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Brainerd Dispatch in Brainerd, Minnesota

12 Feb 1897

Page 9

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Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1897

Page

9

Delinquent Taxes Listing From Crow Wing County

A scanned, partial ledger shows delinquent real estate taxes in Crow Wing County Minnesota for 189_. It lists numerous parcels with owners lot and block numbers, townships and ranges, tax amounts and penalties, including names such as Amos T Whitman John G Knebel and J. Louis Tache, with references to Deerwood Oak Lawn Maple Grove and Brainerd areas. The document includes official oaths by Auditor Louis Tache and Deputy Clerk W A M Johnston and notes about a cochineal insect remedy and a National Hall of Statues remarks.

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Lot Gables Bieck Derek Hiram Thohn Geo Bane Oer Kows Ciler Adame Katherine McQuinlan Flo JW Jones Eliza Deadland Walt J W Jones Deerwood Brow Town Barge J K Pearce Nes Leopold Goila Bogberg Weverhaueer Town of Oak Lawn J Parsons Rayner Brigg & Mumfo Pen Khloes BJ Phillips Esauat Geo M Smith Brainerd John Hote Katle M Ketch Lot Walvert Smit Isa Bince Iver Ol Sarah Sleeper Pera Hubert Tant Joer Lumber Cs. Lo Nevers Seabesans Range Town of Dee Ull Kanhee Kanhee On. 40 1.01 Rwo Sw, Uw A 5 Ll Sey Nw'413 * See Piandortt Vine Bondarall Goulet Amie Longevin Emma M Ashe Gorians Smm Os Tan Veges Adana Mogawa Tisiaia Romgene Wigeely Ahrens Ot Boyd Merion BHP Iamp Bogdan Twly Ek Apace Coleman Trees Cai Whittier Bratt Dixon Eh Ewig Lewis Jewett Mat, Se Neynes Seely Jimmie Stewart Seaabad Mooers Ndberg Rchibald Garter Washburn JD Gilfillan Archibal Virginia Audains Nellie Bailey Giana Aideite John Ragen Inda Bratt Brees Siteone Chee Collen Town Jeae Iris Coe Snes Farnham&La Wo Chas Swans Chas Ahrens WY Washburn Forsberg Gaz Jopson Ad K Chisholm Mobell John Dahl & Thos. Thomp Nelson, Tenny & Co Sons David Stilling Pael Marie Orfold FC Lawrence Se Hern Nis JN Nevers Louis Shailman Halver Habberstead Weyerhauser Bertha Weyer Hauser Maggie Hunt P Washburn Arma Rose Homnpon Parsons Stephen Carlisle Peter Road Ee Ees Bo Farnbem Nes Ney Nw Peter Brandoe Robb Downey Nele Ewig Jolieis Jens P Holt Finney Eawin Ramer Sylves Bs Jaco Showers Wi Pw Rene Ainsworth Ieee Sleeper Ce Uhrens Garrison Deerwood Improvement Co Block Rowl Wey Pelenden Alte K Henry Well Andrew Wik Washbwey Ae Winechsbect Son Cenee Walter Ae Ackley L Henry Mahle Nex Lore Clarke Eerie R Dykeman Ewly Doe Riga Warren Weyerhaeuser Lote Olin Renee Getty Awis C C Noble Wea Nisbett Lorenze Cota L Ag Thos C Pederson Gustaf Can Ales Swiv Es Weyerhauser Ral Chas J Rathoon Awigtel Joseph H _seigne R Ahrens Manint Gust Swaines Nwy Frank Chandle Ae Swanson Thompson Joseph Jasak Thos Wilson Overhanser Henly Henry Burdert van T Doyle Ei Aw Archibild L Nekoneyen Wm J Henricks Andrew Wright Fe Ee FCB Togerson Albert Milke Ida M TS Julius A Heinke Swig Weiss Green LeScur Panek Maple Grove Spicer Lucy Donalds Jno G Wagenstei Cehervies Ney Nes J Nelson Jno Deerwood Imp. C Co On Lumber Co St Paul & Chicago Ry Cs Paulson Anne Shcarne Aglibares, Mex Bolts Mort Sabin SF Adams George Otate West Brainerd. Oy Peanenoun Rais Aguas Lindakay neXsw Sewne Mary B Sargent Lafond Rorbert Lafond Woath Woodin Lot i Afond South Atifis Lipp Sely Searle Atherton Wm Wicke Erstrom Andre Armee Andrew Armeatt Gull River Lumber Co. Op Jiman Mange Crow Wing Sylvan Lake Rabrens Heriault Eli Caronnea Enson Frank Phillips Gardner Fred J Stropp Oh Paine James W Kiryan Ager Micketts Sel Kate Paar Peel Martin O Connor Bane Wd Parsons Patiners River Lumber Co. Ney Richard Inleit Sas Chase Nell Cde Ewa Ney Alee Soha Bishop Saws Raman Carr F Cooley J Parsons Sen Do Air Belt Cee Wnary I Sargent Sey Sey Brauer Lambier Co Éakiune Eliza Laughlin Pe Sey A | Mary Brainerd Lumber Co Stearn St Anthony Chapman Tor State OF Minnesota J. Louis Tache Louis Tache Crow Wing County Minnesota
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Guns of the Puritans and the false image of Puritan firearms

