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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
2
A Gibbstown resident cites rapid improvement after using Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for a deep cough. Advertisements warn of danger if cough is ignored and urge early use to prevent bronchitis hoarseness and hard colds, touting economy and ready availability of the remedy.
The Duluth Tribune editor anticipates 2000 wealthy farmers and guests from the Bread and Butter state will visit on August 10 aboard the Minneapolis and St. Louis excursion train. Duluth promotes shipping feats and lake views to persuade guests that the city will eclipse Minneapolis as a grain center while preparing public welcome for the party and the $5 round trip fare.
An aged newspaper ad explains kidney function and warns that overwork causes heart and blood issues. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy, claims it cures kidney trouble, and invites readers to request a pamphlet. Also mentions a cold cure Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove’s signature medicine box.
Lord Ernest Hamilton recalls a perilous ride down the Oroya railway from 15,688 feet to the Pacific in Peru. The feat uses a hand car with the rider controlling speed, starting under eternal snows and ending among humming birds and palms, a mix of sickness and exultation during descent.
A compact survey traces ancient beliefs about gems from pearls as dew to rock crystal called an unripe diamond. It notes myths linking gems to people and gods, ancient trade secrecy, and early references from Pliny and the Talmud, with gems shaping visions of origin and power.
A pair of swindlers exploited iodide of starch to render bills worthless as they defrauded several financiers of a sizable sum. Posing as wealthy Chinese concession holders, they issued blank signed notes. the ink vanished in weeks, leaving victims unable to prove loans. Police traced the ruse, but the suspect fled before conviction.
A Lincoln era reminiscence recalls Bates, then Attorney General Bates, traveling with the president and Secretary Chase to see General McClellan. Bates' dark hair and white beard prompt Lincoln to quip that Bates uses his chin more than his head, a humorously self aware remark.
A mishmash of maritime figures notes river flows at 3 to 7 mph and Nile output sixteen times Thames. It lists Gulf of Mexico area, Parana length, Baltic and Adriatic depths, and Dead Sea below sea level, plus a London political anecdote about Sir William.
The State Street nine defeated Goosetown 16 to 8 at the laters grounds on Sunday in a lively game. Schroepfer hurled for Goosetown, but State Street built a big sixth inning, aided by two base hits from Will Luetjen and Bleck. Umpires were A. Hellman and C. Bierbaum. New Ulm Juniors to play Klossner next Sunday. Inmates at the poor farm faced a disturbance claim, which county commissioners denied, upholding the overseer.
C A Stephenson and suburb company present A Red Hot Icicle a famed comedy noted for trick scenery and a complete cold storage plant never before on stage. Stephenson known for strong company and timing. The piece is set for the evening of Aug 18.
A minister called a book the worst ever published, asserting errors and bigus. A gray haired brother rose to protest, provoking laughter that swept through the assembly and halted the incident.
An old style ad promotes Allen's Root-Base powder to shake into shoes for swollen hot feet and fatigue. It claims cool relief for smarting, sweaty or growing feet and offers trial packs of Allen’s Foot-Base for improving walking comfort.
A quirky fragment discusses fainting first aid emphasizing prompt restoration of brain blood flow by lying flat with head level, exposing the neck and chest, and using fresh air and vapors. It includes a Chicago Tribune quote about marital life on a train and musings on art and refinement from ancient sculptors, ending with a remark about plain faces going about their business.
County Commissioners and the Committee on the Poor Farm report July 7 that the complaints by inmates Mr and Mrs Drexler against overseer Frank Lindmeyer are unwarranted and malicious. The overseer is upheld for the discipline used in performing his duties.
Crone Bros advertises straw hats at low prices with other summer goods. Items include lace striped socks four pair for 26 cents, bathing trunks 16 cents, bathing suits 75 cents, silk foulards four cents per yard, white goods, and linen underwear discounts. Many prices framed as hot deals inviting customers to shop now.
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