New Eagle Mills Lab Delivers Scientific Flour Testing
The Eagle Milling Company opens a four room chemical laboratory beside its mill to test all stages from whole wheat to finished flour. G H Schmidt, with four years at Minnesota and Chicago training, leads the lab assisted by Miss Gleason. An experimental mill and moisture testing setup reproduce digestion-like conditions to measure water content, protein, crude fiber, and other factors to ensure high quality bread.
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Chemical Laboratory
Eagle Milling Company
Eagle Mills
G. H. Schmidt
Minnesota University
Chicago
Schmidt
Miss Gleason
Scientific Corps
Eagle Mille
Daniel Webster
Bunker Hill
Rural mail carriers get raise to 1200 dollars a year
Washington dispatch reports that rural routes covering 24 miles will earn 1200 dollars annually, with shorter routes on a graduated scale. In New Ulm seven carriers, only George Merkle loses out, while the others gain 25 to 100 dollars, marking a steady wage rise since Rural Free Delivery began about fifteen years ago.
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Washington
New Ulm
George Merkle
Gypsies Steal Twenty Dollars From Wanda Bank
A band of gypsies invaded Wanda and stole twenty dollars in gold from the Wanda bank while the cashier was away. A girl was left in charge, gypsy women entered, tried to tell fortunes, and fled after locals intervened. pursuit followed five miles out before the band returned the stolen funds and escaped.
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Springfield Free Press
Wanda
Wanda Bank
Paul Doepke
Horse Killed in Runaway Near Springfield
On Tuesday at noon near Springfield J J Hannah paused while cultivating corn to throw quack grass over a fence. The team frightened by a child approaching caused a brief runaway. A tree blocked the path and one horse struck it, breaking its neck and dying instantly. a nearby child narrowly escaped injury.
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J. J. Hannah
Springfield
Extended auto tour from Minnesota to New York
Emil Metzinger and family with Mr and Mrs H Stammer of Mankato left Saturday July 3 for a six week auto trip to New York. Arno Weddendorf accompanies the party as driver and mechanic. The travelers planned the trip for some time awaiting better roads and expect to travel at a leisurely pace to see the country.
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Emil Metzinger
H. Stammer
Mankato
New York
Arno Weddendorf
New Ulm Welcomes Returning Soldiers and Turnfest Delegates
Delegates from Turnfest and soldiers parade through New Ulm with torchlight and red fire as 400 Turners arrive from Camp Lakeview. Ferdinand Crone leads a royal homecoming with bands, veterans in uniform, and cheers from a large crowd along Minnesota Street. A Santa Fe reception for traveling editors follows, showcasing regional hospitality and historic sites.
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New Ulm
Minneapolis and
St. Louis
Minnesota Street
Camp Lakeview
Turners
Ferdinand Crone
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Turnera
Second Regiment
Uncle Sam
Pleasant travel chat during Santa Fe journey ends with Indian Dance
Harriet Payne recalls a courteous fellow traveller who joined the train to the next stop and discussed state history customs and language. He shared insights on New Mexico crops and the life of Indian wards, followed by an Indian Dance at Santa Fe before continuing the trip.
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Santa Fe
Top
United States
State House
Executive Mansion
New Mexico
Southwest
New Mazico
Few Accidents Mar Fourth on New Ulm Streets
On Sunday and Monday New Ulm traffic was heavy with cars lining both sides of Minnesota Street. A dog was killed after darting in front of a vehicle and a motorcycle crash occurred Monday in front of the Dakota House. John Kilgus of Morgan was thrown but escaped with minor injuries. his motorcycle was lightly damaged.
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New Ulm
Minnesota Street
Dakota House
John Kilgus
Morgan
Kilgus
Opening of The Ruby and Gem Theaters Draws Crowds
The Ruby theater reopened under new management with a grand opening at the Gem as a dance night drew a packed house. Mr Leen presented high class pictures and promises continued lively attractions to attract New Alma patrons. The Gem featured reels from The Black Box and The Master Key, pleasing a good natured crowd.
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Leen
Gem
Leon
The
Ruby
Black Box
Thieves Enter North Broad Way Residence During Absence
Thieves entered the Albert Gag home through a cellar while the family was away at Lake City and Searles. They took clothing, an opal ring, and small change. Police believe burglars knew the family was away and moved quietly. Burnt matches and no electric light suggest they avoided attention.
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Albert Gag
North Broadway
Gag
Lake City
Second Regiment
Searles
Mr. Gag
June Weather in Town Ends With Varied Temperatures
June brought wide swings in temperature from 35 to 88 degrees with a light frost on the 9th and 27th. The mean reached 61 degrees while total precipitation totaled 6.27 inches, fewer than last year’s 8.56. Three days were clear, eight cloudy, and nineteen partly soupy.
City Turners Take Laur ris Two Day Gym Meet in New Ulm
Weather Whips first day but two day Minnesoba Turnverein tourney in New Ulm draws 400 Twin City Turners. St Anthony Turnverein of Minneapolis wins with 51.55 points, St Paul club second, New Ulm third. Delegates parade, events staged on stage then outdoors, girls and boys exhibitions showcase gymnastics talent amid festive crowd.
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Anmaid
Minnesoba Turnbezirk
Turner Organization
Twin City
New Ulm
Minnesota
St. Anthony Turnvereim
Minneapolis
St. Paul
St. Paul Turnverein
S& Anthony Guild of
Soldier’s
Turners
Turner Hall
Hein
St. Anthony
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BIG Mills
New
Sam Hill
Eagle Millers
Agai
Henry Bastian
Henry Pfeiffer
Miss Payne
Denver
Enuf
Colorado
Golden
Trout
Harriet Payne
City Turners
Laurris
Solly
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