25 May 1921
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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1921
Page
1
The 1919 Act requires the Census Bureau to collect home ownership statistics including mortgage indebtedness. Officials urge New Ulm residents to respond to multiple requests, stressing confidentiality and the public value of totals. Affected residents are urged to comply promptly.
Professor Ronald V. Powers, newly elected principal, was released from his contract by the local board. He intends to leave teaching for another line of work. A special board meeting this week will select his successor, with several applications already on hand. Superintendent Arnold Gloor says vacancies in high school and grade instructors will be filled. Nearby, Miss Jean Treadwell hosted bridge for the local high school ladies who will not return next year, at Mrs. H L Beecher’s home. A social evening and luncheon followed.
McLeod county grand jury condemns A D Wilson and Vidian B Vye for extortion on farmers during WWI era. They call for return of blood money and warn no criminal action possible due to three year statute of limitations. Jury notes Red Cross funds fully returned. some War Work funds and expense money remain with individuals.
About 100 Minneapolis trade boosters arrived by a 13 car train with the 161st Field Artillery Band and spent two hours in New Ulm. They were welcomed by local officials, toured streets, heard music, and distributed carnations and souvenirs to children. The party planned a broader tour through Minnesota and nearby states, ending with a Saturday return to Minneapolis.
The Bureau of the Census urges immediate compliance with a federal information request. It stresses citizen duty and cites potential penalties under federal law. Respondents should quote and answer five enumerated questions, sign, and mail to the Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census in Washington D.C.
Memorial Day events proceed from a 9 a.m. parade forming at the Indian Monument to the city cemetery. Hecker Post No. 48 G A R and American Legion units, Hofmeister's Band and Burg's Battery participate along with World War veterans and schoolchildren. Governor John Lind delivers the English address. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, German address by Prof. A Ackermann, and Hecker Circle song. Roster of the dead, salute, and taps conclude.
All over Minnesota and the nation citizens will wear blood red poppies for Memorial Day honoring fallen soldiers. The American Legion has adopted the red poppy and officials including Governor Preun and mayors endorse the plan to provide poppies to citizens. Mrs Walter Eckman of Manila visited her parents on North State street recently.
The New Ulm baseball nine won its second game 6 to 1 against Winthrop. Bruzek started, Hamann finished with three innings, and Miller pitched one. Pfeiffer led hitters with a sacrifice fly two doubles and a single as New Ulm totaled 14 hits. Shea and Deppe sparked the offense, while Oates and Stoneking anchored the infield.
Nicollet county authorities seek John Kuzman for the murder of his brother William Kugman at a Lake Prairie township cabin on the Minnesota river last winter. A $250 reward motivates Sheriff Norman as Kuzman, disguising with a beard, evades arrest after a sighting in St Paul.
U S Bureau of Markets and Minnesota report Monday closing cattle 1600 head weak 25 to 40 cents lower. Hogs 7400 head 0 to 25 cents lower bulk 7.85 to 8.25 top 8.35. Sheep 200 head 50c to 1.00 lower. South St. Paul Minnesota May 23 1921. Outsiders paid 8.00 for 12 head 1325 pounds. Best steers to packers 7.75 bull 6.76 to 7.50. Calves mostly steady to weak. Prices for cows and feeders softening.
The games committee of the New Ulm Baseball Association has booked eight June games with potential two more. Matchups include Balaton at Balaton on June 6, Fairmont at New Ulm June 8, Sleepy Eye at New Ulm June 10, Le Sueur at Le Sueur June 12, Balaton at New Ulm June 19, New Richland at New Ulm June 22, Le Sueur at New Ulm June 26, and New Richland at New Richland June 29.
The local team from St. Louis Park known as the Re publics will travel to New Ulm on Sunday, described as fast and competitive with city teams. On Monday the locals host Ville Gi at the focal diamond in a battle royal with a new pitcher to be tried out in one game.
In Holy Trinity Catholic church Rev. Robert Sehlinkert read Archbishop Dowling's appeal for grain and clothing to aid Central Europe. A diocesan committee was formed to solicit wheat, corn, and cast-off clothes, with a Minnesota archdiocese drive already contributing $34,000. Local parish committees were appointed to organize and distribute the relief effort through an archdiocesan slate led by Archbishop Dowling.
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