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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1888
Page
6
The piece argues that using inexpensive, generic letterheads and cards harms a businessman's image. It warns that recipients see the practice as a sign of penny ministry and suggests that better, sturdy stationery reflects credibility and professionalism.
The text argues free trade harms wage earners and that protective tariffs raise living standards. It asserts that tariffs protect jobs, wages, and the well being of workers, claiming Americans enjoy better food clothing homes schooling and charitable giving under protection versus global cheap labor.
The piece argues that C F Kindred financially backs and controls the Daily News and its policies. It claims he personally funds wages and stock, keeping the paper solvent after Wightman withdrew support, and states he essentially owns the paper and editor.
A brief exchange notes both papers being snowed under during municipal elections with lighthearted sarcasm about workload and coverage. The Brainerd Daily News and St. Cloud Tribune are cited as sources.
An Evening Star note states W. W. Hartley and C. F. Kindred are not candidates for Congress in the fifth district but could emerge as a dark horse if the convention produces a tight result.
Crow Wing county Republicans pledge to vote freely without boss control. They may support McGill, but will decide in line with personal judgment rather than pledges. A suggestion to press Interior on upper Mississippi reservoirs follows a formal call with unanimous consent.
Fragmentary text from Brainerd area appears garbled with stray phrases and missing context. The readable bits mention Brainerd and a place near Joitle Falls with unclear meaning and dates.
The mayor addresses the Brainerd City Council urging land acquisition for railroad terminals, building code reforms, a fire limit, a City Building Inspector, eight hour workday rules, strict enforcement of Sunday liquor laws, gambling suppression, social order measures, and policing of vice districts. He praises economic growth, dam power, and the county’s development potential while defending existing railroad interests. He closes with thanks and a pledge to serve with integrity.
A literary sensation eyes the weekly Family Story Paper. Laura Jean Libber’s Baby Bunting romance captivates town readers and drives strong sales as the new issue hits newsstands. Publisher Norman L. Mexno offers four months for a dollar.
A woman explains a kerosene soap wash method using a bar of soap dissolved in water heated to boil, then adding kerosene and boiling white clothes twenty minutes. Rinse, hang, and use the suds for colored clothes. Do not soak overnight.
Brainerd Minnesota executive committee of the Board of Trade urges citizens to use the prepared brief on envelopes and letterheads highlighting water power 25000 horsepower boomage for logs sewerage schools churches the water works rail links and timber—information to attract business and growth.
User note indicates Comstock lacks broad support beyond his county in the district. The Crookston Times reports limited following in the area and only nominal backing elsewhere. The piece reflects a cautious view of Comstock’s regional political strength.
In Detroit Minnesota a fifteen round match at the opera house opened between Ed Winchester and Ed Hotchkiss. Winchester quit after the second round claiming illness. Hotchkiss dominated the bout and later faced Jack Keefe of Minneapolis for a brief exhibition to calm the crowd.
At 3 o'clock this morning Cogan's academy was burned to the ground starting in the clothes drying room. The building fell to ashes in under thirty minutes with all furniture gone except items in Prof Cogan's private rooms. Insurance stands at 34000 and the loss about 10000.
Mathilda Peterson petitions for administration of Neis O Peterson estate of Brainerd Minnesota. The court schedules a hearing for April 3 at 2 pm and orders notice to heirs and interested parties by publication in the Brainerd Dispatch.
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