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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1903
Page
4
The New Ulm Review notes Pope Leo XIII lies near death in the Vatican and will likely be mourned as a great Christian king whose influence spread widely. The piece reflects on his enduring legacy and global impact amid a period of transition for the Catholic Church.
A sand washed across the First South street crossing derailed a Minneapolis & St. Louis northbound passenger train near New Ulm Friday morning. No crew or passengers were hurt, but the pilot was demolished and repairs delayed service for hours. Conductor Deving and Engineer Beeth were aboard. The engine mounted a three inch sand pile and a washed plank, causing the engine to leave the rails and collide with coal cars on a sidetrack. Mail car was pulled back onto rails, passengers transferred to a special from Winthrop, and the wreck cleared by afternoon. Governor Morton anecdote noted in the report.
An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes refunds if the remedy fails and includes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box.
A Liberty Day celebration in New Ulm drew a large, orderly crowd despite a threatening forecast. The parade featured Brig. Gen. Jos. Bobleter and officials. German Park exercises included German and English addresses by Rev. H. B. Sandmeyer and Albert Plaender. Evening fireworks lit the town as dances, bowling, and refreshment stands entertained, with only minor incidents and one arrest reported. Authorities link a recent New Ulm detainee to other thefts, suggesting a possible alias.
County Auditor L G Vogel prepared Brown County’s 1902 agricultural statement for J J Lomen, revealing large discrepancies and remarkable totals. It shows creameries with 615,150 pounds of butter from 10,914 milch cows, 19,139 cattle, 8,517 horses, 8,161 hogs, 1,799 sheep, and 28 mules. Wheat 1,724,694 bushels, oats 1,020,075, corn 724,335, potatoes 7,890, barley 134,160, rye 62,449, buckwheat 12, and sugar beets 18 tons. Minnesota to receive 1,616 Krag rifles for state guard.
Rhoads of Indianapolis testifies six bottles of Peruna restored sleep and strength after two years of unrestful nights. Washington lawyer Wm. T. Zenor recommends Peruna for catarrhal trouble and general tonic effect. Amanda Morrill of Elizabeth describes life changing after seven months of Peruna with notable weight gain and mobility. The ad urges readers to write Dr. Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium for free advice.
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