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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
8
Nine year old Margretta Baker died unexpectedly after waking in her father Howard Bakers arms. Heart failure with diphtheria symptoms were cited. The funeral was private due to contagion and Evergreen Cemetery burial followed. Relatives and friends express sympathy to the Bakers.
About fifty soldiers from Brainerd and Duluth depart on the South Shore for Buffalo to attend the fair. Company F from Brainerd ships 34 men led by Capt Adair with Lt Wilkins. Duluth’s Company C sends around 15 men under Major Eva delayed by Mrs Eva’s illness. An extra sleeper and coach accompany the South Shore train as it departs Union Depot.
J H Koop sold seven thousand acres of Hubbard County timber land to Samuel S Thorpe of Minneapolis. The tract stretches six miles along the Minnesota International railroad with timber clearing and includes a Park Rapids townsite. The price was 21000 with Koop retaining the townsite for speculative use.
Norris Silver of North Stratford New Hampshire says a bottle of One Minute Cough Cure alleviated a chronic cough doctors deemed incurable. He reports two more bottles nearly cured him and he is now well. H P Dunn & Co.
The St Cloud Journal Press reports the St Cloud Elks lodge plans to host Brainerd Elks for a return baseball game with St Cloud. The event is set for Friday September 20 with Gov Van Sant possibly attending. The programme includes a social session and performances by local and visiting talent supervised by committees for baseball social session and refreshments.
State dairy and food officials report butter from the state fair deteriorated after a week, while some lower scoring butter improved in flavor. Experts cite ripening methods and plan to audit exhibitor techniques to teach butter makers to improve with age.
Brainerd's annual report highlights good attendance and a positive instructional year with steady student engagement across grades. School officials note continued progress and promise enhancements for the coming term.
The eighth annual report of the inspector of state high schools notes Brainerd with 121 enrollments 10 graduates and 21 daily classes. Expenditures include 1154 for science and literature, while state aid increases to 800 and 1000 aid facilities. Contagious disease caused some closures but recovered. The report lauds state aid for improving schools and maintaining high school education across towns.
An old advertisement claims most serious diseases begin in kidney disorders and guarantees Foley's Kidney Cure. It urges buyers to obtain Foley's from H. P. Dunn & Co and McFadden Drug Co.
Dr A Kellett of Williford Ark reports a railroad laborer suffered a severe foot crush but Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly cured him. The ad touts its effectiveness on burns boils piles and skin eruptions and claims it is the world's champion healer with a 25 cent price. Sold by McFadden Drug Co and H P Dunn & Co.
A L. Hoffman & Co. advertises the oldest installment house in the city selling household furnishings and bicycles with easy payment terms.
Cozy four room cottage at Coroner Pine Street and 14th Street S. E. Brainerd listed for sale with small cash payment and balance on owner terms. Noted as well built with hardwood floors in pantry and kitchen porcelain lined sink and city water.
One 3 room cottage newly painted and papered on 8th St South near High School also for sale. Easiest terms ever offered. Other bargains. Money to loan. P. B. Nettleton Palace Hotel.
Y M C A secretaries from Northern Minnesota will hold a convention in this city on Saturday. A large attendance is expected and the program promises interest. The Sunday session will feature prominent state workers and national figures are anticipated.
A German physician Dr A Boschee's remedy German Syrup is praised as a celebrated cure for coughs colds and severe lung troubles. It claims to remove the cause and leave tissues healthy. With two million bottles sold annually and use since 1868 it promises relief in three doses at 75 cents.
Jacob Moilanen, a Parker and Topping foundry employee, sustained a serious injury to his right eye while cleaning a grate bar. Local physicians will treat him in hopes of saving sight, affecting his ability to work for some time.
Franklin W. Britton and Francis Britton left Wednesday for Anoka to start the preliminary shoot before the state event at Lake City. Both are skilled marksmen with Franklin holding a distinguished riflemen's badge, and local friends predict they will bring home high honors.
Property listing offering a five room house with three lots and a large barn with a well in the kitchen area. Located near the bridge on 7th Street South, with sale application at this office or at H. Harrison premises.
D. M. Clark & Co advertises ranges for sale with an offer to take old stores as part payment, inviting customers to inquire for details and pricing.
An advertisement touts Snuffles the Guaranteed Catarrh Cure claiming to cure catarrh Hay Fever and related inflammation. It stresses a single dollar price, a month’s supply, and guarantees relief when used as directed with mail order from Edwin B. Giles & Company Philadelphia.
Special Notice invites buyers to build a custom home at King wood and &th or 4th and Grove or 5th and Holly on favorable terms. Interested parties should call at once, P. B. NerreTon, while potatoes can be sold for highest market price at Cale & Bane.
The most celebrated gas stove on the market with guaranteed odorless operation. Local agents A. L. Hoffman & Co. promote Blue Flame kerosene burner.
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