Local notices and ads fill Brainerd pages ahead of Fourth
Village items report visits births and marriages plus sales at Bane & Bane and D. M. Clark stores. Officials and clergy schedule park services and sermons as families travel to Detroit Minneapolis and Chicago areas for July Fourth. Brainerd community life features meat market specials, fireworks at the Post Office News Stand, and plans for public celebrations and hotel duties as residents prepare for holiday events.
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Post-Office
Brainerd Fourth of July Celebrations Arrive With Free Contests
Brainerd plans a full Independence Day program featuring a calithumpian parade, mounted sword contest, and an afternoon at City Park with honors, prizes, and races. The day includes baseball at Athletic Park, a minstrel show at Sleeper Opera House, and a bustling street parade.
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Brainerd
Buckley
Athletic Park
Sauk Centre
Sleeper Opera House
Billy Kersands
Gauze
Craig
Neil Moore
Jalvan
Eugene Hillman
Picaninny Quartette
Crescent City Quartette
McFadden Drug Co
Walker and Leech Lake Excursion Planned Tomorrow
The Walker and Leech Lake trip promises comfort and ample refreshments prepared by the local committee. Brajperd neighbors will be warmly welcomed with stands and affordable meals on the grounds. The train departs N. P. depot at 7 am, stopping at East Brainerd and the Rh & F line for early travelers.
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Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
Chautauqua Lake
J. Y. Calaban
Adams Street
Chicago
Walker
Leech Lake
N. P
Wandne
East Brainerd
Rh & F
Wedding of Rev F M Eckman and Miss Marie Hawkinson
The Rockford Illinois Register reports the June 24 wedding at First Lutheran Church in Rockford of Rev F M Eckman to Miss Marie Hawkinson. The couple met while he studied at Augustana and assisted at the church. she sang in the choir. After the ceremony they plan to visit Rockford friends before moving to Brainerd Minnesota to begin his work.
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Rockford
F. M. Eckman
Marie Pauline Hawkinson
F.M. Eckman
Augustana College
Eckman
Rainerd
Mion
First Lutheran Church
Hawkinson
Red ball lost in enclosure seeks owner
Notice posted for a red ball found on Friday the 26th in an enclosure. The two year old animal is to be claimed by its owner who must prove ownership, pay charges, and remove the animal. A. Larenton.
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A. Larenton
Fogg Ferry and Under Two Flags at Sleeper Opera House
The Paul T. Wilkes Stock Company presents Fogg Ferry tonight and Under Two Flags on Saturday at the Sleeper opera house. Tickets cost 10 15 and 20 cents. The management improves ventilation and provides iced spring water to keep patrons comfortable in hot weather. Suit a BASE BALL and BAT by J. F. McGinnis & Co.
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Paul T. Wilkes
Sleeper Opera House
Fogg Ferry
Opera House
Life and Speeches of McKinley sales notice
Agents wanted to sell a 320 page book with 20 full page illustrations titled Life and Speeches of McKinley. Includes proceedings of St. Louis Convention and party platform. Cloth $1.00, half morocco $1.50. 60 percent discount to agents. Send 30 percent for prospectus, and sell 200 copies in town. Address J. S. Ogilvie Publishing Company New York.
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McKinley
St. Louis
Morocco
J. S. Ogilvie Publishing Company
Rose Street
New York
Fourth of July program at Fort Ripley features school readings
Fort Ripley marks Independence Day with a schedule of exercises in public schools. Activities include songs such as Columbia the Gem of the Ocean and The Flag of Our Nation, numerous recitations by students including Barbara Fretchie and A Pound of Jumps, a flag drill, and instrumental music.
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Fort Ripley
Columbia
Pxeusus
Schamp Dialogue, We ‘Are Four. Aie
Stella Heen
Goldie Clause
Bob Smith Beres
Iss
Feds
Iira Berg
Vern Rose Rose
Nora Myer
Ray Clark
Pees
Edna Rose
Barbara Fretchie
Asion
Evie Movers
Grace Dixon
Washington
Irving Berg
Achsah Root
Willard ‘Dixon
Tim Pisses
Mamie Clark
Lucile Smith
Clouse
Arpa Kane Elsie Mooers
Stella Berg
Aiais Wi Irvin Te Na
Leon Clouse
Aomi Jones
Parewell
Ametich
Knights of the Maccabees Seek Charter Members Next Week
The Knights of the Maccabees will hold daily sessions at Doctors Camp and Thabee's office from 7 to 8 30 pm next week. Potential charter members and seekers of information are urged to call and visit, with medical examinations offered during the same hours.
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Knights of the Maccabees
John W. Brown
Notice to Teachers Summer School at Washington School
Notice to teachers announces a summer school in Washington school beginning July 6 for one month conducted by Prof. Avery from St. Cloud Normal School. County Supt. J. A. Wilson expects large attendance and a quality program. Also advertises bicycle repair service and complete line of bicycles and supplies by Sr. Cloup Crerz Co.
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Washington School
Avery
St. Cloud Normal School
Sr. Cloup Crerz Co
Chicago Convention Faces 16 to 1 Or Gold Standard Plea
Debates over the 16 to 1 ratio drive the Silver question as the Chicago convention must declare either 16 to 1 or gold standard. Advocates warn against leaving the matter to Congress, fearing split from silverites or a shift to the separate silver party or Populists. The public seeks a decisive, lasting resolution to end the distracting monetary controversy.
