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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1894
Page
3
The article argues that overwork and bad meals strain the stomach and nerves. It promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets to cure bilious stomachs and constipation and Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to purify and vitalize the blood, claiming improved digestion and energy.
Harper's Magazine notes a planned wedding in a rural church with many friends. The sexton estimates seating for about 300, joking that if some guests neglect the organ loft, the capacity may reach 310.
London speculators tried to exhibit Mae as a miracle of sea air and light diet. Macdonald Gordon of Healey Australia weighed only thirty four pounds at six feet tall, but when brought to London the alleged marvel weighed 141 pounds. The plan collapsed as the agent faced fraud charges and the sea air tale proved false.
Chappie asks if a husband must kiss his wife after marriage. Cholly replies he hasn’t, and suggests his “man” handles such duties.
The text claims the tonic strengthens after prolonged illness and aids digestion and sleep. It asserts improved appetite for convalescents and claims cures for malaria rheumatism and constipation while warning about weakness compared to a convalescent.
Mrs. Dogwood refuses wood and Dusty Rhodes suggests Tam can accept any offered items. The exchange hinges on a transfer of goods in return for decorations.
Jack-Brageleigh claims a centaur like ride while Dick retorts that centaurs are mythical horsemen, highlighting a playful clash over legendary comparison.
A New York insurer announces an attractive policy combining protection and investment with guaranteed cash surrenders and loan features. Profitable agency contracts are available, with details from LOOMIS, Manager North western Department, 506-9 Pioneer Press Building, St Pan.
A mother explains that the term absolute divorce relates to the co respondent in the divorce case while discussing her past marriage with Della-Mamma. The exchange reveals a facet of historical divorce language and its social implications.
Artificial heat in the poultry house helps hens avoid the cold when they go outside. The suggestion is to hang a lighted stable lantern in the coop on very cold nights. It raises the interior temperature enough to dry it and keep hens comfortable, but ensure the lantern is suspended with wire to prevent fire risk.
A fragment discusses a man raising his ante and frames the era of reform as a historic national promise, hinting at social change and political anticipation. The text contrasts personal conduct with larger reforms shaping history.
In a village saga, Capt. Oliver clashes with Mrs. Evelyn over marriage rules. A pious widow seeks to convert him, while her sisterly self righteousness and village gossip test his resolve. Alice the child softens him, but Oliver remains wary, plotting to oppose the widow’s wishes while navigating community scrutiny.
Basil and Alice progress under Mrs Evelyn and Captain Evelyn care as Basil studies with Alice while a tutor aids, amid whispers of an engagement that the Captain denies. The widow Mrs Evelyn values propriety and independence, and the pair drift toward a closer companionship despite social scrutiny and household duties.
In a tense exchange the couple discuss Basil's marriage as proof. The captain vows to find Basil a school, while Alice mourns the loss of her longtime schoolfellow. The mother promises Basil will be with them soon, and the tale continues.
The Washington Post notes Edmond Parker, a gray headed colored man born a slave of John Augustus Washington, has tended Mount Vernon’s tomb since 1841. He recalls visiting dignitaries including the emperor of Brazil and the prince of Wales, and recalls where Brazil planted a tree near the tomb.
A century ago Lisbon boasted a waterman brigades system where men carried water in barrels to fires, each ward rotating command. The slow method matched stone buildings, and an English sailor mocked the lack of fire spirit amid the city’s cautious approach.
James Hyde recalls practicing law in a small Long Island town. He recounts defending a duck thief case where a farmer claimed ownership by duck quirks, noting the farmer had stolen more ducks than those in question. The farmer defends his claim, saying other similar ducks were also taken, a detail cited from the Indianapolis Sentinel.
On December 5, Mr and Mrs W H Lampkin celebrate fifty years of marriage at their lifelong home. The ceremony will be performed by Prof J W Glenn in the same room as their wedding vows. Their granddaughter will also marry that day, arriving from California to wed a Clarke County farmer.
The article describes Devil's Tower on the Belle Fourche River in the Black Hills as a remarkable natural freak, possibly a cooled volcano cone. A renowned geologist calls it unique, noting its 625-foot height, base diameter 796 feet, and summit around 350 feet with near smooth walls that defy ascent.
A Boston Courier tip outlines restoring black lace with green tea soak followed by a improvised stiffening bath of cold water beer and eau de Cologne. After dipping and rolling in cloth the lace is gently pressed with a cool iron and protective paper to finish.
A couple exchanges nerves and vows in a winter engagement. The bride smiles shyly as she confirms the engagement is her first. The scene captures cautious joy and future plans amid cold season.
A fragment recounts a man who accepted payment for his vote and dressed in a felon’s attire as part of the crime. The verses imply a transactional corrupt act and the temporary, concealed outcome.
A fragment describes a motive for moving to St Paul to influence a confession. The text claims care will be taken, and notes the individual favors revealing facts that could implicate his brother, with close sheriff oversight expected in a tense period.
