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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
7
A historical advertisement warns that kidney and bladder trouble cause many sudden deaths and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as the cure. It claims the preparation treats kidney disease, liver issues, and urinary problems, promising relief and offering samples by mail from Binghamton New York.
The Michigan Democratic convention endorsed William J. Bryan and instructed the state delegation to vote for him under the unit rule until nomination. Bitter contests over Wayne and Kent counties produced rival delegates, but the committee seated both Kent delegations with half votes and the convention upheld the decision.
In Pennsylvania the Democratic state convention chose not to instruct at large delegates to the Denver convention for Bryan. The move followed a hard fought split within the party led by Colonel James M. Guffey. Bryanites faced a minority but accepted the result as the convention closed. Elsewhere South Carolina nearly unanimously instructed for Bryan, while Tillman’s illness prompted regret. In Alabama some counties report the Johnson faction gaining a delegate at large.
Washington May 23 United States District Attorney French filed in Boston circuit court a petition against the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad and others. The suit charges a combination in restraint of trade and monopoly under sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman antitrust act to prevent the New Haven from exercising control over the Boston and Maine railroad and to separate the New Haven road from its trolley system.
A large gathering attended the Cleveland dedication of a Hanna memorial honoring the late Senator Marcus A. Hanna. John W. Griggs delivered the sermon former U S attorney general. Vice President Fairbanks was to preside but sent ex Governor Myron J Herrick in his stead.
The body of a middle aged man with a gun wound was recovered from the Mississippi River in Minneapolis and sent to the county morgue. He carried a small book indicating savings of over $1,000 and possible motive tied to greed for gold. authorities have not identified him.
The body of Joseph North was found in Cass Lake by Indians after he and Alfred Kittson rowed from a houseboat across the lake a month ago. Authorities fear Kittson is also drowned. North, a fisherman with no known relatives, and Kittson, son of the life commodore of St Paul, were well known in St Paul and northern Minnesota.
Judge H Le Buck of Winona municipal court rules that speaking abusive words by telephone does not support an action for breach of peace since the offended party would have regained calm by the time the words reach them. The case involved Lawrence Kreidermacher and Mary Simon over a neighbor dispute in Oak Ridge Winona County.
Two year old Melvin Thoreson son of Lewis Thoreson of Bagley area fell into a well while playing near the house and drowned. Parents found him standing on his head at the bottom.
A narrator recalls a summer on a Texas ranch where she meets Kentucky Ned, a rough but brave cowboy. After witnessing his cool act saving a cattle herd by scattering salt, she falls for him. Years later she reveals they marry and live on the ranch she inherited. Louise O. Farrell.
John Riba of Vining Illinois reports selling DeWito's Kidney and Bladder Pills for about a year with better satisfaction than any pill he ever sold. He notes many customers using them with perfect results and says he has used them himself with the same success. Sold by Eugene A Pfefferie.
Dr H James found a Calcutta herb cure for his daughter’s consumption. The remedy reportedly cured her and is offered free by sending two two cent stamps for expenses to Crad Dock & Co Philadelphia. The herb allegedly also treats migpe sweats nausea and breaks a cold in 24 hours.
Charles F. Budatin of Tracy California claims Bucklen’s Arica Balvey cured his long standing itching piles after trying many treatments. He notes buying two 26e boxes at O M Olsen’s Drug Store under a guarantee.
Round trip tickets to Chicago available via Chicago and Northwestern at 15.35 from this station. Return by June 30. Ask agent for particulars.
Washington January 1907 a strong document filed with the Department of Agriculture guarantees that Jell O and Jell O Ice Cream Powder are strictly pure and comply with the National Pure Food Law. The guarantee is filed under serial number 15 and protects all wholesale and retail grocers who handle the products named. Jell O and Jell O Ice Cream Powder are well thought of in official circles and their purity and wholesomeness have never been questioned.
An advertisement promises a home cure for nervous debility loss of power and other intimate health issues caused by excesses. It claims a simple prescription can be sent free in a plain sealed envelope to any man who writes to A S Robinson at 3964 Luc Building Detroit Michigan.
Tickets at 15 dollars 35 cents to Chicago and return available daily from June 12 to 17 with return limit June 10. Tickets on sale at this station. Inquire ticket agent for details. 21-24
An old advertisement fragment promotes Cresby Friso n Fur Company offerings from Rochester and Pioneer Drug Co. It urges sending cattle and horse hides for coats and robes, notes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, Allen’s Foot Ease for chilblains and related ailments, and lists Eugene A. Pfefferle as a local seller.
A partial dialogue notes a man named Jack avoiding smoking after evening visits. It mentions his coat pocket broken and crusted cigars, implying reluctance or poor habit handling. The fragmentary text hints at social denial of smoking practice and its persistence despite prompts.
Learn about rare bargains in South Dakota farms and business opportunities in newly opened towns along the Minneapolis and St. Louis extension. Free illustrated descriptive pamphlet titled the New Empire. Mail a postal card to A. B. Suse G. P. & T. A. Minneapolis, Minn.
An advertisement touts a herbal tonic claimed to aid digestion and liver function, marketed as a safe monthly remedy for women with claims of urinary and kidney relief. It urges purchase from Pioneer Drug Co and offers a sample by mail for 15 cents.
On first and third Tuesdays each month trains 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 times call on agents or address A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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