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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
7
An old advert claims kidney and bladder trouble affect both women and men. It touts Swamp Root by Dr. Kilmer as a remedy, noting its claimed quick effect and availability in stores, with sample offers and a mailing address for more information.
The advertisement markets De Rea as a highly educated physician trained in Europe and America offering extensive treatments for ear nose throat diseases and a long list of chronic conditions. It claims modern equipment and guarantees care, targeting all ages and claiming rapid cures and personal vitality improvements.
Six bandits dynamited the Scandia State bank in Stephen Minnesota and stole 8000 dollars. A merchant William Merdink fired from a rooftop as the robbers fled, one robber wounded. Three suspects arrested in Minnesota and Manitoba, three still at large with a dead body found eight miles north.
Public Examiner Anton Schaefer reports alleged shortages in the accounts of former state oil inspector John A. McDermott and predecessor F G Warner. The totals cover February 1908 to November 1907 with statewide shortages reaching 10 054 05 for McDermott and 10 936 92 for Warner after adjustments by Attorney General Young.
Fourteen granite shops in SC Cloud closed as sixty polishers and seventy quarrymen walked out demanding higher pay. Polishing wage is 2.25, they seek 2.75. quarrymen want 2.25 from 2.00. Granite cutters did not strike, aiming for compromise. About 400 workers idle. employers refuse to concede. Jury acquits Minneapolis man in Bennie Nivralis shooting case. verdict finds William Griswold not guilty. The bride, at trial, shared in the joy of the outcome.
Bank in Monterey Martin county was blown by nitroglycerin in a burglary. Officials discovered the break in when they arrived to open for business. Authorities report loot estimated between 1600 and 2000 dollars.
Northwestern Consolidated Milling of Minneapolis posted notices at the chamber of commerce agreeing to take No 2 wheat on outstanding contracts for May and July delivery. A.L. Loring, president, said the firm will accept No 2 Northern at fair prices to prevent price manipulation and avert a potential corner on May wheat, citing scarce No 1 Northern and risk of industry paralysis.
Mary A. Skinner administratrix sues Wellington R. Burt and Lake Superior Consolidated Iron Mines in Duluth district court. The case centers on the Burt mine of Hibbing and its ownership under a soldiers land grant tied to John R. Skinner’s Civil War service. The defense contends Skinner sold his land scrip and signed a blank power of attorney in 1875 per land department rules.
Lieutenant Briggs died during an arrest at a Chinese laundry in West Duluth. An intoxicated Scandinavian stirred disturbances. Briggs pursued the suspect, who fled through the back door. Briggs was found dead with a deep wound over his eye, apparently from a sharp instrument or weapon in the struggle.
A killing frost across the southern area ruined thousands of acres of garden truck and hundreds of flower beds. Strawberry plants and currant bushes on fruit trees were frozen and will not bear fruit this year, causing a loss of thousands of dollars.
Milton D. Purdy of Minnesota, assistant to the attorney general, is referred to Senators Nelson Depew and Overman for the U S district judge bid. Nelson opposes confirmation to block action this session. A separate note reports a farmer near Litchfield adjudged insane and a runaway incident ending in a man slashing his throat. hospitalized with slim recovery chances.
A Northern Pacific roundhouse employee named Thomas Nixon of SLraul was killed on Tuesday while going to work. The switch engine caused a derailment as it moved, leaving Nixon crushed and fatally mangled, with his injuries described as instant.
A light anecdote about Bishop Henry C. Potter during a Adirondacks visit to his daughter. he paints a barn while a walking delegate stops him to claim his card. The tale includes reminiscences from Potter and encounters with Joseph Choate and a western city visit ending with a misplaced silver set joke.
A celebrated belle famed for attracting many suitors is seen with another fashionable woman during a chat. She notices a knot in her handkerchief and recalls it may remind her of something. A local host remarks the knot likely signals she is married. John Riba of Vining La touts DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills, praising their satisfaction.
A Philadelphia doctor claims his herbal preparation saved his only daughter from consumption after other remedies failed. Now healthy in this country the doctor offers the recipe for two 2 cent stamps to cover expenses. The herb is said to cure night sweats nausea and break a fresh cold in 24 hours. Address CRAD DOCK & CO. 1032 Race St Philadelphia.
Charles FB Budahn of Tracy California credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing years of itching piles after other treatments failed The product is sold under guarantee at O M Olsen's Drug Store
A January 1907 notice to grocers in Washington reports a Department of Agriculture filing that guarantees Jell O Ice Cream Powder meets the National Pure Food Law. The serial number 1584 covers all wholesale and retail grocers handling the products and asserts lasting official confidence in their purity.
A Cedar View Mississippi merchant urges customers to buy Br. King’s New Life Pills claiming their weight equals gold and noting relief for constipation. An advertisement lists DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Allen’s Foot Ease with store and distributor references.
Advertisement offers a descriptive pamphlet about opportunities in South Dakota farm lands and new towns in the region opened by the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway extension. The pamphlet, titled the New Empire, appeals to farmers and stockmen and can be requested free by mail or postcard from A. B. Cutts, G. P. & T. A., Minneapolis, Minn.
An advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as non constipating and pleasant to take, with claims it suits children and leaves cigars broken after visits. It also promotes Mother Gray's Australian Lemon for monthly regulation, claiming a safe herbal cure and offering a free sample by mail from er Gray Co. LeRoy N Y.
A dialogue asks if a compound has food value and asserts it can be cooked in under a minute and eaten in under another. The exchange emphasizes rapid preparation and consumption.
On first and third Tuesdays of each month, to Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and other States. Stopovers allowed and tickets limited twenty one days. For rates and train times call agents or address A B Gots G P T Ai Minneapolis Minn.
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