The essay debunks common myths about early American weaponry. It explains that bell mouth blunderbusses were not standard military arms, notes their later dating, and clarifies that King Philip era infantry widely used matchlock muskets. It also discusses flintlock development, pan covers, and the limited presence of early locks in American collections.

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England New England America
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Bronze statue and wheel lock blunderbuss in Springfield

A Boston Transcript letter notes an exceptional arm, costly and largely obsolete by King Philip's War. It mentions a fine bronze statue in Springfield of an early settler armed with a wheel lock blunderbuss, and muses on the rarity of such weapons in European or American collections.

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Philip Springfield Europe Boston Transcript
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Razor shell mollusk Pholas bores holes in rock

The Pholas, a rare mollusk with no English name, can excavate holes in limestone. Found across distant seas and abundant on the Mediterranean coast, especially Italy, naturalists debate whether acid secretion or mechanical grinding creates the holes, though most favor grinding. No observer has yet seen it at work.

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Mediterranean Italy
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The English Mint and the Quest for Noble Coin Art

A reflective critique from Good Words surveys English coinage, contrasting modern issues with Greek and medieval Italian medal work. It laments the dull, soulless character of late Victorian currency and calls for designs echoing classic beauty from artists like Brock and Poynter, urging revived minting brilliance.

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J. E. Boehm R. A Lombard Street Thomas Brock E. J. Poynter Mer Poynter Evenetus Kimon Terina
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Infant rulers Ludwig II and Otto III of Germany

Ludwig II and Otto III were designated Infants of Germany. Ludwig II ascended the throne at age seven while Otto III did so at age three, highlighting the era's royal succession practices.

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Ludwig II Germany Otto III
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That Old Bicycle From the Cleveland Leader Song

A nostalgic poem recalls a grandmother riding a cherished bicycle, its torn frame and bent sprocket symbolizing enduring sentiment. The speaker vows to keep the heirloom despite wear, recalling grandma's lively rides and the family memories tied to the old bike.

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Grandma Leven Grandpa Cleveland
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Dogs in Carriage Life and Learned Locomotion

The London Spectator notes dogs adapt to carts and carriages, riding beside horses or under tailboards in East Anglia. Dogs guide and guard preferred horses, show reluctance to leave the seat after riding, but often suffer fractured fore legs on quick dismounts.

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London East Anglia London Spectator
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Russia’s grand feat moves town by frozen river

A Russian newspaper touts transporting a complete town over 40 miles along a frozen river to reestablish a fortifiable position among hills. The feat aims to create a strategic military station, a claim described as heretofore unknown.

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Russia Siberia United States
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Moving Towns Across Frozen Rivers In History

The piece cites Illinois Nauvoo’s three-winter move of 700 houses over a frozen river to establish a thriving new town. It praises the United States for anticipating such feats and contrasts with Russian newspaper claims. Harper's Round Table notes the long American precedent in town relocation.

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Ilinois Nauvoo United States Harper's Round Table
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A Source of Wealth in Mushroom Fables

In a Pearson's Weekly excerpt, a rural undertaker notes summer profits from fooling city folk with edible mushrooms misidentified as toadstools. He concedes winter yields are modest, while city mistakes fuel seasonal gains. Local villagers discuss the vox populi of rural trades.

