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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
7
An article warns of widespread kidney disease and urges readers to use Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root. It claims the remedy cures pain in the back kidneys liver and urinary passages and helps hold urine. A sample bottle and testimonial booklet are offered by Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton NY.
Public Examiner Schaefer filed a report with Governor Johnson on an inspection of the state oil department led by former inspector F. G. Warner. Discrepancies totaling about 12,010 dollars exceed amounts recorded as received and deposited, with missing reports, affidavits, and shipment records cited. Warner denies any shortage and disputes destroying records.
Sparta will be relocated near the Mesaba range as ore under the current site requires economical mining. A new location was chosen after diamond drilling to locate ore-free areas. United States Steel Foundation has filed ground plans and building removal will begin as ground settles. Hibbing and McKinley are also mentioned as towns affected by ore bodies.
Dr H W Kirby veterinary surgeon of St Paul and his wife were seriously injured when struck by a car driven by an unknown chauffeur at Summit and Fairview avenues. Dr Kirby’s condition is grave with suspected fracture. Mrs Kirby severely bruised. The fleeing driver abandoned the vehicle.
Guests in night attire flee into the street as a hotel fire alarm sounds. The blaze, spotted by William Jossey the theatrical man, is put out with little trouble. No injuries reported amid the chaotic rush.
A dynamite blast in the steamer O W Cowles at St Paul heavily damages the vessel and nearby moored ships and the St Paul freight depot. Captain George Winans and four crewmen were ashore. no injuries reported. The dynamite was placed in a stateroom and exploded through an external door with a long fuse.
In Chicago the Grand Pacific Hotel hosts the formal opening of Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota as Democratic presidential candidate. Frederick B. Lynch leads the Minnesota Democratic state central committee efforts and frames the campaign as educational while aiming to persuade Democratic leaders of Johnsons electability.
Lydia Vine aged 104 years 13 days died at the home of her son William Vine in Viola Olmsted County Minnesota. She was born in New York state and married Henry H Wille at eighteen, later moving to Minnesota in 1804. She had ten children five living, with many descendants.
In Callao Peru during April a deadly accident aboard the British steamer Belle of Scotland left one person dead and two injured. The vessel experienced a catastrophic explosion causing the fatalities and injuries among passengers or crew. Further details were not disclosed in the fragment.
Denver plans a 12 500 seat, fireproof auditorium opening June 27 to host national conventions including the Democratic gathering. The building features superior heating cooling ventilation and lighting with 24 exits and rapid 2 minute evacuation. Snow and flowers will be used as sensational summer decor with a large entertainment fund backing the event and railroads contributing to attract delegates. The city emphasizes mild July weather around 70 degrees and comfortable conditions for visitors.
A doctor cured his only child’s consumption using a Calcutta herb. The remedy, claimed to be life changing, is offered free with two stamps to CRAD- 7K & CO. of Philadelphia for details. The herb supposedly also cures night sweats nausea and breaks a cold in 24 hours.
A Ohio story tells deacons visiting a pastor to complain he swore. The sermonizer asked for specifics and learned he had fished with a worldly man who shouted I have a darned good bite. The pastor replied with a cheerful I have one too.
A Department of Agriculture filing proclaims a strong guarantee for Jell-O and Jell-O Ice Cream Powder under Serial number 1584. The document asserts the products meet the National Pure Food Law and protects wholesale and retail grocers handling them. Official circles view the purity and wholesomeness as unquestioned.
Fragmentary ad text describes a women’s remedy and a mysterious annual payment plan. It mentions Gray's Australian Liver Remedy and monthly doses, with references to addresses and a mother group. The illegible lines hinder clear facts but imply a medical product and ordering details.
Farmer Kornkob proudly confirms his son wears a band of three colors symbolizing the degrees he earned at college. The exchange highlights pride in academic achievement and the visible badge of accomplishment.
A garbled historical text fragment recounts a long sentence and various odd ads and anecdotes from a newspaper page. It references a 20 year term, medical cures, theatrical ambitions, and a fur company catalog, with multiple stray names and phrases. The readable bits suggest a miscellany of ads and short features rather than a single coherent story.
A clerical looking man with immaculate cravat was refused entry at the Girard College gate due to Stephen Girard's will. The janitor then realized the man’s attire and admitted him, signaling a humorous misinterpretation of the will's stipulation.
An advertisement urges readers to request a free illustrated pamphlet on South Dakota farm lands and business opportunities tied to the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway extension. It promises a description of the “New Empire” and asks interested farmers to mail or postcard their request to A B push G P T A Minneapolis pn.
On first and third Tuesdays each month, moves to Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and other states. Stopovers allowed, tickets limited twenty one days. For rates and travel time, contact agents or A B Cuts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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