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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
7
The ad claims kidney trouble affects both sexes and children, causing bed wetting and urinary issues. It promotes Swamp-Root by Dr. Kilmer as the remedy, with instructions to write to Binghamton New York for samples and literature.
An advertisement lists a wide range of ailments claimed to be cured including deafness eye diseases cancer rheumatism neuralgia paralysis epilepsy heart disease kidney liver and bladder issues sexual debility and many others. It markets a universal remedy system with a claimed permanent cure and invites people to visit a Minnesota clinic at 202 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis.
A. P. Camden of Chicago, elevator builder for E. L. Henson & Co., was shot on Nicollet avenue, Minneapolis, by James Flood Montague, a sixteen year old stranger who confessed to the murder. Flood, born near Austin, Minnesota, traveled from White Rock, S. D., stole a horse at Herman, Minn., and carried a fem ine disguise. He says he killed for excitement as saloons and theaters were closed. May Camden identified the victim’s body. Flood’s insanity is clear.
George H Ratney prominent in St Paul business and social circles was found dead by his family, hanged in an Angus apartment. He faced melancholia from ill health at age 57 after twenty nine years in the city, secretary and treasurer of Scribner Libbey company, iron and meat workers. The tragedy amid financial and health troubles follows a river rescue of two girls in French North Argyle area. memorial services at Calvary Cemetery. Dr J M Finnell suffered a stroke while en route to cemetery.
Sameral hits two men in two separate accidents. Timommy Mopkins, a Langdon North Dakota youth, was fatally injured at Glyndon Minnesota by a moving locomotive while attempting to board it during Northern Pacific construction work. Conductor Lyons of Staples lost a right foot when struck by a frame rain locomotive.
Eleven year old Horace Thompson, son of grocer BE L Thompson of Minneapolis, slipped on the riverbank while fishing with a companion. He sank into the Mississippi just south of the St Paul road bridge, near the Owinn City boundary line, as workmen stood nearby.
Governor John A. Johnson campaign managers claim Bryan’s deny on the first ballot is near here after primaries in Louisiana Maryland and Georgia. They vow new tactics to back Johnson and win delegates at Denver. Knappen says anti-Bryan forces won a third of the convention and will push Johnson’s nomination start to finish.
A line by which compressed air was to pass between No 4 Spruce and No 4 Fayal mines underground at Fayal was exploded with dynamite. A burned fuse fragment was found. Authorities pursue all clues amid ill will over Tabor troubles. Separate items report mayor Robert A. Smith’s $11,000 gift from St Paul businessmen and indictments of James J. Lovering and S. A. Phillips for mail fraud, along with a Wisconsin Grain and Stock cashier facing perjury charges. Government suits target GA Smith & Co of Minneapolis over timber land claims in Oregon valued above $1,000,000.
A boat capsized on a lake north of Austin drowning Edward A Wuuan Saurexe aged twenty four and another nine year old brother. Herman Bandler, passing by on a nearby boat, rescued the younger lean boy.
The Armour Packing Company has filed at Minneapolis an amendment to its articles of incorporation reducing capital stock from 37,500,000 to 1,000,000. No explanation accompanies the action.
Chicago police say Dr Regent of his city died of ptomaine poisoning after a carrot sandwich. At his trial it was proven he and others procured bodies of the dead and buried them as fictitious persons under whose names insurance policies were issued by a fraternal organization. He served years in prison and was pardoned.
William Jeffries was hanged in St. Charles Missouri on June 4 for the murder of farmer William Waseler. He spoke for ten minutes from the scaffold declaring his innocence and taking responsibility for his crime.
Eight people are dead and nearly twenty injured after a head on collision on the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric railway between Camp Parole and Best Gate. A special Annapolis bound car and a Baltimore bound car met on a curve on a single track, hindering the drivers view. Casualties include passengers from Baltimore and Washington, a New York state resident, a police officer, and the daughter of the road's traffic chief.
Dr H James studied Calcutta herbs and by accident found a remedy that cured his only child of consumption. The girl is well in this country and healthy. The doctor offers the recipe free for two 2-cent stamps to cover expenses. The herb also relieves night sweats nausea and breaks a cold in 24 hours. Address Crad Dock & Co Philadelphia 1032 Race St.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life from throat and lung complaints. He praises it as a reliable remedy and notes a trial bottle is available free from Olsen’s drug store with strong price guidance.
In Port of Spain Trinidad on June 8 two bubonic plague cases proved fatal. No new cases have been reported and authorities say precautions are being taken to prevent a recurrence of the disease.
