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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1895
Page
4
Observers criticize a young woman’s black veiled fashion in a crowded car. A judge calls the bordered veil a bold mistake giving a blistered face appearance, urging simpler plain mesh veils for privacy and modesty.
The piece extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a world famous antidote to malaria venom and a thorough curative for rheumatism dyspepsia liver complaints constipation grippe and nervousness. It notes its usefulness in convalescence and old age.
Gardelager achmann and Herch hauled two German war dogs to Constantinople for a Whitsuntide visit. The sultan and officials were impressed by the dogs and German Jager trained Turkish soldiers. The sultan awarded decorations and 1,000 francs to the German servicemen. The dogs were a gift from the German emperor.
Sir James Crichton Browne recalls a professor under chloroform who suddenly writes a cryptic note. The note reads that the universe’s secret is a strong smell of turpentine, a vivid, cautionary anecdote about altered perception under anesthesia from the London Daily News.
A brief, fragmented exchange centers on confirming whether a dress resembles current fashion and whether the speaker wears it to please a man. The dialogue hints at social pressure and gender expectations through the insistence on approval.
In a New York Weekly note a family at Broadgrin is described as exceptionally well run with a wife who keeps servants content while she manages the chores, highlighting orderly domestic life.
Knowledge recommends Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system without weakening kidneys, liver, or bowels. It appeals tastefully, treats colds fevers headaches, and has earned medical approval. Sold by druggists in 50c and $1 bottles, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co. with its name on every package.
In a sunlit game of tennis at a country villa, Nell and Dalrymple clash over temper and flirtation while Mary and Dicky Sylvester maneuver to keep peace. Amid social banter Miss Fairfax pursues a dream of stage life as Noel remains misunderstood, and a stroll behind the roses hints at deeper motives.
Outside a blaze of glory and a calm sea set the scene as Mr Sylvester boasts of his tennis catches while Col Dalrymple and Nell nod to a playful match. Dicky and Mary clash with sharp wit as the afternoon winds down and the sun finishes its descent.
Dalrymple contemplates jealousy as he and the girl walk past McFarlane's famed roses. He questions who is dining that night, learns the guests include the Maxwells Moore Sir John Amory and Lord Dartford, and notes Dartford's unexpected return. The scene blends social tension with intimate reflection as plans unfold.
The New African Railway runs from Tunis to Nabuel linking the Bay of Tunis with the Bay of Hammamet. It traverses a garden rich, populous region with olive trees and orchards irrigated from shallow wells. The line aims at strategic value for French North Africa and meets strong commercial demand.
Providence Journal describes an ancient midnight rite at the Tower of London during Victoria's era. The yeoman porter with the keys leads a lantern escort to the Spur and main guard, demanding “Keys” and “Whose keys? Queen Victoria's keys.” The guard responds, the arms present, and the keys are deposited in the lieutenant's lodgings. Entry remains barred afterward.
A New England tale from Harper's Weekly recounts eleven year old Harry Manning of Waltham who practices smoking behind a grocery. He drops a lit cigarette into a barrel with naphtha causing an explosion but he survives unharmed, living with his parents and vowing caution for the future.
An Albany Express account quotes an experienced mechanic who calls wheel tracking the most wonderful invention. He describes two rails on hills and curves guiding a sixty ton train. A little wheel flange and steel edge hold the car securely, providing a smooth ride with no jar or jostle.
A walking delegate questions a worker on objections to employment terms. Union officials deny concerns on objections to hours and wages. The delegate concludes with an order for a general strike, stating truth as the outcome.
A woman tells Mr. Skimpton she can never be his wife as the dream ends. She acknowledges past love but cites his blocking russet shoes as the obstacle to wedlock. The Washington Star quotes the exchange with restrained emotion.
The passage depicts a coarse ruffian stabbing wildly as onlookers recoil in horror while a Chicago man calmly continues eating with his knife. The scene is narrated with stark, violent imagery and a sense of unsettling spectacle.
A passenger implores a reckless coachman to slow, warning of a smash up. The driver retorts he is exhausted by life and heartbreak, insisting on pushing onward in a final, fateful chapter.
A lodge room demands varied lighting from bright to darkness with a central chandelier and multiple uprights. Desks and lanterns flank the platform while wall plugs power scenic effects and climate control. knife switches prevent abrupt interruptions during solemn rites.
Prof Haines of the Chicago Board of Health proclaims Royal Baking Powder the purest and strongest, superior in every respect to all others.
A Colorado boy blew a soap bubble in minus 14 degree weather and watched it freeze into a hollow ice sphere on the snow. When the temperature later rose to zero, the bubble did not refreeze, leaving experts unsure if the change in temperature or air caused the difference.
An electrical engineer recently returned from Germany extols Dresden street cars for their attractive dark paint. Many cars are American, with room for more, and makers should correspond in German. Dresden drivers use a unique bell on the brake handle to warn pedestrians while braking.
Mrs Corntassel wonders why racing for a cup. her husband agrees it may be a pitcher. The Washington Star captions reader commentary on yachting trophies, reflecting humorous skepticism about the prize name.
A traveler recounts a 200 foot long pudding made from taro paste and coconut, cooked in a trench by a village near Savage Island. The pudding, 13 inches around and carved into 4 yard lengths, was paraded to the narrator’s home and shared across distant villages by hundreds of villagers.
