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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1895
Page
3
A young man named Luke Abershaw seeks private secretary work with Richard Medlicott, a renowned philanthropist. Medlicott, cautious yet moved by Abershaw’s tale of hardship, offers a modest position at his home, hoping to gain loyalty and efficiency while aiding a worthy cause.
In a dim London dining room Luke Abershaw's arrival triggers a private summons from Mr Medlicott. The house sits in a somber hall with oak wainscoting while the study glows with shadows and a view of the smoky city beyond.
Dawson's entrance cools the heated moment as Mr. Medlicott regains prideful calm. Rosamond and Godfrey linger by the window, hands joined, absorbed in the dimming twilight before the scene moves forward.
A Chicago News account describes a performer who swallows various blades and wires. He explains practice steps, risks, and medical advice from Rush Medical College doctors as he details the path of blades beyond the stomach and the need to hold his breath during performances.
Two young women stood on the Mills building roof with one inching near the edge while the other cried in fear at sight of a mouse. The signal officer mocked their reactions noting bravado and panic in equal measure as they started down the stairs.
Englishwomen exercise long distances daily and endure hard garden work which tones the arm and back, creating a strong physique. They also eat when hungry and drink when thirsty, with tea and light foods forming a regular, social pattern that contrasts with American habits.
The Marion County Democrat condemns Chicago as a hellish maze of immorality where streets brim with vice and crowds prey on each other. It laments polluted air, false friendliness, and a populace driven by greed and selfishness, leaving visitors morally dulled and prone to vice.
A Sofia dispatch to the Times reports Bulgarians led by three officers attacked the Turkish village of Dospat before dawn, set it on fire, and slaughtered inhabitants indiscriminately. Several hundred are said to have been killed. The Ottoman commissioner protested to Bulgaria. London also notes chaos in China’s government and possible foreign intervention.
In St Louis on August 15 a black assailant fired on a crowd of passengers and crew as City of St. Louis docked. Injured are Lou Davis the night watch captain, Frank Bennett roustabout, John Bell steward of City of Cairo, and William Thomas roustabout. One victim is said to die.
Prof. Floyd Davis of the Iowa State Board of Health proclaims Royal Baking Powder to have the highest leavening power among tested powders. He asserts it is pure wholesome and well mixed with ingredients suitable for use and superior results.
Market notes from Chicago and Minneapolis show grain and livestock quotes for August 15. Hogs, cattle, and pork values drift lower or steady across centers. wheat and corn futures move with regional on‑track prices. provisions trade declines in St Paul.
Madison August 15 The Hope heirs case to recover about 1,000,000 of property in Wisconsin was dismissed in federal court. Judge Bunn ruled residents of the District of Columbia cannot sue in federal court as the statute of limitations has run. Attorneys plan to appeal to the U S Supreme Court. an affidavit showing one heir resided in Minnesota was not enough.
Omaha on the verge of a police row as the A. P. A. commission prepares to forcibly take control of city property at 10 o clock tomorrow. The tone suggests a serious clash with authorities during the action.
The Chronicle reports an American missionary named Briggs and a second unnamed American were wounded or killed during the Marsovan riot in Turkey. Details remain unclear on their exact fate.
Emperor William laid the corner stone of the new lodge at the southern entrance of Lowther Castle today, marking a ceremonial start to the project in London.
A south side fire swept A T Rosens fur factory in South Park yesterday afternoon after a passing locomotive caused a blaze on the Great Western road. The two story building and machinery valued at 24000 dollars were uninsured while five thousand dollars worth of furs in process burned though insured. Two workmen inside did not notice the fire until heavy smoke filled the upper story. The alarm and safe removal preceded further loss.
A powerful electrical storm swept Nebraska with high winds hail and rain. Colfax and Platt counties suffered severe damage while Schuyler vicinity faced the worst impacts. Glass shattered exposed building sides and telegraph lines were down for about fifty miles with reports arriving by train.
Clyde New York August 13 George Nolan 36 a prominent local figure who was to wed tomorrow was found shot in the temple at his home. It is reported as self inflicted as he left a rambling note for his parents indicating a troubled mind the bride is prostrated with grief.
New York August 15. The tailors strike ends in a complete victory for laborers. Meyer Schoenfeld emerges as the new labor leader with an army of 15 000 men ready to act and 2000 young women prepared to obey. He rose from coatmaking and built trust quietly.
The Minnesota Interstate Park Commission submitted its formal report to Gov. Clough. Commissioners John Zelch George Th. Hazzard and Benjamin Clayton signed the document noting time limits prevented some recommendations. Hearings Aug 6–10 at Taylor's Falls assessed damages on about 500 properties totaling around $6,000.
In Chicago a grocer finds a family of sigmodonts, six babies plus a mother, in a banana bunch shipped from the tropics. The mother and five young were killed. one infant survives at a nearby home. The case draws curiosity about tropical wildlife among bananas and South Water street.
Minneapolis August 15. W I Robertson a Fowler M E church attender and secretary of the American Progressive Investment company is missing. He bought a Seattle ticket last Wednesday and has not been seen since. Some say he fled over financial complications likely to draw a grand jury. others claim he hides in the city while negotiating to transfer property to square debts to the company. EF VP Stone, company president, supports the latter view.