A strong Department of Agriculture document guarantees Jell O and Jell O Ice Cream Powder are pure and comply with the National Pure Food Law. Serial number 1634 covers all wholesale and retail grocers handling these products, whose wholesome reputation is upheld by official circles.
Butte reports severe flood damage with two thirds to total crop losses in rich valleys. Rail lines suffer over 1 million dollars in damage, thousands stranded, and trains halted nationwide. Power, streetcars, and bridges disrupted. closures threaten major industries and thousands of workers.
A. E. Robinson of Detroit offers a free at home prescription for men suffering nervous debility, loss of power, weak back, or memory decline due to excesses or youthful follies. Write for details at 28 Lack Building, Detroit, Michigan.
Ticket deal offers 13 dollars 35 cents round trip to Chicago via Chicago and Northwestern Railway. Tickets on sale daily from June 12 to 17 with return limit June 30. Inquire at station ticket agent for details.
Minneapolis wheat quotations dated June 6 show July at 1.04 and September at 0.38. On track prices list No 1 hard at 1.104, No 1 Northern at 1.08 and 1/2, No 2 Northern at 1.061, No 8 Northern at 1.010 1/2.
Duluth market brief shows wheat on track with stakes for No 1 hard at 1.00 and No 1 Northern at 1.07, No 2 Northern at 1.02 plus July and Sept prices. Flax to arrive on track with July 1.88 and Sept 1.22 percent, with Oct at 1.20.
June 6 cattle values for good to choice steers $6.00 to $6.75, cows and heifers $4.50 to $5.50, veals $3.75 to $5.00. hogs $5.25 to $5.45. sheep and lambs with workers $4.25 to $4.50, good to choice lambs $4.50 to $5.00, spring lambs $6.00 to $6.50.
Chicago Grain and Provisions notes show Wheat July 8Te Sept Oct 86%e. Corn July Sept 66 46 Det 56%c. Oats July old 45%e July 44e Sept 37%. Pork July 13.67 Sept 12.95. Butter Creameries 19.2%c. Dairies 17 2ic. Eggs lde. Poultry turkeys 14c chickens 11c broilers per dozen 2.50 7 06.00.
Chicago Union Stock Yards reports bid prices for cattle hogs and sheep with figures for by type including western cattle stockers and feeders cows and heifers calves hog categories light mixed heavy rough and pigs. sheep and yearlings and lambs also noted with price ranges and unit values.
The item presents garbled phrases about strength, appetite, and restoration with random names and prices. It mentions Ldlister's Riek y Mb ang tein Ten U wine and a 35 conte wallet, then cites Pioneer Deng Go. Content is unclear and names appear nonsensical.
A laxative cough syrup praised for mild taste and gentle bowels, marketed as non constipating and effective in driving the cold out of the system. Sold by Eugene A Pfetferle.
Portrait scene shows Gritty George refusing help as a needy man laments an oversized coat. A neighbor offers needle and thread while Dem Tanta and others are deemed too big to collect. The exchange captures a rough, humorous street moment featuring working class voices.
An Irishman on his deathbed longs for a taste of ham as his wife Bridgaala laments she cannot spare any. He appeals for one small bite before the wake while she recalls she must prepare for the funeral. The scene unfolds with tender, sorrowful restraint.
A fragmented historical ad style text touts digestive fluids and Kodol for dyspepsia with claims of health benefits and ease of use. It also advertises hides processing by Crosby Crusher Fur Co and shoe powder Allen’s Foot Ease for foot ailments, with scattered contact references and promotional lines.
A reader asks if Jack has quit smoking and learns he already stops only after evening visits when his cigars in his vest pocket are found broken and crushed.
Rare farm land bargains in South Dakota and new town opportunities promoted by the Minneapolis and St. Louis R R extension. Descriptive illustrated pamphlet titled The New Empire mailed free to readers. request via postal card to 4 B Cuts GC P T A Minneapolis Minn. Also an advertising line from Crosby Frisian Bar Co Rochester NY promising new illustrated catalogs and livestock hide value in fur context.
A dialogue questions the worth of a food compound and asserts it can be cooked in under a minute and eaten in another, implying rapid preparation and consumption. The exchange underscores sensational claims about food value and speed.
Rates for travel via the Minneapolis and St Louis line to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and other states. Stopovers allowed and tickets valid twenty one days. For rates train times and other details contact agents or address A B Cutts GP WT A Minneapolis Minn.
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