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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1895
Page
3
Rosamond returns to the house and finds Mr. Medlicott worn by overwork. Doctor notes impending fever as Luke Abershaw gains quiet, controlling influence. The mystery illness deepens while the adopted daughter stirs to defend him.
Dr Grant questions Rosamond and Luke Abershaw about Medlicott’s care and suspects possible poisoning. The physician seeks discreet tasting of meals for a foul substance while two other doctors debate likelihood, as feverish symptoms persist in the patient.
A Baltimore and Ohio train fatally struck James Settle, sixteen, at Point Mills after he spent the night with friends and left to drive cattle. A devoted shepherd dog clung to his coat to pull him from the track, but the speeding train could not be stopped and both were mangled.
A pamphlet by Senor da Cunha, published by Para’s government, suggests rubber tree seeds could become a valuable oil source. The oil, comparable to linseed, might lead to an ideal India rubber substitute as systematic regulation of the rubber industry expands the seeds’ trade potential.
A patent proposes armor for boxers with padded vulnerable points and registering devices. A mask and belt cover the body, with projections on the coverings creating electrical contact when struck. The aim is to quantify quickness and endurance, reducing brutality and keeping boxing within legitimate athletics.
A smart Galveston boy aboard a Mallory steamer to New York warns the engineer to wind the clock or face discharge. The boy points to the steam gauge noting the hands have not moved since leaving Galveston. The exchange reflects local humor in Texas Siftings.
The excerpt presents a courtroom digression where a lawyer scolds Mr. McGuire for striking first, arguing the law would have favored restraint. McGuire replies in a phonetic aside that he fought back and felt the physical toll of the confrontation. The tone mimics period slang from New York Weekly.
A Texas mistress scolds her servant for missing a call, and the servant Matilda Snowball replies she did not hear the bell. The mistress then orders, henceforth, that the servant come and tell if the bell is not heard.
A short dialogue shows a mother asking why a boy cries and Johnnie replying that their teacher has been sick for a long time and is not dead yet, but slowly getting well. The exchange captures a child’s hopeful yet sad perspective.
A Somerville man jeers at his nephew and vows to bring him to dust as he leads him toward Mystic Avenue in a threatening exchange noted by the Somerville Journal.
A Boston Transcript quip highlights a shopper insisting her name on a check should suffice for ID. The exchange underscores tense attitudes toward verification and trust in everyday transactions.
A correspondent recalls Sir Charles Gordon resigning as governor general of the Soudan after landing at Suez in 1879 80. He tells of an audience with Khedive Tewfik Pasha at Alexandria where Gordon quits and warns of consequences. He notes his telegram Mene Mene Tekel Apharsin and predicts Sudanese revolt within two years.
A survey of bicycle innovation notes widespread experimenting on tires gears lamps and saddles. A Canadian proposer offers a detachable wheel accessory while industry eyes wood hubs and thicker tires to cut punctures and boost durability. A Western syndicate plans to market inexpensive wheels at 380 each to expand rider numbers.
A government report praises Royal baking powder as superior to all other brands. It describes it as pure with wholesome ingredients and the greatest leavening strength, recommending it for those seeking the finest and most wholesome food.
A New York Recorder critique notes Mr Johnson returns from a mountain trip angry after being labeled Mrs Johnsons husband. It warns of evolving gender roles and suggests male domestic education may be needed to address the dynamic.
The Agricultural Department will begin flax fiber experiments at East Ferndale in the damp northwest county of Washington. Officials expect this region to suit flax growth, citing Puget Sound area as the top fiber source. A $900,000 budget funds the project with Dr. Thornton leading and an experienced Belgian expert assisting.
A newspaper microquote portrays a bank scene where a teller asks if the man has friends in the city and he answers no. He jokes I’m a baseball time pire, reflecting quirky linguistic flair in the Louisville Post.
An agricultural column urges farmers to prioritize the next essential task, arguing many err by neglecting the most important work. It highlights weed control, equipment maintenance, and timely decisions as keys to success. Green's Fruit Grower.