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Professor Tombs Pearson's Weekly
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The Three Tailors and a Rhine Tavern Tale

A fragmentary verse piece narrates three tailors seeking wine at a tavern near Ingelheim on the Rhine. They perform tricks for drink, a host’s rebuke, and a final jest about wine. A separate note observes a grain of wheat under a microscope with three cellular layers.

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Ingelheim Rhine Host
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Colored Soldiers and U S Army Life at Fort Robinson

A historical look at colored troops in the U S regular army, noting Fort Robinson Nebraska as the largest colored cavalry post with 360 men. It describes training, discipline, morale, reenlistment rates, and the path to advancement via competitive examinations each July.

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United States Far West Nebraska Fort Robinson Pine Ridge Agency United States Army Chicago
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Proceeding of the Recruits to Western Cavalry Posts

A report notes that once he passes the examinations at a recruiting station he will be assigned to a cavalry post in the west, as stated by the Indianapolis Journal.

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Indianapolis Journal
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Ramsay Succeeds Shack elton as Court Portrait Painter

In 1767 Ramsay took over as portrait painter to the court, boosting royal commissions and turning his studio into a portrait factory. He painted numerous royal figures, with most heads carved by him or his pupils like Reimagle the elder, and full-lengths for ambassadors, as his Soho and Harley Street studios overflowed with royal effigies in progress.

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Ramsay Shackelton Reimagle the Duke de Nivernais Paris Soho Harley Street Austin Dobson
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Italy's Leaning Towers Beyond Pisa

The St Louis Republic notes two other Italian leaning towers in Bologna, one 321 feet tall leaning 64 percent from vertical, the other 161 feet high with a lean over 9 feet. The oldest dates to 1110, highlighting Europe's impressive yet overlooked leaning structures.

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Pisa Italy Bologna St. Louis Republic
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Helpful In Its Way Foggy Day Quips in Pittsburg News

A Pittsburg News columnist notes that a foggy day offers a rare chance to pass by the man to whom you owe money without notice, turning a nuisance into a moment of sly relief.

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Pittsburg
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Flogging Keate and the Fairness Aim in Punishment

Archdeacon Sinclair recounts an Eton head master known as Flogging Keate who began flogging a row of boys in his study. One boy speaks up that they are a confirmation class but the master declines to stop, saying he must be fair and it will do them good. The anecdote highlights the stern discipline of the era.

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Chicago Tribune Archdeacon Sinclair Keate
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Why She Took Him Card Exchange Joke Line

A Detroit Free Press quotation on a mother asking why she accepted Charlie among suitors and the daughter replying he proposed, followed by a Boston Courier joke where a Sunday school teacher asks for the shortest commandment and a pupil answers Keep off the grass.

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Charlie Detroit Free Press Boston Courier
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Desert Ostrich Riddle Cited by Boston Transcript

A quip explains that chasing an ostrich in a desert makes it seem hidden as it runs with its head in the sand, noting there is more sand than the bird. The saying underscores a belief about the creature’s attempts to mask itself.

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Boston Transcript
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Amos T Whitman Oscar McGee N P Clarke Amex T Whitman Hines John G Knebel Exewe Hed Frank Thienes Wohlfater Dora “Inderson John Seibert Robert Fuchs Rudolph En Cat McCorkle AC Gayett Magness Olson Galbreath AM Kempt Reid Joan Miller Lorry Langer Chisholm Sy Sey Archdes Magnagewy Jim Mckinney Se Alo Arthur Magnan Wolsey Ilbert Gibson Paulson John W. A. M. Johnston Crow Wing Co Minn National Hall of Statuary Washington J. E. Chamberlin Atlantic Chas Chas Ahre Mexico John Vork Uncle Sam Painter King Hemrureys Humphreys’ Med. Co William Ayer Ayers Aver Mars A. Fielps Bloomfield, Ta ACME Ine Cycle Company Elkhart, Ind W.L. DougLas W. E. Douglas Scientific Americangency For Munn & CO Broadway New York Ublishers New York City S. Mi. CO Wabash Ave
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