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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
7
A. B. Dorn announces his candidacy for the Brown County representative seat and asks for voters’ support at the June 17 primary. He pledges to give all the people a square deal if elected.
The Tow Board of supervisors of the town of Lafayette will meet June 10 1918 at 10:60 A M at the Town Clerk's office to receive bids for a new steel and concrete bridge near John Huels sump. Plans and specifications are available at the Town Clerk's office. A 10 percent certified check accompanies each bid. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. Henry Simmet Town Clerk. 21-Bty
Louis Spelberin announces candidacy for Brown County Representative under the Non-partisan Tague banner. He pledges to back the tonnage tax and the farmers hail insurance law, notes decades in public service, and asks for votes at the June primaries.
A fragmented wartime notice from Mankato, Minnesota, chaired by LL Champlin, outlines calls for unity, democracy, and suffrage in support of national loyalty. It emphasizes strong government to shield the weak and defend American values while urging continued sacrifice for the war effort.
Sleepy Eye residents mourn the death of Victor Franz who drowned on Bering Island Alaska while in the Signal Corps. Born in Sleepy Eye at twenty five he was one of the first to enlist after war began last May his parents Mr and Mrs Mike Franz now in Whitney Montana his siblings and uncles are listed with arrangements for final interment around July 30 after arrival of the remains. A St Paul gym and Turnverein member notes that camp life training will aid the troops with the Camp Lewis deployment.
Ankomme myre announces candidacy for Brown County Register of Deeds. He seeks your vote and support in the June 17 primaries to advance toward re election in the fall election.
The State of Minnesota through Ninth Judicial District issues summons in a Brown County case led by plaintiff against defendants including I T Odegard Louisa Constans and G A Herrick seeking fee simple ownership and possession of Lot 12 Block 103 South of Center Street New Ulm. The action, filed May 28 1918 in New Ulm, targets all unknown parties with potential rights to the real estate described in the complaint.
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century ad-style notice touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe remedy for constipated children. It promises quick cleansing of stomach, liver, and bowels, claiming a teaspoonful will move foul waste within hours, restoring health and cheer.
SEARLES CLIPPINGS reports Mr and Mrs John Reinhart and Mr John Saffert traveling to Mankato after a car incident. Lafayette families visit Sigel Abi family. Nonpartisan picnic at Even Sunday praised. School Dist No 5 closed May 24 with Miss Gretchen Winkelmann organizing activities and a Red Cross basket social. Art Gulden birthday gathering featured cards games and supper. Local residents return from work and travel. Red Cross meetings proceed amid rain. Decoration Day events shift to Woodman Hall with union prayers and a bright forecast.
David E. Bowen conducted a ceremony with Cambria Band music, students recited by Ivor Price Edwin Lewis and Alice Thomas, and a mixed quartet including Evan Price Charles Williams Mrs Wm E Ristvedt and Mrs Don W Harris sang a memorial piece. Rev Hobbs spoke on his return from a Michigan camp with 30000 soldiers. The procession to the cemetery followed, with school children and locals marching, wreaths prepared by Mrs Hugh T Williams Mrs Wm S Evans and Mrs Wm Evans. A Woodman Hall social benefiting Hore church raised 16.45.
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