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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1886
Page
2
A Philadelphia Call quote recounts Dan Dusenbury arguing against severe press coverage. He claims he hosted twelve prominent officers, two judges, a professor, and a famous traveler, and accuses the newspaper of inaccuracies in reporting the event.
An early vane known as the weathercock appears on towers and churches. The cock symbol recalls Peter’s denial and repentance, set atop the cross as a reminder of vigilance and Christian duties per Christian at Work.
A collection of humorous exchanges and observations. Jokes about marriages and ladders mix with quotes from Ela Wheeler Wilcox and Burdette. The piece recalls childhood mischief and a stern parent scolding as Jimmy faces a strict bedtime and winter sliding.
The report notes an aged blind widow made a homestead entry at St. Cloud on Saturday. It mentions state press largely backing General Andrews plan for a soldiers home and updates on local affairs including city attorney election in Fergus Falls and fire protection measures in the fourth ward.
An elderly Minnesota resident dismisses Capt. Glazier the claim of discovering the Mississippi source as preposterous. He notes the headwaters region is well known and government surveyed, and declares Glazier's assertion and his war book both lacking merit.
Four cities, including Brainerd, presented claims to the St. Paul commission for a new lunatic asylum. The Aitkin Age notes Brainerd offered a fair start with inmates from town and reduced state transport costs. The editor jokes he left the business to avoid proximity to the facility.
The Wisconsin Central Line raises pay for sleeping and dining car porters and waiters and bans tips from passengers except for shoe shining, describing the move as a real reform that improves worker dignity and wages while reducing passenger gratuities.
Brainerd Minnesota auditors notes show the county board meeting on December 7 1886 approving a boundary adjustment for School District No 3 Crow Wing County to include sections 1 through 14 in township 44 north range 30. The motion also set the district’s name and authorized related county bonds and expenditures. Additional financial items and appointments appear, including jail and office costs, warrants, and various service bills.
The Little Falls Transcript suggests placing the new Minnesota Soldiers Home on the Ft. Ripley site. The current fort buildings and surrounding reservation remain US property. The chosen location is described as beautiful, high and dry, near the Mississippi, and well drained and healthful.
Royal Baking Powder Co published My Favorite Receipt collecting 3000 home cookery formulas with contributors vouching for results. It offers divisions from soups to desserts and a price of 50 cents with postage paid. Also notes on Key West cigar factories Paris sausage lore color tints and various curiosities from newspapers.
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