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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
7
An old newspaper health ad promotes Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney related illnesses and bladder issues. It claims wide danger from kidney trouble, urges readers to mail for a free sample book and bottle and to mention the paper.
An advertisement dominated page copy touts Kodol for dyspepsia as a natural digestion aid and tonic, claiming relief from sour stomach, headaches, and debility. It features testimonials from S. S. Ball of Ravenswood and promotes the Chicago-based E. C. DeWitt & Co product with broad health claims and uneven typography.
Fire started from a stovepipe hole in the floor at C. W. Engle's farm six miles southwest of Preston. Four people died burns left little else than bones and ashes. Thomas Yeast escaped severely burned and may die from smoke inhalation.
After a Minneapolis federal court ruling that the little black book campaign was not a conspiracy, dealers move openly to oppose catalogue houses. The Mississippi Valley prints the book, offering free copies to interested readers, while warning lumbermen and merchants not to exceed its guidance without legal counsel. The booklet claims to compile dealer plans to offset catalogue competition and advises against using fictitious names or unprinted stationery.
Roland Haven, Republican, defeated Democrat Mmil Tessiman for the Duluth mayoralty by about 7000 votes. Haven pledges law enforcement, fair treatment of saloon interests, and to avoid persecution, with a council split eight Republicans eight Democrats but a law enforcement majority.
Clifford Cook, a farmer's son and Stone-Cook Lumber manager at Northome, perished while rescuing his little brother and sister from a blaze that destroyed their farm near Northome, Itasca County. The parents and two younger children survived with injuries and minor burns. Despite waking to heat and smoke, Clifford carried the children to a window and jumped to the ground before collapsing.
A group of prominent Red River valley men form a company to build a large dam on the Red river near Halstad at the Red and Wild Rice river junction. The project promises the region’s biggest power plant potential to serve Fargo, Crookston, and Grand Forks, though federal navigability questions may delay approval. A Washington inquiry will determine government stance.
William Brooks of Minneapolis will appeal the Lambda Sigma fraternity dispute to the state supreme court on behalf of his son Robert J. Brooks. The boy was barred from January class status at Central High School for refusing to withdraw from active fraternity membership. The school board later refused a dismissal card needed for college admission.
A Polish farmer John Marczak of near Ivanhoe was found dead under sacks of feed after a load overturned on the road. A Minneapolis man A F Peterson was shot by highwaymen near Wisner, likely by accident during a robbery. Wisner hardware store and several businesses burned in a disastrous fire. In Saginaw, Michigan, trapper William Andrews killed himself in his shack, rifle in hand. Local patrols pursued suspects after the gunfire.
The article chronicles ongoing debates in both chambers with prolonged discussion of the president's message and various bills. It notes the Senate passage of a $24 million deficiency bill, House focus on criminal code and Indian appropriation, and the omnibus war claims bill totaling $315,000. Not in session in the Senate.
The Countess of Yarmouth formerly Miss Alice Thaw of Pittsburgh won a decree nullifying her marriage to the Earl of Yarmouth. The private hearing lasted about thirty minutes with four witnesses including the countess, her maid, a court doctor, and an American lawyer. The case hinged on nonconsummation.
Callao Peru February 8 The dock strike in Callao continues leaving the port unable to unload ships. The crowded wharves hold merchandise and trade losses mount while prices rise across the board.
Minneapolis and Duluth quotes show wheat futures at around 1.05 dollars, with on track and in store grades listed. Livestock prices in St Paul and Chicago cover cattle, hogs, and sheep, including steers, cows, heifers, and lambs with varied price ranges.
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