29 Jul 1887
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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1887
Page
1
County board of equalization plans to meet on August 10 to address tax matters. Washington agricultural department bug expert Professor Riley warns the northwest may face severe grasshopper infestations next year.
A dated caricature praises Jo Jo for moral stance against weed yet pleasure in chewing gum and gum drops. The piece highlights his charm with women and disdain for the genus dude. He mimics various archetypes from society including prize fighters and policemen.
S. H. Barrett brings a augmented circus, menagerie, hippodrome, and Wild West show to Brainerd on August 2. Two hundred acrobats, horses, and riders perform across three rings while scouts and cowboys recreate life in the West. Includes Donald McKenzie troupe, Japanese jugglers, rope-walkers, wrestlers, Nubar Hassan’s Soudanese Arabs, and the famed dog Jo Jo.
All mortgage holders with satisfied or partly satisfied mortgages must annul them on the Record Book by August 10. These will be taxed at full value. By order of County Commissioners Louis Tache Auditor.
Totes shows 42 855 43 accounted by treasurer with details: cash on hand 117 17 First National Bank 33813 71 redeemable orders 651 55 school and town fund orders redeemed 413 00 interest on coupons 7 860 00. Auditor and treasurer balances examined and found correct as of July 15 1887. Signed.
Hawley telegram says Deputy United States Marshal E L Warren and Joe Delaney were on train No 1 when Warren moved to seat ahead of his prisoner and Delaney reportedly left at Winnipeg Junction. Warren followed but Delaney vanished. Warren aged sixty, fast jump unexplained. Also notice: National Building Loan and Protective Union members to pay July stock by July 30 to agent J L Suarn.
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