State food committee eyes speed in farm product shipments
The state committee of food production and conservation seeks faster, more efficient handling of crops this summer and fall. Aimed at potatoes, rutabagas, and other perishable goods, the markets division asks counties to ensure full carloads, provide farm storage, and coordinate with railroads declared as preference freight. Leaders urge citizen cooperation to prevent waste and farmer losses as freight pressures rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Committee of Food Production and Conservation
State Food Committee
Commission of Public Up
Thomas Yapp
Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Farmers’ Club
W. W. Cumberland
Food Committee
University Farm
St. Paul
Markets
Hugh J. Hughes
Two Bauer Families Named in City Story
The Review clarifies confusion over Bauer families in New Ulm noting two distinct families live in the city. It specifies the mentioned article about a brother’s brutality did not involve the Franz Bauer family of South Washington Street, residents for about 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
New Ulm
Franz Bauer
South Washington Street
Fair Play Found In Times Of War At Boyd Meeting
An open air gathering by two nonpartisan league members in Boyd sparked debate on patriotism during wartime. A local editor and banker questioned the speakers about kissing the flag, provoking a crowd with a U. S. flag outside the editor’s home. The incident ended with the crowd dispersing after the editor’s wife objected to kissing the flag at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
League
U. S
New Congressman Baer to Take Seat Without Delay
John M. Baer, elected to fill North Dakota’s late H T Helgesen seat, will be seated immediately. Representatives Young and Norton favor quick seating without waiting for a formal certificate, contingent on no objections from other North Dakota members. Baer is the first congressman from the Farmers Non Partisan Political league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Buer
Congress
North Dakota
H.T. Helgesen
Young and Norton
Mr. Baer
Farmers’ Non-Partisan Political League
Governor Impasse Over State Military Command Unfolds
In New Ulm a debate over who leads Minnesota National Guard units surfaces as Governor Burnquist appears detached. Major Brady reports the governor authorized forming an artillery company pending enough volunteers, while Col Murphy and Capt Rhinow dispute existing plans. Over 100 men express willingness to join new unit. yet no decisive commander named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis G. Vogel
Minnesota National Guard
Murphy
W. F. Rhinow
Vogel
Mekes Promice
H. L. Brady
Federal Service
National Guard
Company A
Luverne
St. Paul
J. A. A. Burnquist
New Ulm
Brady
Minneapolis Tribune
St. Paul Pioneer Press
English
Rhinow
New Uim
New Tim
Vacancies for Forest and Field Clerk Announced
Ed Alwin of the local civil service examining board says an exam on Friday July 27 will fill two forest and field clerk posts at 1100 dollars a year, one in Custer South Carolina and one in Halsey Nebraska. Remaining eligibles will stay on the register for future vacancies in the forest service and other branches. Applicants must have at least one year of clerical business office experience. Inquiries for application forms may be made at the New Ulm post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Alwin
Civil Service Examining Board
Forest and Field Clerk
Custer
S. C
Halsey
Neb
Forest Service
Alwin
Ulm
High School Principal Joins Military Service
P W Hutson principal of New Ulm high school will not return next year as he enters the United States army. He has joined the officers training camp in Milwaukee and asked for release from his contract. Hutson completed one year and leaves with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Hutson
New Ulm High School
United States Army
Milwaukee
H. C. Hess
Quane Protest Over Brandt Appointment To Lt Colonel
The Mankato Free Press reports Lt Col Oliver J. Quane of St Peter protests Gov Burnquist appointment of W F Brandt of Winona as lieutenant colonel of the Second Regiment. Brandt, a former captain and later major, is at Fort Sill training and due to join Fort Snelling August 1. Quane contends he was legally elected January 23 and suspended only, not removed from rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollison
Oliver J. Quane
St. Peter
Burnquist
W. F. Brandt
Winona
Quane
Brandt
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Fort Snelling
Company C
Mankato Free Press
Just
J. A. A. Burnquist
Quang Qunf
St. Peter Herald
O. J. Quan
United States
W. F. Rhinow
Central Department
Chicago
Guaneé
Reolonel
Red Cross Starts Big Membership Drive in New Ulm
Red Cross workers launch a major canvass to boost membership and subscriptions in New Ulm. About forty canvassers, mostly business and professional men, began work early yesterday, visiting every family. New committee members added include Raymond Leary Louis Saffert Alfred Groebner and Christ Lindmeier with assigned streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ulm
Red Cross
Commercial Club
Raymond Leary
Louis Saffert
North Front
North Valley Streets
Alfred Groebner
Christ. Lindmeier
South Front Street
Faribault County Retains Agent Krause
Faribault county commissioners vote to keep county agent F. E. Krause, praising his efficiency after more than a year in the role. The Winnebago Enterprise notes the decision and congratulates the board on retaining his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faribault
Winnebago Enterprise
F. E. Krause
Krause
Federal draft expected to begin next week in many states
Washington dispatches say the War Department will begin conscription within the next week. Exemption rules and state by state readiness affect the great lottery overseen by Secretary Baker. Minnesota is nearly ready. New Ulm completed lists and delivered them to authorities. The drawing method remains unconfirmed but likely to be public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
War Baker
Minnesota
New Ulm
Baker
Hofmeister's Band Impresses Large Open Air Audience
Hofmeister's band formerly the Second Regiment gave its first open air concert on Minnesota street before the Dakota Hotel Friday evening. The crowd from New Ulm and surrounding areas filled the street as the popular group delivered strong performances. Plans to bring the band to German park again this summer face venue funding hurdles, with a movement underway to secure funds for resumed concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Street Way
Hofmeister
German Park
Park Board
Healy Heating Plant Extension Selected for St Paul Area
The Healy Plumbing and Heating Company of St Paul to build an extension to the municipal heating plant serving West Minnesota Street and adjacent blocks, including the Grand Hotel area. Contract price 14982 dollars, awarded after council and New Ulm Heating Co. board meeting. Work to start soon and finish within 60 days pending material supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Healy Plumbing & Heating Company of
St. Paul
Minnesota Street
Second North
Third North
Minnesota
Second Street
Grand Hotel
South
Center
First Street
Healy Company
New Ulm Heating Company
Collins & Symon
M. J. O'Neil
J. EB. G. Robb
Minneapolis
Charles Foster
C. L. Pillsbury Engineering Company
Foster
A. J. Mueller
Water and Light Department
M. A. Masterson
Front Street
Healy Comany
Northfield Stores Launch Delivery Cooperation Plan
Eight Northfield stores started a cooperative delivery scheme to cut costs and allow lower prices while maintaining profits. Deliveries will be via a common exchange run by experienced operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
Is War a Necessity Lecture Draws Crowd in Minneapolis
Allan Strong Broms of Minneapolis spoke on Is War a Necessity at Schell's Hall after a band concert reduced attendance. The lecture lasted about ninety minutes, arguing wealth as the nation’s blame and that laboring classes will bear the cost. Broms is touring Minnesota delivering Socialist party lectures to broad interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
First North
Allan Strong Broms
Minneapolis
Mr. Broms
Schell
Broms
United States
Socialist Party
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Forest and Field
Princpal
J. Quane
Emil Metzinger
Northfield Stores
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