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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1895
Page
7
An 19th century tone promotes Mostetter's Stomach Bitters as a quick decisive remedy. The text claims it helps rheumatism and offers cures for malaria dyspepsia nervous trouble constipation and biliousness, urging prompt and persistent use with positive testimonials.
Mrs Stevenson reports Samoa housekeeping was not as idyllic as it seems. Supplies from New Zealand or Australia arrive monthly, making essentials costly and requiring long shipments. Native diet then and now strains European palates, with society described as dense yet chiefly social and image driven.
Boardman, proprietor of the Seaside hotel, has placed a statue of the Venus de Milo in front of the house. Some observers say it looks out of place at a summer resort, while others defend its visual appeal. The Yonkers Statesman notes mixed reactions among guests and locals.
A quirky proverb from the Philadelphia Enquirer notes that a single misfit saying does not prove a trend but a lone grasshopper can create a sudden breeze. The item showcases whimsical folk language and period voice.
A. M. Priest, druggist in Shelbyville Ind, extols Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming strong customer testimonials and widespread satisfaction. The advertisement mentions that druggists sell the remedy.
In a backstage exchange, the manager bets on a Coryphee’s height after a toppled prop. If the object stands over six feet, the manager promises a higher salary for the performer.
A warning on alcohol’s deadly toll cites sixty thousand deaths yearly and contrasts with many who drink the same dose yet miss joy. The piece warns of societal harm and urges restraint amid a sobering public health message.
An old tobacco cessation ad claims a sore throat from tobacco use leads to serious illness and touts No To Bac as a cure. Sold and guaranteed by Sterling Remedy Co. with addresses in New York City and Chicago.
A Baltimore clergyman brings two 2000 year old Egyptian mummies to the Woman's College of Baltimore. They are believed to be princess bodies and provoke reflection on public attitudes toward grave robbing and the study of archaeology.
The tonic is praised as indispensable in every home solving stomach troubles and colds. It claims to alleviate every form of distress with reviving powers attributed to Walker's Ginger Tonic. It also mentions forty two grammars of the ancient Mexican language and twenty three dictionaries.
Local druggists advertise Hindercorns as a perfect solution to corns. It promises quick relief by removing corns, aiming to restore ease of wear for affected customers.
A Washington Star snippet shows Bobby complaining his small pastry share and his mother noting the pie needs shortening. The boy softly retorts that his piece should be lengthened, illustrating a playful family dispute over portions.
A dialogue excerpt from the Cleveland Plaindealer notes the declaration of income tax as void and mentions ongoing concealment of the tax for some time. The fragment emphasizes political or legal maneuvering around taxation.
A wry exchange between a passerby and a policeman taunts the idea of time versus speed as a train departure looms. The Philadelphia Enquirer frame suggests a humorous city vignette on hurried moments.
The pleasant effect and safety of Syrup of Figs for women under all conditions makes it a preferred remedy. To ensure the genuine article, check for the California Fig Syrup Co. name near the bottom of the package.
Collars and collarettes feature in the new waists with trimming for many of the prettiest styles. Made of cotton and linen batiste, they are sheer and edged with Valenciennes lace, cut in yoke shapes and often pointing to the belt. Sets of cuffs and collars with pointed or square tabs vary to pair with different gowns, echoing earlier fashion.
In a playful exchange Meandering Mike praises shad for nature's economy. Plodding Vete agrees noting the fish is slender yet full of toothpicks after a meal, a humorous image from the Washington Star.
An exchange in the Detroit Free Press features a sly quip about motives for joining a club. A married reason is cited in a brief humor item reflecting social banter.
Grace Lilburne fears discovery of the hidden turret floor as Miriam hints at a passage. Lord Roland Ayre presses for Kate Lilburne’s fate while Mrs Fairfield warns of danger and Grace plots to unveil the secret tonight with a lamp and cord.
The first grumbler spots Sir Victor Gayherd and Miss Miriam Hindman with companions in dim twilight. Grace, unseen by Miriam, fears exposure as Miriam notes Grace’s visit to a chamber in the old tower and tracks her movements.
A Yorkshire report describes a fabric for window blinds that is transparent from inside but opaque from outside. The material uses linen aluminum isinglass borax and other components, coated in a glassifying compound through a continuous process, then rolled and dried before knitting. The blind remains flexible and nearly as clear as glass from inside while outside visibility depends on lighting.
A brief on blue diamonds rare and famed, tracing Tavernier's stone from India 1641 to its 18 000 pound purchase by Hope, its later appearance in French regalia, possible recutting to 44 ½ carats, and current chancery status as a valued gem linked to London and Philadelphia records.
Patrolman Thomas Gill of Fifth Street station found a girl named Cricket who said she lived with the Dunn family. He escorted her to the station and, after a chat, reunited her with her mother on Second Avenue near Tenth Street. The mother pledged not to whip her that time.
In Glasgow Prof Blackie shared a brusque denial of vanity and recalled how his wife once loaned her plaid shawl to warmth him in poverty. He wears a plaid ever since to honor her loving deed, a memory highlighted in Good Words.
Abs and Sunup discuss Hiram’s college life and rumors of him sowing wild oats. One plans to bring him home, urging him to stick to farming as he craves agriculture. The exchange hints at concern over his behavior and future.
