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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1897
Page
3
The narrator reflects at the threshold of night and morning on aging and memory as he recalls New Year rites in a Massachusetts town of long ago. He compares himself to Janus, recalling past joys, and narrates how he became part of the New Year’s celebrations with friends and local dances and charity balls.
Ben Whiteley a steady Wall Street broker proposed to Edna Latrobe the daughter of a wealthy dry goods merchant. The old Latrobe balked at settlements, the engagement was briefly broken, but at a greenhouse meeting and a park stroll the pair reconciled. Edna and Ben plan to marry with Latrobe’s reluctant consent, the practical suitor choosing a stable, sensible union over romantic drama.
In a brief exchange Dismal Dawson accuses The Kind Lady of loving money not himself. The Kind Lady questions if he is a miser and Dawson explains that others’ love of money makes it hard for him to obtain it now and then. Indianapolis Journal.
In a Spare Moments exchange a husband recalls the grassy site where he proposed ten years ago sparking the memory of a long-ago conflict. The wife asks why that spot became the start of their ten year dispute.
A humorous exchange from a New York Herald item depicts a mother and son named Tommy arguing over jam. Tommy cites a Bible proverb about not letting his left hand know what his right hand does. The brief vignette captures domestic irony.
A new book claims John Henry the Irish actor admired by George Washington faced a troubled marriage history. His first wife died at sea on a Jamaica voyage, leaving sister Ann who later wed John Hogg and became a New York audience favorite. He then deserted Ann to marry Maria Storer, described as a perfect fairy in person in theater circles.
A Washington pug owned by Mr Kot zebue is said to say one word and to be remarkably intelligent. A pug owned by Miss Ellis reportedly speaks Mamma with clear enunciation, a marvel for canine wit. The piece notes dogs teeth care and dental work as a growing medical concern.
Tomsmith reveals the motive was not pure charity but a hidden stake in mosquito netting. Jim Jones confirms the assertion as “it wasn’t disinterested philanthropy.”
A brief exchange notes that Greggs and his wife are said to be in constant near conflict. Neighbors report they avoid sitting by windows, fearing a louder quarrel could erupt.
A six month old testimonial reports surprise and satisfaction with a patent product. The writer expresses personal improvement and renewed vitality describing early doubts about the patent’s effectiveness and a sense of being a joyful, improved person.
A witty caption notes that street musicians gamble with music for money, portraying them as constant players in the street economy. The exchange frames musicians as relentless performers, blending humor with a nod to risk and reward in urban charm.
A brief humorous exchange between a Taudlady hostess and a new boarder. The boarder replies that he likes oysters served in modest portions, noting not more than a dozen per dish and well seasoned.
A character named Smith reacts to a Christmas gift of fine cigars from Jenkins while vowing to quit smoking. Odorous Oliver-Yessum laments having no home as charity begins at home amid streetwise banter.
A clipped dialogue notes Bill finishing a table trade after work. Owen asks about the trade, naming a casual postwork discussion in a workplace setting. The exchange centers on a final table task and its outcome.
A fragment from Pearson's Weekly recounts a girl losing track of a child and a nurse explaining she spoke the whole time. The dialogue evokes concern and a courtroom or public inquiry tone in a moral tale style.
A courtroom aside quotes a judge commenting on travel costs to Europe. The exchange contrasts limits of funds with ambitions to borrow against available resources, illustrating a humorous or pointed remark about financing travel.
A fragment shows a witty exchange about thirteen as an unlucky number and a price joke about thirteen cents versus twelve, implying a miscount or trick in pricing. The dialogue hints at numerology and commerce in a humor tone.
A New York letter describes two well dressed strangers in separate city areas who swamped bystanders as they threw coins and notes about. One was an out of town lawyer and the other a Scotch man who profited by building golf links amid a buying frenzy.
A Washington Star exchange features a politician telling an acquaintance that he was not running for office, admitting a mistaken path and noting that others, including himself, believed otherwise. The remark emphasizes a deliberate misdirection and self- reflection.
The Youth's Companion offers a four page 10 by 24 inch calendar for 50 cents per copy. The 1997 calendar features four attractive pictures printed in twelve harmonious colors. Publishers provide free calendars to all Companion subscribers due to large print runs.
A brief dialogue notes Mr Hicks shows political interest, deemed on the wrong side. The speaker admits uncertainty about the side but asserts knowing Hicks. Publication appears in Harper's Bazaar origin, OA.