Prof Robertson explains butter production hinges on skill, outlining ideal composition of butter from milk and practical steps. He stresses cow genetics not a machine, feed affects fat quality, and emphasizes cleanliness, air quality, and proper cream handling to produce consistent butter year round.
An exchange clip describes a royal dairy room with tile walls gifted by the Prince of Wales. The decoration features blue tiles with the motto leh dien, a marble counter with Alderney milk pans, and shelves of marble and porcelain cattle. A milk can painted by the Princess Louise stands nearby.
An agricultural column urges starting weed control now by sowing oats or winter grain, plowing under stubble, and using a disk harrow or cultivator to kill young weeds. It stresses repeating the process to prevent seed, notes benefits of crops like raspberries and currants, and discusses livestock forage and meadow management. References to Ezekiel verses appear as unrelated ornamental text.
Farmers report cranberries turning red and shrinking prematurely due to Acrobasis vaccinii the berry worm. Eggs are laid in the calyx on young berries as they form threatening harvest yields.
The worm feeds on cranberries then bores into soil to overwinter, hatching in June or July. It thrives on dry bogs but not wet ones. Full grown worm is about a half inch. moth wingspan about three quarters of an inch, ash gray with white mottling. Eggs hatch in five to six days. plowing is ineffective, as water would ruin the crop. Paris green mixture sprayed at berry set is effective. O M Holmes.
The Town Homestead endorses sheep as the top return on stubble fields after harvest. They clean waste grains and weed young grasses, spread soil fertility, and boost the flock by turning otherwise lost feed into gains while preventing weed seed spread. Swine cannot match their clean swath. A note on fashionable letter writing from Mrs. Grundy follows.
A Kansas professor notes prairie grasses adapt to conditions and recounts a college farm test. A weighted disc harrow prepared the soil and a seed mix of orchard grass timothy redtop meadow fescue blue grass red clover and alfalfa was sown. Weeds yielded to wild grasses in June forming a dense sod and producing extra hay by September. Removing stock and lightly cultivating in spring sustains the pasture through droughts.
The Carriage Journal reports fall test results from Ohio State University. An ordinary wagon with a three inch tire carrying 4,480 pounds required 254 pounds draft on hard dirt, 468 on grass, and 771 on newly plowed ground. Wide tires halve load for two horses and smooth the road, reducing rutting on soft surfaces.
Farm Journal warns throat canker in chicks mimics gapes as yellow sores clog the windpipe, causing gasping. Do not extract gape worms, as the chick may die in the procedure. Treat with peroxide drops, clean housing, lime wash, and fresh water. remove sick birds and use safe remedies.
Caspar Corker entered a building to sleep but found it was a soap factory, prompting questions about his nervous condition and the strange mix up reported by the Chicago Record.
A witty exchange from New York Weekly has a husband offering to buy anything in town while the wife humorously asks him to fetch a self-raising servant girl from an intelligence office. The quip showcases playful domestic banter and contemporary slang.
The passage extols thriving health from good food and outdoor exercise. It praises a glowing complexion and natural vitality, and recommends a gentle Syrup of Figs as a cleansing laxative when needed.
A fragment discusses beliefs about whether seven lists are correct about morning being lighter than night. The speaker mentions personal experience and a night with friends forming a shorter morning.
In Minneapolis the Pt M Roberts Supply Company relocates its main office to the new block at 717 Nicollet Avenue. The old store continues hardware sales, while the new location houses the largest and most complete supply business in the Northwest. Terms cash. County friends visiting the city this fall are invited to inspect the new place.
A fragment shows a cashier and a customer exchange about cashing a check, with a woman dismissed and LT uninterested in identification as the scene shifts to Philadelphia.
An advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy to strengthen digestion and promote repose. It claims the Bitters relieve rheumatic and neuralgic pains and prevent kidney trouble.
