28 Jan 1887
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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1887
Page
1
A compilation notes at least a 60 percent rise in pauperism in Ireland during the previous year. In other items a Wisconsin court jailed a man for writing poetry and Miss Van Zandt plans retreat to a European spot after fooling around.
Twenty men who lost both arms in the late war draw a commutation for artificial arms. The house intends to grant the same commutation to men who lost both hands and raise their pensions from $75 to $100 per month.
The Indians on the Coeur d O Reilla reservation north of Eau Claire Wisconsin are logging this winter and have already banked 35,000,000 feet. If all Indians were as industrious they might be of some account and their extermination would not be a necessity.
The lumber industry stands as the pioneer and principal business in Northern Minnesota. Log cutting will reach a multi year high, and with abundant snow there should be ample spring water to float all logs to market.
The legislative committee of the Knights of Labor presents President Cleveland with a petition urging veto of the interstate commerce bill. They condemn features like the commission clause arbitrary power for commissioners exclusion of federal courts and the overall uncertain tone pervading the bill.
The writer accuses the Tribune of making public bets and fabricating claims about a Philadelphia Press editorial. They challenge proof of the assertions and say the Tribune only stole two items from last week, suggesting a chance of recovery if they try harder.
Representative Lum of Crow Wing county introduces bills to form the Fourteenth district from parts of the Eleventh including Becker Clay Norman Polk Marshall and Kittison counties and the Fifteenth district comprising Aitkin Crow Wing Cass Itasca Beltrama and Wadena counties. The Wadena Tribune urges passage as a matter of justice.
By Mr. Lum the legislature hears new measures from Hon. Leon E. Lum this week. Proposed changes include amendment to section 13 of the penal code and an act of incorporation for the city of Brainerd. Also bills on a Ft Ripley bridge costing 700 and road construction in Cass and Itasca counties.
The Elk River Star-News mockingly questions the purpose of a grown adult wearing a lumberman’s suit and bouncing inoffensive citizens in a blanket asking for an explanation. The letter reflects local humor and civic tone.
Harper's Weekly reports the dramatic fall of a California giant redwood in Sonoma as Jim Lane and a crew of woodchoppers undercut and cross saw a massive 275 foot tree. The trunk, fifteen feet in diameter, crashes with dust, wind and rumble, stunning the workers who momentarily halt their labor.
The Royal Baking Powder Co promotes a cookbook gathering readers best home cookery receipts. Three thousand tested formulas cover soups fish meats desserts breads and preserves with contributor attestations and full address endorsements. The volume is printed and mailed for 50 cents with postage prepaid.
An Atlanta advertisement extols Swift's Specific as a life saving tonic for women suffering pale faces fragile forms and languid movement. It cites testimonials from Mrs. J F Bradley Detroit Mich Mrs Sarah E Turner Tennessee and others claiming the remedy revived health and saved lives. The notice offers a free treatise on blood and skin diseases by the Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
Seedsmen publish catalogues and some send them free to interested readers. The Joseph Harris Seed Company of Rochester New York offers an Illustrated Catalogue by mail. Readers may send name and address on a postal card to receive their latest offerings at low prices.
An engineer entering Mitchell Dakota mistook a farmer’s lantern for an approaching train, whistled brakes and reversed. The man later found missing brakeman Cuarrell, who was located after falling from the train with two broken legs.
A promotional notice extols Green s August Flower as a cure for dyspepsia liver complaints and related ills claiming three doses prove its effect. It cites dyspepsia biliousness headaches and nervous symptoms as caused by liver issues and urges trial with 10 cent sample bottles.
The river and harbor bill advances in the House of Representatives with key support from Knute Nelson. The measure seeks funding and projects for waterways and port improvements.
County fair delegates meeting in St Paul this week agreed to ask the legislature for 24000 dollars, double the 12000-dollar request previously proposed. The push aims to fund fair programs and facilities across the county.
Market gardeners and all who want the best seeds at low prices direct from growers should send to the Joseph Harris Seed Company in Rochester New York for their free Catalogue for 1887.
A showcase of new parasols featuring varied shapes, materials, linings, and knobs. Drooping dome ribs, black guipure lace, carved wood handles, and gold embroidery appear across white and black fabrics. Telescopic handles and lace flounces recall butterfly motifs in a Paris-inspired craze.
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