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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1895
Page
3
A humorous note explains that Prince Bismarck cannot read or answer the countless birthday wishes sent to Friedrichsruh. He would need years more to handle them, so he ignores the flood as many senders hope their notes will spark a fire of sentiment that never materializes.
The French chamber approved a 2 000 000 franc credit to supplement pensions for ten year members over sixty five with income not exceeding 860 francs. The allowance equals about a franc a day as an alimentary pension. Supplements reach 100 percent for those under 100 francs and 100 francs for those under 260 francs. A tax on stock jobbing to raise the fund was rejected as existing time bargains are already taxed.
In a Chicago Tribune snippet, Mr Billus cautions Maria to stop using kerosene to wake fires for the kitchen, noting the cost and the ease of replacing the girl if she cannot stop.
The Votary of Art defends the new statue amid public misreadings while the Disciple of the Material cautions that people will grab what is available. Detroit Tribune reports the discussion.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure laxative that cleanses the system and relieves colds headaches and fevers. It claims approval by medical professionals and notes its gentle action on kidneys liver and bowels. The California Fig Syrup Co markets 50c and 1 bottles with its name on every package.
100000 acres of choice hardwood lands along a new central Wisconsin railroad slated near an established trunk line. For sale cheap to single buyers or colonies with special inducements for colonies and long term low interest. Send for full particulars to Northwestern Lumber Co Eau Claire Wisconsin.
Florence residents and former soldiers report renewed health and vigor after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Andrew Finkenkeler describes long rheumatic pain and heart palpitations lifting within weeks, gaining weight and returning to work. Fellow veteran R. W. Cowan says paralysis and facial weakness improved, with sustained benefit and plans to continue treatment. Pills priced 50 cents a box, six for 2.50, sold by dealers or by mail from the Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
The article explains how fluid compasses stay steady on rough seas unlike common compasses. It notes alcohol as the floating liquid, traces the device to 12th century seamen, and contrasts with the iron needle cork method. It also mentions sewing needles rubbed with magnetism can float pointing north.
A witty exchange quotes an editor and a humorist from the Cincinnati Tribune. The humorist calls the joke an Irish bull and defends a high price by noting the current high beef prices.
At towel counters in large shops scrub cloths of loosely woven hemp are sold for mattings and oilcloths. Yellow cotton dust cloths are available, said to rival chamois skin in quality. Large gray squares of bandanna cloth serve as dust cloths for occasional customers including a dusky aunty or marm in plantation headdress.
A Yonkers Statesman quote notes a man who quit oil after marrying the president's daughter, while another report claims tobacco greatly contributes to color blindness. It urges avoiding excessive smoking in color discrimination jobs.
In a Gothic tale, Grace Lilburne plots Kate Walmar's ruin during a Christmas party at a grand castle. Lord Roland Ayre declares love to Kate as Grace schemes vengeance, culminating in a dangerous prank in the turret chamber that ends with a missing Kate and a tense reunion with Roland.
Rev. L. H. De Forest, a long time American missionary to Japan, says Christians should stop calling Japanese heathen. He cites the need for politeness toward Japanese religion, acknowledges truth in other faiths, and urges not whitewashing Western superiority. He argues missionaries should broaden their view after twenty years in Japan.
Maj Handy reports from the New York Mail and Express. He cites several advertising successes where modest start-up capital grew into substantial wealth. A drug clerk turned NY millionaire attributes wealth to advertising.
Practical Farmer notes the soya bean as a valuable forage and soil improver though not ideal for green plow under. It should be planted in hills or drills, matures later, easier to harvest than cow peas, but cow peas yield better forage and soil benefits. crop handling varies by region and climate.
Dr. Lehner of Zurich patents a method to turn wood pulp cotton or jute waste into a continuous thread. The synthetic silk can be dyed without special treatment and offers bright delicate shades, with low cost expanding use for manufacturers and decorative options.
A humorous quote contrasts work with addiction, noting how starting a task becomes hard to stop. The speaker likens diligent effort to a craving so strong it resembles drink or opium, explaining the challenge of stepping away.
Mrs Houser asks if someone will be out tonight and Houser replies yes if he can hold strong cards, hinting at a poker game and a tense exchange in Atlanta.
A compact reminiscence on humor as a universal salve featuring a witty exchange with Napoleon. The narrator recalls how jokes deflate anger and how a shared laugh bridges ranks from general to consul general. Included is a stray note on Royal cream of tartar baking powder potency.
A new columbarium near San Francisco cost 22000 dollars and houses over a thousand urns. The 28 by 45 foot granite building with a dome skylight holds urns in pigeon holes, each with identification placards. Bronze stairs access the tiers while guards deter theft. wings can be added as needed.
