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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1894
Page
7
Lady of the House Learns to Tolerate Labor Strikes
A Brookline family narrator recalls a domestic strike that unsettled a husband and led the mistress to arbitrate disputes over which servants Charlotte and Mary could go out. The piece blends domestic politics with fashion notes on furs, imitations, and lace capes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklne
Charlotte
Mary
Mrs. Smith
Henry
Home Journal
Isabel A. Malson
Ladies’ Home Journal
Astrakhan
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement promotes cure and rewards
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case. It cites Hall's Catarrh Cure as effective, with endorsements from West Terax and Warpise Kinman wholesale druggists of Toledo. The text notes a 75 cent price per bottle and 25 cent Hall's Family Pills, with testimonials available by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Terax
O. Warpise
Kiynan & Manxvin
Es Hali
Corn Diet Harsh on Digestion and Hog Health
A diet of corn can cause souring in the stomach with its high heat. Charcoal helps, but is not a permanent fix. potash corrects acidity. Better to prevent souring by feeding hogs fine wheat middlings, milk, and sliced beets to maintain digestion and prevent stomach searing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Worth's Disseensary Medical, Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Rotating the Garden to Improve Soil Health
The text notes advantages of changing garden plots periodically to avoid heavy soil, promote friable moisture retaining soil, and prevent excessive manuring. A clover sod tilled in helps soil richness for spring planting and reduces weeds compared with land used continually for gardening.
Character in a laundry bill sparks claim of heritage
A wary servant girl finds a Chinese character on a laundry bill and Bridget O'Connor vows no one will leave her place with such a mark. The exchange hints at pride and cultural identity in a tense social moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget O'Connor Niver
Hanson’s Magic Corn Salve
A simple wartantied remedy hawked with a money back promise. The ad notes the salve cures corn discomfort and invites readers to ask their druggist for Hanson’s product at a 15 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
Property Rights Among Birds
Birds and other creatures claim space much like humans do, with boundaries that other animals respect. The December Meehan's Monthly notes that bears, rabbits, and robins defend territories and return to the same claims year after year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meehan
Attractive Life Policy Offers Protection and Investment
The Home Life Insurance Co of New York introduces a combined protection and investment policy with cash surrender and loan features. Profit in agency contracts is available to qualified agents. For details contact Frank F. Loomis, Manager Northwestern Department, Pioneer Press Building, St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank F. Loomis
Northwestern Department
Pioneer Press
St- Paul
Brilliant talker sparks sharp remarks in quip forum
A cheeky exchange mocks Mrs Evertorker and Mrs Benedict with jibes about marriage and domestic life. The New York Press quotes the dialogue praising a female barbering edge and sharp wit.
Banquet Toasts and Married Life Mentioned in Report
A fragment notes Pete Amsterdam praising his marriage to Birdie McGinnis and Chauncey M. Depew crediting a remark at a recent banquet. Depew purportedly says he has not grown an hour in forty years and loves the girls as well as ever did.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie McGinnis
Pete Amsterdam
Chauncey M. Depew
Had Her Own Way Quarrel Sparks Between Spouses
A humorous dialogue features Mrs. Muchwed boasting of never quarrelling with former husbands while Mr. Muchwed questions her claims. He retorts that if her exes were present they would dispute her statement, prompting her to insist they would not contradict her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Muchwed
Gableigh's Bat Speaks Volumes on Past
Mrs Dovey notes Gableigh's gray hairs reveal a storied career. Mr Dovey quips that Gableigh speaks through his bat, implying a long history of performance and quiet leadership on the field.
