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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
1
The document explains U S government life and disability insurance for soldiers with draft quotas. It details who can be insured, who may be named as beneficiary, how benefits are paid, and conditions for eligibility, including non duty related illness or injury and post service coverage. It notes that enrollment is voluntary, with options and safeguards outlined for dependents and guardians.
Otto Manderfeld reported his Ford missing after a Hofmeister band concert in German Park. Police searched until 3 AM and found the car at Fair Grounds Monday morning, likely left by joy riders who returned it with gas purchased en route. Chief Harmening vows to prosecute and make an example of the culprits.
The Brown County allotment for draftees to entrain June 24 is not yet received but expected imminently by Chairman Julius. Minnesota plans 10 000 draftees for Camp Grant Illinois. Brown County may supply about 124. Class 1 still has 17 men. A second draft calls 834 Minnesota registrants with grammar school education for trades training at the University of Minnesota. Voluntary inductions under this call allowed until June 7.
Rain soaked but undeterred, the Hecker Post and Red Cross led a large Memorial Day parade with veterans, bands, and school groups despite downpours. An afternoon auction drew fewer attendees. overall Red Cross receipts neared $2,500 with several fund-raising sales totaling $352.56.
Building work continues at the New Ulm Publishing Company plant to enlarge floor space by adding a 20 by 24 foot rear extension for Monotype equipment. A new power cutter and automatic press were installed in the job department, necessitating the expansion. Frank L. Seifert, with the army at Camp Dodge since April 29, has been transferred to Camp Travis in Texas.
Graduates in 1918, 43 students plus Worden, entered the workforce amid a war program. Dr. R. B. Kester urged living up to ideals, warned against the jungle spirit of wealth, and stressed education to mold real world progress. The ceremony featured Latin, scientific, English, and commercial courses, with Otto Dougher graduating after Naval Academy entry. Music and speeches linked schooling to national duty and democracy.
Nicollet County faces contests in the June 17 primary as incumbents mostly draw opposition. Filed candidates include Senator Henry N. Benson Ole Peterson and Herbert F. Beyer for the nomination. Oscar A. Swenson Chas Samuelson and Samuel Gieseke for Representative. Geo Olsen for Attorney. Wm H Holz for Auditor. and several others for treasurer sheriff register of deeds and commissioners. Only positions with more than two filings will appear on the primary ballot.
A large Sunday crowd cheered Hofmeister Band as it returns for the season. The director releases next Sunday’s program including March Crawly Fred Jewell. Overture Cyrano by Bach. La Zingana Hongroise by Bohm. Idyl The Mill in the Forest by Eilenberg. A Hunting Scene by Bucharossi. March The High Private by King. Waltz Over the Waves. Overture Tustapial by Bela. Idyl The Mountain Maidens Dream by Labitzky. Antialusian Serenade. Bonnet arranged by Reiter. March Al Fresco. Star Spangled Banner.
Letters from Ben Wiltzschec and Walter Garets describe life at Camp Meade Maryland in May 1918. They detail training, weather, dust, housing conditions, YMC entertainment, and pride in the 346th Infantry band while thanking the New Ulm Review for weekly paper mail.
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