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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1902
Page
8
A poem laments hollow vanity and deceitful hearts in society. It contrasts outward splendor with a rotten core, criticizing politicians and the gilded life that hides moral emptiness behind shows of wealth, power, and fashion. The speaker warns that outward gloss cannot conceal a decayed center.
The Hanska Herald notes the first Bank of Hanska board includes Anton Ouren Clement Halverson Nels Erickson Albert O Amundson Nels T Quren of Hanska Jos A Ecketein and Fred Pfaender of New Ulm. Residents say two banks may struggle to live under current conditions as farmers hold money for interest rather than large loans. A second obituary reports Nic Arbes dies at 71 in Milford after a life in the area. A domestic Cold remedy ad and political note from Brown County round out the items.
The Sleepy Eye Herald reports the tied aged mother of Joseph Foster died on Tuesday July 22 at age about eighty. Funeral was held yesterday at St Marys Church Hey Blulz with Rev. Brown officiating. The widowed mother of Joseph and Martin Foster and Mrs John Steinmetz was a longtime householder with her son Joseph and had been an invalid for a year. The funeral drew many friends.
The passage notes how mothers influenced famous figures across arts and letters. It cites Gounot Chopin Schumann Milton Raleigh Goethe Wordsworth Sydney Smith and others, praising maternal traits from painting and music talent to politeness and wit, hinting at enduring inspiration from maternal figures.
A fragmented ad touts a generic cure for ailments with a short slogan about a patent remedy. It references a signature and claims a table of contents style cure, but lacks clear specifics or verifiable details.
Examinations of teachers for state certificates will be held in the High School rooms at New Ulm Sleepy Eye and Springfield on August 11 1902 and 12 1902 to raise educational standards. The program spans three days with subjects from spelling professional tests reading physiology geography arithmetic and civics to be covered. A note from Blewolf (Bleopy Hye) county superintendent Jxo Corrine confirms the schedule and authority.
A local shop advertises belts and belting with a new stock of fashions. The Magic Clasp Garter is promoted for its durability and flat clasp. Also advertised are a summer dress goods sale and window displays. Food items include RC Raisins at 17 for 100 packages, red salmon at 10 cents, and Florida pineapples at 15 cents each.
Dr. O Gray offers osteopathy and massage claiming disease stems from impeded blood flow and nerve pressure. The treatment aims to restore circulation oxygenation and vitality, pledging positive results for all ages and ailments at Hornburg's Store in New Ulm Minnesota.
Default on a debt of nine hundred dollars and seven and five hundredths, with a power of sale, dated May 3 1897 at four PM. The sale to be conducted by Brown County sheriff at the front door of the courthouse in Minnesota City at ten AM on the day of sale. The deed is recorded in the Brown County Office of Deeds.
Sleepy Eye Herald reports on Hanska cooperative growth from a modest 1893 start to a capital near 55818,000 and a 40 by 20 building expanded thrice. It notes sugar as a major 40 percent trade, a sinking fund, deferred dividends, and a large mill belt project costing 8000 to 9000 dollars with a 200 foot belt length.
An old ad promotes Allen’s Poot-Ease powder for swollen feet sweating ingrown nails blisters and bunions. Claims quick relief and comfort with trial packs advertised. Warns against substitutes and lists product variants in a dated New York city context.
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