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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
1
The Cuddy and Cavanaugh ditching operation uses a double crane device that scoops and dumps soil to form beveled, sloped ditch sides. A mobile engine on rails moves along the work, drawing dirt from sections while a large camping outfit provides meals and sleeping quarters for about sixteen men. Wages are high, but labor shortages limit the crew.
O W Richi spent a month near the city seeking large clay beds for a pottery scheme but found only small pockets. He noted some high quality clay nearby yet insufficient deposits to justify establishing operations here. He identified potential fire clay suitable for brick material and sent samples for testing, but concluded the local supply cannot sustain a plant.
William Fiemeyer, deceased son of Mr and Mrs Louis P Fiemeyer, was found dead beside the Northwestern line near Winkelmann Place Monday morning. A whiskey bottle lay nearby and coroner Dik Bayley ruled the death an accident, as Fiemeyer sat with his back to an approaching train and was struck, brains spilled, the body removed to the city morgue. The family received community sympathy. The father threatened to prosecute whiskey sellers but may not pursue the case.
County residents are urged to patronize the county fair as officials anticipate a strong show this year. The fair secretary reports reasons to believe the rural grounds will host an exhibition far ahead of past efforts, drawing county people to attend their own fair.
A local fair will feature top class horse races rivaling the state fair and include free attractions. The highlight is Davenport the Wizard of the Wire, famed for thrilling wire acts across counties. Officials urge residents to plan to attend at least one day to witness his feats.
The New Ulm Fire Department held its annual Turner park picnic Sunday, marking the dedication of the city presented flag. City official Wilhelm Zibper presented the flag and spoke on city topics. Chief Kochon accepted the flag and received congratulations from attendees. Despite heat, a large crowd enjoyed the program, with music by the Second Regiment Band enhancing the ceremony.
A sensational scenic spectacle titled Mossow in Gregory's pyrotechnical production will headline the Minnesota State Fair week of September 3 to 8. Over two hundred performers, four acres of Moscow scenery, real buildings in the background, and a dramatic toppling wall scene accompany a grand finale of fireworks. The show features ballet, acrobatic acts, magic, imposing set pieces, and a costly 91,000 display culminating each performance.
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