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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1896
Page
1
A reference to the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line appears in the text. The line highlights a historic railway route and its regional importance. No dates or events are specified in the fragment.
Two daily trains operate between St Paul Minneapolis and Chicago with connections east and south. Tickets and baggage checked through to all U S and Canadian points. For routes rates maps and folders contact your nearest ticket agent or Jas C Penn Gen Pass Agent Milwaukee Wis.
A 19th century note extols knowledge as power and urges reading beyond textbooks. It describes the value of illustrated learning, promoting an ongoing monthly pamphlet from WJ Kenyon and partners in St. Paul Minnesota for 1896. It also touts the Burlington Route as the best line from St. Paul to Chicago or St. Louis.
Freeman Thorpe argues from Hubert Lake that Northern Minnesota near the Mississippi headwaters will grow in population within 25 years. He says sandy lake regions create milder summers, later frosts, and cooler days via lake breezes, with abundant rainfall and strong agriculture potential despite mosquitoes.
The timetable lists GING southbound to Duluth with departures 11:40 a.m. and arrivals 3:05 p.m. It shows connections via Cloguet, Stony Brook, Feedwood, River, La Prairie, Grana Rapid, and Deer River with varied times. Daily operation excludes Sundays.
The Minnesota victory boosts McKinley as campaign momentum swells toward St Louis. Davis’ withdrawal redirected support, signaling strong protectionist and sound money sentiment in Minnesota, aiding the Ohio statesman’s path to the presidency.
Aitkin, Monday. The Sixth district Republicans condemn depreciated currency and demand honest money. They favor silver as currency only if parity with gold is maintained, opposing any scheme that would debase the currency.
A scanned newspaper page promotes a word contest by Monon Seeds Co with prizes up to 1000 dollars and a flower seed offer. It also advertises travel options on the Nickel Plate Road with claims of low fares, fast service and comfortable accommodations.
The Nickel Plate road offers direct Chicago to New York service with through cars to Boston. Departs Chicago at 1 30 PM arrives NYC next evening 6 30 and Boston 8 45 reassures speed comfort and safety with low rates. Through baggage cars buffet and day coaches lighted heated by steam with modern improvements. J Y Calahan Chicago agent. Storage space for stoves advised by D M Clask & Co.
The line highlights day coaches dining cars and sleeping cars illuminated by Pintsch gas lights with colored porters in charge as it promotes low rates and fast travel for travelers.
A 160 acre tract within a mile and a half of the city limits is for sale featuring a good house, barns, and a fine water well. Seller will consider city property in part payment. For details contact P. M. Lagerquist. 3w Joan Swanson.
The Republican state convention in Aust Texas opens for two days but stalls as the credentials committee report lags. McKinley supporters push a bold line claiming a delegation slot, while fusion with Reed men is rued after overestimating strength. Delegation instructions remain unsettled amid planning.
The Nickel Plate Road promotes itself as the shortest Chicago to New York and Boston line via Fort Wayne Cleveland and Buffalo. It highlights first class roadbed and Wagner Sleeping and Buffet Cars with the lowest rates. For schedules and rates contact J. Y. Calahan, General Agent, Chicago.
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