Chautauqua Programs Shine With Lectures Music and Drama
The Chautauqua programs pleased attendees with lectures by figures like Hon. Webster Davis on the Square Deal and performances by Croatian Tamburica musicians Miss Wilson violinist Anderton and soprano Mme Dora De Phillippe. James O Connor accompanied, and a Monday address by William J. Bryan followed.
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Chautauqua
Tiene Baapechal Armory
Cne
la Almaren
Mme
Dora de Phillippe
Mme. de Phillippe
Ike
James O'Connor
Ma Ee
O'Cail
Saletan
Wm. J. Bryan
Swan Lake drainage plan debated by Minnesota farmers
A letter from Swan Lake area farmers in New Ulm Minnesota argues for a selective drainage approach to reduce flooding without draining the lake. They describe a simple dam and three mile outlet ditch to protect 2600 acres, noting minimal costs and stressing the plan preserves hunting and the lake's character while offering flood relief.
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Qeagon
Atmost
Right-of-way ruling in Minneapolis crash case
The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling in a 1920 collision suit by Fred Solderberg against Clifford A. Taney. Solderberg, crossing Third Avenue South and Twenty sixth Street, was hit by Taney crossing at right angles. Taney’s speed was about 26 mph. Solderberg drove eight to ten mph.
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Supreme Court
Fred Solderberg
Clifford’ A. Tapey
Minneapolis
Lower Court
Bald
Lerberg
Third Avenue S
Twenty-sixth Street
Taney
Soiderberg
Er Hare
Chass Silverson
New Ulm
Citle
Pioneer family memory marks Fort Ridgely era
The article recalls James Bate of Fairfax and Madeline LaFramboise, a Sleepy Eye teacher born near Fort Ridgely, detailing family ties to early settlers, her schooling at a normal school, and her role during the siege era. It notes her marriage to Temes Blake and praises the LaFramboise lineage as faithful pioneers shaping the region.
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Meer
James Bate
Fairfax
Pronggrise
Minnesoka
Sibley
Ely
Owneh Spa
Ridgely
Normal School
Mt Street Little School
William Wrandel
Baching, Marti and Brand
Blake
Bryan's Back to God Faith Sermon at Armory
Mr Bryan spoke two hours at the Armory arguing for a return to personal faith and a creator God. He critiqued Darwinism, outlined remedies and touched on prohibition, farm woes, and pending strikes, urging enforcement and unity.
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God
MR. Bryan
Darwin
Wim
Bryan
Chauthudua
Thia
Bryap
City Council approves ordinance for water works expansion
At the first regular meeting the City Council passed ordinance numbers funding a new reservoir and pumping plant to extend New Ulm's water system. Bonds of 20 dollars are to be issued with 100 dollars bearing interest, due June 1, 194x, to fund the project. Bids were awarded for water mains on Broadway from Center Street to Twelfth Street, with The Fyen Construction Company awarded the job at the bid price.
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Ny Ordinanes
New
Poe
Broadway
Even Street
Twelfth Street
Mt & Sea
Ditch Contracts Awarded Totals With Bid Details
A Mankato firm won the ditch construction labor bid at 87 312 dollars for Ditch No 1 with tile work to follow, while tile supply from The Tile Company was 39 712 dollars. Other bids ranged from about 37 500 to 58 687 dollars, with Wilken of Dundes securing the labor bid and plans for additional work in Bashaw and Stately Townships.
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Yreday
Niles
Picea
Blue
Rein
Ee Patterson
Springfield
Ora Erato
Bilt
Ia Broly Webster
Towa Tabor
Frank F Esser
Mankato
Christensen Const. Co
Town Falls
Isbor
Wilken
Dundes
Minnesota
Neidki
Bashaw
Wales
tkom.Comitrey
Kjar & Jokamsen
Rowan
Town
TABOR
Alfred. Sandersen
Blue Earth
Mida
Athuiss
Elmore
Gement Co
Minn
Rain & Const
Newitiim
Gonat
Piper
Peter Nisleen
Jung Tea
Dundee
Arthur
Caine
Gauue
Feller Bemis
Willmar
Tale Mill
Tawa Nor Pet Cay
Mantesta A
Waa
S. 8
Iiee
Hele Mille
Towa
Duel
Fis
Worthy Star Concrete Company
Pfeiffer Pleads Guilty In Sleepy Eye Robbery Case
Max Pfeiffer waived examination and pleaded guilty to the May 1 burglary of Palace Clothing in Sleepy Eye. He is bound over to the Brown County grand jury and remains in jail until December unless bail is granted. Raymond Brooks, also charged, is at large after leaving Sleepy Eye for New Ulm. The article notes the sheriff lacks funds to hire detectives amid a primary election and contends no payment has been made for transporting prisoners.
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Max. Pfeiffer
John Jo Cutting
Olson
Max Pfeiffer
Raymond Brooks
Brooks
Springfield
Comfrey
Sleepy Eye
New Ulm
Schmidt
Sherif
Brown County
Review
Tor
Mortgage Filed For 16 Million By Telephone Company
A mortgage for sixteen million dollars was filed at the register of deeds office. From Tri- B state Telephone Company to the Savings Bank, the mortgage covers all real estate offices and facilities in every county where the company operates. The filing includes a state registration tax of fifteen thousand dollars and lists multiple counties and contractors involved in the build out.
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Register of Deeds
Ealrutent
Kho
Tri-Btatee
Saring
Ica Savings Bank
Tmorbenge
Telaphons i
Lelekeaph Sanitymieat
Parte
Sien
Ghieaxo
Dodge
Jownes
Houston
Jackson
LeSuedr
McLeod
Moore
Murry
Nissi - Ran
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the Circus
Rolly
Abel Pathos
Splendid Music
Farmers State
Swan Lake
New Ulm Review
New Ulm, Minnesota
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Isa
Severy Heavyi
Seeveral
Swan
T Lake
Fon
Jorg
Perio
Pyoneer
Tenching
Bryan Wan
W. Johnson
Tyan
New Ulin
Fryan
Sewik AuMber
Rayenopsin Ates
Foo Bai
Tory
Coven
Ny Ignes
Turwers
Boca
Bride ‘de Avaiz
Mankato Company
Imax
Pfeiffer
Telephone Co
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