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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
7
An advertisement touts Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney, liver, and bladder issues. It claims kidney trouble leads to many deaths and promises relief, urging readers to request a free sample and booklet by mail from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
A scheduled professional visit to New Ulm will occur at the Dakota House. Officials expect routine evaluations and discussions addressing local services and community needs. The date and participating agencies were not specified in the available text.
A fragmentary notice touts a medical cure by Dr. Kees for panicked readers in unnamed regions. It claims remarkable bloodless cures with no pain and invites interested parties to contact BR RER & CO at 812 Nicollet Ave for a $1.00 fee.
Lionel Sackville Sackville West, second son of Baron Sackville, died at Knole Park Seven Oaks after illness. Born 1827, he served in diplomacy from 1881 to 1888 and was recalled at President Cleveland's request in 1888. His dismissal ended major diplomatic duties and he led a quiet country life avoiding American meetings.
In St Paul September 4 Judge Van Deventer granted the Arkansas railroads a temporary injunction blocking Arkansas from enforcing current railroad rate laws while legality is tested. The court found the rates unreasonable and confiscatory and required refunds if the injunction is later overturned, with railroad bonds to secure the refunds.
A forest fire swept through the Mesaba Range area for three days destroying Chisholm and leaving 6,000 residents homeless. Wind shifts directed flames toward Hibbing and Virginia as thousands sought shelter. The blaze damaged mills and mines across northern Wisconsin and Minnesota, with refugees housed in Hibbing public buildings and National Guard units deployed at Chisholm.
Peter J. Schollert head of a painting firm, his wife Mrs P Schollert, and brother in law Lewis Christianson died from illuminating gas in the Schollert home in St Paul. Cousin Hans Hendrickson is hospitalized in critical condition. A gas tube detached from a bath heater caused the leak.
Syndicate led by Herschel V. Jones gains capital stock of the Minneapolis Journal for about 1.2 million dollars. Jonathan Swift retires as manager and J S McClain and William A Frishe depart. Charles Adams becomes managing editor. The rest of staff largely remains in place.
A Department of Agriculture filing in Washington D C January presents a strong guarantee for Jell O and Jell O Ice Cream Powder. The document under serial number 1594 asserts the products are pure and meet National Pure Food Law requirements. It protects wholesalers and retailers handling the items and reflects high confidence from official circles.
Thair Bass of St Paul and William D Harris of Minneapolis drowned when their canoe capsized during a heavy gale on Cass Lake. Witness A S Williams saw them from the Cass Lake dock as they attempted a nine mile trip up Case river. Despite leaping into a launch to aid them, rescue efforts failed.
Oliver Dalrymple, famed owner of a vast North Dakota wheat operation, died in Calgelton of heart failure while overseeing harvest. His Dakota farm spans 10 580 acres. Also reported: State Senator Patrick Fitzpatrick of Winona died in Milwaukee after a yearlong illness. James F. Murphy electrocuted in St Paul tunnel. John Ferguson found dead under a Knife River bridge.14 year old Valentine Hirscher fatally wounded by rifle accident. Gus Friburg dies after ingesting poison in St Paul. two boys drowned in Cedar Lake near Faribault when a sudden squall toppled their boat.
Sharon Pennsylvania September first John Czolgosz brother of President McKinley s assassin was sentenced to the work house for three months. Police claim Czolgosz is insane and his case will be investigated.
Minneapolis wheat prices for Sept Dec and May show on track bids across No 1 hard to No 2 Northern with varied cents per bushel. Chicago grain and provisions record wheat corn oats prices for Sept Dec and May plus livestock and dairy commodity quotes across St. Paul and Chicago markets.
West St Paul man Joseph Einberger killed his wife after drinking at a saloon and then shot himself in the rear of the Binberger residence. Mrs Einberger died within a half hour, the couple leaving four children. The same article notes Thomas Lowry, railroad president, remains in danger after six weeks of ill health from liver stomach and kidney diseases.
Chicago stock market roundup for September 1 shows cattle prices across categories including Reeves Texans Westerners stockers and feeders cows and heifers calves hogs pigs and sheep natives yearlings and lambs with a range of bid and asking figures. The data lists varied values per category and reflects typical market spreads for the period.
Christian Knudson of Spicer village recorder and Green Lake Breeze editor drowned while bathing in Green Lake. Body not recovered. Joseph Antilake fireman on a Biwabik iron mine engine fell from the moving engine and was run over and killed.
P J Daly of Chicago says his elderly mother gained flesh and strength using Electric Bitters, urging others to try this tonic. The remedy helps stomach, liver and kidney complaints and is sold with guarantee at O M Olsen's drug store. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are also recommended for kidney related troubles and backache and are sold by Eugene A Pfefferle.
An advertisement offers a free secret remedy for nervous debility and related male weaknesses. It promises a simple home treatment and urges men to write for it, sending details in a plain sealed envelope from A. Robinson at 3804 Luck Building, Detroit.
A collage of quick wits and one liners from various papers. Laughs range from automobiles and cigars to weather and street slang. The snippets feature playful exchanges about sports terms, holidays, and everyday observations.
A reader from Reidsville N Cay writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a bad ulcer on the leg after several applications. The testimonial claims the salve knocks out sores, wounds, and piles and is guaranteed. Available for 260 at O M Olsen's drug store.
An old catalog-style notice promotes Gettis and Hore hides to Crosby Frisian HurCosyany Roch ester X Y for coats robes gloves and mittens at low prices. It invites readers to request the illustrated page 13 catalog and offers free samples of Allen’s Foot-Base and a sanitary corn pad, with address given to Allen S. Olensted Le Rov N.
Promote a descriptive pamphlet on South Dakota farm lands and new towns opened by the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway. Offers free mailed pamphlet titled New Empire Farmers and Stockmen's Paradise. Request via postal card to A. B. Cutts, G P and T A Minneapolis.
Advertisement promoting Crosby Frisian Fur Co Rochester catalog on hides for coats robes and rugs. Includes a women’s health tonic Australian Leaf from Mother Gray a nurse in New York claims to regulate monthly cycles and cure female ailments with a 60 cent sample by mail from The Mother Gray Co Lexoy New York.
A witty exchange depicts a nurse describing her patient as a very peevish millionaire while a secondary remark worries about marriage prospects. The dialogue underscores social comedy and romantic tension within a hospital setting.
Kitty-Norton met a girl aboard the liner and became engaged before reaching the other side. Tom notes this shows ocean travel still carries perils and unexpected twists.
In a terse dialogue a chiding voice asks who caused an incident. The response admits the act while the elder forgives the culprit for the sake of the young, ending with the unresolved question of blame.
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month homeseekers can travel to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and other states. Stopovers allowed and tickets valid twenty one days. For rates travel times and agents address A B Cuts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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