The irate politician vows never to insult a rival in public but declares that if they meet in Congress he will call him a liar and a thief. The Chicago Post reports the sharp exchange.
The excerpt chronicles historic and literary views of the donkey from ancient Bacchus devotion to Silenus, Copts, and A. B.’s 1595 Noblenesse of the Asse. It notes intellect, ritual associations, and even the animal’s famed voice described as melodious brayings.
A girl tried to withdraw her deposit and faced a bank dispute over signatures. Although she proved identity, a witness warned that inconsistent signatures can block payments. He urges adopting a recognizable signature as crucial for financial dealings.
The 1,000 strong German hotelkeepers association met and discussed tipping but declined to challenge the practice. They chose not to meddle with the time honored custom, leaving the waiter with his swallowtail and an itching palm when travelers dine in Germany.
A merchant captain claims a two sized air bag or canvas car, waterproofed with oil, offers an independent shore escape when lifeboats fail. One model carries 1000 to 1500 fathoms of life line, the other supports twenty five people with 2 feet 6 inches draft. Auto spreading sails aid movement to a lee shore and the device fits in a deck box. chambers inflate for use and deflate to store.
An English gentleman and his guide slip toward a glacier edge until a dog clings to the master’s clothes and halts their fall. The master then grants the dog a pension for life in gratitude.
Ontario’s official analyst reports royal baking powder superior to others after study. He recommends its use over competing brands in Canada.
A Midland England fruiterer used many magnifying lenses as a shop window to enlarge oranges and cherries, creating a curious display. Though the view from a distance hindered seeing inside, locals flocked to the store and the business flourished selling Californian fruit.
Washington naval authorities test an electric lever system to close all air tight doors instantly. A whistle or bell warns crew to evacuate portions below deck as doors seal to prevent flood ingress after near misses or collisions.
Experiments in London explore paper pulp water pipes to resist electrolysis from electric railway return currents. Some promise is noted, but not all requirements are yet satisfied.
The Washington Star quotes a British reply denying insult to the king of Umsquog and suggesting a provocation to seize ground, reflecting colonial-era tensions and frontier ambition.
The article favors silos or substitutes, describing a corn fodder method mixed with water to warm feed. It notes costs, heat generation, and feeding schedules through April 1, comparing corn fodder with clover hay. It reviews grains including wheat bran gluten meal and buckwheat middlings as the preferred dairy ration.
In dairy practice uniform cream ripening is essential for quality butter. Do not add fresh cream during ripening, stir thoroughly with a long paddle, and mix old and new cream to prevent scum, aiming for slightly acid, evenly ripened cream before churning.
A. M. Cree, an experienced sheepman, reports from St. Paul on 3 500 wethers fed at South St. Paul yards. He argues winter mutton profits are illusory if feeders buy feed in season, noting wheat screenings cost 11.50 a ton for 669 tons, vs 6 a ton last summer, leaving only about five dollars per ton profit. He observed sheep sold from 3.90 to 4.95, averaging 2.15 dollars of feed per animal and 1.60 cost per animal, highlighting slim margins after expenses.
Secretary Coburn reports from 1 200 practical growers on alfala harvesting. The crop’s 72 percent water content means it needs careful handling and drying weather to evaporate moisture, with significant time required for proper processing.
Colman Rural World adviser stresses changing shoes every three weeks to keep feet balanced and joints smooth. Regular rasping trims correct irregular growth, preventing injury and improving performance and savings.
In Poland brides and peasants wear multiple rows of coral beads believed to bring luck, with larger beads seen as luckier. Cracow merchants profit from these necklaces as the poor sacrifice food or loved ones rather than part with them. Orthodox Jewish brides are noted for silken wigs and the ritual of wedding night hair removal performed with silver scissors.
At an Elyria institute Mr Mills, a large potato grower, notes muck grown potatoes show less scab. Mr Todd confirms, and recommends soaking seed in corrosive sublimate solution before planting. Planting seed on muck may yield clean seed stock. upland crops require renewal to avoid scab in following years.
A farmer details his attempt to eliminate horns by breeding horned cows to a polled bull. He notes about one in ten calves horns, while polled heifers from horned mothers produce hornless offspring. He argues horns require more space and effort, praising quieter, chainless stabling.
The article advises selecting only the best sires and dams, avoiding inferior stock, and improving crosses over time. It stresses timely stock up and warns that demand for scarce horse types may outpace supply for years. It also covers checking teeth for mastication issues and correcting them with a rasp to maintain good condition.
Interview with G A Baker overseer at Col Isaac A Sugg's farm in Greenville recounts illness from October 1895 to January 1896. After trial of various medicines he credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring appetite strength and full recovery, praising their tonic effect on blood and nerves. Pills sold by dealers or mailed from Schenectady New York.
A cat raised a puppy after its mother died near Wells Street and Chestnut. The pup, fed by the cat, adapts to life with daily dog like needs while the cat guards and teaches it. The unusual sheltering bond puzzles onlookers as the dog grows but remains under canine watch.
Amid Queen Victoria 76th birthday recalls the duchess of Kent mothered her by guarding her from uncles and hostile guardians. The duchess refused to let George IV or William IV influence Victoria education, enduring persecution to safeguard her daughter.
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