to win promotions for unfit men.
The article describes Dr Brown-Sequard and Dr Hammond producing an elixir from pulverized glands of guinea pigs rabbits and lambs mixed with rain water and filtered. Injected into themselves and patients the fluid allegedly restores power and renews sensations, with claims of rejuvenation but noting it awaits rigorous confirmation.
The government faces the Indian question with Mille Lacs Indians causing annoyance to settlers. Moving them to the White Earth reservation would open lands for farming and timber, benefit counties, and end nuisance activity. Citizens in Crow Wing county are urged to sign petitions for removal just as Mille Lacs County did.
A Red Lake reserve message reports Aug 12 council action by the Chippewa commission with Pillager leaders. A speaker revisits grievances under former treaties and threats of action to prevent signing the new agreement, as bands of Leech Lake Cass Lake and Lake Winnibigoshish unite to demand redress. Negotiations are described as tentative and unsettled.
The Northfield News advocates that residents should prioritize local merchants to support city growth. It argues that home businesses provide as good a market as outsiders and urges citizens to favor home enterprises over external options.
The Brainerd postmaster bought the old incumbent’s outfit for 3000 dollars, 1000 less than it cost Postmaster Koop. The note argues that even in second class offices, postmasters must furnish a complete outfit costing 4000 to 35000 dollars. It condemns the practice of retiring officials selling at a discount and urges government provision of furnishings from third grade up, noting box rents go to the treasury.
A London cablegram reports Prince Bismarck considering a drastic labor law to enforce agreements between employers and workers in Germany. The proposal envisions heavy penalties for breach of contract and aims to end strikes, potentially fueling prison expansions and bayonet use if enacted. The piece notes German workers are more docile than assumed and questions the plan's viability.
W. W. Enwry, a St. Paul lawyer indicted for criminal libel against Judge Welch, has not filed his $200 bond. A rumor says he could be brought before the grand jury for contempt if he remains bondless.
A rustic verse portrays a hunter exulting over pending chicken catching. The speaker vows to travel with a nickel and brown gun, aiming to gain fame by scalp hunting poultry. Rural locals and gun ownership are referenced in a dim, old timey tone.
A young man named Todd accuses Bill Merriam of fraud over his nomination. The piece notes campaign spending is heavy for state offices, cites Eugene Wilson and a prohibition candidate, and suggests Todd retreat from public complaint after not being retained.
A St Louis correspondent recalls a Louisiana wartime tip against buzzing pests. He describes burning gum camphor on a stove to repel insects, a method learned in swamps and shared with his wife after moving to Missouri. The practice, he notes, provides immunity with minimal use.
Near Pittsburg in Pembina county a tough looking man attacked a young girl aboard a Northern Pacific train. The train halted as several passengers intervened, but the assailant fled. The girl, tearful and injured, reported threats to kill if she cried out, while a roadmaster pursued the suspect, saying he would capture him dead or alive.
In Townsend Montana at the Missouri river crossing the river is so low it can be forded by buggy. Locals began ground sluicing on exposed river bed to find placer gold. Initial earnings reached seven to ten dollars per day, drawing widespread participation and rising speculation of a gold rush along a fifty mile stretch from Helena.
In Biruineuay Alabama on Monday night Dr Lichstein formerly of New York injected Brown Sequard elixir on himself and patient L D May. Both suffer mortal agony with pain nervousness chilly sensations and signs of blood poisoning hours after injection. A lamb died shortly before the injection. Other experiments by Dr Davis on the same night appear to cure Alexander Hunter of 12 months chronic dysentery.
General Manager Ainslie of the Wisconsin Central said the Duluth to Chicago vestibule train over the Wisconsin Central and Northern Pacific would start Sunday if the time card is released in time. The train will be fine with dining cars and an extra Milwaukee sleeper from Duluth, making the Chicago run in about sixteen hours.
A Brainerd telegram reports the last upper Mississippi logs for the season moving past Brainerd dam in good shape. Swan River drives totaling 28 million feet head toward Minneapolis, with Umstead’s and other low-end runs in better condition after late rains. The river from Brainerd to Grand Rapids becomes free of major obstructions, while obstructions below Brainerd worsen requiring costly work to push logs through.
Reading St Paul papers suggests hostility among Indians north of Brainerd, but reports are vague. Telegrams originated in Brainerd and no factual confirmation exists here.
The Brainerd postmaster submits resignation signaling a procedure fitting for officials of the late Democratic administration. The move would spare them the discomfort of self-respect compromised by newspaper notices of their removals.
A detailed preview describes the approaching State Fair with a vast exhibition of livestock and farm products. It highlights trotting races with $10,000 purses, a National Guard drill, a Grand Army reception, and horse shoeing contests. The event promises a massive industrial parade on Sept. 11 1888 and expansive displays across Livestock Barns Machinery Hall Floral Hall and Art Gallery. The Western Association of Railroads offers a round trip fare.
Ninety acres of land in a good locality within a quarter mile of two railroad stations, partly timbered and partly cultivated, offered for trade for city lots. For particulars address Disparcu Office.
The MENNEAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS -RY offers round trip excursion tickets to Minnesota and numerous western states at one fare. Tickets are valid 30 days from sale with stop-overs permitted in the sold territory. Dates include August 6, 20, September 10, 24, and October 8, with varied routes to Dakota Nebraska Kansas Texas Mississippi Tennessee Indian Territory Colorado Idaho New Mexico Montana Wyoming Arizona Missouri Iowa Louisiana Alabama. For rates and maps, consult agents or write. A second offer from The Northwestern Line sells Milwaukee round trips August 21–28 at one fare, with return by September 5 or extended to September 30 via joint agent in Milwaukee. inquiries to T W Traspatz or local agents.
A collection of quips and remarks from various voices cites Ledger and Philadelphia Daily News style attributions. The text mentions moral strength, self-denial, and perseverance, and includes attributed lines about a Creargia darkey and a joke about a man and a stake.
A veteran letter invites Matilda to join Tom in Milwaukee for the G A R encampment. They recall fighting together in the war and pledge to celebrate the American flag with a spirited rail ride on the Wisconsin Central Line. A Milwaukee visiting pamphlet is available free from Louis Eckstein, assistant general passenger and ticket agent, Wisconsin Central, Milwaukee.
A special trip departs August 20 via Sioux City with low rates. Tickets to Ogden and Salt Lake City and return cost 37.90, to Halley Idaho and return 42.90, valid thirty days. Garfield Beach on Great Salt Lake touted as premier bathing resort with warm water in Aug and Sept.
The Mankato Herald notes initial opposition to the Scheffer anti drunkenness law due to execution concerns but reports that experience shows the law to be a strong temperance measure. It cites drunkards becoming abstainers after court exposure and advocates fair, firm enforcement by intelligent officers. Fairmont Sentinel adds four arrests in Fairmont with strong deterrent effect.
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