A list of staples like rice tapioca and pearls is noted as needing washing even when they appear clean. The remark emphasizes thorough cleaning of various dry goods despite lacking visible dirt. It underscores cautious kitchen practice.
A notice warns that burning gas jets in a bed chamber emit carbonic gas at a rate equal to two sleepers per light.
Europe produces 18 000 tons of wax and 30 000 tons of honey from its hives. The United States yields 5 500 tons of wax and 30 woo of boprey.
The article argues that moral development should drive child training rather than intellect. It stresses founding discipline on obedience to build lasting character and notes obedience reduces moral liberty through regular practice of following orders. It contrasts past family governance with present methods, warning that willful misbehavior grows without firm parental guidance.
A new book on improving roads is issued by The North Western Lines Co Passenger Department. For three cents and the reader’s address a copy will be sent free, with postal cost covered. Signed by T. W. Teasdale, General Passenger Agent, St. Paul.
The item notes a plan attributed to P to cover railroad fares for all unemployed workers who want to take farm work. The brief mentions the response as a widely publicized act of philanthropy with costs to date recorded as one cent in New York Weekly.
Baldy Tam expresses regret and admits he has no lock of hair that the little book on how to preserve hair can untangle. The remark appears in a lighthearted, household words vignette about the hair care pamphlet and its impact.
This September number announces a popular monthly on astronomy for students and amateurs. Subscription price is £2.00 per annum. Published by Wo Ow Payne at Goodsell Observatory Carleton College Northfield Minnesota.
A chaotic overheard exchange from an Indianapolis Journal page describes a man claiming his wife is a new “Wont” while the lean figure in a yellow vest and a fat man discuss a domestic dispute triggered by a burnt steak, hinting at social conflict and notoriety.
The ad touts Parker's Ginger Tonic as especially good for colds, pain, and general weakness, encouraging many mothers to recommend its use. It presents a health claim aimed at general wellbeing and relief.
In the United Kingdom WT reports a group of women deviers and ten school board members. The note lists these individuals as part of local governance roles and highlights their involvement in community administration.
The note claims Hindercorns remove the corns causing distress so you can walk run and jump freely again. It emphasizes swift results and easy daily activity without ongoing discomfort.
Mr. Johones justifies his long outing and receives high praise from Mrs. Johones who calls the explanation beautiful, in a brief Indianapolis Journal item.
A fragment notes a humorous heated moment as a vendor and a milliner are mistaken, with a reference to Vliegende Blaetter and a hurried, nonsensical exchange about a new hat.
M. L. Thompson & Co druggists in Coun dersport advertise Pasay Halls Catarrh Cure as the best and only sure remedy for catarrh sold by them. The product is priced at 75e.
Dialogue fragments from a 19th century newspaper column mention crossed wires and a Central girl. The piece alludes to a house dispute and a character named Harry, with unrelated notes about barber training in Minneapolis.
A New York Weekly snippet reports a mother warning her daughter against eloping with a suitor named Eh AenSod. The mother claims her moralizing message about wedding gifts has made a lasting impression on the girl.
The piece recounts quaint tea cup superstitions including how to read love signals by tea stalks, warnings when a lid is left off during brewing, and interpreting spoons, bubbles, and grounds for luck or weather. It cites East Anglia and notes ties to marriage timing and strangers, concluding with Louisville Courier Journal.
A Philadelphia Record note explains the baby alarm, a device with a sensitive microphone and battery that rings a bell whenever the infant cries. The contraption aims to aid nurses and mothers by monitoring a sleeping child from another room.
At Hampton Beach New Hampshire a local landlord recalls poet Whittier visiting the area. He tells of a two year old eight day clock once owned by Gen Jonathan Moulton that allegedly plays four dances when set and would strike just before a Moulton death. Whittier commented that the clock had no spirits.
In a moonlit moment a man asks if they could share life, while the sea’s song and misty night frame the scene. The woman, addressed as Yves, Harold, or dear, notes they might walk together but suggests saving to cover travel fare occasionally.
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