A sweeping Atlanta measure bans hanging over street signs and curbside displays. Merchants resist with quiet mischief printing cheeky signs like This sidewalk for carriages and Keep off the sidewalk. The public amusement grows as some shops comply while others vent sarcasm.
A report from Orphan's Bouquet describes a colossal Ceylon spider, the largest studied, weaving nets five to ten feet in diameter across rock chasms. Its silk supports reach five to twenty feet, forming a hammock like trap aimed at birds and large moths, with remains of small animals found in the webs.
An experienced verdict favors the Royal baking powder as the safest and most efficient option, with official demonstrations confirming its purity and wholesomeness.
The body of Mrs. Paran Stevens will be laid in the Stevens lot at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge. The oval plat contains a marble sarcophagus monument with a single inscription Stevens on its base, surrounded by heavy marble curbing. Nearby are the Brooks lot for the late bishop and the Indian Ridge plot where Longfellow is entombed.
A Boston wager pits Annie Londonderry against critics as she bicycles around the world over fifteen months. She began in June 1894 from Boston, funded by handbills and ads, crossing Europe to Havre, then Asia, with ongoing earnings to cover costs and a prize for completing the journey.
The Commons elects William Court Gully as speaker amid surprise since he has no outstanding prior achievements. The Liberal MP for Carlisle is around sixty, a Queen's Counsel with a dignified presence. His grandfather was a prize fighter who rose to Parliament and his physician father recently died.
In Dr Wills's Behind an Eastern Veil the narrator describes a father's stable where horses are fattened on green barley during a summer holiday. Hoofed by ropes and fed continuously, the horses enjoy a carefree period with gleaming coats and long tails while workers prepare their mangers and attend to each animal.
Early morning chatter from New York Weekly notes two Chore Boys debating the value of sweeping streets, with crowds absent and work slow as dawn breaks.
A historical advertisement claims nervous prostration stems from impure blood and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifying tonic. It asserts the remedy strengthens nerves, improves appetite, restores sleep, steadies hands and limbs, and returns vitality, with many women cured.
Desolate Matabele ruins near Thabas Induna provoke sympathy for Lobengula amid war fatigue. Accounts describe white settlers absorbing abuse with restraint as Matabili spirit remains defiant. A Jacarilla Apache legend explains face painting as blood-streaked marks from a bear and hunting rite.
The passage touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a powerful aid of nature to drive away disease. It claims benefits for malarial, kidney, rheumatic and bilious troubles, constipation and nervousness when used to eradicate them.
Humorous snippet from Harper's Bazar mocks a languid native and a traveler debating train time. The piece blends slang and travel wit as a captioned vignette. An advertisement for Hall's Catarrah Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. appears with patent medicine claims.
In a New York Weekly feature a physician tells LT not to fear death while Tam fears being buried alive. The doctor promises to attend and provide reassurance during the procedure.
Original and only genuine remedy for chapped hands and face and cold sores promoted by G. Clark Co. of New Haven Connecticut.
The New York Herald notes a sensational case where a man confronts a spouse described as two-faced for over twenty years. The article hints at bigamy and a circus or freak show link, with the public intrigued by the bizarre pairing and potential arrest details.
A humorous exchange from the New York Weekly features a husband condemning costly millinery and tailoring bills while the wife retorts she is aiming to outdress her servants, poking fun at social expectations.
An odd newspaper fragment promotes Mrs. Winslow's Sooraine Statue for Children Teething and contrasts an old remedy with a New Sort. The piece includes a Chicago man at a New York hotel and a jokey waiter exchange about water, followed by a medical testimonial from Ralph Erley of Williamsport Pa dated November 22, 1803.
A Philadelphia man narrates alternating city and country life in brief lines from New York Weekly. The piece contrasts winter and summer routines as a playful, fragmented travelogue.
Patent style advertisement notes Hanson’s Magic Gorn Salve warranted to cure or money refunded. It urges readers to ask their druggist about the preparation and lists a price of 15 cents.
A public quarrel over a murder case surfaces with a convicted defendant blaming legal counsel for the failure to win acquittal. The jurors are described as respectable, reflecting tension between defense and prosecution. A stark, era-tinged quote captures the dispute.
The exchange discusses marriage prospects with a playful view of a son in law and notes on practical workwear. It mentions rubber cloth laundry aprons in blue or brown denim and an outdoor houseworker wrap with a large loose jacket shape and big sleeves plus a hood for cold weather.
Nervous system impairment and weakened vitality linked to tobacco use. Claims a guaranteed cure by No To Bac sold by Drugwista outlets. Includes Sterling Kennedy Co addresses in New York or Chicago for purchase.
A voice notes that middle aged women now appear well dressed and comely. Hair care improvements have increased gray and white hair prominence, with natural growth and light cosmetic touchups. Increasing independence and interest in sensible pursuits have altered old stereotypes of aging and spinsterhood.
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