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Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1897

Page

4

Lost Control of Her Nerves

Mrs C H Guise of 410 Central Avenue East Minneapolis reports relief from nervous debility after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The ad claims the pills restore blood, ease sleeplessness, and aid women with irregularities while benefiting men from mental worry and excesses. Boxes priced at 50 cents or six for 2.50.

C. H. Guise Central Avenue Minneapolis Tribune E. Andrews Hennepin Co Minn Dr. Aliams’ Medicine Company Schenectady N. Y

Cause of the Row Start At Christmas Dinner

A court record captures Sambo recalling a Christmas dinner mishap as the origin of the dispute. The exchange shows confusion over carving the turkey and who initiated the incident, reflecting a fragmentary oral testimony in a Philadelphia North American transcription.

Jedge Sambo Philadelphia

Tattooed Man Exhibit Highlighted in Dime Museum Show

A Chicago newspaper account notes at a local dime museum the lecturer invites the audience to inspect a tattooed man. He draws attention to an elaborate St. George and the dragoon design, described as a remarkable feature of the display.

Chicago Vimes-Herald

Casvarets Candy Cathartic Review

A humorous fragment references Casvarets candy cathartic touted as the finest liver and bowel regulator. The dialogue features Weary Watkins and Dusty Rhodes discussing a farmer and a dog, with playful slang and a mock newspaper tone. The snippet resembles a satirical ad or column note from a New York Press style page.

Weary Watkins Dusty Rhodes New York Press

Bliss Before and After and a Jefferson Adams note

A dialogue joke about marital affection contrasts with a New York Journal gag. The second item recalls the U S House elections selecting presidents in 1800 and 1824 with Jefferson over Burr and Adams over Jackson.

House of Representatives United States Thomas Jefferson Aaron Burr John Quincy Adams Andrew Jackson

Laxative Bromo Quinine Claims One Day Cure

Advertisement claims a cold can be cured in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and promises a refund if it fails. Includes a quoted joke about Napkins and a landlord rent reduction in Boston Traveler style.

Boston Traveler Football Back?

Dialogue excerpt shows a woman asking about a brother Tom’s role on a football team. The brother confirms participation but clarifies he was not a full back or half back, calling him a “draw back” in a humorous mispronunciation.

Tom Boston Traveler

An Unusual Combination in a Detroit News Quote

A Detroit News quotation notes a sharp exchange about a friend named Howard described as a queer fellow who stays silent. The remark implies social judgment and shifts to an ironic counterpoint about restraint and sense in speaking.

Howard Detroit News

Proved. Bloomers and a French proverb in Detroit tale

The passage mocks a Detroit rumor about a young lady pierced by a needle and later the needle exiting a male arm. It notes German towns with glass water pipes covered in asphalt to prevent breakage. The dialogue and odd facts reflect a satirical, sensational tone in a historical column.

Detroit Germany

Battle of the Nile Alters Europe and Honors Nelson

The Nile battle destroyed most of the French fleet, shifted Mediterranean power to Britain, spurred European coalition actions, and forced shifts in neutral policy. Nelson, hailed as a victor, was raised to the peerage as Baron Nelson of the Nile amid widespread honors from nations and investors, while fellow admirals praised the achievement as history’s greatest.

Nelson Nile Bonaparte Europe Italy Austria Thhat United States France Russia Naples Mediterranean Black Sea Ionian Islands India Bombay Sardinia Two Sicilies East India Company London Palermo Zante Baron Nelson the Nile Aboukir Howe Hood St. Vincent

Riding to Hounds After Nimble Kangaroos in Australia

The article describes two kangaroo hunting methods in Australia: native circles with spears and clubs and white hunters with dogs. It details the boomer leader, herd flight, and long chases, including the dangers to riders and dogs. The narrative covers hunting activities, terrain, and even meals of tail soup and steaks.

Australia Sportsmen's Magazine

A Lamp in His Pocket on the Elevated Road

A New York Sun description of a lamp lighter who carries an alcoholic lamp in his pocket. He boards trains, lights six lamps, then blows out and pockets the lamp, then exits to the platform ready to board the next train. The lamp lighter’s rapid routine and mobility are highlighted as he moves through cars and stations.

New York Sun

Two Japanese Guests Learn Potatoes With Fingers

A tale from American Kitchen Magazine recounts a lunch with two Japanese dignitaries and a factory owner. When the host eats fried potatoes with his fingers, the guests imitate him, creating a comical image of Americans versus foreigners and prompting reflections on cultural manners.

