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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
10
In December 1898 the treasury ran a deficit of 460000 dollars and in December 1899 the treasury showed a surplus of 7615000 dollars. The general impression is that Clark passed more bills during the Montana legislature session than any other member.
The piece argues the Philippine and South African conflicts will spur a surge in bridge construction once the fighting ends, predicting a major industry upswing tied to postwar infrastructure needs.
Joux Line stated in Minneapolis that he does not want to be the state's hired man for another two years even if re election chances exist. The governor appears to sense this sentiment.
In an era of rising wages and abundant work, farmers enjoy good prices for their crops and a robust market for goods. The text suggests little public inclination to seek political change, trusting current leadership remains beneficial.
A bill introduced by Representative Morris aims to protect a single woman's homestead rights after marriage. The measure ensures that a woman who has lawfully claimed a homestead cannot forfeit that claim due to marriage, maintaining her ownership regardless of marital status.
The text notes Ames returning to the Republican party as a safe refuge and commends a doctor whose repeated efforts and judgments are praised as a lesson for others to profit from.
It is said by those who claim to know that Gov Lind would have left no string to his retirement from political arena if the publication of the fact that P B Winston was to be groomed for the succession had not been made. John does not want the democrats to get control of the reform forces.
The Little Falls Herald reports strong support for Lind to seek a second term as governor with a 1000 vote margin. The Duluth News Tribune labels the Herald's push as a four-flush bluff that will be called, predicting the same outcome.
The Northfield home built by the Odd Fellows of the state is completed and turned over to trustees. Every subordinate lodge in Minnesota helped push this project to completion and it reflects credit on the order for providing an excellent facility for indigent members.
In Minneapolis Lind tells supporters to stand shoulder to shoulder and work with their leader Bryan for the liberation of the people. The remarks come as Minnesota voters show mixed views and little consolation for Lind after the campaign.
Merriam calls on farmers to spend spare time before June answering questions on acreage crop quantities values and all farm operations for 1899. He says prompt accurate responses to census questions by enumerators are required by law to ensure a full census.
The Minneapolis Journal weighs rumors that Brainerd and Northern Railroad may be bought by Northern Pacific as president Merrill shifts from financing to potential control. Observers note strong earnings, logging and freight growth, and strategic ties to Northern Pacific, Great Northern, and Canadian Pacific routes.
Enumerators appointed to take the census in June will be furnished with badges by the government. The badges, worn conspicuously, will serve as credentials for gathering statistics and bear the words United States Census, 1900. An order for 60,000 badges has been placed by the director of the census.
Congressman Morris reports no plan to remove soldiers from Walk er. Duluth municipal politics heat up as the News-Tribune notes the Grafters Consolidated Union supports Truelsen by name.
North Dakota Senator Hansborough will speak at the Fargo Grain Growers convention January 23 to 26 on Congressional Action to Foster Foreign Trade. A round trip fare is $4.16 via the Northern Pacific.
Mrs R B E Sturgeon has opened a lying in hospital at No 76 Second avenue East Brainerd Terms reasonable Also two good second hand cutters for sale at D M Clark & Co
An old Brainerd testimonial extols Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney issues and backache, citing A. E. Losey of Losey & Dean and urging purchases at local drug stores. The ad also promotes Dean's Ointment for skin conditions and lists various heating stoves and home goods for sale by D. M. Clark & Co.
The Northern Pacific Railway issued the first map folder for the Nome Mining District modeled after the Klondike strike pamphlet. It includes a Nome City view, beach mining illustrations, sailing dates from Seattle and Tacoma, and Alaska steamer diagrams. The public is urged to contact NP agents or send a two cent stamp to Charles S. Fee in St. Paul for the folder and rates.
I M Ross of Winfield Tennessee credits his wife for urging Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption which cured his bad cough and breathing trouble. The remedy claims to cure coughs colds bronchitis la grippe pneumonia asthma hay fever and all chest throat and lung maladies. Bottles 50 and 100 cents guaranteed. Trial bottles free at Johnson’s Pharmacy and McFadden Drug Co.
A Paris telegram reports Mollie Carter, an American typewriter for a bicycle agency, inherited 18000 from an uncle in Duluth two months ago. She spent the money on gowns and socializing with American vaudeville crowds, and now lies critically ill in a hospital penniless after funds were exhausted or stolen.
Practica farmers and experts from Minnesota North Dakota and Manitoba Experiment stations will discuss practical subjects at the Grain Grower's convention in Fargo January 23 to 26. One round trip fare is $4.16 via Northern Pacific. plant seeds of knowledge instead of plowing ground now.
O P Erickson as Crow Wing County Sheriff gives notice for plaintiff Russell Cray Jamison Attorneys, 47 Loan and Trust Building Minneapolis Minnesota date 6 6.
Sealed proposals for a wooden bridge across Pine River on township 15 range 27 will be received at Crow Wing County Minnesota auditor's office on or before February 6 1900 Plans and specifications available from January 25 1900 The board of county commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids Dated Brainerd January 18 1900 A Mahlums County Auditor
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