The Count Claims Money Manauvers in Oklahoma Case
The Honorable Miss Mudd suspects a marriage is driven by money. The Count demands her father's money, asserting a painful misunderstanding. Oklahoma County Sheriff Fightmaster is noted for a reputation aligned with his name in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mudd
Sherif
Oklahoma County
Oklahoma
Fightmaster
Captain Oliver Returns and Hidden Motives Stir Novella
Captain Oliver plans a West Indies trip to settle property and avoid commitment while widow Mrs. Evelyn schemes to bind him to marriage for Basil's sake. Basil and Alice grow into young adults as rumors swirl about past marriages and loyalties in the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Basil
Mrs. Evelyn
West Indies
Evelyn
Sam
Resst
Mr. Evelyn
Mrs
Captain Oliver
Alice
The Arches rumor shocks Mrs Evelyn in old village
A village gossip triggers shock as news arrives that Captain Oliver has married, prompting Mrs Evelyn to confront gossip and a surprising claim about his wife. The scene unfolds with Jimmy the bachelor and his dogs interrupting the tense revelation.
Captain's Marriage Sparks Scandal and Rumor
A clipped description recalls Captain Oliver’s union with a dark Portuguese woman, not black but very dark, and her infant, fueling whispers of impropriety and religious conflict. The piece ends with To Be Continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
The Sidewinder Snake in Desert lore and image
A Chicago Tribune inspired piece describes the sidewinder’s comical facial expression and striking coloration. It notes Panamint Indians call it the snake with a grin and recounts the snake’s behavior around camps, including bed warmth and hunting at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ib Hadly
L'G Desk
Death Valley
Chicago Tribune
Robbers Loot Tortoli Sardinia In Massive Town Raid
A band of over 100 masked brigands attacked Tortoli in Sardinia shocking the town. Gendarmes and several citizens fought the raiders for hours but were routed. The loot included 27 000 lire in gold 20 000 lire in paper money and jewelry worth 5 000 lire. The brigands retreated to the hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tortoli
Sardinia
Sig. Depon
New York Evening Post
Fishes Trained to Fight in Siam Ring
The article describes a peculiar Siamese sport where two betta fish fight in a bottle ring. Fights last minutes to hours, with tails and fins torn, then repaired by nature. Enthusiasts wager sizable sums and breed fighters for battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
London Field
Thought So Marie I Growng Fond of Mr De Spicy
The speaker notes growing fondness for Mr De Spicy and recalls seeing him kiss someone goodbye last night, suggesting evolving feelings and a sense of doubt about prior assumptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Mr. de Spicy
Madras Gingham Squares for Pillon Covers In Bright Stripes
Gingham squares used for pillow covers wash easily and even boil without color loss. Center fabrics come in irregular stripes of dark blue and rose, sage and rose, and bright color schemes. The covers feature wide frills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
New Year in Asia and Burmese Water Feast Traditions
The piece describes Burman and Siamese New Year customs with a water feast, water throwing, and lavish descriptions of Burmese girls. It notes varied New Year dates across nations and cites astrologers, royal spirits, and festive gunfire marking the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Mock King of Siam and Chinese New Year Traditions
The article describes Siam's mock king celebrations in Bangkok with a royal court, a naked-Siamese pageant, a diamond baby, and a swinging money game. It also covers Chinese New Year customs including debt settlement, house cleaning, red decorations, fireworks, greetings, and yearlong gifts observed in China and Pekin society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
America
Pekin
Siam New Year Customs And World Wide Festivities
The article describes Siam's water bathing tradition on New Year with festive games and bare garments, notes about grandmothers, betel chewing, temple rituals, and the belief in Buddhist souls returning. It compares Corean and Chinese New Year practices, straw effigies with hidden money, and Japanese and Turkish New Year customs including gifts and ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liam
Bangkok
Purgatory
Buddha
Coreano
Tea Intoxication and the Peril of Excessive Tea Drinking
A Dr. James Wood cited piece arguing tea can cause serious physiological and neurological symptoms in heavy drinkers. It cites data from 100 treated cases with dizziness indigestion headaches despondency heart palpitations insomnia and other effects. The piece labels chronic tea overuse as disomania and urges physicians to study remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wood
Spain's Select Fighting Bulls From 1-Year-Old to Arena
A 19th century writer describes Spanish bull selection for fighting. Bulls are pedigreed and tested at ages 2 to 5, with riders using lances to gauge mettle. Successful bulls enter the herd book and receive names. a prime 5-year-old bull can cost 350 to 400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andalusia
Madrid
Seville
Espargtera
Brooklyn Eagle
Miniature Frames Boosted by Portrait Exhibition Demand
The portrait exhibition spurred a surge in miniature frames especially gilded ones. Framers advise a bright gilding method using flour of sulphur and a water mix with boiled onions or garlic to restore gilded surfaces.
