30 Dec 1887
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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1887
Page
1
The Duluth Herald reports that an appeal to the supreme court will likely be filed in the mandamus case recently decided by Judge Sleeper, signaling ongoing legal action and potential further scrutiny of the ruling.
The Christmas edition of the Pioneer Press is praised as a model of journalistic skill with 28 pages of reading matter. The Globe also earns praise for its larger page count and enterprise, reflecting credit to the city. The inter state commission rules on express companies under the act, deciding that express companies tied to railroads fall under the act while independent ones are referred to Congress.
In a recent interview Knute Nelson stated he will surrender his mortgage on the Fifth district and retire from active political life. The move opens the field for numerous aspiring local politicians who had little chance while his bid for the seat continued.
The Sun of South Sioux City Nebraska features Will H. Kernan, noted for Okalona States fame, as a principal writer. He recently spent several days in Brainerd, critiqued by locals for his board and whiskey consumption, yet his talent as a writer remains evident.
A father urges his young son to read Scientific American for a year as the best present. He believes the magazine will shape thought, deter frivolities, and develop useful, entertaining knowledge, especially for inventive or mechanical minds. Copies are available at the office with subscriptions at $3 per year weekly.
The Barrett brothers murder trial for killing street car driver Tollefson attracts widespread attention. Entry to the court is controlled by the sheriff amid heavy public demand. State's evidence from a brother adds tension as famed lawyer W. W. Erwin defends them. conviction seems likely.
In light of Knute Nelson retiring from politics, the writer urges selecting a successor from central or eastern district areas. Names proposed include C. B. Buckman of Sauk Rapids and Judge Stearns of Duluth, with Hartley of Duluth highlighted as a strong, energetic Republican fit. The piece argues district unity and justice in choosing a representative from central or eastern sections.
The Little Falls Transcript urges extending the Manitoba line up the west bank of the Mississippi to Little Falls to create competing transportation for manufacturers. Brainerd has advantage if Manitoba builds Mille Lacs to Crookston via Brainerd, but 30 miles of track may not pay to serve Little Falls. The writer suggests focusing on the Northern Pacific cut‑off instead.
Duluth Herald lauds Gill Hartley as one of Duluth’s best citizens and urges his election to the legislature rather than Congress. The editorial notes Nelson’s retirement removes a candidate, calls for eastern counties and Duluth to unite in Hartley’s support, and promises Brainerd and Crow Wing County backing and wider central district backing.
A Stillwater dispatch to Wednesday's Press says Gov McGill selected a successor for Warden Stardock, named W W Hartley of Brainerd. The paper notes doubt about truth but praises Hartley as highly capable and as recognition of northern Minnesota's political importance.
An advertisement asserts that 5 Blood Elixir is the only guaranteed Neker's Gita Remedy. It claims to cure ulcers eruptions syphilitic poisoning and banish rheumatic and neuralgic pains by purifying the whole system.
The American Magazine, hailed as one of the best publications, features varied articles. Wm H Ingersoll presents Christ Ideals in American Art with illustrations, Charles Gayarre covers A Street in New Orleans, Z L White writes Natural Gas at Finlay about gas discovery, Cyrus Field Willard chats with the Good Gray Poet, Julian Hawthorne reviews books, and Jenny June writes on household art.
An old advertisement promises relief for fretful babies with Windy Colic Teething Pains and Stomach Disorders using Acker's Baby Soother. It asserts the product contains no Opium or Morphine and is sold at 25 cents.
The Little Falls Tribune notes Polander Joseph Garttecky, of section 36 north Culdrum near Lafond's, is 102 and among the state’s oldest men. He recalls the last Polish king and witnessed Napoleon's retreat from Moscow, still active in daily labor and seeming likely to live longer.
An advertisement touts a safe medicine for infantile disorders priced at 25 cents, claiming no opium or morphine and natural pain relief. It also promotes Acker's Coene Tablets for dyspepsia and constipation with 25 and 59 cent prices and a positive guarantee.
The advertisement extols the lungs and breathing system and warns against obstructions like cold cough croup and pneumonia. It promotes Boschee's German Syrup at 75 cents and Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets with a money back guarantee. It also touts stem winding watches at Veon's for five dollars as Christmas gifts with a written warranty.
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