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Newspaper

Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1886

Page

2

Co-Operative Farming Plan Backed By Knights of Labor

A. P. McGaugh ey secretary of the general cooperative board of the Knights of Labor calls a December 6 meeting in Philadelphia to allocate a 40000 dollar appropriation for cooperative work. The Crow Wing county cooperative farm is favored for a sizable share, with McGaughey's suggestions guiding the program. The board expects to foster cooperative agriculture based on his proposals.

Minneapolis Evening Journal A. P. McGaughey The Knights of Labor Philadelphia Richmond General Assembly McGaughey Cleveland

Proprietary Medicines at Dr Green’s Lab in Woodbury NJ

Physician observer endorses Avust Flower for dyspepsia and liver issues and BoschEe’s German Syrup for throat and lung troubles. He praises the curiosity driven manufacture, patient letters, and argues for government license protecting the inventor’s formulas as patents.

Green Woodbury N. J BoscheEe Dr. Green N. Y

Bishop Whipple Heroism Praise by New York Morning Journal

The New York Morning Journal lauds Bishop Whipple of Minnesota for calm aid at the Rio fire on the St. Paul road. He aided the wounded and helped rescue others, earning tribute for church bravery beyond military finery.

Bishop Whipple Christain Church Minnesota New York Morning Journal St. Paul Rio

Poison Oak Cure Reported By Farmer’s Tale

Mr T F Hudson recounts his son DeWitt’s relief from severe poison oak after using U S blood medicine. His account claims full recovery with new skin forming and urges others with poison oak to try the remedy, citing prior failed treatments and doctors’ efforts.

Treatise Promise for Blood and Skin Disease Cures

A brief note from the Banner-Watchman cites numerous endorsements for a blood purifier termed 8. 8. S. described as a remedy for poison oak and impure blood. It claims to be harmless yet effective, offering free mailings of the April treatise on blood and skin diseases by the Swift Specific Co with drawers in Atlanta and a New York address.

Ture Swirr Epectfic Co Atlanta New York

Bill of Fare for Patients with Mild Injury and Convalescence

The bill outlines a monitored diet for slight injuries and advancing convalescence with meals planned for breakfast lunch and dinner. A surgeon must authorize any table-diet, with menus detailing cereals, meats, breads, vegetables, fruits, desserts, and beverages across multiple days and sections.

Snowstormsblanket Twin Cities as blizzard paralyzes travel

Thirteen inches of snow fell in St Paul and Minneapolis during Thursday morning. The Northwest storm blocked trains and caused damage overnight Wednesday into Thursday. C K Davis appears set to win Minnesota’s U S Senate seat, per state press tone. Moses Lafond’s campaign in Morrison county failed against J C Flynn, a Republican. Morrison county backed Flynn by about 400 votes.

St. Paul Minneapolis Moses Lafond Morrison J. C. Flynn Flynn Morrison County Lafond Princeton Union

End of Chicago Packers Strike Brings Thousands Back to Work

Thanks to the counsels of Grand Master Workman Powderly the Chicago packers strike ends and fifteen to twenty thousand idle men regain employment. Organized labor is shown as a national blessing as work returns daily.

Powderly Chicago

Editor hopefuls cited in obituary style critique

The Little Falls Transcript notes that Stivers Storey Street and A DeLacy Wood are buried exemplars, warned against by editors seeking office through the popular vote. Their downfall would not be fruitless if it deters others from repeating their example.

Stivers Storey Street A. DeLacy Wood Little Falls

Boxing Rematch Ends With Severe Punishment in San Francisco

Ryan and Sullivan fought in San Francisco last Saturday night. Ryan suffered heavy punishment and had not regained balance by last report. The house receipts totaled 1200 dollars, with Ryan receiving 25 percent and Sullivan the remainder.

Ryan Sullivan San Francisco

Gilman’s fall in Ames district narrows majority

McGill’s slice to 2696 votes prompts note that Gilman as nominee would have carried a far larger margin. The excerpt suggests Gilman’s support for the Republican ticket could have altered Ames’ vote tally in the fifth district.

McGill Charles A. Gilman Princeton Union Ames

Quack Ad Offer Sparks Liberty Island Banner Debate

A patent medicine proprietor offers to pay 5000 dollars a year to keep Liberty's torch lit on Bedloe's Island in exchange for advertising rights on the pedestal walls. The idea is described as enterprising yet imprudent, and New Yorkers may have to accept the affront if no other funds are found.

