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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
3
Real estate broker Win Pfaender is tied to a disastrous incident involving fire and tornadoes. The report notes injuries and a fatality, with investigations focusing on the role of an insurance agent and the broader impact on local real estate firms.
Jim Hollis, a shipyard worker, competes with Mary’s suitor Mr. Pearley in a drama of romance and deception. A newspaper reporter’s praise of Jim spurs a plan that proves his loyalty and earns Mary’s hand. At the dock, Jim proves his worth by commanding a rigging crew, while Hogan and a police turn a blind eye to a kiss.
The Greville Memoirs recount a dinner dispute between King William IV and his brother the Duke of Cumberland. Both intoxicated, the duke proposals sparked a clash over succession. The king denied the male heir rule, declaring his crown would go to a daughter as the duke refused to drink and exited.
The article recounts Peter the Great forcing beard shaving as part of civilizing reforms, taxing the wealthy and middle classes, and imposing limits on peasants. Priests tied razor use to defending against bearded enemies under St Nicholas, but later war with the beardless Swedes prompted soldiers to seek permission to abandon the razor to aid Saint Nicholas’s protection.
A brief note traces the proverb Put your right foot foremost from ancient Rome when slaves feared crossing a threshold at a house door. A boy stood at the door to remind visitors to step with the right foot, signaling the phrase later gained wider usage as a cue to try one’s best.
A distressed girl tearfully spoke of aging and fear on her tenth birthday. She muttered about a grim future noting that turning forty or fifty might seem unbearable. The passage reflects anxiety over time and youth.
A prose fragment presents multiple maxims about labor, wealth, patience, and virtue, attributed to Matthewman in Era. It juxtaposes sayings on honesty, kinship, employment, ownership, and taste, each reflecting a pragmatic view of work and personal conduct with pointed wit.
A playful reflection on Thanksgiving abundance and fuss as the season brings gifts and rain alike. The speaker notes fatigue from overeating and the constant cheer, with a hint of humor about the endless bounty surpassing expectations.
A comparison of half a century ago and today shows the contrast mainly in table decoration rather than the menu. Roast turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin and mince pies remain essential, with newer dishes added and some old ones omitted in the modern spread.
A historical note on advertising arguing signs should attract customers at all times and places. It proposes in-store and storefront signs as a personal salesman for goods. The piece emphasizes eye catching, clear messaging to invite buyers and promote individuality of the advertiser.
Hackensack, a Jersey town of nearly 12,000, boasts well managed water, gas and electric services and a health board. Its unique charter lowers local taxes with a volunteer city commission that serves without pay while delivering state leading health and utility services.
The text surveys famed composers and writers highlighting their mothers influence. It cites Gounod Chopin Schumann Spohr Milton Raleigh Goethe Wordsworth Sydney Smith Haydn, noting painting, music, delicacy, tribute, deportment, and wit as facets of maternal impact across eras.
Instructions detail cream handling during churning, fermentation gas venting, and temperature control to avoid foaming. It covers splitting cream into two churnings, timing, washing butter, and water temperature. Salt usage and its effect on flavor and moisture are explained, with emphasis on clean wash water and salt distribution.
In Brown County Probate Court the matter of Henry Neemann deceased is set for final account examination and residue distribution. Gerhard Schapebahm, administrator with will annexed, seeks approval of his administration. Hearing scheduled May 24, 1902 at 10 a.m. in the Probate Office, New Ulm, with weekly notices to interested parties published in New Ulm Review.
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