Call for municipal judge shift sparks legal reform talk
A prominent citizen urges changing court terms to municipal judges to cut costs and keep major cases within city jurisdiction. Debate notes that municipal judgeship may be pricier than justices of the peace, with examples from New Ulm and Redwood Falls as population grows.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Buffalo
Republican Nomination Hinted as Eddy Prepares Campaign
A mixed Minnesota regional note section discusses Frank Eddy potentially securing the Republican gubernatorial nomination and facing a tough race against the incumbent. The piece also cites President Northrup's view that Minnesota football is played square, while Senator Colliver introduces a railroad bill. Other items mention Geo W. Somerville ruling out another state senate bid, Brown and Redwood counties' political timing, and critiques of Congressman McCleary's tariff stance amid graft rumors.
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Real Estate Transfers List From Sleepy Eye Area
A compressed record of transfers including Wenzel Sittauer to Joseph Sittauer for multiple lots in New Trim. Hans Mo to Peter Christenson. Milo Bruer to Peter Christenson. School District No 45 to Andrew Bruckbauer. Anna Meier to John Drexter. Frederick Lendt to Herbert Jones. Mathias Schneider to Anton Lieb. Martin J. Hage to Anton Von Readen. State Bank of Comfrey to Emil J. Kastner. Joseph Schumacher to John J. Schumacher. Anna M. Reim to William Gluth. Joseph Hillesheim to Waltburger Berget. Henrietta Breitkreutz to Charles A Melzer. Henry Moll to Edward Wagner. Hans Mo to Iven Hagen.
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Joseph Sittauer
Hans Mo
Peter Christenson
Sleepy Eye
Milo Bruer
Sis
Andrew Bruckbauer
Anna Meier
John Drexter
Frederick Lendt
Herbert Jones
Mathias Schneider
Anton Lieb
New Ulm
Martin J. Hage
Anton von Readen
State Bank of Comfrey
Emil J. Kastner
Comfrey
Joseph Schumacher
John J. Schumacher
Anna M. Reim
William Gluth
Joseph Hillesheim
Waltburger Berget
Romberg
Henrietta Breitkreutz
Charles A
Melzer
Holms
Henry Moll
Edward Wagner
Essig
Iven Hagen
Electric Bitters touted as malaria remedy
A dubious testimonial extols Electric Bitters as a cure for ague and malaria, claiming rapid relief and no aftereffects. The writer, Mundas of Heuretin Wex, alleges his brother recovered from malarial jaundice after using the product sold by O. M. Olsen's drug store for 50 cents.
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Wex
Ny Fife
O. M. Olsen
Week End Excursions With Minneapolis and St Louis Rail
The Minneapolis and St Louis Railroad offers half rate weekend trips within 150 miles, return by Monday, minimum 75 cents. Fr iday sale 75 to 150 miles away, Monday limit. One fare plus $2 for 150+ miles, five days. Rates apply to theatricals and all local stations. For details, call Minneapolis and St Louis. California Promise Wafers claim remedy for constipation and biliousness, 25 cents.
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Minneapolis & St. Louis
Venetian Football in Medieval Venice Described in 15th Century Text
Dennie P. Meyers in Outing Magazine summarizes a Venice book published in the 15th century by Antonio Scaigo. It details a large ball game where teams of many players kick the ball with any body part, avoid striking with the outstretched arm, and begin by a drum roll and trumpet blast.
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Dennie P. Meyers
Outing Magazine
A SERVANT PROBLEM Lady calls on ho use man leads to chaos
A distressed woman explains a commotion at a friend's house with a parlor maid ill a waitress sulking the cook in dispute with her husband the disobedient footman discharged and a tour of frantic household misfortune as guests arrive and she searches in vain for Was
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Help in the House by Lucy M. Salmon
Lucy M. Salmon laments blind pursuit of idle clubs and abstract theory, calling for a practical domestic circle of spotless, capable hosts and staff. She mocks theorists while proposing a club of top minds who never fall ill, never fuss, and uphold impeccable habits.
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Lucy M. Salmon
Atlantic
The Samakuir Stone Foretells Weather Change
A Finnish found stone named samakuir supposedly predicts weather. Experts note its white mottled surface bright in sun, turning gray to black with rain as salt within absorbs moisture. The clay water and rock salt composition acts as a barometer.
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Finland
Chinese Emperor Dies Dispatches Announce Mourning Rites
The passage notes that when a Chinese emperor dies, provinces receive blue ink dispatches to announce mourning. Rank individuals remove red silk insignia, and all subjects must refrain from shaving heads for 100 days, during which marriage, music, and sacrifices are forbidden. A humorous aside references a joke from New York Weekly about rain and umbrellas.
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China
Poem Read At Commencement Versed By Conscience Quote
The Pittsburg Dispatch quotes a remark about a poem read at a graduation. He says a poem was read, she asserts she wore it. The voice of conscience is described as delicate yet clear, implying its undeniable guidance. Mme de Stael is cited.
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Pittsburg Dispatch
Mme. de Stael
Quip Exchange Sparks Friendly Roast at Local Scene
A lively dialogue quoted from Philadelphia Press and Somerville Journal shows a witty exchange about sharp words and a sensible proposal. Bon mots about Bangs Goodley and Miss Watkyns frame the social tone in two papers.
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Somerville Journal
Hard are life's early steps in Milwaukee Sentinel
A reflective Milwaukee Sentinel excerpt ponders youth and its uncertain path. The quote contrasts a critic's view of Skribbler's book with a warm, hopeful assessment of youth proceeding toward an uncertain future.
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California Prove Wafers Offer Bowel Aid for All
An advertisement touts California Prove Wafers as nature’s care for bowel troubles promising prompt relief without pain or inconvenience. The copy notes 108 for 26 cents and urges readers to ask their druggist.
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California
Catarrh of the Kidneys a Common Disease
Catarrh of the kidneys is very common yet often overlooked by physicians. People fear kidney disease and seek diuretics, but few consider catarrh as the cause. Many patients improve after using Pernam, which claims to remove the kidney trouble’s cause. Thousands praise its results and address Dr. Hartman in Ohio for confidential correspondence.
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Homeseekers and Settlers Special Rates Announced
The Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway announces sale of round trip and one way tickets to Nebraska Colorado Kansas Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas and Louisiana for January 16 February 6 and 20. Round trip at three fourths of one way rate with twenty one day limit. One way tickets two dollars higher than half fare. Twenty one day tickets valid first and third Tuesdays to other states in Southeast West and Northwest at one fare plus 82 for round trip. Contact M and St L agents for rates and details.
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Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
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