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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
7
An old time newspaper ad extols kidney health noting that kidneys purify blood and that overwork causes illnesses. It promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy with a sample offer by mail from Binghamton NY and urges readers to mention the paper. The copy repeats the product name and address.
An advertisement touts European and American education for a doctor based at 14 Nicolet Ave offering consultations in German and English. Itclaims to treat numerous conditions from respiratory to nervous and sexual ailments with cures described as scientific and reliable, targeting men and women of all ages with emphasis on long-standing diseases and rapid relief.
Washington May 15 The Vreeland currency bill backed by the Republican caucus passed the House 184 to 145 with fifteen insurgents joining Democrats who opposed the measure. Democrats largely abstained, while Republicans touted the result as clarifying party positions ahead of Senate action and potential conference on the Vreeland and Aldrich bills.
In Washington on May 16 the Aldrich currency bill was substituted for the Vreeland bill in the senate, moving both into conference. Senate managers named were Aldrich, Allison, Hale, Daniel, and Teller. The rapid agreement shows how quickly deals can be reached during late-session activity.
The Reserve Trust Company of Cleveland assigns to Superior Savings and Trust. Liabilities near 2.7 million. Depositors to be paid in full. American Savings Bank closes after a deposit run. Large institution hoped to rescue, reopen soon. Capital 50,900. deposits about 300,000.
Manila report says Allen Gard, governor of Lanao, died after wounds from Moro attack and a lengthy illness. Gard, a 1901 Philippines schoolteacher appointee, was born in Maryland. his father William E. Gard ran a New York business. Washington confirms his death and notes Yale affiliation.
California Republicans selected four delegates at large and four alternates for Chicago. They instructed the delegation to back William H. Taft for president, adopted a Roosevelt era platform, and chose a new state central committee. Admiral Sperry named in command.
Charles Dufrene of Minneapolis, an employee of Northland Pine, was crushed by packed sawdust while trying to dislodge a mass in a loading chute. The avalanche dumped him into a wagon box where a ton of wood dust buried him. He died en route to the hospital.
Forest fires around Bemidji raged for days until a rain helped but failed to fully extinguish them. Reports cite wanton negligence by people who started fires or failed to properly extinguish small blazes, leading to extensive timber destruction.
A four story Central warehouse in Minneapolis was destroyed with its contents. Estimated loss exceeds 100000 dollars. The blaze broke out and the entire building was soon a mass of flames. It ranks as one of the city’s most spectacular fires in months.
Macalester College in the Twin City Midway district obtains a pledge of $71,000 from the General Educational Board. The pledge is conditional, tied to raising the endowment and building fund, including recent additions and pledges, to a total of $450,000 within a set period.
In St Paul Minnesota Democrats endorsed Governor Johnson as presidential candidate by 772 to 166 over Bryan as second choice. Bryan supporters stayed but made no motion to bolt. Johnson faction praised Bryan yet argued Johnson best secures party success. Delegates chosen include Hammond St James Day Fairmont Winston Minneapolis Thunblad Lawler O'Brien O'Brien Crookston Weiss Duluth.
The state legal department filed suit in Ramsey county district court at St. Paul against former state ail inspector F. G. Warner to recover 12891.85 from his term in office. J. A. McDermott, his successor, faces 4705.20 claimed as a shortage but expects payment soon. Warner disputes indebtedness while McDermott and friends pledge to raise funds. Also reported: Nicollet county youth Siegfried Flygare survived suicide attempts after killing his friend with an unloaded shotgun. Northern Minnesota forest fires threaten settlers’ cabins, many started by careless fishermen.
John Riba of Vining declares he has sold De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for about a year with better satisfaction than any pill he ever sold. He notes a dozen users who report perfect results and adds he has used them himself with fine results. Sold by Eugene A. Plefferle.
A Philadelphia notice claims Dr H James cured his only daughter of consumption using Calcutta herbs. The doctor offers the recipe free for two 2 cent stamps to defray expenses. The herb is said to treat night sweats nausea and colds in 24 hours. Address Craddock & Co 1032 Race St Philadelphia.
Charles F. Budaho of Tracy California proclaims the luckiest day of his life came when he bought a Burklenta Arnica Salve box Two 2hc. This salve cured his itching piles after other treatments failed and is sold under guarantee at O. M. Olsen's Drug Store.
A Washington pulse reports a strong document filed with the Department of Agriculture guaranteeing that Jell-O and Jell-O Ice Cream Powder meet the National Pure Food Law. The guarantee, serial number 158s, protects all wholesale and retail grocers handling the products. The Jell-O brand is well regarded and its purity unquestioned in informal circles.
A plain sealed envelope offer promises a simple home prescription to restore vigor. The ad targets men with nervous debility, back weakness, memory loss or diminished manhood caused by excesses and youth follies and invites letters to A B Robinson at 646 Lack Building, Detroit Michigan.
An assortment of promotional content and product claims from a vintage newspaper page. It touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, farm land bargains in South Dakota, and business opportunities via the Minneapolis and St Louis RR extension. Contact details for Eu gen A. Prefferie and A. B. Cutts are included.
A dialogue tale recalls a man named Jack who, after evening visits, leaves with cigars in his vest pocket crushed. The remark questions whether he should quit smoking, implying his habit persists despite intervention. The scene highlights personal tension over tobacco use.
An advertisement claims a pleasant herb cure to ease back pain urinary bladder and kidney troubles, promising a safe and unfailing monthly remedy. It urges women to try Mother Gray’s Australia Tea, available through druggists in 50 cents for a sample package mailed by Gray Co LeRoy NY.
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