Liberty Bedloe’s Island Liberry

Stivers Declines Another Run for Office

Bro Stivers of the Journal reports he has received many letters from prominent Democrats urging a candidate return in two years and congratulating his strong 19 vote defeat, but he says he has had enough of politics and will not run again.

Bro. Stivers The Journal

Doc Ames Plans Move After Minneapolis Support

It is reported that Doc Ames, angered by recent cordial support in Minneapolis, plans to leave for St Paul and run for mayor next spring. The Ramse y county Democrats know him well, so his political influence may hinge on remaining cautiously familiar.

Doc. Ames Minneapolis St. Paul Minnepolis Ramsey County

Gilman Denies Senate Plot Amid Rumor Spreading

Gov. Gilman rejects rumors he aims to challenge Gov. Davis for the Senate and seeks his own election. Despite denial, many expect him to emerge as a candidate when the time comes, while Davis remains the party’s preferred choice and Gilman would face strong opposition if he contested.

Gov. Gilman Pioneer Press Gov. Davis United States Senate Republican Gilman

Candidate Wm E Lee for next house speaker

The article endorses Hon Wm E Lee as a candidate for speaker of the next house. It notes his status as an experienced member returning this year and describes him as a friend of the producing classes. It urges northern representatives to unite in support and criticizes the St Paul Globe’s opposition.

Wm. E. Lee Lee St. Paul Globe Mr. Lee

Ex President Arthur Dies at New York Home

Ex president Chester A Arthur died at his Lexington Avenue residence in New York after a long illness chiefly kidney in origin. His death followed a stroke in sleep and was attributed to a lingering kidney condition and related complications. Family and close associates were at his bedside as flags flew at half mast.

New York Chester A. Arthur United States New London Conn Mr. Arthur Lexington Avenue Sherman Knevals Rollins

Northern Pacific Livestock Movements This Season

North ern Pacific shipments from Montana and Western Dakota to St Paul, Superior and Chicago totaled 83,000 cattle on hoof and dressed, up from 73,000 last year. Sheep shipments exceed expectations with Montana Washington Oregon deliveries rising to about 100,600 head, versus 65,000 last year.

Northern Pacific Montana Dakota St Paul Superior Chicago Washington Territory Oregon St. Paul Duluth Washington

War over county seat move to Madison shocks Lac qui Parle

A small armed clash erupted when 300 men and 365 teams moved county records from Madison to Lac qui Parle amid fraud claims. Picket lines formed around the Lac qui Parle court house as armed guards escorted the removal, with county officers restrained and communications hampered by distance.

Lac Qui Parle Madison Court House Lac Qui Parle Village

Choosing a Safe Baking Powder Royal Pure and Safe

An explainer argues that many cheap baking powders contain alum lime or phosphoric acid and are unhealthy. It cites official chemists and Prof McMartrie noting Royal Baking Powder as chemically pure and free from lime. The piece discusses refining cream of tartar and the royal brand’s patent costs and exclusive rights.

Royal Rots Chandler Habirshaw New York Times Royal Baking Powder Company McMartrie Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C Royal Baking Powder

Hydrological Whims Across States And Counties

A satirical series notes extreme water conditions in Wheeler Texas Limestone Kentucky Arizona Sangamon Illinois North Carolina and Philadelphia Pennsylvania. It claims editors vouched these hydrographic exaggerations showing dry soil hard water and dangerously clear streams.

Wheeler County Texas Limestone Kentucky Arizona Sangamon County Ill North Carolina Philadelphia

Green's August Flower touted as universal remedy

Three quarters of people suffer from indigestion and liver issues and feel depressed. Green's August Flower is claimed to quickly and effectively overcome dyspepsia and related symptoms, with millions of bottles sold last year. It is said to provide immediate relief and is sold by druggists and general dealers worldwide.

Bargains Across Men's and Ladies Goods at Wholesale Prices

Extensive sale ad highlights all wool Camel's Hair underwear from $2.25 per suit and Swiss underwear at jobbers prices. Men’s clothing and overcoats reduced from former prices. Shoes for men women and children offered at wholesale rates. Fabrics and domestic blankets, Canton flannels, oil cloths, stove mats and more priced well below wholesale. Must be sold. Yard goods from 8 to 123 cents.

Canton

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