16 Jun 1897
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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1897
Page
1
Local shop advertises washable sailor suits for ages 8 to 10 from 50 cents to 1.25 dollars, Fauntleroy blouses from 26 cents to 1.50, summer underwear at 25 cents, Bon Bon imported underwear touted, straw hats up to 50 cents, and boys knee pants from 15 cents to 1 dollar, emphasizing double seat and riveted features. The firm claims exclusive inland availability of the Bon Bon line and invites customers to compare prices.
The Cluze Patent Thumb Glove by George Cluze, from the renowned Paris glove firm, eliminates seam strain at the thumb base and improves fit. It promises ease of buttoning and overall elegance and comfort, inviting customers to see the finest fitting glove.
G M Henderson, formerly of this city, was arrested in Mankato Saturday afternoon charged with arson. Witness A E Miller claims clear evidence Henderson set a large stable afire at two in the morning and plotted to burn other barns including Liveryman Michaels. In municipal court Henderson denied the charges and criticized the accuser, claiming he has worked on the fire-bug case for a month. Local items include bowling and gun clubs scores and a Burg shooting gallery tie, with Havenstein winning the silver medal.
At a meeting of business men last evening New Dim decided to celebrate the Fourth on the Fourth. An executive committee led by Andrew J. Eckstein Ferdinand Crone and A J Vogel was named to push the plans with committees on funds and advertising. The program promises a parade big horse and bicycle races and city picnics with ample amusements while political feuds and global tensions are briefly noted in a historical echo.
The fiery Cassius M. Clay, living in Kentucky at age eighty seven, writes from a Civil War era stance that the United States must submit to its government in voting cycles. He argues Cuba has long been a slave land, Monroe doctrine outdated, and that America belongs to Americans while Britain and Spain pursue dominance.
The Brown County district court opened with Judge Webber presiding. The calendar lists State of Minnesota vs Roswell D Rice for grand larceny tied to Linden wheat theft, and State of Minnesota vs Geo Vollmer for perjury, both continued from January term. Civil cases include twenty eight matters such as the old $10,000 libel suit H. D. Peterson versus Western Union and other disputes, tax appeals, divorce and real estate actions, and several defendant parties across multiple dockets. The grand jury is expected to return more true bills as hearings proceed.
Parker Pillsbury, veteran anti slavery agitator now in New Hampshire, discusses U S duty to Cuba. He opposes war and violence but says the United States could conduct business with Cuba without acknowledgement, warning that any path to war could trigger broad European conflict. The remainder covers local church events, teaching posts, and a disastrous airship accident involving Dr Wolfert with two deaths.
A party led by the Minneapolia and St. Louis road head officials toured the city on Thursday. Directors and Edwin Howley of New Park joined the group as they viewed the town and rode in their coach throughout the day.
Local ad listing prices for leather belts gloves and parasols for ladies. Offers fine leather belts, all wool gloves, 26 inch parasols in black, with prices ranging from 1.00 to 1.50. Ladies waists advertised in latest styles at 50, 70 and 95 cents.
Summer underwear offers ribbed ladies vests at 8 cents and half sleeves at 40 cents. Children's vests and boys shirts and drawers priced around 6 to 60 cents. Gentlemen's underwear suits from 50 cents, pine balbrigan at 1.00, fine woolen at 1.70 a suit.
Local retailer touts the biggest hosiery line in the city with prices cut sharply. Fast black seamless hose at 10 cents a pair, heavy ribbed hose at 15 cents, extra heavy at 20 cents, ox blood shade introduced. Gentlemen's heavy socks offered at 5 cents pair.
Laces Laces, all the latest styles and the largest line. The same true of our stock of embroidery. Blue veiling at 10 cents. Latest patterns at 20 and 26 cents. In gentlemen’s dress shirts I have an entirely new line.
G A Ottomeyer urges readers to shop here for quality food and fair prices. He emphasizes choosing a store that offers value and dependable groceries for careful customers.
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