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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1906
Page
3
New Ulm Review quotes political chatter about Judge Webber and Roosevelt while lampooning tariff fights and trusts. It notes Lake Crystal as a potential congressman candidate and comments on printing shop jealousy and editor roasts. It ends with cautions on fire risk in supposed fire proof hotels and escape routes.
A 51 year old woman in Chicago died by suicide after finishing her chores. She left a note saying she was exhausted with much to do. The piece urges families to support tired mothers and lighten household burdens as a sobering lesson for her sorrowing relatives.
The New Ulm Commercial Union project to adjust coal rates over several rail lines is cited in national arguments on state commissions powers to regulate rates. Senators Nelson and LaPollette back active state commissions arguing rate and rebate issues would be solved. They claim statistics show rate laws are largely self acting and just to shippers without full hearings. The state’s authority to enforce reasonable rates pressures railroads to grant them when complaints appear just.
A historical overview notes record gains in 1905 with farmers and planters earning over 86 billion in wealth, pig iron output rivaling Britain, Germany, and France, and foreign trade surpassing 2.6 billion. It cites gold production near 90 million in 1905, compares global gold output, and hints at links between increased gold and business activity.
Global prosperity is high, but war and Russia’s civil turmoil mar the scene. A Cleveland area reader notes his wife’s recovery from consumption using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. It kills germs of influenza and relieves symptoms. Guaranteed at 50c and 1.00 by Olsen druggist with trial bottle free.
Crone Bros advertises cloaks fancy dishes muffs scarves neckties ladies felt slippers fur lined coats golf gloves and kid gloves with large crockery stock. Prices for fur coats range from 25 to 125 dollars and buyers may receive 75 mile railroad freight credit on purchases of 15 dollars or more.
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo endorse the firm Walding Kinnan & Marvin as trustworthy. product taken internally, suggested price 71 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.
A veteran officer testifies to rapid recovery with Peruna and promotes its safety, while Fort Worth era barber Haenze retires from the Hansika Herald and is replaced by Prof. A R Hggensperger who buys the paper and leads improvements. The note mentions confidentiality and prior upheavals in the publication.
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