Take Hold And Finish Each Task In Order
A prose snippet urges immediate action to complete each task from start to finish. It praises turning chaotic moments into orderly effort and advises choosing the first available duty to gain momentum. The writing compares disciplined work to a well drilled marching company and notes benefits of prompt focus.
Planned Planella Settermini Unearths Lost Pompeian Style House
Archaeologists reveal a nearly perfect house on Vincent de Proseo’s Lompeil property near Planella Settermini. The excavation uncovers three marble basins with ornate lead pipes and bronze faucets matching calidarium tepidarium and frigidarium rooms. The roof spans about forty four feet, and the find offers a rare view of pre Roman domestic architecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planella-Settermini
Lompeil
Vincent de Proseo
M de Proco
New York ‘Tribune
Boston Lady Seeks Reading After husband’s Library Exhausted
A Boston woman laments she has read every book in her husband’s library. A humorous Chicago friend suggests she marry again, prompting a witty exchange about future reads and new spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chicago
Lake ‘Side
Chicas HO
Almanac for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Issued in Pittsburgh
A forthcoming infant almanac to be issued in Pittsburgh by The Hostetter Company will relate to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The volume will be published in multiple languages and offered free at druggists and country dealers. It promises calendars, astronomical calculations, illustrations, jokes, verses, and other content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Hostettes Company
Mistletoe Moment in a Playful Turnaround
Antigone explains a reluctant kiss under the mistletoe as a piece de resistance after a character named Meanitall falls in love. The dialogue hints at dramatic romance and comic tension in a theatrical scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Meanitall
Antigone
Murphys Face Trouble Rumor In Chicago Inter Ocean
A brief Chicago Inter-Ocean note quotes Mrs. O'Flynn saying there must be trouble at Murphys and that none of the family has been arrested today, reflecting local chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphys
Knows It All in a Small-Town Banter
A playful back-and-forth assigns a boy to college readiness, with family humor about teaching and growing up, capturing a neighborhood chatty tone.
Hicks Warns Cook Over Discharge
Mrs Hicks says cooks on both sides were warned they could not be kept. Daudet hopes to visit in spring if health permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
M. Alhonse Daudet
Syrup of Figs Promoted As Pure Laxative Remedy
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant and effective laxative that cleanses the system and relieves headaches and fevers. It claims universal medical approval, targets the Kid-Liver and Dowels, and notes bottles priced 50c and 1.00 sold by druggists, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Price
Joan Boyd Thacher
Washington, D. C
Price Baking Powder Company
Tion
the Home Life Insurance Co
Louisa Lindaman
Bethany
Mrs. Muchwed
Cures St, Jacobs
Iiumbago
Scott
Scott & Bowne
N.Y
Annette Marie Maillard
Ccaptain
Times
London
Paul Pry
Jimmy
Bess
Arches
England
Imagne
Mr. Lyon
Asia
Russia
Burmah
Frank G. Carpenter
Chicago Herald
Japan
Constantinople
Mohammed
Spain
Select
Fighting Bulls
Pompeil
Hayrick
Treetop
Sullivan
Algoma County
Can le
Eyy
Ey Bros
Sainete
Xoysery
the Jewell Nursery Company
Bensio
John W. Morris
Washington, D.C
Thomas P. Simpson
Wasashingto
D. C
Anfmel
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