Puckish sports and politics mix in regional headlines
Ba TimorE wins the national league pennant while Indianapolis clinches the western league pennant. Donnelly's Representative may cease publication, Ignatius predicts Minnesota darkness, and Gov Cloves faces ire for skipping agricultural fairs. Texas lawmakers ban prize fighting in Dallas on Oct 31 between Corbett and Fitzsimmons, forcing a shift to other venues.
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Big Lake Plans for New Newspaper Backed by Local Businessmen
Local businessmen of Big Lake express willingness to back a new newspaper with solid funding pledges. The effort aims to establish a community paper serving local readers and merchants.
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Big Lake
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The Suez Canal and American transport Developments
A historical overview details early canal projects from the Nile to the Red Sea, their completion under Said Pasha and De Lesseps in 1869, and the 1876 English purchase of a controlling stake. It then notes American interest in Great Lakes to Atlantic waterways and urges rail routes for national transport with contact for timetable information.
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Moose population rising in Minnesota says game official
State Game and Field Commissioner Al Ferris of Brainery notes moose numbers increasing across northern Minnesota. He cites a New York Sun tale of moose in a patch near Duluth and a Barnum letter warning of garden damage. Officials report a large head sent from Itasca County and a raid arrest for slaughtering a moose family.
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Moose meat legends and a brutal survey tale from Brainerd
A Brainerd Dispatch recounts hunting near Duluth where moose numbers surge and meat yields reach 1,400 pounds. The account includes a long surveying party led by Bill Seelye, Indian packers, and Commissioner Ferris, describing a hard swamp crossing, calf losses, and the moose exactly shared among ten men with provisions and moccasins made from hides.
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Fall Shoes Arrive In Market At Big 9 Store
Most of our Fall Shoes are in and the prettiest ever seen in this market. Call at the Big 9 and see them. R. F. Waters, Front Street.
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Harness repair referral to Geo Woodling Gard Ner block
Fragments indicate a note directing harness repair work to Geo Woodling in the Gard ner block and promising prompt, careful attention to the repair.
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Gardner Block
Sherwood's Cough Syrup Brainerd Guarantee Stands
Brainerd reports indicate Sherwood's Cough Syrup has been manufactured and sold for over two decades with a positive guarantee and not a single bottle returned, signaling customer satisfaction and ongoing sales.
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Sherwood’s
Brainerd
Local Advertisements Highlight Hardware and Furnishings
Money to loan on improved city property and storage options offered by D. M. Clark & Co. at Sleeper block. Erb's Fifth street harness shop advertises new whips and hardware stock. Mack's Headache Powders promise quick relief and are sold by all druggists.
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Bargain Shoes Offered At Half Price By R F Warrers
Misses' and children's salable shoes in stock at Lut ald etylas are offered at one half price. R F Warrers lists Front Street as location for the sale.
Man Traps Dog in Tub To Quench Thirst
A Wissahickon man confined his dog in a tub with water supply blocked to drown the animal. After a quarter hour away, he returned to find the dog alive, having merely quenched its thirst, despite the tub appearing to hold no water.
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Philadelphia Record
Her Choice of Books
The Washington Star reports a woman’s reader’s choice as she rejects Herbert for Will. Herbert sends a finely written book while Will presents a neatly edited bank book. Both suitors strive to please her with literary or financial appeals.
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Will
Washington Star
From Borax to Modern Markets in a 19th Century Tale
The article traces borax from ancient medicinal use through early mining in California Nevada and Arizona to modern production. It notes a Lake Clear Death Valley find yielding 4000 pounds daily and 1880 discovery that boron oxide plus soda yields pure borax. It discusses early price drop 30 to 6 cents and 1895 output up 30 percent with uses in glass welding meat preservation soap and metal analysis.
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John A. Veatch
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Nevada
Arizona
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Death Valley
Chicago
Chicago Journal
Emerson on Individual Minds and Natural Learning
A concise Emerson quote argues that true understanding arises from natural method rather than formal college rules. It celebrates self-derived knowledge and spontaneous discovery over enforced oversight of private thoughts.
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Emerson
Farm product value estimated at 2.46 billion in 1889
Census figures show the eleventh census estimates the nation’s farm products at 2 460 107 454 dollars for the year 1889. The total reflects crops and livestock across the United States.
Man who never had toothache knows pleasure of not having it
Quotation from West Union Gazette notes a man without toothache cannot grasp the joy of relief. The witticism contrasts discomfort with comfort, implying experiential knowledge shapes sentiment.
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West Union
Dustun the slave who bought his own freedom in Missouri tale
A Washington Star retells a Missouri era anecdote from Independence about Dustun a skilled wagon maker who buys his freedom from his master banker Sawyer. Dustun mortgages his wife and child, rebuilds after a fire, finally clears title to family, and is revered in Independence where he dies wealthy.
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Iowa Line
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Mia
Sawyer
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Adrian opal sought by young man in jewelers case
The jeweler asks what stone the caller wants and the young man replies he would like to see an Adrian opal. He drums on the showcase while explaining his interest, reflecting a casual cataloging moment in a Chicago Tribune snippet.
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Chicago Tribune
Heroism in School Everyday London Answers
A student explains heroism as coming to school with a smile, reflecting resilience and positive attitude. The piece highlights simple everyday courage and the impact of cheerful demeanor on peers and learning.
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