Demorest's Magazine Feature Promotes Thumb Type Advice
An 1890s promotional piece links thumb types to personality and skills. It touts Demorest's Magazine as a monthly portfolio of art and science with a $2.00 subscription and a Detroit publisher address, highlighting the Conical and Artistic Types and offering a free specimen copy.
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Demorest
de Longpré
Demareet
Demorest’s
W. Dexatnes Demonest
East 14Th Street
New York
Tler
Orest
Sherwood's Cough Syrup Sells in Brainerd Over Two Decades
Sherwood's Cough Syrup has been manufactured and sold in Brainerd for over 20 years under a positive guarantee. No bottles have been returned, signaling customer confidence in the product.
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Sherwood’s
Brainerd
Nickel Plate Boston Travel Offer With Limited Return
The Nickel Plate Road announces low rates to Boston with a forty-route choice and a longest return limit. Tickets go on sale August 19 to 25, first class service, sleeping car space reserved in advance. For details contact General Agent J Y Calahan at 111 Adams St Chicago.
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Nickel Plate Road
Boston
Knizats Templar Covclage
J. Y. Calahan
Chicago
Minnesota items reflect farming, census gains and rail impact
A Morrison county farmer claims coffee and peanuts thrive locally. Predictions of coal at two dollars a ton spark railroad activity to move the 195 crop. An Anoka starch plant uses 2,000 bushels of potatoes daily at eighteen cents a bushel. Princeton votes against bonds for electric lights and water works. Duluth census reports 59,396 residents, up 38 percent in five years. Leech Lake dam opening may raise the Mississippi at Brainerd by two feet, gates to Oct 1. St Paul and Detroit baseball teams eye a Northern Pacific tour. South Dakota treasurer Taylor pleads guilty to embezzling 367,023.32 and gets five years. A Kewanee man fined 23,500 for game law violations with 35,860 birds. Cass County Pioneer sold to Wm Pennar with plans for a party political stance shielded to true blue.
Hay Prices and Crop Outlook Across Markets
In the eastern markets prime timothy hay trades at Boston 19 and New York 21, Jersey City 22, Providence 20, Chicago 15 per unit. Western hay crops are generally good, while Canada and the east expect less than half a crop.
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Boston
New York
Jersey City
Providence
Chicago
Canada
East
Immigrant Literacy Sparks Suffrage Debate
An authorita tive statement cites 140980 immigrants arriving in nine months with 19602 illiterate. It argues this illiterate class causes trouble and should be denied suffrage rights.
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America
Republican Newspapers in Sixth District Oppose Silver Coinage
A transcript notes that GOP papers in the sixth district oppose free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 and productively reject being seen as tools of gold conspirators. The papers are described as more than political jumping jacks.
West Superior city curfew debate stirs liberty concerns
Citizens oppose a proposed curfew ordinance arguing it infringes personal liberty. Supporters cite curfew success in Minnesota cities, while local sentiment questions its necessity for Wisconsin.
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West Superior
Minnesota
Wisconsin
State earnings, school spending notable in brief column
From Our Exchanges shows July earnings of the state grain inspection department at 9710.86 dollars. Marshall school board spent 522 dollars on a high school library, more than any other Minnesota district. Wadena saw several carloads of branches sent in, while horses are in glut. Melrose workers on a work train struck for raises and were replaced. Blue Earth City granted a franchise to Blue Earth Valley Telephone Co for linking with Fairmont and towns in Faribault county. Red Wing man Max Demeyer sought for passing 550 dollar drafts. State insane asylums housed 3781 inmates, up from 2819 three years earlier. Fergus Falls businessmen discussed an independent wheat warehouse. Foley Bros. & Guthrie fear logging supply. Rum river water is low prompting dam building. Soldiers Home July finances show 1677.09 for support, 5717.94 for relief, 3000 for building, 32.43 in repairs. 933 apply for temporary relief. Mississippi river low. government dams at Leech Lake and nearby opened to aid flow.
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Wadena
Melrose
Blue Earth City
Blue Earth Valley Telephone Co
Fairmont
Mankato
Faribault County
Max Demeyer
Red Wing
Mississippi
Leech Lake
Wianebegoshish
Pokegame
County Exhibits Ready for State Fair Plan
A Brainerd Crow Wing County meeting set a three member precinct committee from each ward to collect local exhibits for the state fair September 9 to 14. J A Wilson chaired, W H Everest named secretary, and J T Frater to arrange transport. A court house gathering scheduled August 20 to appoint an executive committee with proxies allowed.
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Court House
Crow Wing
J. A. Wilson
W. H. Everest
Brainerd
John Bubar
P. M. Lagerquist
J. S. Gardner
Sam. H. Parker
M. K. Swartz
Milton McFadden
Geo. Forsyth
James Cullen
Wm. Williamson
John Lawson
Mike Peterson
T. W. Crawford
H. Theviot
J. C. Pointon
J. J. Dye
Stephen Bush
St. Matthias
Gideon Matte
Wm. Pfeiffer
Emil Jergen
J.T. Frater
Potato Beetle Scarcity Explained by Life Cycle
Prof Lugger of State University explains that last year’s drought destroyed potato foliage and starved many larvae. Dry, hard ground hindered soft bodied insects from deep hibernation, killing many full grown larvae. A warm spring forced some out early, but subsequent freezes killed most remaining beetles.