United States Colonel M America

Prosecution Uses False Beards in Chicago Robbery Trial

In a Chicago case charging three men with robbing the Western Foundry Company, prosecutor Kickham Scanlan revealed disguises by false beards. He confronted the foreman with a blond beard, then showed a black beard to strengthen the identification of one robber. The tactics aimed to prove the defendants' involvement through altered facial appearance.

Western Foundry Company Chicago Kickham Scanlan Scanlan

Hypnotism hailed and mocked in midwestern column

A discussion on hypnotism notes mothers can influence sleeping children through autosuggestions, citing arithmetic improvement after nightly affirmations. It contrasts myths about Svengali with Du Maurier and reports a Dakota divorce case where a husband claims hypnotic influence at marriage, yielding an absolute divorce.

du Maurier

Winter vegetables cooking tips from a home cook

A home guidance piece on improving turnips beets and winter squash with a little sugar and salt. It covers slicing methods soaking onions to reduce strong odor and pre soaking old potatoes. It notes small white turnips hold more nutrition and recommends boiling vegetables with meat liquor for richer flavor.

Congress Stalemate Delays Nicaragua Canal Vote

Washington speeches and procedural delays mark February in Congress as a quorum collapse halts the Nicaragua canal bill. The Orrin Swanson election contest in Virginia is resolved in favor of Swanson amid party lines. Senate debates heat up over intoxicants in the Capitol and immigration bill fate while House actions focus on District of Columbia funding and widow’s pensions.

Washington Senate Friends of Vilas Friends Friends of the Bill Cornett Vs. Swanson Virginia House Elections Committee Swanson Morrill Capitol Hill Lodge Nicaragua Canal District of Columbia J. B. Carr John Hough Danford Ohio Thurston Nebraska Cuba Committee On Foreign Relations Hot Springs Texas Caffery Louisiana Alreay Sherman Secretary of State Messrs. Grosvenor Richardson Tennessee Secretary of the Interior

Grain prices and livestock markets from South St Paul

South St Paul trading notes dated Feb 11 show wheat prices for No 1 Northern at 73 4 to 74 ce, No 2 Northern at T2aT234c. corn No 3 yellow at 19 1-2c. oats No 3 white 15 1-2 to 16c. barley and rye with varied quotes. flax No 1 at 72 1-2. Timothy 90 cents to 1.20. clover steady. Hogs at 3.07 1-2 to 3.25, cattle steady with cows 2.25 to 3.50, stockers 3.40, steers 3.65 to 4, calves 2.45 to 4.10.

St. Paul South St. Paul

Fire Rages In Canea As Bluejackets Move Refugees

The Italian cruiser Etna landed marines and took 700 refugees to Syra. Official report claims 30 killed. 4,000 Crete refugees arrived from Milo. Most Christian houses burned. consular archives moved aboard warships. Strong naval patrols guard Canea streets.

Canea Feb. C Etna Syra Crete Milo

Wandering Lake Nor Shifts Direction in Gobi Wadi

Sven Hedin reports lake Nor in the Gobi Desert migrates southeast under silt from the Tarim River and northeast winds. He notes the lake’s southward movement results from combined wind and river forces, with direction varying as conditions change.

Central Asia Sven Hedin Lake Nor Gobi Desert Tarim River

Russian diplomat Muravieff returns from France with signs of intrieges

Important results of Count Muravieff's visit to France are described as highly significant. The article notes documentary proof of intrigues aimed at souring Russo French relations and pressuring Russia on its peaceful policy toward Constantinople. The return is portrayed as demonstrating the wisdom of the imperial command in sending him.

France St. Petersburg Feb. C Count Muravieff Russia Constantinople

St Paul Eye and Ear Tourists Free Examinations Offer

If you have eye or ear trouble visit the St Paul Eye and Ear tourism Merrill Building St Paul Minnesota for free examinations and half rate treatment. No hospital bills. New cure for deafness guaranteed for all eye operations.

St. Paul

Lawyer Avoids Shorn Lamb Quote in Kendall County Will Case

Judge B P Parks of Aurora faced a will trial in Kendall County with Judge Leland and a jury. An elocutionary speech claimed the Bible verse The Lord tempers the wind to the shorn lamb. Judge Leland asked for chapter and book, prompting Parks to reply that Sam spoke to farmers and would name chapter, book, and verse if addressing the court.