The passage urges taking Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to ease constant indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims the remedy brings stomach tranquility and also treats malaria, kidney complaints, rheumatism, constipation, biliousness, and nervousness.
In a dialogue from Answers a fortune teller claims a stern old maid received ten shillings for predicting she would suffer an accident before age twenty four. The quote shows a sharp exchange about fate and payment.
The advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh in all stages. It states the remedy is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. The notice offers $100 for any case it cannot cure and invites readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio.
Weary Watkins-DO defines a miser as one who denies himself life’s necessaries while others buy them. He notes meeting many of these so called Prohibitionists. The Indianapolis Journal reports the exchange in a humorous framing.
Special emphasis on engraving the big apple in ads as western Colorado attracts fruit growers. A small area remains under cultivation yet yields are said to be remarkable in amount and quality. The company advertising is described as responsible and reliable.
A brief exchange quoted from the Cincinnati Enquirer features Mrs. Ferry asking what Mr. Ferry would think of her taking a section to be a bloomer girl. The playful dialogue reflects social views and fashion talk of the era.
Mrs J Nichols of Princeton Indiana reports that two bottles of Piso's Cure for Consumption cured a severe coughing illness. The statement is dated March 26, 1895.
On the stand the attorney questions the witness about witnessing the altercation. O'Hara denies seeing the event, claiming he was busy watching the fight. The Memphis Scimitar reports the exchange in a fragmentary courtroom scene.
A vintage patent medicine note promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The ad states all druggists will refund money if it fails to cure. The claim targets general cold symptoms with a bold money-back guarantee.
A local quip references Miss Goldie being a church-goer while noting she carries a bicycle kit in place of a prayer-book. The remark highlights a humorous contrast between appearance and reality in a brief community vignette.
A London showman in Whitechapel fasting three weeks sued the owners for his pay after they withheld a large meal. They claimed expenses for refreshments, but the items were only lemonade sugar and water. The piece notes other abnormal performers and cites a Vienna trance incident involving a man in a sausage rivalry.
Our English friends dispute a new grammar issued under Vanderbilt University in Nashville. The work elevates custom as final authority and defends sentences like It was him and Who did you see, which critics warn echo cracker English and are not worth adoption.
The fragment depicts a father and son clashing over an inheritance tied to the marriage to Stubbs' daughter. The father insists the son must marry to deprive the “skinflint” of his money, while the son argues marriage is the only way to gain anything.
An 19th century advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething pain in infants. It claims to soften gums, reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and cure wind colic, priced at 25 cents per bottle.
A lively Beverly dinner drew chatter about a music box that reportedly plays 1,000 tunes, generating significant interest among attendees according to the Chicago Record.
Raspberries are now visible growing in gardens across the Long Sutton district in Lincolnshire, signaling a fruitful season for fruit growers and gardeners in the area.
A historical note states that the Russian imperial couple used English and German in private intercourse, indicating multilingual practice at court. The claim highlights cross cultural influence within the 19th or early 20th century Russian monarchy, with language usage reflecting diplomatic and personal exchanges.
The Gazette de France, founded in 1621, is noted as one of the world’s oldest newspapers. Its long-running publication marks a historic lineage in print journalism.
A fragment notes bicycle regulation in Mexico requiring a bell a license plate and a night lantern. It mentions rapidly increasing bicycles in the capital and varied makes with the latest designs. Roads widen toward the valley offering smooth trails for burros and pedestrians, suitable for wheels though not for vehicles.
A recent order bars Boston policemen from leaning against any upright object during working hours, directing officers to maintain an attentive standing posture while on duty.
In 1641 Boston produced the colony's first rope, marking an early industrial milestone. The event highlights Boston's development in local manufacturing and its role in supporting maritime and trade activities of the era.
An advertisement promotes a free two dollar trial bottle and treatise for Dr Kuine's Grey 4 Nerve. It claims a permanent cure with no side effects and directs readers to send to Dr Kure at 981 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In a brief, playful line a player jokes about losing captaincy after his mother cut his hair while he slept. The exchange showcases light, informal team banter amid a sports setting.
The Detroit Journal comments on a social scene where a soubrette receives a kind reception and observers remark that they themselves will be old someday, capturing a reflective mood about aging and courtesy.
The sentence notes Bagdad's wealthy Jewish community now controls the remaining Babylon site. It also states tinware originated in this country in 1770.
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