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Lugger
The
State University
The Power of Words in Memory and Travel
A reflection on how words evoke deep feelings from war cries to home memories. It cites how “Burlington Route” stirs pleasant associations of travel, speed, and service, urging readers to request that route and contact the general agent for details.
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England
St. George
Allah Il
Allah
Chickamauga
Sweet Home
Burlington
W. J. C. Kenyon
Gen. Pass
St. Paul
Minon
Nickelgate Road Fast Train to Cleveland Ad
Special Service to Cleveland from Chicago departs at 1 30 p m and arrives 9 00 p m proving the best day train between the two cities Uniformed colored porters in charge of day coaches Low rates to all points For information contact J Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams Street Chicago Illinois
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
United States
Canadian
Jas. C. Penn
Gen. Pass. Ag.t
Wis
Cleveland
Nickelgate Road
J. Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Factory Carpet Sale at Cost by Crark Co
50 misfit carpets offered direct from the factory at cost by 31-31 D. M. Crark & Co. This brief notice announces bulk clearance pricing and immediate availability.
Lost animals strayed into enclosure in Crow Wing County
A gray mare branded F on the left shoulder and C U on the left hip and a brown horse with a sickle brand on the right hip were found in an enclosure. The owner must prove ownership, pay charges, and claim the animals. W. L. Jack. Crow Wing, Minn. July 5.
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W. L. Jack
Crow Wing
Mian
Census Shows Population Shifts In Minnesota Cities
Telegram from St Paul reports unofficial but reliable census figures. St Cloud's population rises by about two thousand since 1890 while Little Falls nearly doubles to 4477. Other cities listed include Rochester 6429 Red Wing 7247 St Peter 4241 and Ramsey County outside St Paul 7245 with a 606 gain.
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St. Paul
St. Cloud
Little Falls
Rochester
Crookston
Red Wing
St. Peter
Northfield
Elk River
Detroit
Laverne
Zumbrota
Cannon Falls
Kenyon
Ramsey County
Psycho physical culture described as mind body training
A Philadelphia Press excerpt explains psycho physical culture as exercises linking body motions with mental focus, preventing strain and often practiced by women. It contrasts with traditional gym work and notes male skepticism. The ad section promotes low priced clothing, furniture, bicycles, sash doors, and baby carriages from D. M. Clark & Co and P. F. Mauer.
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Philadelphia Press
The Beginning of Tammany and Its Roots in Revolutionary Thought
A collage of historical notes tracing Tammany Society to the Sons of Liberty and early revolutionary passions. It contrasts with Hamiltonian aims, mentions Jefferson’s rumored influence, and recalls the ceremonial trappings and oaths of the group as described in McClure's Magazine. Also brief items on a telegram engagement phrase from Tagliche Rundschau, burial society dues in Savannah, and a quip about Emperor Charles VI and music.
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Tammany
Sons of Liberty
France
Jefferson
Washington
Society of the Cincinnati
the Cincinnati
William Mooney
Hamilton
Magney
Jay
Tammany Society
Columbian Order
E. J. Edwards
McClure
William II
Charles VI
Fuchs
Foreclosure Notice on Crow Wing County Mortgage
Mortgagee George W Thayer seeks sale of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter and Lots Five to Nine in section ten township forty three north range thirty two in Crow Wing Minnesota. The sale by Sheriff at Braines Court House on October 1 1895 at 10 am will settle the debt of Nine Dollars plus interest taxes and attorneys fees with one year redemption.
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Andrew G. Anderecy
Nels A. Gorrans
J. Billings
Register of Deeds
Crow Wing
Minnesota
Rich
J. W Billings
G. W. Thayer
Brainerd
Linpperou
Blancuane & Lindberg Hu
Joseph Gabrio
George W. Thayer
Bess
County
State of
Crow Win
Crow Sess
Braines
Mortyace Lindbergh
Blanchard & Lindbergnh
Ap N
Knights Templar Conclave Tour By Rail From Chicago
Travel listing for a Chicago based rail tour to Boston and through New York area sights aboard Nickel Plate Railroad cars. Tickets on sale August 19 to 25 with lowest rates and palace sleeping and dining cars advertised. Contact J Y Callahan General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago and Geo Woodling Harness Shop for details.
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Knights Templar
Boston
Nickel Plate Road
Chautauqua Lake
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
Rapids
St. Lawrence
Saratoga
Palisades of the Hudson
Hoosac Tunnel
Berkshire Hills
E Palace
J. Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago
Fine line of whips at Geo Woodling's with low prices
The advertisement proclaims the finest line of whips in the city at Geo Woodling's store with prices significantly reduced to attract customers.
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Geo. Woodling’s
Probate Notice in Crow Wing County Minnesota
In the matter of the estate of H. W. Simons deceased administrator D H Simons with the will annexed petitions for final account and residue assignment. The hearing is set for August 19 1895 at 10 oclock am in the probate office Brainerd Minnesota. Notice to interested parties published weekly for three weeks in Brainerd Daily Brainerd area newspaper.
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H. W. Simons
D. H. Simons
County Court House
Anid Cane
Brainerd
Minn
Summons in Brainerd Minnesota Civil Action
The State of Minnesota summons the named defendant to answer the complaint on file in Crow Wing County Court. The defendant must respond within twenty days after service, or the plaintiff may obtain judgment for 260 dollars plus added costs. Attested July 18 by attorney Leon E. Lum of Brainerd.
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State of
Minnesota
Brainerd
Crow Wing
D. i
Leon E. Lum
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