New Ulm City Hall project moves toward final steps
City council approved partial payment of 3282.56 to The Thomas Guthrie Construction Co for the new municipal building and planned final acceptance after furniture and fittings are completed. A 4 cent per kilowatt hour rate for cooking electricity was set with a $1 minimum and 10 cent meter rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Guthrie Construction Co
Minneapolis
New Ulm
O. K
Eibner
Electric Light Committee
Council
See These Yellow Mixing Bowls and Lace Doilies
A retail note announces a large assortment of yellow mixing bowls up to 16 inches, a display of beads, ladies waists with new numbers, children’s dresses, aprons, and dresses. It advertises wood salt boxes, lace paper doilies, Japanese hand painted china ware, and June brides receive a 10 percent discount.
Sane Fourth: Protests Grow As Fireworks Return Face Opposition
Christian Science Monitor notes public opposition to restoring the old explosive Fourth of July celebrations in big cities. The piece recalls how bans on dangerous fireworks spread under Safe and Sane campaigns, arguing communities should reject a return to destructive displays. Miss Putzier of Bancroft Iowa visits New Ulm with her brother, William Putzier, who works with the local engineering force.
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Christian Science Monitor
Miss Putzier
Bancroft
Iowa
New Ulm
Wm. Putzier
Eagle Roller Mill explains wages and open shop stance
Eagle Roller Mill Co and H. L. Beecher announce mediation with the Labor Bureau over wage disputes. The company claims wages are higher than other interior mills, rejects further raises, offers humane policies, eight hour days, workers compensation, and blanket insurance. They caution against strikes and affirm open shop practices with both union and non-union workers.
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Liller
Twin Cities
Minneapolis
Eagle Roller Mill Co
H. L. Beecher
Treas
New Ulm To Honor World War Veterans With Buttons
City clerk Win P Backer receives 300 honor buttons issued by New Ulm to recognize sons who served in the army and navy during World War I. The front shows an American flag and eagle, with the inscription Duty in World War Well Done New Ulm Minn. Buttons will be distributed to former soldiers, sailors, and Marines residing in the city.
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Win. P. Backer
New Ulm
Minn
Weather in May 1919 Brings Near Ideal Conditions
The May 1919 month saw unusually clear days with a mean temperature of 58.9 F, similar to last year. Extreme highs reached 89 F on May 28 29, with frosts near the start and three hail events causing no damage. Most days were clear, nine?teen total. winds favored the south.
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Alex Henle
Sleepy Eye Heating Company Elects Officers
At the June 2 meeting, Sleepy Eye Heating Company elected officers Wm Brust president Hansoo vice president and M G Hanson secretary treasurer. The plant cost 28990.49 dollars and to date all debts except stock totaling 20200 dollars have been paid, enriching the city about 000.
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Sleepy Eye Heating Company
Wm. Brust
Hansoo
M. G. Hanson
Exile and music mark Chautauqua program
Chautauqua folk praise freedom tales from the exiled in Russia and Siberia. The program features Emily Waterman Concert Company with three artists and talks by Dr John Archer Gray and Dr Robi Goldsmith. Subsequent days include Metropolitan Symphony Club performances and Davies Light Opera Company appearances.
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Emily Waterman
Robi. Goldsmith
America
League of Nations
Metropolitan Symphony Club
Marie van Gastel
Belgium
Davies Light Opera Company
J. 8. Montgomery
Voice of the New Age
Davies Light Opera
New Cash Grocery Opens at 705 South Minn Street
A new cash grocery store opens at 705 South Minn Street offering fresh stock and a wide range of goods. The owner, previously with Jewel Tea and Coffee wagon, promises courteous service, home delivery across city zones, free eggs in trade or cash, and fresh separated butter as a specialty. Delivery cutoffs and a telephone contact are provided.
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South Minn. St
Jewel
Ist
N. St
12Th North St
Baldy Strang and Company at Pinafore program rundown
On Friday June 13 in the afternoon Baldy Strang and Company present Unusual Entertainment with Dr E E Violette and The Bun set Trail as the night show. Saturday June 14 offers The Musical Merrymakers with Elizabeth Hunt Red Cross Nurse in the afternoon and Joy Night Revue featuring Fun Frolic and Melody at night.
Park Concert Postponed for Hofmeister Band
The first Hofmeister band park concert is postponed for another week. The concert series starts Sunday June 22 with the first program to be announced next week. The band will perform at Norwood next Saturday.
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Park
Hofmeister
Norwood
Union Hospital Notes Highlight Local Births and Visits
Mrs. Math Turbes of Walnut Grove gave birth to a baby girl on Monday and both mother and infant are thriving. Numerous visitors from St Paul, Arlington, Minneapolis, and nearby towns are noted, with several patients recovering from operations or undergoing treatments. A surprise birthday for Mrs. Jacob Klossner marked a week of community gatherings and welcome home celebrations for veterans and residents alike.
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Math. Turbes
Walnut Grove
Elsie Muetzel
Bellview
John Walter
Arlington
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Red Wing
Henry Engel
Otto Oswald
Chas. Lindemann
John Richter
Aug. Pufahl
Engel
Willibald Eibner
Minnesota Street
Minnesota League of Municipalities
Rochester
Committee On Light and Water
Rgeced G
Wonder Store
New Ulm, Minn
Labor Bureau
Russia
Siberia
Germany
Haenze
J. H. Haenze
Prop
S. Minn
St. New Ulm, Minn
Union Hospital Notes
Estella Mueller
Jacob Klossner
Hilger H. Manderfeld
Peter Manderfeld
St. Paul
Ottilia Seiberlich
Mr. Manderfeld
Ramsey County Bank
Wolfgang Hacker
North Franklin Street
Mr. Hacker
Als
George Grunnet
78Th Division
311 Machine Gun Co
France
NEW Ulm Cas CO
Center
Equitable Life Insurance Co
J. R. Higgs
Vogel
Angeldiva
New Ulm Roller Mill Company
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