B. PF. Parks Aurora Lil Kendall County Leland Warks Sam

Senate Seats and Daily Debates Across Washington

Washington notes report Richard R. Kenney seated to fill Higgins’s vacancy, lifting Democratic seats to 40 while Republicans and independents reach 44 and 6 Populists for a 90 total. Highlights include Nicaragua canal talks, pension bills, and routine District of Columbia approvals as Congress threads through Feb. 8–10 sessions with executive actions and vetoes.

Washington Senate Richard R. Kenney Delaware Higgins South Pass Pass l'Outre Mississippi River Sherman House California Mississippi

Bank Officials Face Personal Liability After Countermand

Citizens' Bank of Parker sues James F. Toy claiming bank officers who countermand country correspondents orders cause losses. It alleges a $1,500 currency shipment to Sioux City National was ordered before its failure and countermanded by Toy, leading to the bank's collapse and ensuing legal action for the deficiency.

South Dakota Sioux City Iowa Citizens’ Bank of Parker LL. D Sioux City National Bank James F. Toy Toy

Ice Gorge Threatens Shipping on Ohio River

A fifteen foot high and twenty mile long ice gorge near Louisville blocks river traffic for days. Several New Orleans and Memphis packets are trapped, with potential large losses if they cannot find refuge in tributaries.

Louisville, Nhy New Orleans Memphis

Two Skating Methods Named by Willie Washington

A woman asks for fancy skating methods. Willie Washington replies he knows only two ways. He sums them up as standing up and sitting down, illustrating a simple, practical approach to skating.

Willie Washington Washington Star

William to Expand German Navy Urged at Dinner

Berlin reports show Emperor William urged stronger naval power during a parliamentary dinner hosted by Dr. Miguel the finance minister. The newspapers in Berlin published accounts of the emperor’s strong recommendation to increase Germanys sea strength.

Billy Berlin William Miguel

Letter Postage Dilemma Cited in Cleveland Leader

A brief exchange depicts Biddy explaining to a mistress that a letter would go in the box without a stamp, reflecting a small domestic moment from the Cleveland Leader. The dialogue highlights a simple mail task and the proprieties of postage within a colonial or period setting.

Biddy Cleveland

Lockhart & Sons Woolens Assigns in Toronto

Toronto firm Lockhart and Sons woolens suspended operations and assigned. Liabilities are listed at 110000 dollars with assets at 112000 dollars, though assets are expected to realize far less.

Toronto Ont Messrs. Lockhart & Sons, Woolens

Railway Agents Form Permanent Youngstown Body

Railway agents from Youngstown and area met on February 9 to organize a permanent association uniting freight and ticket agents cashiers chief clerks traveling agents solicitors conductors and other railway staff and to elect officers.

Youngstown Ohio National Association of Railway Agents

No To Bac For Fifty Cents And Oddities

No To Bac claims a cure and guarantee, offering a tonic for tobacco desire at 50 cents to 1 dollar with druggist availability. A Topeka freight train halts after a shower of toads blocks the track. In Margate limits on public bathing. Moscow bell weighs 200 tons valued at 350000 dollars. Brussels clock wound by wind, not human hands.

Rall Road Topeka Kan Moscow Brussels

Extraordinary six weddings in Roley Kentucky on one day

From Roley in Adair county Kentucky comes a remarkable tale of six matrimonies all held on the same day. Three ceremonies in the morning and three in the afternoon tied together a web of kin relations centered on Uncle Bob Tucker.

Roley Adair County Kentucky S. Dunbar Nora Tucker Robert Hood Minnie McWhorter W. R. Hopkins Ada McWhorter McWhorters Miss Tucker Hopkins Dunbars Cheifs

Alaskan Belle Noted in Driggs Letter Home

Dr John B Driggs, a Delaware medical missionary at Point Hope Alaska, returns to duties and sees a stylish Tigara girl wearing a full jewelry line centered on a dangling safety pin, illustrating local customs and welcome back.

John B. Driggs Point Hope Alaska Tigara

Man trades wife for pipe in Cincinnati tale

A Cincinnati Enquirer joke reports a man who trades his wife for a pipe. The “Mrs. Ferry-Well” quip notes she forbade smoking in the house, sparking a humorous, tongue in cheek incident.

Doubles the Pleasure of a Drive Carriage Ad

A fine carriage doubles the pleasure of driving. Intending buyers of carriages or harness can save dollars by sending for the large free catalogue of the Elkhart Carriage and Harness Mfg Co. Elkhart Ind.

Elkhart Carriage and Harness Mfg. Co Elkhart Ind Surrey Elkhart Cameiace and Marness Mfg, CO W. B. Pratt, Sec’'y

Seed Co. cuts Planet Jr tools prices in big catalogue

In Hamburg a dog is taxed by size. We cut Planet Jr tools prices and offer the Planet Jr Combined Drill at a discount. Salzer Seed Co announces a large catalogue and asks readers to send for postage.

