Evolution Lecture by Prof Sigerfoos Draws Large German M.E. crowd
A diverse audience filled the German M E Church for Prof Sigerfoos of the University of Michigan talk on evolution. He argued evolution is growth across disease, society, and life, tracing Pasteur, Darwin, and embryology to show life’s beginnings from simple forms. He stressed environment and heredity shape development, while criticizing definitive conclusions and urging widespread pursuit of truth.
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Sigerfous
U. of M
Moodey
M.E
Bigeriuus
Bedleooe
Sli
Prof
Bigerfoos
Strickler
Swickler
Sigerfoos
Pasems
Pasteur
Poricles
Darwin
Mao
Waryley
Biger- Joan
Bhen
Sleepy Eye Man Injured In Railroad Collision
A switch engine hitting a lumber wagon at the west end crossing injured 25 year old driver John Roberta of Sleepy Eye. He suffered a severe skull fracture and remained unconscious as Dr. Wellcome treated him at his mother’s home. The wagon team belonged to Robert Hoppe of Leavenworth. The cause and safety measures are under question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
John Roberta
Wellcome
Phyalcias
Robert Hoppe
Leavenworth
Roverts
Sleepy Eye
Washington's Birthday Program Highlights by School Units
A list of performances and exercises for Washington's Birthday program across multiple schools. Entries include music by high school orchestras, flag and patriotism drills, recitations for Holy Trinity and Lutheran schools, and student acts from Union and Holy Catholic campuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Glory
Union
Lutheran
the Ideal
F. W. Johnson
Holy Catholic School
Holy Trinity School
Washington
Agnes Bastian
Turner
Willard Vogel
Columbia
High School Board Funds Track Athletics Startup
The High School Board approved funds to launch track and field, with Me. Lewis in charge and training to begin when weather allows. Spring workouts will select candidates for the school team to compete in inter scholastic meets at the University of Minnesota and Carleton College, with a dual meet likely.
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Thorne
Uim High School
Lewis
University of Minn
Carleton
Northfield
New Ulm
Teacher Enjoined by Judge Over Schoolhouse Key
Henry Buggert of Stately, on behalf of School District No. 66, obtained a court order forcing Miss Willow Fox to surrender the schoolhouse key and vacate. The judge ruled after testimony that she should seek any due anlary from the court. Two board members backed by patrons, except the clerk’s son, prevailed, and another teacher will be hired.
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I. M. Olsen
Henry Buggert
Stately
Messrs
Louis Thordon
Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch
County Poor Expenses Reported by Brown County Auditor
Brown County Auditor Vogel completes the state board report detailing annual expenditures for dependent citizens. Total outlay reaches about 10,273.34 with 1,000 for the poor farm, 208.09 for pauper expenses, 1821.1 for boarding paupers, 412.60 for relief of others, 620.37 for fixed monthly costs, 1603.30 for medical care, 62.82 for transportation, 23.50 burial costs, and a little over 100 for other items. Applications numbered 63 for 77 people. seven boarded at county expense. about 20 families received monthly stipends. district 2 shows only 7,000 spent on relief, while district 2 includes New Ulm ward and Cotnawood and Sigel towns with 11,730 spent. District 3 spent 2,540.87. Slop Eye district 1,550.20. Springfield district 842.00.
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Vogel
Brown County
Guy
New Ulm
Cotnawood
Sigel
Springfeld
Recital at Congregational Church Impresses Small Audience
Friends of Miss Alan Heimerdinger and Miss Lucile Hubbard hosted a recital at the Congregational Church. The two young ladies presented two hours of musical numbers and readings to a packed evening audience, with a surprise violin solo “Cavatina” by Haas performed by Robert Scherer with piano accompaniment.
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Alan Heimerdinger
Lucile Hubbard
Congregational Church
Tod
Haas
Robert Scherer
Sccompan
Varied musical program delights New Ulm audience
Mrs Scherer led a diverse program featuring readings by Miss Bries and Miss Hubbard, with songs by Garderemon, Ware, Beach and McDowell. Despite Hubbard’s severe cold, the audience praised the performances, noting prompt opening and satisfying value for money.
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Scherer
Galtermano
Lea Adieus
Minas Hubbard
Helmerdinger
Justin Huotly McCarthy
Brie
Uim
Lta
Cechinos
Jon King
Francois Villon
Praece
Villon
France
Hubbard
Ware
Beach
McDowell
Roger
Harris
Goa
Fastnacht at Turner Mall Turns Back Time with Costume Parade
Nearly 200 guests attended the Fastnacht event at Turner Hall where teachers and guests wore costumes spanning two centuries. The evening featured humorous ensembles, Dutch Room supper, and dancing into the night. The Class raised over $105 to help fund a trip to Denver for the National tournament in June.
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Turner Ball
Denver
Antarctic Explorer Scott and Party Die of Exposure
Captain Robert Scott and four companions perished returning from the South Pole after a nine day blizzard near Cape Evans. Their food ran out and the stricken party died about March 29, 1912. News reached New Zealand via Terre Nova’s signal message detailing the mission.
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Robert Scott
Jacuary
Cape Evans
New Zealand
Leon
South Pole
Petition For Reduced Rate At Local Slot Machines Clash In Disrepute
City council debates reduced power rates and railroad crossing access as Alderman Ruemke is named clerk pro tem. Discussion covers turnstile removals, opening Thirteenth South Street, and crosswalk safety near Northwestern tracks. Public works panel moves to study cost of power cuts while a wagon permit is denied. Broadway sprinkling extension and cemetery billing dispute also noted.
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A. J. Meyer
F. Ruemke
Statham
M. J. Bt L. Uris
Ninth Booth Street
City Coumeil
Tathe Railroad Company
Ninth Street
Motify
Leary
Tne Council
Thirteenth’ South Street
Taille
Leseks
Courtland Bridge
Minnesota Street
Romsey
Retzlaff
Third South Street
Retslaf
Mos
Broadway
Fourth North
Sixth North Street
Board of Public Works
Ferdinand Gollnast
New Ulm Fire Department
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Eminent Bioologiat
Hecker
Turner Hall
Washington School
America
Dragoon
Watertown
Mrs. F. D. Minium
Turner Mall
Antarctic Explorer
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