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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
4
The New Ulm Review notes Brown County soldiers excel at state National Guard encampment but laments the absence of New Ulm men on the Governor’s star. The piece highlights New Ulm’s military organizations and pride in local service.
A reader complains about name misspellings and errors from new editors. The writer asks for patience, offers to explain, and vows to correct mistakes while restoring the real editor's authority.
A weekly eight page paper produced by Cloud Reformatory inmates covers war news, state and national events, and inmate sports. The piece praises the publication as a positive, constructive outlet that keeps boys busy and steers them away from trouble, suggesting it could shape better futures.
The editorial laments a nation claiming neutrality while profiting from arms exports to fight across battlefields. It condemns reliance on money over morality, questioning Christian principles as two Italian officers negotiate a deal under international law.
An editorial urges enforcement of Minnesota bird protection laws as a group of young men were seen in the woods near the city shooting songbirds during nesting season. It condemns cruelty, notes the shooters were mostly grown, and calls for restraint and respect for law and manhood.
The Commercial Club deserves praise for a successful carnival in New Ulm with wholesome attractions and a small surplus for next year despite heavy expenses. A $40 000 bond issue was approved by a little over 20 percent of voters. the piece notes civic apathy and urges resident participation to support city governance and future elections.
A New Ulm business leader argues a proposed heating plant linked to the city Light and Water system could turn waste into profit with a strong return. The City Council may be asked to decide if waste should be monetized, backed by Commercial Club figures, as nearby towns like Owatonna and Springfield consider or implement central heating. The plan is pitched as self supporting, benefitting taxpayers only if it proves financially viable.
The United States government reportedly investigates claims that English officers recruit American boys for the British army. Lads as young as eighteen in Boston and other ports are said to be hired to sail on British ships and perform ordinary crew duties before being pressed into British service near port, with little chance of release. The piece argues this is improper and should be stopped if possible, noting the conflict is not America’s war.
The Duluth Herald urges restraint as England seeks more soldiers. It argues youths eighteen to twenty are too young to grasp war’s grim realities and warns against sending their own countrymen to fight Europe’s quarrels while crowds enjoy races.
The article criticizes Georgia readers for denouncing Governor Slaton after commuting Leo Frank’s sentence to life imprisonment. It argues the governor acted with justice to avoid a possible miscarriage and notes nationwide support for his courage, while condemning the mob mentality.
The Evans Carnival loses Otto Kecker known as the Flying Dutchman after a two week illness of bronchial pneumonia. He died Tuesday afternoon while homeward bound to Chicago. Kecker was a skilled fearless rider with $400 found among his belongings.
R R Kemaki, manager of the R R Kemski Printing Co, has launched a rubber stamp making operation in New Ulm. The process begins with a plaster matrix and job type, then rubber is formed under heat and pressure to create stamps. The venture has created a strong local demand for the up to date convention of stamps used to sign personal letters to constituents.
State Insurance Commissioner Works secured reductions in fire insurance rates across Minnesota starting July 1. The plan lowers premiums for fireproof and brick buildings in southern and northern divisions, public buildings, and dwellings with protection. New rate rules adjust multiyear costs, encourage upgrades in unprotected villages, and aim to restrain company profits shown in statewide loss figures.
A fragment describes a man not gripping the wheel while his arms circle Myrtle in a unclear automobile moment, suggesting an awkward roadside scene with bystanders or passengers observing a drive.
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