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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
8
Ii2 pages report Cleveland calls for Democratic party reorganization while a West Superior reform movement leads to a candy store keeper being convicted for keeping his shop open on Sunday. The piece notes nationwide sentiment for party reform and local enforcement actions on sabbath-observing operations.
Official canvass reports Morris 31 237 Truelsen 23 807 giving Morris a 7 430 majority. A sum of 150 000 will soon be distributed among Minnesota Chippewas. The line about a “lovely jag” suggests favorable distribution to many.
Reports warn of higher kerosene prices as supply concerns grow. Rockefeller continues philanthropy after gifting 1.5 million dollars to the University of Chicago, underscoring strong endowment activity and academic support.
The report notes Towne will not receive a $5,000 or one year’s pay upfront. Instead, he will simply be paid during his service.
A Saturday delegation meeting shows unified support for Mr. Clapp. The group endorsed Clapp for the senator job with all members voting in favor.
Sam Ful erton, a former state game warden before Lind's administration, pursues an appointment. He is described as a strong, effective official despite criticism.
The attorney general states that redemption after a recent forfeited tax sale, as decided by the supreme court, requires the property owner to pay all taxes penalties and costs rather than the bid amount.
Bryan announces entry into thought molding and will publish a weekly paper at once to advocate the Kansas City platform. The move is forecast to be a worse failure than his prior presidential campaigns.
The Minnesota senator will lose pay when his successor is elected and receive only the proportional rate after the term ends, while gaining the title ex-Senator Towne.
State canvassing board met in session Tuesday and Wednesday to certify the official vote on state officers. The tally shows Van Sant leading with 92 254 plurality and DOY FOR GUY BRNOK 142 005 total votes. results include Debs and Social Labor figures among others.
Announcement for a November 25 to December 25 sale offering a gents 20 year hunting case Elgin 17 jewel B W Raymond movement at 22.85 or 20 year open face case with the same movement at 21.85. Watches warranted to give full satisfaction. Upboard of bargain.
City council met in regular session approving bills including 2760 for Minnesota Water Co. and 7.50 to E Kanderling for moving a power house. A plan to rename streets and add metal numbers on glass was discussed. R K Whiteley elected city engineer. Peter son elected superintendent of electric lights. Licenses granted. bonds approved for city officials. Special meeting called Friday to report on vacating Bluff avenue as the water works committee orders water company to connect pipes to houses free of charge.
In Thuringia Germany nearly all villagers are employed in making artificial eyes. Four workers sit at a table with gas jets, blowing eyes from gag plates and shaping them by hand. Colors are traced with needles with no fixed rule, giving each eye a unique appearance.
The piece notes the United States florist industry with annual flower sales around 12.5 million dollars and potted plants sales near 10 million. It cites about 10,000 glasshouse establishments and ends with an advertisement for atomizers and perfumes by H. P. Dux & Co.
A department manager recalls a trick to save a position after harshly dealing with a difficult customer. He feigned relief over a supposed newborn, using a cleverly staged note to appease the boss and avert dismissal, describing the encountered tension and the boss’s later kindness.
A short dialogue notes a son writing for newspapers after soliciting subscribers. The exchange humorously frames his literary work as producing paid writing for the paper the subscribers want.
A Philadelphia Press excerpt shows a young bride arguing with a post office clerk over handling her letters. The clerk refuses to charge stamps to Mr Newliwed at address 411, though the bride insists her husband's credit is good and that they always receive mail from the office.
The vegetable ivory of Ecuador comes from a native palm nut and the country ships about 11 500 tons of exports each year.
A young man, after six months of nerves, finds the moment to ask the girl to be his. An accidental cue from a wall motto reading Love One Another breaks the ice, leading to a mutual agreement and a vow of a happy future. The Detroit Free Press notes the scene as a lighthearted romantic anecdote.
The article traces the magic lantern to the 17th century with Jesuit Kircher as an early builder. It notes Kircher’s crude device and explains the term magic lantern arose from observers' fear. It also suggests lantern use may predate the 17th century and that astrological figures were produced by smoke concealing the lantern.
A countryman wandering Glasgow’s Argyle Street complaints about shop signs claiming best and cheapest. He notices a plumber’s window bill reading Cast Tron Links and quips that cast iron will sink, delivering a blunt local riff on advertising honesty.
A Young Person with a Wad contemplates how to spend for millinery openings. She weighs trimming her own hat versus buying an imported creation, and ultimately purchases a lovely hat costing $50.
A fragment from London Tit-Bits presents a stern father scolding his sons as they quarrel over a miserable halfpenny. The exchange highlights frugal domestic tensions and paternal admonition.
In the Indianapolis Journal a brief dialogue notes admiration for a volume of Ralph Waldo Emerson essays described as a candy box, with Madge praised for presenting a beautiful book and a sunny view of literary taste.
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