The piece explains a talk meter concept to measure and record conversation lengths for billing. Philadelphia tests a measured service by counting five minute conversations as a call, aiming to curb abuse and incentivize moderate use. It notes 750 million telephone messages sent last year, about ten per person in the U.S.
B Ribbentrop the Indian Inspector General of Forests travels with his daughter aboard the Mono. He discusses India's forest laws and revenue from timber, noting 170 lakhs rupees earned last year with 70 lakhs as clear profit. He cites 80 000 square miles under supervision and stresses scientific forest management and long term renewal.
A harsh critique cautions cyclists against steep hill climbs, excessive coasting, and showy speed. It stresses safety at crossings, riding on the right, and avoiding vanity feats like century rides to protect health and prevent injuries.
Military authorities foresee bicycles as key in future warfare acting as advancing screens and scouts. Cyclists could outpace cavalry on poor roads, relay information, disrupt enemy communications, and serve as messengers while supported by light horse artillery and cyclists with rifles.
A quirky dialogue from the Chicago Record shows Caspar Orrker and two beggars pleading for food while claiming they travel the world on nonstop trips with no money. The exchange frames a humorous street encounter with a wary passerby.
A tale from the New York Sun recounts Mrs. B entering Mrs. A s home at night without lighting a lamp. Mrs. A returns to find an intruder waiting and faints, highlighting a comic misunderstanding of cautious courtesy.
The advertisement asserts that increased use of Parker's Ginger Tonte reveals its benefits in dispelling colds indigestion pain and every kind of weakness.
The text states that deer shed their horns annually after reaching six years old and that the bone can weigh from twenty to twenty five pounds.
Advertisements claim Hindercorns quickly remove corns at druggists. The copy touts walking comfort after use, highlighting convenience and accessibility for sufferers.
In a spirited exchange, Mrs Gilligan proudly confirms Cornelia’s singing in the house beyond. Hogan-Fut jokes about vocal culture training as Hogan fears Gargling taunts. The banter reveals pride and humor over Cornelia’s budding talent.
Warranted corn salve promises cure or money back with the druggist as point of sale. Price is set at 15 cents.
The dialogue centers on a young man seeking audience with a father about a life changing matter. The woman reveals she announced candidacy for councilman over a month ago, prompting questions about votes. The exchange hints at political ambition and parental approval within a city setting.
Mercury containing catarrh ointments are dangerous and should only be used on prescription. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney and Co of Toledo claims to treat catarrh without mercury and is taken internally. The product is sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle, with testimonials available and Hall's Family Pills also offered at 25 cents.
A dialogue from the Indianapolis Journal contrasts cigars priced at 15 cents with five-cent varieties. The speaker argues the cheaper cigars taste sour, suggesting people should not buy sour fruit priced lower, implying quality matters over cost.
The Westminster Gazette reports that at the London Lyceum no less a sum than 30000 pounds has been spent on the upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet.
An advertisement touts Kickapoo Indian Sagwa as a simple harmless cure for stomach troubles and dyspepsia. It claims to purify blood, restore stomach liver and kidneys, and restore strength. It urges readers to buy from their druggist at $1.00 per bottle or six for $5.00.
A Philadelphia Ledger idea notes that dainty housekeepers should hang brushes and brooms from individual hooks. It describes a low cost wire loop with a string that grips any handle to hang whisk brooms umbrellas and similar items, protecting walls from dust and dampness.
A reader describes making a decorative glass ornament by placing ordinary salt and water inside a glass. Over a day or two a mist forms, crystals grow to double thickness, and the glass appears covered with stacked salt crystals. A dish collects overflow. color can be altered with red ink or blueing.
In a Cincinnati Tribune fragment Noah notes “all but the leopards” remain. Haim replies they may have “a pair,” as Noah gloomily predicts misfortune ahead for the animals in view of the barometer reading.
The fragment recalls the serpent knowing humans and the biblical temptation of Eve and Adam. It references the Garden of Eden and the familiar lines about Eve’s reason and Adam’s appetite, as retold in the New York Weekly.
A New York World item quips about Hill and Miss Beauty marrying old Moneyrox. Horton notes the betrothal as the finest moment in the grand opera scene, likening diamonds to a display.
A study notes Newton is the most frequent place name in England, appearing at least seventy two times. The pattern highlights the widespread reuse of Newton across counties, towns, and parishes.
The article discusses Persian inspired embroidery on coarse Bulgarian cottons used for pillow covers and table spreads in smoking rooms and libraries. It covers begu n work novelties from Kensington Art School of Needlework, jewelled embroidery, edge finishing, festoon borders, bead-like center dots, and stitching techniques to imitate jeweled designs seen on Coalport china.
A court temperament dialogue contrasts Parker and Jones on charity and condemnation. Parker argues Jones would not condemn without clear evidence, even in everyday misdeeds like an umbrella disappearance. The exchange hints at judicial restraint in evaluating accusations.
A Washington Star quip notes a buyer challenging a seller about an allegedly intelligent horse. The seller claims the horse’s fence-jumping instinct proves its intelligence, humorously implying the animal reacts to seeing a girl in bloomers.
A satirical quip from New York Weekly notes that crowding on elevated railways could limit injuries to outer passengers if an accident occurred, reflecting urban transit anxieties.
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