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Altgeld
Chicago
Congress
Where the Germans Stand
Out of 508 German newspapers sent circulars by the German American Sound Money league 351 favor the gold standard and 81 back free silver coinage. Over 100 of the 603 German papers have not replied. The German vote matters on election day though Germans are a small political percentage.
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Sound Money League
Not Certain That Fire Will Burn
In 1890 silver inflation was authorized leading to a 1893 financial collapse. The nation remains unsettled as advocates push for a renewal of their controversial monetary experiment.
Minnesota Democrats Endorse Gold Standard Debate
Minnesota Democrats publicly favored the gold standard with 16 to 1 backing in Minneapolis and Duluth delegations. Analysts cited foreign born population and mortgage terms in gold as reasons farmers prefer gold coin, forecasting that gold clauses could sway votes against silver in coming months.
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Minnesota
Minneapolis
Duluth
United States
Silver and gold debate mirrors earth sun motion
The piece likens economic conflict to a lecture on astronomy with gold men insisting the earth orbits the sun while silver men claim the sun orbits the earth. It references bankers and goldbugs as deflectors in this debate.
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New York Evening Post
Square Fight Will Settle It In Sound Money Debate
A Utica Herald editorial calls for a decisive public clash over money standards, framing a square fight between advocates of sound money and anti sound money as the only way to settle the ongoing dispute.
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United States
Utica Herald
The Inconsistent Silverite Quip from Uncle Allen Sparks
Uncle Allen Sparks criticizes a neighbor described as a bowing silverite who boasted of principles yet pockets Canadian ten cent pieces to donate to church collections. The quote reflects tension over integrity and public charity in a community setting.
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Allen Sparks
Chicago Tribune
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Georgia
Moore & Kemp
Jaivan
Marsh Craig
Hillman & Vernon
W. O. Terry
Jas. S. Lacy
Crescent City Quartet
Pickaninny
Brainerd Dispatch
Crow Wing and
Cass Counties
H. Ingercell, J .W. Wieland
Editors and Proprietore
Crow Wing County
Ana
Ean
H. C. Stivers
Journal
Incersoll
DAVIS
D. R. Elder
Firet Nat. Bank Bik
D. L. Hoffman & CO
Front Street West
Jarthie City
Roger
Fiat
F. G. Sundberg
C. B. White
Ceater
Baxter Banner
I. A. White
Welker Bieck
Laurel Street
Cali
T Dispatch Office
Smith & Winslow, Insurance
Smith & Winslow Loan Money
D. M. Clark & Co’s
D. M. Clark & Co
Atwood & Johnson
Sarah L. Sleeper
Frank Marry
Barnesville
Bride
City
Rockford, Il
Ft. Ripley
A. E Pennell
Detroit
Post Office
Smith & Winslow, Real Estate
Smith & Winslow Rent Houses
Bane & Bane’s Market
Harry Marx
St. Cloud
Bane & Bane’s
Bane & Bane
A. E. Fritz
Dr. Williams
The
Chippewa Indian Commission
Oxford
Alabama
A. L. Notting
F. Luken
C.D. Johnson
Mankato
J. F. Hawkins
H. W. Topping
St. Paul
Sundberg’s
Mrs. D. Doran
Maud Brimson
Missoula
Mont
John Lound
Matilda Sophia Peterson
Warner
F. W. Wieland
Ohio
Sophia Wieland
James R. Smith
Ottawa
Canada
I. N. Smith
Staples
Ezra Smith
Minneneapolis
Baptist
Congregational
Methodist
RC. Opie
Jennie Campbell
Elk River
Hoffman Bazaar
E. E. Titus
Hoffman & Hartley
West Front Street
J. F. McGinnis & Co
Prof. Hathaway
Shakapee
Ribbel
Fourth Street North
A. L. Horrman & Co
N. B. Chase
Red Lake Country
P. J. Murphy
Aitkin
Claud Duber
M. E. Church
C. A. Wilkins
Wilmar
E. W. Lynch
Mr. Lynch
G.S. McPherson
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Mons Mahlam
Norway
Charles Mahlam
J. Tf. Sanborn
E. M. Westfall
Jennie Towne
S. L. Bean
Saratoga
Geo. B. Foster
Peoria, Ill
Judge Foster
W. A. Fleming
Winters
Snyder
Brainerd & Northern Minnesota Railway
Congregational Church
Edmands
J. S. Dryedale
H. P. Gifford
J. K. Pearce
Tena Drysdale
Kate Pearce
Earnest Jones
Ed. Michie
Albert Johnson
R. O. Drysdale
Claude Duber
J. J. Michaelson
J. J. Fritz
Sanborn
Gull Lake
A.T. Kimball
Pelican Creek
Kimball
Government Reservoir
A. L. Hoffman
A. F. Ferris
A. J. Halsted
L. W Chase
C. P. McLean
Alex. McPherson
W. P. Buckley
Richard & Pringie
Georgie
Brainerd Browns
Detroits
Brainerd “Kid
John Schmelz
Band Boys
Staples World
Vaeibanke
Republican Party
St Louis
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indianapolis News
William McKinley
J. A. Wilson
Supt. of Schools
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
New York World
Enry J. Cohen
R. F. Walters
P. M. Lagerquist
P.M. Lagerquist
Lagerquist
6Th Street
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