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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1909
Page
7
An advertisement argues kidneys suffer from overwork and unhealthy kidneys contaminate blood. It touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as the best remedy with claims of quick health restoration and availability in fifty cent and one dollar sizes. Readers are urged to request a sample and mention the paper when writing to Kilmer & Co.
The Minnesota club of St Paul and other social organizations must obtain liquor licenses as ruled by the state supreme court. The decision holds that these social clubs are subject to the same license laws and closing hours as ordinary saloons, after a test suit led by former Attorney General E T Voting.
Cass Gilbert of St. Paul is retained by the regents as supervising architect for the enlarged state university campus. He will oversee grounds layout and building design for a fee of 10,000 and advise on relocating the Northern Pacific tracks. His appointment follows his 1500 prize win last spring for the campus plan.
Minnesota secured a favorable ruling before the secretary of the interior in Washington, potentially enabling the state to acquire about 200000 acres of swamp land under a policy Garfield agreed to pursue. Attorney General Simpson and State Auditor Tverson hailed the plan presented to Secretary Garfield as advancing the swamp land determination on reservations claimed by the state.
An eighteen year old farmer’s son Fred Gaerndt of William Goerndt’s estate near Granada and six miles east of Fairmont died when a gun discharged after he slipped on ice while the hunter tried to fetch traps from a slough. The father found the body about four hours later.
A fire in West Street claimed the life of two children as the mother Mrs Edward Setter perished in an attempt to rescue them. The older child Chester died, while the younger child survived. The incident left the family in mourning as the house collapsed from the fire and the mother’s grief.
Soo Line officials reveal a new extension running southeast from Thiel River Falls to connect at Sotan with the Brooten Duluth line. Vice President Edmund Pennington announced at Minneapolis Soo facilities that the 0 mile project likely won’t be built before 1910, opening a farming and hardwood region in Northern Minnesota.
The Minnesota district judge W C Williston of Red Wing has drawn no salary since early 1905. His salary is 4200 dollars, with state auditor records showing 14035.06 credited and growing by 150 dollars monthly. Officials generally draw salaries monthly, with few exceptions.
Birdy Stillman, eighteen, of the Millman trio, lost balance during an entrancing cake walk on a slack wire above the Orpheum stage. She fell and, after initial fears of fatal injury, was found to have a dislocated knee and serious bruises according to a physician’s examination.
The Northwestern convention in Minneapolis endorsed lowering first class postage to 1 cent per ounce and opposed the Parcels post law as a government merchandise carrier. Officers elected included President C. A. Finkbine and Vice President B. G. Flynn. A big Redwood county land deal closed at 53 dollars an acre with 150000 mortgage.
A Civil War veteran Franklin P Morris of St Paul died by suicide at his Minneapolis residence. He had suffered from asthma for a year and reportedly drank patent medicine which is believed to have worsened his condition.
A scrambled cache of Lincoln anecdotes highlights weather jests about Lee and McClellan, barbs about Grant, and sharp retorts to delegations. Tales describe his quick wit at surrender talks, humorous lines about vanity and enemies, and vivid exchanges with clerical visitors, all painting a portrait of Lincoln’s humor and authority during the Civil War.
A collection of short Lincoln jokes and anecdotes recounts his wit on varioloid, horse trading, tea saucers, and office seekers. The stories feature exchanges with governors, senators, and secretaries, illustrating Lincoln’s humor, honesty, and views on appointments, religion, and politics.
An old-time advertisement claims Bucklee's Araica Salve cures burns scalds wounds guts and bruises and relieves skin eruptions old sores boils and piles instantly. It advertises Olsen as the outlet and markets the product as earth's greatest healer.
Advert says Allen's Foot Ease helps wearers fit smaller shoes. Claims include patent leather and new shoes comfort. Mentions satisfaction for sensitive readers and universal usefulness of the powder.
Local Washington, North Carolina resident praises Dr King’s New Discovery after years with consumption. The ad claims the remedy cured a brother after six bottles and notes relief for coughs bronchitis la grippe and bronchial ailments. Available 50 cents to $1.00 with trial bottle free.
The advertisement notes that stock raisers underestimate hides from cows steers and horses once made into fur coats robes and rugs. It promotes the Crosby Frisian Fur Co Rochester S and claims Crosby pays the freight with a new illustrated catalog to reveal the value of hides.
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