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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
6
A brief dialogue fragment from Collier's Weekly reflects on ignorance and happiness with Penelope Well and Genevieve contrasting comfort with philosophy. The exchange notes that happiness is subjective and varies by perspective.
A period piece asserts rising insanity linked to high living and rush for money. It argues health neglect causes breakdown and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for stomach ills including constipation dyspepsia and biliousness.
In a humorous note from the Indianapolis Journal a seller quips that elephants have fallen from 16000 dollars to 1500 while a buyer jokes that no future purchase will be followed by boarding the animal. The exchange cites a quirky price cut and social wit.
Patient reports eruptions on face disappeared after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla and claims it cured his father of catarrh. Combination testimonial from Bloomington Indiana era advertisement style.
A humorous note suggests mislaid pocketbooks can be found by listening for money as they say money talks. The line plays on the idea that valuables make noise or reveal location. No specific person or place is cited.
An old advertisement touts a chewing tobacco substitute claiming no chewing or smoking is needed if you chew it. It promises harmless curing effects, sells for 5 cents per package, and is distributed by Capital City Gum Company of St. Paul Minnesota. If unavailable, readers can mail 5 cents for a sample.
A compact line suggests a fascination with another man's widow, hinting at social desire or intrigue. The remark implies a nuanced, perhaps ironic view of romantic interest within delicate boundaries.
160 acre stock and timber farm in Bear area with hardwood, limited hills, near Mississippi River, river steamboats and rail near by. includes log buildings and well, 30-40 acres cleared, abundant hay grazing and fertile soil. Wildlife such as bear moose deer and fish present. Beginner friendly with good year round wages in English speaking neighborhood. Apply to EMILE CONSTANT Proprietor of Globe Hotel St Paul Minnesota.
A compact reflection notes that nature creates work as a necessity, society assigns duty, and habit can turn labor into pleasure, suggesting work’s social and personal meaning within human life.
An 1895 testimonial from C L Baker of Regent Square Philadelphia claims Piso's Cure for Consumption saved large doctor bills. The note ends with a whimsical thought about brides and orange wreaths replacing orange blossoms.
New students enrolling at the spring term starting March 26 may receive a thirty day trial free in the preparatory normal college commercial shorthand and typewriting departments. The offer promises low expenses and is directed to President J P Hirsch Charles City Iowa for particulars.
The notice advertises hair cutting and cosmetic items with references to Pannen’e Hate Baleanm and Mix pgRcomne described as a corn cure priced at 15 cents. It reads as a vintage ad snippet implying hair styling and foot care products marketed to shoppers.
An old writer likens hammocks to webs crafted by Cupid, where love’s portrayal mirrors a spider’s imitation. The metaphor frames comfort and trap as entwined in a single leisure image.
A private letter extols Idaho and Snake River valley irrigation as a cure for drought anxiety. It lauds 60 bushel wheat yields, 600 bushel potato crops, orchards, and Italian German prunes. The Oregon Short Line promotes Idaho to eastern farmers, urging contact for details and a promised relocation lure.
In a midlands town a retired railway guard helping with collection at a Methodist service taps a sleeping brother with the bag and snaps Tickets, please in a humorous reminder of his railway days. The moment lightens the morning as others smile at the quick reminder of habit.
Sunday school teacher reads aloud the phrase “And the king rent his clothes” from a lesson leaf. A pupil replies he does not know and jokes that it might mean the king hired them out. The exchange appears in the Ohio state journal.
John Millais meets Mrs Jopling at a private viewing of old masters at Burlington House. He comments on preferring “the young mistresses” over old masters, delivering a witty remark that amuses a fellow artist. The exchange marks their first documented engagement.
A collection of science notes on electric shock effects on heart and respiration, defibrination experiments, safer fire escapes, efficient gas lighting, pie cutter device, malaria mosquito notes, and striking cold weather ice bubble bursts in Siberia.
A new motor carriage in France relies on an oil engine for normal propulsion and an electric motor for hills. The oil engine runs at constant speed and when surplus power exists the engine drives a dynamotor to charge accumulators. Accumulators are used sparingly and kept charged, with the dynamotor starting the engine. Speed changes occur through mechanical means.
The discovery that mosquitoes transmit malaria raises high hopes for eradicating the tropical scourge. Maj. Ronald is noted in the report as part of the discussion on new findings.
Patent Record notes an automatic closet disinfector with a liquid reservoir and a lever linked valve for small disinfectant discharges. An Australian patent covers a perpetual calendar attachable to pencils using linked metal tubes for days months and years. A heat resistant porous comb dries hair by absorbing moisture and evaporating it over a flame. A novel street sweeper uses a large drum as a rear wheel to collect dirt, dump it into a top receptacle.
A brief item notes a character asking for her father and a reply that his status was checked by her lawyer, implying settled matters. The fragment suggests a legal or domestic scene with emphasis on verified standing. No further context or names are available.
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