Back From Oklahoma A World of Dreams and Dangers
Andrew Hilburger and five others returned from the Oklahoma drawing for farm land. Two Minnesotans won claims, while Hilburger, a leasee, plans to return after selling property. Farm land sells for 20 to 25 dollars an acre as neighbors from New Ulm promise future prosperity. Meanwhile Hoboes trouble the town with arrests for drunkenness and assault. The jail holds eight prisoners after three men were arrested and a woman noted as Miss Hulda Swanson.
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Andrew Hilburger
Oklahoma
Hilburger
Minnesota
Duluth
Minneapolis
Mr. Lillie
New Ulm
Geschwind
Thos. Brown
Keeler
Sleepy Eye
John Butler
Springfield
J.J. Ray
Dangerous Hoboes Detained After Assault in Sleepy Eye
A Sleepy Eye dispatch to the Pioneer Press reports three hoboes jailed in the village calaboose for assaulting a young woman on a street. The assailants were caught in the act as screams drew attention. Chief Hicks seized one man and held him until Marshal Frantz arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Press
Sleepy Eye
Calaboose
Hicks
Marshal Frantz
Hicka
Advertising test and sales pitch in local Review
A notice describes Hummel Bros advertising coupon test to gauge newspaper popularity and subscription returns. It notes fairness concerns and potential benefits if run longer. Also seeks agents to sell Dr White's Electric Comb promising appeal and cures to both genders, with sample claims and a high commission for recruiters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummel Bros
Review
County Fair Promises A Big Four Day Show In New Ulm
Agricultural Association officers assure a superior county fair with over $1000 spent on attractions. Admission is twenty five cents and shows are free on the grounds. Wagons will collect farm exhibits statewide for proper premiums. The fair runs four days from August 28 to Saturday night, with ample time to visit the city and enjoy outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankato
New Ulm
Changes in Sleepy Eye barbers and local news
Sleepy Eye barbers consolidate watered stock and add a five cent neck shaving charge. Lydia Windhorn, 17, dies of consumption after prolonged illness, funeral held and burial at Iberia cemetery. Albert Becherer transfers his shoe business to Fairfax, moving soon. repair work and stock to be offered in Bird building. State water inspector samples Sleepy Eye water. city and public school wells condemned after tests.
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Sleepy Eye
Lydia Windhorn
Wm. Windhorn
Iberia
Rev
Zich
Albert Becherer
Ulm
Bird
Flint Street
Grasmoen & Ridevold
Mr. Becherer
Fairfax
State Inspector of Public Water
St. Paul
Board of Health
Dr White's Electric Comb advertised for scalp trouble
An advertisement touts Dr White's Electric Comb as a cure for scalp ailments with a written guarantee. It claims the device will improve hair and offers a 50 cent price with ordering from D N Rose, general manager, Decatur, Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paderewski
Dr. White
D. N. Rose
Gen. Mgr
Decatur
Lil
Electric Light Sale Talks at City Council Meeting
A council special session heard Silverson and Olsen of the electric light company propose sale terms tied to 75 percent of plant value, later offering 15000 dollars, with all options tabled to the next meeting. Council favors building a new system, resisting confiscation of existing plant while urging fair treatment for the old company and its taxpaying stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Silverson and Olsen
Electric Light Company
Silverson
Pillsbury
Olsen
Brothers Otter
Jay Gould
Trained Animal Circus Visits Brown County
An advance advertisement recalls childhood memories of circus days and announces Norris Rowe’s Big Trained Animal shows arriving next Monday afternoon and night in North German Park under a large waterproof tent. Teachers at the summer school laud County Superintendent John Cutting for his notable educational impact in Brown County.
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Norris & Rowe
North German Park
John Cutting
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Hulda Swanson
D.N. Rose
Gen. Myr
Isc
Marthe Washington
Rockford Sox
Boston Garter Standard
Wilson Bros
New Uim
Minn
the Agricultural Association
H. N. Samson
Crone Bros
Ottomeyer
Ottomeyer’s
Bk Tee
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