03 Jan 1906
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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1906
Page
1
A local church announces its annual meeting at the church site to discuss pastor tenure, leadership trustees, and proposed improvements. The report notes a rise in membership from forty nine to seventy eight this year, and mentions enhancements including a furnace, interior papering, exterior painting, and storm windows.
The county auditor handed the treasurer a tax levy list for the coming year detailing township and city rates and funds needed to cover running expenses. The document shows higher county valuations and a larger amount to collect than last year, though not as high as some expected. Treasurer Schneider will not personally tour the countryside due to a public examiner ruling. Wats will handle banking duties while Jennie continues routine receipts at the courthouse.
Minnesota Supreme Court upholds the inheritance tax law drafted by Geo. W. Somerville of Sleepy Eye. four prior constitutional challenges failed. The decision, written by Justice Brown, affirms taxation on bequests with $10,000 exemptions and scales from 1.4 to 5 percent, potentially bringing millions to the state treasury and reducing reliance on direct taxes. State Auditor Iverson and Senator R. E. Thompson praise the ruling as a major revenue gain and landmark approval.
After twenty five years in New Ulm Mr. O H Hornburg and his wife depart for Spokane where they plan to spend their remaining years. He has long been active in local affairs and business, previously selling farm machinery and hardware in New Ulm before retiring. In Spokane he will distribute Maxwell automobiles across much of the territory. The couple leave with many friends’ best wishes.
Sleepy Eye residents hosted a Friday reception at Hotel Smalley to honor Joe Cutting and Earl Current for their football fame. Senator Somerville acted as toastmaster as locals praised the sport and celebrated the university team’s strength for the coming year.
Grim daily deaths from consumption and pneumonia are warned against. A testimony from FY G Muntley of Oaklandon Indiana credits King's New Discovery for curing his wife who was given up by doctors, claiming it cured consumption and coughs. One dose relieves germs, with a trial bottle free and $1.00 advertised.
The Chicago and North Western Railway issues a valuable history compendium covering the Northwest from early territorial days east of the Mississippi to modern times. It spans over one hundred pages with detailed notes on the era known as Western Line, including print and cover details.
The year ends with improving demand for Minnesota flour as prices rise and exports pick up. New Ulm Roller Mill plans engine room and steam plant upgrades to raise daily capacity, while New Ulm Feed and Cereal expands output and installs electric machinery to cut costs. Local power use rose in November due to longer store hours despite December holidays.
Advertising rail rates from Minneapolis to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and other states. Effective first and third Tuesdays monthly with stopovers allowed and tickets valid twenty one days. For rates and schedules contact agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.
The Cleveland Ladies Orchestra at Turner Theatre drew a large crowd and delivered an exceptionally well played double program. Critics praised the ensemble’s harmony and the soloists, especially the cornet, trombone, and tenor vocal solos, noting the high merit and classical appeal of the evening.
The North Western Bulletin announces its first issue dedicated to Chicago and North Western Railway employees. It promotes agent associations across divisions and reports discussions aimed at improving daily duties and traffic handling, praising management for supporting broader staff concerns.
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