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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
5
The Duluth Herald reports a wage decline as timber crews see pay fall from 30 to 15 dollars monthly plus board to about 26 dollars. With labor oversupply, workers rush to secure jobs, while no wage increases are expected before after the holidays. Contractors anticipate railroad wages dropping to 1.75 dollars daily, and overall work is scarce.
Mrs I B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a dire stomach trouble and yellow jaundice as gall stones formed and her condition worsened. After doctors failed she used Electric Bitters and was wholly cured, restoring stomach liver and kidney function. Sold 50 cents by McFadden Drug Co and H P Dunn Co.
The Pioneer Press showcases a modern women’s page with a dedicated corps of women writers and editors in touch with Northwest women. Expert articles on clubs civic groups and town topics fill the section alongside separate fashion and society pages, offering substantial useful content.
Hayfield Minnesota man H C Christenson says three years of dyspepsia left him bedridden until he tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after reading an advertisement. He reports improvement from the first bottle and full cure, praising the product and recommending it. Digests food and cures stomach troubles.
Henry 1 Conen advertises a clothing stock sale with prices at actual cost, inviting customers to examine values and purchase items before stock is cleared.
Scranton, December reports the American Federation of Labor session lasting two hours with a heated debate over boycotting machine made cigars. The body sided with removing the word machinery from the resolution and urged organizing machine operators with a wage scale to meet progress.
Special Officer Frank Schofield and Detective Cosgrove confronted a saloon suspect amid a hostile crowd of miners. armed mob fired twice as officers and a non-union motorman returned fire, scattering the mob. Three attackers were wounded but not seriously. Magistrate Miller vows to back the arrest warrant with full police force.
Chicago reports the season end with 132 inland sea fatalities, the highest since modern boats entered lake service. Despite fewer storms, losses rose from prior years as more vessels operated. Foundering remains the main cause, even with improved life saving and ship seaworthiness.
In Lead South Dakota on December 10, three men robbed Edward Wood's general store in Galena of $40. Sheriff Doten and Deputy Patterson pursued the gang toward Galena camp. Patterson encountered the group in Strawberry Gulch, resulting in a shootout in which one unidentified robber was killed. The driver surrendered. a third bandit escaped. Patterson remained unharmed.
Princeton New Jersey December 10 A striking feature of the theological seminary catalogue is the drop in enrollment Reclined by Rev Dr Warfield the decline is seen in most Presbyterian seminaries across the United States The current student count is 122 a decrease of 23 from last year
Vincennes Indiana December 10 The labor trouble at the Prospect Hill coal mine is settled Operators agree to pay the scale and non union workers join the union All strikers except two return to work at noon
Chicago city council passes ordinance to wipe out private wine rooms in saloons restaurants and hotels. Mayor Harrison says he will sign the measure.
L R Howell, a young traveling salesman indicted on embezzlement, pled guilty and was sentenced by Judge Searle in St. Cloud. He was fined 200 dollars or three months in county jail. He will likely appeal to raise the fine.
County commissioners invite sealed bids by 10 a m January 7 1902 for constructing a Pine River bridge east of Jenkins and a Little Pine River bridge about half a mile above Jack Adney s place. Plans are in the county auditor s office bids to be left there. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. By order of the board J L Gardner Chairman.
Chief Ranger Schmitt of the St Cloud Catholic Foresters reports an invitation from Rev. D W Lynch Brainerd for the local side rank degree team to travel next Sunday evening to Brainerd. The new court will be organized then and the local court urges full attendance to discuss acceptance.
Lady or gentleman guaranteed salary of 30 to 75 dollars per month plus expenses. Anyone wishing to take a trip to the coast, now is your chance. Mrs. S A Mott, Manager, at Mrs. Gustafson's, 421 6th Street South. Call at once hours 1 to 8 30 p.m.
A L Hoffman & Co advertises the oldest installment house in the city selling household furnishings and bicycles on easy payments.
The Home Gold Cure offers a at home treatment claimed to cure alcoholism by neutralizing poisons and eradicating cravings. It is sold for one dollar with full directions and confidential support from Edwin B. Giles & Company of Philadelphia, advertised as effective for all drinkers.
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