Minneapolis hosts delegates for the Second National Conference for Good City Government with leaders from Philadelphia New York Chicago and Milwaukee. Banquet at the West hotel features talks on municipal reform civil service and primaries.
Lord Aberdeens recounts a midnight trip from London in a sleeping car where a fellow passenger questions his wealth and then jokes about wealth and snoring to avoid disturbing others. The exchange centers on a claim of several hundred thousand pounds and the idea of occupying a full car to spare others.
A London journal recalls a lively town council dispute in northern England where one man called another a liar and a fight began. The insulted man declared reiterating the insult and then questioned the claim as bystanders laughed and the quarrel ended with an implied apology.
A man invited to explain his hallway presence in a mansion admits he has avoided work for ten years. He says he was dreaming of eating when a policeman woke him, adding that it is the only meal he ever gets, and he was tackled while attempting to steal. The judge sentences him to six months.
In Burlington, Miss Myrtle Dolan reads a newspaper from a railway compartment as her father jokes about the reader. The wry exchange shifts from curiosity to a punchy misread about a goat turning out to be the subject, echoing local humor.
A Dallas man claimed to Pete Amster that he killed a rabbit by moonlight saying I am a dead shot. Amster doubted the tale noting the game market does not stay open after dark.
A humorous exchange features Dr Knowitall recommending a nightly Vicky drink to ease dyspepsia. The patient reveals a two year habit and the doctor prescribes stopping the nightly remedy.
In a heated moment, a St. Peter officer questions a suspect about a large record, while the Tammany policeman proposes a compromise of a reprimand and two weeks' pay fine.
The chief describes the blaze starting with kerosene, noting suspicions about the cause and recalling the tense moment as responders arrived. The scene depicts urgent flames and a quick response by firefighters.
In a brief exchange Bilkins reveals a single pet a cat serving as the club mascot while Mabel asks about pets. The dialogue hints at a light social moment within a club setting.
A fragment notes two egg uses a cook mentions: a fresh egg beaten with sugar to relieve and a boiled egg, wet and a cooket to a. The passage reads as an odd older recipe or remedy with unclear context and incomplete guidance.
The Minnesota railroad and trade association released its fiscal year ending June 30 1894 report noting lower earnings and fewer miles built. It details total miles 5012.4 and net income down from 15015 278 to 124? 82 with declines in freight passenger and miscellaneous revenues, plus reduced operating expenses and dividend shifts.
The pierre de possession shaped monument once vanished from Seychelles and resurfaced as it was carried to France by the Madagascar inspector general. British officials secured its return, heightening fears France may press claims during Madagascar operations. Marie remains a telegraph hub near Diego Suarez and Nossi Be as British naval commands reposition.
A reader advises quick cleanup of bread bowls and kettles by soaking in cold water to loosen hardened dough. Rinse and dry when cleaning later. Keeping an oyster shell handy helps remove stubborn crusts, saving effort after dishes are washed.
The annual report of William Y. Hazen, chief of the U S Secret Service, notes easy imitation of paper money through photo lithography, outlines that note alteration arrests rose to a new high, and cites rising coin counterfeiting with debased coins escaping punishment due to lack of law, urging new legislation.
A man, described as too refined for athletic work, entered a Detroit shop and asked for a perspirer. After clarification, the clerk understood he meant a sweater and sold him one at the standard price.
A quip questions which slate will win Tammany Hall support next fall and replies that the pawn ticket may be the most popular option among politicians seeking advantage.
A theatrical company traveling from Dayton to Cleveland had a member arrested on a charge of opening another member’s letter. The man was brought before the U S Commissioner in Cleveland. fellow players testified and secured his acquittal, each earning $6.20 in fees. The ruse profits the troupe but the commissioner doubts repeating the stunt.
A wild hog owned by John Holmes escaped Hawley's slaughter pen in Diamondale and swam the Grand River. Midstream the animal turned and attacked Hawley on shore. He ran, was overtaken twice, trousers torn, then knocked down. Rescued by six men with pitchforks and shovels. Hawley escaped with minor bruises.
A buyer accuses a horse dealer of misrepresenting a horse as easy to manage. The horse supposedly bolted on the first day with the purchaser. The dealer counters that the horse is easy to get away with but consistently runs away.
Hicks misreads his wife’s velvet and jet bonnet as a washer for a hat pin. She clarifies it is her new full dress bonnet, prompting a humorous exchange about mistaken identity.
An advertisement for Dr Shepard's Female Pill claims success after failure with various pills. It urges women to try the sealed product priced at $1 and directs readers to send to Box 273 in Minneapolis.
A humorous dialogue between a daughter in law and her mother in law centers on harmony at home. The mother questions progress on habits while the daughter in law slickly notes no quarrel and teases about influence. The exchange highlights domestic tensions with witty restraint.
A satirical exchange features Foggs and Boggs discussing women voting. Foggs fears consequences of women's suffrage while Boggs quips that no real woman would vote for another woman.
A terse remark notes that blind people cannot be carpenters because they cannot see, drawing an analogy to witnesses before the Lexow committee. The comment implies limitations of perception and judgment in public inquiry.
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