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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1900
Page
7
A testimonial from L. Hawn of Newington Ontario dated May 3 1899 says a six week cough vanished after using a quarter bottle of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. The claim presents the product as an effective remedy for persistent coughs.
The notice urges early use of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral to end colds and coughs quickly. It warns neglected colds can become chronic bronchitis or consumption and other illnesses, and claims a few doses cure during the onset, with longer treatment for older colds.
A Syracuse Herald brief recalls a terse wedding scene where a father grills a suitor about smoking before consenting. The line We’ve married off six daughters hints at a wary, humorous family policy and a man’s bold endorsement of his cigars.
Advert says the product cures a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. Signature of EL W Grove appears on each box.
A humorous cartoon caption shows Mrs. Kelly puzzled by drinkers and a moneyless night. Mr. Kelly jokes about Rooney’s war talk Casey’s politics and Hogan’s baby while he kept his mouth shut.
A saying suggests a self made man may think admitting truth is beneficial for inner integrity. The remark links pride in independence to the virtue of honesty and soul cleansing.
An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup for children teething. Claims include softening gums reducing inflammation easing pain and curing windcolic at 23 cents per bottle.
A provocative quip links Cain’s wife to male church avoidance, suggesting the question of her origin is used as a social joke. The line frames marriage and religious participation as connected to ancient biblical puzzles.
A terse aphorism notes that daily encounters reveal others who seem to know everything, underlining humility and social dynamics in personal interactions.
Mrs J L Northcott of Windsor Ontario endorses Piso's Cure as the best medicine for lung and chest diseases she has used. The testimonial reflects a personal favorable view of the remedy.
An old proverb states that a woman who marries to reform her husband seldom lives long enough to finish the job. The saying reflects moral attitudes from the era and highlights expectations placed on wives.
The line notes that a flawless complexion is appealing but not permanent, suggesting beauty fades and permanence is not guaranteed.
The piece discusses butter quality in Europe and New York cases on oleomargarine, financial strains on dairy trades, and farming patterns. It highlights the shift from beef to dairy during price cycles, advocates persistent dairying with right cow herds, and notes rye pasture benefits for poultry. Emma Clearwat ers explains milk quantity and fat dynamics after birth and during gestation, linking milk composition to calf and brain development and management implications.
Farmers report rye as a cheap, versatile green feed for poultry and soil. A rye patch provides grazing for fowls and can loosen ground for next year's crop, with ducks and geese benefiting less due to trampling. Four weeks after sowing in a garden patch, rye is green and rails over two acres were planted with two and a half bushels of rye.
Government bulletin weighs options for hog raisers on whether to raise one litter or two each year. It notes October pigs can be profitable with shelter and good winter pastures, grazing oats and vetch, and eventual market readiness by December.
The article discusses scaly legs in poultry with a home remedy using sulphur and vaseline, warns that one infected hen can spread the disease, and advises treating all birds. It also covers abandoned New England farms, grasses for soils, and forestry plans, plus peach tree nutrition and sheep feeding adjustments.
A Rural New Yorker contributor describes young heifers that begin milking before calving. He cites a yearling with milk produced by calves, another with an oversized udder, and two heifers milking months before calving. He warns against keeping such cows if avoidable.
The article notes that poultry farming offers fast profits for individuals with limited resources, highlighting its suitability as an accessible income-earning venture.
A Division of Agrostology report highlights the diverse native grasses and forage plants across the United States. It notes upland and lowland varieties suitable for soils and climates, with roles in hay, grazing, sand stabilization, land reclamation, gardens, arts, and livestock production.
Report notes packers have relaxed hog weight criteria with 260 pounds now seen as a good standard. The shift reflects changing market preferences and carcass yield expectations among buyers and producers.
In a letter to The Peruna Medicine Company Belva A. Lockwood praises Peruna for herself and her mother Hannah Bennett age 88. She extols its use for cold catarrh hay fever and as a tonic for feeble and nervous individuals. The note urges women to seek Health and Beauty material sent to women only from The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus Ohio.
A Cortland NY resident attempted suicide in McLean about a year ago. A physician saved his life with medical and surgical care. The doctor then sued for 10000 but was awarded zero. the record notes the man’s life was valued at an amount not allowed, with the plaintiff receiving nothing.
James Reichert from Lyon County Minnesota writes of his Manitoba settlement experience in 1898 99. He describes finding land near Virden and Hargrave, building a shanty dwelling, breaking seventy five acres, sowing 150 acres of grain and harvesting over 2700 bushels in year one with strong yields of No 1 hard wheat. He notes moderate land prices through the Canadian Pacific Railway and urges others to move if willing to work.
The British War Office shows several Hebrew only companies among troops. In Bombay two Hebrew companies exist and thousands of Hebrews have enlisted in recent years, many now serving with the South Africa army.
A list of last week patents granted to several Northwestern inventors names include Joseph W Bates John F Hoallor an Ozello R Stunt Jens Jensen Benjamin F P Kelsey John F Kukacka Luce rank T Stevens William H Welsh Merwin Lothrop Johnson patent attorneys 011 012 Pioneer Press Building St Paul Minn shows automatic coupling hay rack spring bed bottom bread or cake cutter cylinder lubricator cutter bar cable saw pen holder laundry apparatus and related assignees.
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