San Francisco August 15 local members of the A R U protest an inscription on the Presidio monument to four soldiers killed in a railroad wreck during the strike. The inscription says they were murdered by strikers near Sacramento on July 11 19v4 but the A R U calls the claim false and unjustifiable despite a striker sentenced to death for the wreck.
The estate of William Wooten of Fresno California who disappeared nearly two years ago and was believed murdered was ordered distributed today by Judge Riley.
A young man, August Stedler of Brown Street Stevens Point, was fatally struck by a northbound Wisconsin Central passenger train while sitting on a bridge in Junction City. He suffered a skull fracture from the impact. In San Jose California Dr Henry Case is jailed for alleged death of capitalist Eleazor Frost weeks ago.
Boston reports the twenty sixth triennial conclave of the Knights Templar United States will convene August 26 to 30. Great preparations are under way by a committee led by Sir Samuel C Lawrence right eminent commander of the Grand Commandery of Massachusetts.
Under Lawrence's direction $150000 has been raised for visitors entertainment. The grand encampment includes forty five grand commanderies with 10354 members. Reports from the country indicate large turnout. A proposal to change voting methods will be discussed at the triennial conclave to equalize votes by state regardless of membership.
An electrical journal correspondent praises Japan as a field for electric work. He urges electrified lines between Yokohama and Tokyo, Osaka and Kobe, and Osaka to Kyoto, noting population, travel patterns, and potential profitability for electric railways and lighting as opportunities rise.
Many receipts still call for cream of tartar and soda the old raising method. Modern cooking rejects this method and requires Royal Baking Powder as the substitute.
A correspondent recalls a laborer in a dockyard who, with a sixpenny magnifying glass, performed original research on cell fission. Prof Huxley privately aided the man with a microscope and books, hoping for a marine laboratory post, leaving a lasting sense of loss at Huxley’s death.
Agricultural notes advise thorough seed bed preparation for winter wheat amid drought and seed failures. Emphasizes surface drainage, pre plow harrow and roller, moisture conservation, and early plowing with frequent land workings. Also discusses corn stubble as wheat preparation and the depth of earth mulch for moisture retention per Prof Ning.
N H Gentry notes that suckling pigs thrive better with clover and greens mixed with corn, while older hogs prosper on shelled corn with grass access. Start pigs on corn and grass for rapid gains, avoid slops to prevent scours, and use rye as a cheap fallback when corn is scarce.
J B Dobbs of Marion County Kansas argues subsoiling is the practical solution to drought harm, offering low cost, minimal method changes, and the ability to store rain in deep loosened soil. He notes yields doubled last year and costs under three dollars per acre with basic teams.
The article argues earth mulch proves valuable across garden, field, and orchard settings, asserting its equal efficacy and indispensability in each context. It emphasizes practical benefits for crops and soil health as a widespread agricultural aid.
An Ohio Farmer illustration shows a lifter to raise a fence corner for block or stone foundation changes. It lets one man repair dilapidated rail and stake fences with wires binding stakes, avoiding deeper driving and weathered frost damage.
The Farmers' Voice reports the USDA bulletin endorsing convict labor for road construction. North Carolina and New York have positive experiences, while critics say legislatures resist practical common sense. The piece argues convicts, with supplied stone and machinery, could do needed road work without harming external labor.
A reader shares a low cost hen house design for 25 fowls, 12 by 20 feet. Build 7 to 8 feet high, adjust for slope, allocate space for feed and perches, nest boxes with droan doors, ground or wood floor, rear yard access, large sliding windows with screens, dust boxes, and ventilation. Estimated cost range is $25 to $50.
The article notes that feeding milk alone to pigs wastes much of it as undigested liquid. It advises combining milk with ground grain such as bran shorts corn meal pea meal or ground millet seed to boost value two to fourfold. Warns against sour or decomposed slop and emphasizes timely use of skim milk from the separator.
The Breeder's Gazette notes that dairy farming remains the most stable and substantial foundation for American agriculture. Dairy prices show less variation over years and during panics, offering safety and prosperity to farmers in major dairy regions.
Mrs Psalter notes Mr Nicefellic helped an elderly gentleman who fainted during a service. She praises his graceful movement through pews between acts, joking he has practice from theater exits. The New York Weekly quotation highlights comic commentary on church behavior.
A fragment from the Detroit Tribune depicts a tense scene by the shore with a demand for money. Characters Tie and an unnamed woman react to a sudden proposal as a low offer is discussed on the waveside shelf.
A fragment from New York Weekly notes a playful exchange about paternity with lines about congratulating a father and a mother and child doing well. The dialogue references a young Spriggings and an unseen question about the baby's sex.
Madame Muller sends compliments and asks if Rageed Young Arehin will join tomorrow if the weather is fine.
A terse exchange about Crown lions and marriage surfaces in a brief Atlanta Constitution item. The notices hint at a misquote or misunderstanding affecting local readers.
In Norristown the prisoner demands release while the jailer insists the goal is for him to leave. The exchange reflects a push for freedom within the correctional setting.
Knowledge emphasizes comfort and improvement from the pure liquid laxative remedy known as Syrup of Figs. It claims to cleanse the system, dispel colds and fevers, and permanently cure constipation by acting on the kidneys, liver, and bowels without weakening them. Sold by druggists in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co. and labeled Syrup of Figs.
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