Hamburg John A. Salzer Seed Co la Crosse Wis

Man deemed innocent then confined to asylum

Detectives question a suspect, declare innocence, and swiftly place him in an insane asylum to prevent potential violence. The Cincinnati Enquirer frames the rapid restraint as a tense moment in an unresolved case.

Insane Asylum Cincinnati Enquirer

Miscellaneous 1900s Uproar of Global Notes and Local Revelations

A collage of brief items notes global and American developments. Topics include sanitation work in Frisco, Mexico adopting the metric system, Northern Maine mail carriers skating, arid land commissions in Washington, California mustard crop sizes, Emperor William’s palace staff, Alaska miners wages, Pittsburg supplying Japan oil fields, St. Louis tobacco center status, Tokyo elevated rail plans, Pittsburgh streetcar wage cuts, snow log hauler locomotive, Chiego photographers’ union, Chicago roofers’ organization, Spokane emigration to Siberia, New York unemployment count, Cleveland wheel production for Britain, a Florida sugar cane profit, Michigans Berry County farmers toward Texas emigration, and New York barbers planning a state convention.

California Emperor William’s Palace Pittsburg Japan St. Louis Tokio Chiego Chicago Spokane Siberia New York Cleveland Florida Berrisa County Mich Texas

The Straight Line That Shaped A Russian Rail Road

A former Russian emperor sought a direct link from St. Petersburg to Moscow after engineers disagreed on routing. He drew a straight line with ruler and pen, declaring that as the route. Construction followed, creating the railway.

Russia St. Petersburg Moscow

The Brute and the Baby-Gobble in London Figaro

A fragment from London Figaro quotes a murky exchange where The Brute and The Baby-Gobble hobble and the wife-John notes the baby seems to say he loves. The brief item hints at domestic oddity and social banter in a periodical voice.

John London

People Going the Other Way in Boston

Sam Jones remarked in Boston that heaven seems hard to reach there because streets are crowded with people going the other way. He framed the remark as a moral critique of urban life and spiritual distraction.

Sam Jones Boston Heaven

Old Fort Scott building sold for 100 dollar mortgage

The historic building in Fort Scott Kansas, once used by the United States government when the town served as a military post, was recently sold on a mortgage for 100 dollars.

Ft. Scott, Kas United States

Wealth and Blessing Measured by Life Itself

A reflective or philosophical note asserts that true richness lies in the blessing of merely being alive, elevating everyday existence over material wealth and urging gratitude for life’s basic gift.

Baltimore Vermont a Quiet Town with Declining Population

In Windsor county Vermont the town of Baltimore shows a steady population decline since 1793. Once 275 residents, it fell to 59 today with no store church post office or cider mill. No notable events or marriages have occurred here in twenty years.

Windsor County United States Baltimore Cavendish Battleboro Vermont Boston Evening Transcript

Patriots Banquet Honors 119th Alliance Anniversary

New York February 9 Delmonico's hosted a brilliant Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution banquet to commemorate the 119th anniversary of the treaty of alliance with France.

New York Delmonico's Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution France

Fine white bread not less nutritious than brown claims

Paris chemist M. Girard contends white bread is no less nutritious than coarse brown bread. The remark appears in a discussion noting much of the earth remains unexplored.

M. Girard

A Wild Ride Ten Duluth People Narrowly Escape Death

In Duluth Minnesota ten church party members from a Christian group lost control of a sleigh on a steep hill. The team bolted and the sleigh rolled over repeatedly near First street, throwing riders up to a hundred feet. Injuries were serious but not fatal, and all lives were saved.

Duluth Minn Christian Church A. W. Curran Board of Trade Livery First Street

Wheat Thief Arrested in Casselton Wheat Case

Matk Reed of Little Falls Minnesota has been arrested on a Casselton North Dakota warrant charging complicity in a wheat theft near the North Dakota city last November. Officer Ballard with requisition papers signed by Gov Clough left for North Dakota with Reed.

Little Falls Minn Matk Reed Casselton N. D Ballard

Convicted of Burgeary in Winona District Court

Winona Minnesota special district court returned a verdict of guilty of burglary in the third degree against Thomas Blagik. He faces sentencing in the upcoming sessions of the court.

