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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1892
Page
5
The St. Cloud land office announces that from January 1893 it will accept public land entry applications in townships 148 of range 34 and 35 on the Red Lake Indian reservation border in Beltrami county. The Cincinnati Times and World quotation reflects debates on tax changes and flour and mill topics in the era.
The Minneapolis Journal notes the national total at 12,024,014 compared with 11,380,860 in 1888, a gain of under 750,000 in four years. It argues turnout fell short of expectations, with an anticipated aggregate near 14,000,000.
Bisper Correr of Winona publishes a statement warning people away from seeking extraordinary aid at Canton church. He argues that those who advise visiting the church rely on sensational claims and expose pilgrims to dangerous travel, bad weather, and poor accommodations.
Fergus Falls Journal notes county option may dominate winter legislature. Large cities back it to gain license relief. counties without big cities would vote no license unless they contain major urban areas. If cities can push prohibition statewide without adopting it themselves, they would back the plan to halt state prohibition agitation and avoid risk.
The piece mocks Broruzz Stivers for opposing C. K. Davis and questions Michael Doran as a Democratic aspirant. It defends Davis as fit to continue representing Minnesota and suggests the Republican legislature will handle the senatorial matter.
The Sixth congressional district declamatory contest tops the evening program at the opera house with competitors from Little Falls Brainerd and this city. Judges include President Capehart St Cloud Normal Schools W S McClenahan and A J Halsted plus two from Little Falls. Session starts 8 o clock with 25 cent admission.
The First Congregational Church plans Christmas events with Santa Claus visiting on Saturday in a snow sleigh, three scenes at his home, music and children’s recitations, and gift distribution from two trees. Sunday features a Christmas Cantata by children and young people led by Miss May Campbell.
Struggling shoppers can call D M Clark & Co to quickly decide on Christmas purchases. The firm invites customers to explore available offerings and finalize choices with expert assistance.
Fine lime of Christmas goods at Parker's and pure buckwheat advertised as the best in the market at McGinn and Baileys. A subscription appeal invites readers to drop a dollar into the editorial coffers and watch the editor grin.
Missoula papers report Melvin Walker, former Brainerd resident, was innocent of charges in a fatal train incident near Elliston. G W Jones and M C Walker, Northern Pacific brakemen, were released after preliminary exam. Ramsey died from injuries after being thrown from a moving east bound train.
In Stockholm a man’s widow faced a disputed payment for an estate. The Russian ambassador consulted Swedenborg who prophesied the deceased would reveal the receipt by night. The widow kept vigil. the specter appeared, directed her to a desk, and the receipt was found the next day.
A dramatic tale from St. Louis Globe-Democrat recounts McCoy the killer who, on the scaffold, played a fiddle and danced with a crutch before the rope broke. After being recaptured, he requested his fiddle and bowed to the crowd, claiming an encore.
The St Paul Pioneer Press outlines a year of original reading matter with weekly stories by noted authors including Robert Louis Stevenson and departments for women youth science and queries. It also advertises a premium sample copy and 311 gifts. A no-exercise winter headache remedy Krause's Headache Capsules is promoted with a capsule regimen and McPadden's selling point.
The Winter Team of the Business College opens Monday January 2, 1893 with a liberal discount for early starters. Individual instruction offered in the Commercial Stenographic and Common School branches in day and evening sessions. For details call or write.
The Wisconsin Central Lines advertise superior service to Milwaukee Chicago and points east and south. Two fast trains leave St Paul Minneapolis and Duluth daily with Pullman Vestibuled Drawing Room Sleepers Dining Cars and coaches of latest design. Dining car service is highlighted as a major draw. Pamphlets available free from ticket agents or Jas C Penn in Chicago.
A reflective musing on consumer excess and moral risk as shoppers chase gifts and status. The piece contrasts hollow generosity with greed, noting how families stretch budgets, lovers seek grand keepsakes, and merchants watch stock quotes for future gains.
Elizabeth Parker admonishes that Lots 7 and 8 in Parker's addition Brainerd Crow Wing County Minnesota were sold for taxes May 3 1886. Redemption period ends February 13 1893 or 60 days after service. Amount needed to redeem is $19.81 plus accruing interest and service costs. Witness dated December 13 1892.
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