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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
9
A huge Cuddy and Cavanaugh ditching machine, on rails, digs a wide sloped canal north of the city. The monster, housed in a protective engine frame, moves along as sections are scooped, while crew pay and camping facilities ensure workers stay fed and rested. labor demand currently outpaces supply.
O W Rich after four months near the city abandons the search for large clay beds to justify a second pottery. He found scattered pockets of good fire clay and a promising blend but deposits are too thin or limited to sustain a plant. He tested promising brick material from a clay sand composite and praised local residents, though the project cannot proceed here. In Brown County, rural schools show gains with eight and nine month terms, outpacing earlier six month standards, aided by private teachers in some districts.
Wm. Fiemeyer son of Mr and Mrs Louis Fiemeyer was found dead beside the Northwestern track near the Winkelmann place after sitting on the ties to rest. An empty whiskey bottle and a likely sleep or daze led to his fatal encounter with a locomotive. Coroner ruled accident. interment held amid community mourning.
County residents are urged to patronize the fair, with officials promising stronger exhibits and improved grounds. The secretary notes significant preparation and reasons to believe this year will surpass prior fairs in appeal and value.
The article notes free attractions at the state fair including the appearance of the Great Davenport the Wizard of the Wire. It promises strong racing events with horses already watered for the fair and urges county residents to attend at least one day to witness the wire performances and other entertainments.
The New Ulma Fire Department held its annual picnic at Turner Park on Sunday marking the dedic ation of a city gifted flag. Wol Eibper presented the banner, and Wm E Koch accepted and spoke on citizenship. A large crowd enjoyed a Second Regiment band concert amid warm weather.
Sensational pyrotechnic production titled Moscow features Gregory’s Greater Fireworks with over two hundred performers and four acres of scenery. The grand display includes toppling walls, cannon blasts, and falling bombs, followed by ballet and musical interludes, all highlighting a dramatic cityscape and vivid costumes.
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