Winona, Minn Thomas Blagik

Fire at Winona Damages Saloon and Billiard Hall

In Winona Minnesota a building used as a saloon and billiard hall was damaged by fire. The incident caused about 900 dollars in damage and involved John Bambenek.

Winona, Minn Special John Bambenek

Attacked German Minister in Bangkok Police Misconduct

In Bangkok a German minister was attacked after a pony shied injuring a Chinese man. Police seized him and forced him to a station while protesting rank. An American engineer and an English attache tried to explain, but officers assaulted both, shouting Down with foreigners. The minister was detained.

Bangkok New York Herald Legation Mem

The Markets Latest Quotes From Grain and Live Stock Centers

Chicago dated February 11 reports cash wheat prices with No. 2 red at 1 1/2 to 16c, No. 3 red at 2 1/4 to 4 4c, No. 2 spring around 7 cents, No. 2 hard winter near 2 to 12c, and various other No. grades. Corn cash values show No. 2 at 22 1/4c, No. 3 at 19 1/4 to 19 3/4c. oats cash No. 2 at 16c, No. 3 at a late price. Hog market fairly active with ranges by class. cattle steady to firm with beef and fed cattle price bands. Milwaukee notes flourless firm, wheat quiet to weak with No. 2 spring around 7 1/2c, No. 1 Northern about 78 1/2c. corn easy at 19 1/2c. oats dull and weak. Barley weak, rye steady. provisions steady. Minneapolis wheat prices start February trade with limited detail.

Chicago Texas Milwaukee Minneapolis

Bankers Charged With Grand Larceny in Brooklyn Swindle

Wayland Trask and Alfred H. Rankin of Wayland Trask & Co. bankers and brokers were arrested on a grand larceny charge. The complainants, Brooklyn produce dealers, allege a loss of $5,000 on promissory notes.

New York Wayland Trask Alfred H. Rankin Wayland Trask & Co Brooklyn Trask & Co

Resignation of Ministry and Cabinet Reform

London reports the Portuguese ministry has resigned and Senor Luciano de Castro is expected to be entrusted with reforming the cabinet analysis. New York confirms J Addison Porter of the Hartford Evening Post will be private secretary to President McKinley, having accepted the post. Estelline railroad operators face serious times with agents off duty two to four hours daily and trainmen faring worse.

London Senor Luciano de Castro New York J. Addison Porter Hartford

Patents Issued To Northwestern Inventors Last Week

List of patents issued to Northwestern inventors includes Joseph K and R Cole of St Paul for bicycle bell John P Courtney of Minneapolis for automatic water closet Clarence D Hlammon of Minneapolis for washing machine Johnston Mealey of Howard Lake for harness saddle Robert Morgeneier of Winona for statuary duplicating machine Charles K K Penfield of Minneapolis for bicycle stand Andrew J Ross of Breckenridge for bale tying mechanism Sieemund T Weidenbeck A L Neubert and M J Lietz of Minneapolis for machine for washing fitter material Pred D Williams of Cooperstown curling iron T D Merwin Patent Lawyer St Paul Pioneer Press Building

Northwestern Joseph K. & R. Cole St. Paul John P. Courtney Minneapolis Minn Clarence D. Hlammon Johnston Mealey Howard Lake Robert Morgeneier Winona Charles KK. Penfield Andrew J. Ross Breckenridge Sieemund T. Weidenbeck A. L. Neubert M. J. Lietz D. Williams Cooperstown N. D T. D. Merwin Pioneerress

Care of choice pearl Kings advises rest cure for luster loss

Authors note that clear water preserves gems while soap harms luster and may cause peeling. Even with careful cleaning, pearls can deteriorate and require prompt jeweler attention. Restoring method often involves rest cure with box stored away from light and air for weeks to months to regain beauty.

Groanable Mistake Under The Mistletoe Joke Revealed

At a Christmas party Mamie explains to Gertie that Arthur thought he kissed her beneath mistletoe but she confirms it was a belly joke, not a kiss. The anecdote, cited by Illustrated Monthly, reflects holiday humor and social cues of the era.

Mamie Arthur Gertie Illustrated Monthly

Visitor in Ruralville A Pleasant Homelike Place

A reader chimes in praising Ruralville as a pleasant homelike locale while noting several families have recently moved away. The message mentions unspoken concerns and invites others to hear a young ladies’ grass band.

Jobson and Ad mira argue over Christmas gift

In Irustrated Monthly, Mrs Jobson complains to Jonathan Jobson that she would rather not receive a Christmas present this year. He counters that he cannot afford one. The exchange reveals financial strain and familial tension.

Jobson Admira Jonathan Jobson

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