AUGUST 8
20 years ago (2002)
Students in Brainerd schools may have to fork over another 20 cents for breakfast and lunch this school year. A school board committee said failure to pass the increase would leave a deficit of $175,000 in the food service fund. Breakfasts will go from 90 cents to $1.10 for secondary students; lunch will go from $1.70 to $1.90.
30 years ago (1992)
The good news for Pres. George H.W. Bush is that he's well ahead of “undecided” and “neither.” But the bad news is that the Dispatch poll at the county fair shows him trailing well behind challenger Bill Clinton. There were even a handful of votes for former candidate Ross Perot.
40 years ago (1982)
Elmer Lalli, former superintendent of the Brainerd water and light department, was found guilty of six counts each of bribery and felony theft after a district court jury deliberated for almost nine hours. He was accused of selling scrap copper wire belonging to the city. Lalli's attorney, Jack Graham, says he is considering an appeal to the State Supreme Court.
60 years ago (1962)
(Photo) This heavy crane rolls slowly along, inching the 1,400-foot rails into place just east of Brainerd. Men then place spikes in pre-drilled holes and yet another machine drives them in place. The longer, heavier rails ensure more riding comfort and less maintenance. The section from Duluth to Brainerd will be complete next summer.
80 years ago (1942)
(Adv.) Mr. Farmer! Are you in a trading mood? Let your hens buy the Brainerd Dispatch for you at the Crow Wing County Fair. One Month Subscription – 1 dozen eggs; 2 months – 2 dozen; 3 months – 3 dozen. Bring as many eggs as you like and look for our booth at the fair. Brainerd Dispatch.
100 years ago (1922)
Brainerd's biggest hero, Leslie “Bullet Joe” Bush, started the season for the NY Yankees by winning seven games in a row. He now leads the team with 18 wins. In addition, he's some hitter, ranking seventh in the American League in batting average. Next to Babe Ruth, Bush is the biggest reason his team is nosing out in front of the league.
8/46: First shipment of iron ore on the Cuyuna Range from the Kennedy Mine.
27/46: People in the Northern Pacific Railroad depot waiting area, circa 1910. Source: 'Out of the Woods, A Pictorial History of The Brainerd Lakes Area', Published by The Brainerd Daily Dispatch. Copyright 1994.
28/46: Chicago Tavern on Gilbert Lake circa 1938-1943. Dancing and food. Al LaBarre was the owner. Source: 'Out of the Woods, A Pictorial History of The Brainerd Lakes Area' published by The Brainerd Daily Dispatch. Copyright 1994.
29/46: State Champion was this Brainerd amateur baseball team of 1894, which later saw two of those players advance to the major leagues. Pictured here are (front row) Frary, catcher; Phyle, rf-pit.; Howe, pit., rf; C. McCarthy, 1st; (middle row) Burgum, shortstop, W.P. Buckley, manager; Hill; 3rd; (back row) W. McCarthy, cf; Blandy, lf; Warner, 2nd. Source: 'Brainerd Minnesota 1871 - 1971'. Reproduced from the Centennial Edition of the Brainerd Daily Dispatch. Copyright 1971.
35/46: Brainerd Fire Department. Dispatch archives
36/46: W.E. Lively, the hustling Maxwell auto dealer, has sold a Maxwell to Joseph Johnson. Pictured is a Maxwell Mascotte Touring 1911 by Lars-Göran Lindgren Sweden - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1526033
37/46: This truck belonged to Silas Hall's Transfer Line just after World War I. It was used for hauling freight from the NP (Northern Pacific Railroad) depot to stores around town as well as for other kinds of moving. The picture was taken in front of the railroad freight office. Before the truck, Silas Hal used teams of horses and wagons which he kept at 415 Main (now Washington Street). Source: Brainerd Minnesota 1871 - 1971. Reproduced from the Centennial Edition of the Brainerd Daily Dispatch.
38/46: The 1916 Brainerd police force, pictured here, included the following men: The plain clothes men at either end were Jack Brandt (left) and Ted Nesheim; (front row, left to right) Charles Varner, chief, and Tom Templeton. (Rear, left to right) Erick Graff, Hans Saude and August Swanson. Source: Brainerd Minnesota 1871 - 1971. Reproduced from the Centennial Edition of the Brainerd Daily Dispatch.
39/46: This building at Seventh and Laurel, still a well-known landmark in Brainerd, was the home of the Citizen's State Bank, from 1909 to 1927, when the bank then moved to quarters across the street. This picture was taken in 1913. Source: Brainerd Minnesota 1871 - 1971. Reproduced from the Centennial Edition of the Brainerd Daily Dispatch.
40/46: The "fill" grounds skating rink, located near Franklin Junior High School, winter of 1938-39. Source: 'Out of the Woods, A Pictorial History of The Brainerd Lakes Area', Published by The Brainerd Daily Dispatch. Copyright 1994.
41/46: 60 years ago (1959) (Photo) Robert Dobson, 15, is interested in how long he can keep a kite aloft. He launched a kite at 3 p.m. yesterday near the court house and it's still flying despite a near disaster when a truck caught the kite string. The weatherman says it will remain windy today. Photo illustration, Metro Creative Graphics, Inc.
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43/46: The state hospital campus on Highway 18.
44/46: Santa takes a ride during a Christmas parade in downtown Brainerd.
45/46: Children crowd around Santa during downtown Brainerd Christmas festivities.
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