Wealth talk and political jests mix in New Ulm Gazette
A collage of downtown notes from New Ulm Minnesota mentions Rockefeller Belmont Hill Morgan Carnegie Gould Birim an Widell and Corriston plus local items. It covers school board dismissals for looks policy debates voter interest and pro scandal satire. It notes Thaw Johnson and McCleary in various public roles and salaries debates.
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Johan D. Rockefeller
August Belmont
James J. Hill
J. Pierpont Morgan
Andrew Carnegie
Helen Gould
H. Barriman
Cummings Firm Fails Amid Knocking and Local Fallout
The Cummings Commission Company, a major Twin Cities brokerage with a New Ulm branch, suspended operations citing sustained knocking against it. Robert Swetland may relocate, while local patrons suffered. the judge’s absence and telepathic speculation surround a broader social thread.
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Cummings Commission Company
Twin Cities
Cummings
Dakotas
Winnipeg
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Robert Swetland
New Ulm
Reminiscent of Judge Webber and Court Reporter Eckstein
The Marshall News Messenger recalls Judge Webber and his close reliance on court reporter W. J. Eckstein. Eckstein served seventeen years, later entering the bar, and aided the judge through business, legal, and personal matters with exactness and diligence. The judge insisted on precise filings, even correcting minor items in an election expense affidavit.
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Nekstein
New Ulm
Marshall
Eckstein
Mr. Eckstein
Atlantic Hotel
Judge Webber
Green Lake
Kandiyohi
C. B. Tyler
A. R. Chase
Lyon County
Marshall News Messenger
W.J. Eckstein
Webber
Fidus Achates
Acorn Incande Scent Wonder Lights Seeks Reps in New Ulm
Earn $200 monthly with reliable men who introduce the Wonder Lights scent from Acorn Incande. Experience not required. Exclusive territory offered. Address CHas W. Hamilton P O Box 451 New Ulm Minnesota.
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Chas W. Hamilton
P. O. Box
New Ulm
Minn
Devilfish Mimes Water Color to Hide Itself
An Ava lon California observer describes a devilfish nearly two feet across that hides by changing color rapidly to match the sea bottom. The creature pursues crabs, can project a long tentacle to grab prey, and uses a water jet to push away a researcher, with multiple specimens showing varying levels of aggression.
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Avalon
Cal
Planetary vitality and the moon’s quiet doom essay
The Edinburgh Review argues earthquakes prove planetary vitality and Earth’s liveliness while the moon fades. It suggests ancient lunar life cycles may have existed and notes Earth's elasticity maintains land–sea balance, with tectonic shifts shaping a habitable globe. Jerome K. Jerome reflects on human fate tied to desire.
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Edinburgh Review
Earth
Moon
Jupiter
Saturn
Pointed Paragraphs and Venison Prices of Old
Excerpts discuss sharp aphorisms about honesty pride and business, noting how misrepresentation strains trust. A historical note recalls venison values in Indiana in the 1840s 1850s, when wild game and pork prices differed and a turkey could cost less than a modern sausage link.
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Tham Park
Morgan and
Brown Counties
Indianapolis News
Loving Kindness and Clear Boundaries in Everyday Conflicts
A humorous anecdote contrasts handling aggression with calm boundaries. The narrator notes liking each party yet uses firm words or affectionate actions to signal nonacceptance. The dog, grocer, and baby each respond to consistent, loving communication.
Test for Eyesight: Observe Ursa Major and Mizar
An interesting eyesight test involves watching Ursa Major on a clear night. Mizar, the second star in the Great Bear, is a double star and requires good vision to discern. If you can detect it, your eyesight is sound.
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Mizar
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North Dakota
New York
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Nne
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Atchison Globe
Ochs Bros
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