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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
7
An old advertisement proclaims kidney trouble harms men and women, urging Swamp-Root by Kilmer as a universal remedy. It notes symptoms in children, claims disease of kidneys and bladder cause bed-wetting and urinary issues, and offers free samples and pamphlets by mail from Dr. Kilmer & Co.
Advertises medical consultation by Dr Rea in German and English for varicocele rupture and enlarged glands. Promises painless treatment and cures with claimed discoveries in the early modern era. Offers consultation at $1.41 with guarantee and references to Europe and America hospital training. Markets through DE Rex & Co Minneapolis.
The Montana Republican state convention in Helena on September 18 nominated Edward Donlan of Missoula for governor on the fifth ballot and renominated Charles N. Pray for Congress. W. H. Allen of Anaconda named for lieutenant governor, W. L. Holloway of Bozeman renominated as associate justice, with N. M. Yoder of Butte renominated for secretary of state and A. J. Galen of Helena for attorney general. H. R. Cunningham of Butte for auditor and W. B. Harmon of Bozeman for superintendent of public instruction appeared unopposed.
Five additional deaths at Sedalia hospitals raise Windsor disaster toll to twelve. Conductor A. F. Herchberger died, with inquest testimony stating he threw the match that started the explosion.
Rhinelander Wisconsin September 21 towns Gagen and Woodboro wiped out by forest fires. Each town with about 2000 residents left homeless as refugees flee toward Rhinelander. Fears for Woodboro refugees and calls to Governor Davidson to order militia to help fight the flames.
A heavy thunder storm on September 19 in Parry Sound Ontario brought a downpour that greatly improves the forest fire situation. Rain is expected to continue and strong indications suggest the fires may be quenched with further rainfall.
Market notes show Minneapolis wheat prices for Sept and Dec with to arrive and on track values. St Paul stock yards report cattle, hogs, sheep ranges with steers cows heifers and spring limbs. Duluth wheat and flax futures listed with arriving and on track figures. Chicago futures give wheat corn butter eggs and poultry prices.
Heavy rain eased wildfires along the Grand Marais north shore with Duluth’s steamer America bringing news that Mon Ker and seven Indians are safe. Refugees limited, most settlers expect to return within weeks and begin anew with aid. Sheriff Garbert says danger is over and rains bring relief to children’s illness improves. Carhart notes damage to timber not as great as first feared.
In first district Tawney leads with about 3 500 margin over rivals while R Miller defeats Adam Bede for a sweeping victory likely in most counties. McCleary wins Second district carrying eight of eleven counties. Nominees include Davis third Stevens fourth Nye fifth Lindbergh sixth Volstead seventh Steenerson ninth. Minneapolis mayoral nominees are Huhn for Republican and Haynes for Democrat.
The state board of control ordered the discharge of all girls aged eighteen and over from the Hed Wing training school in St Paul Minneapolis and Duluth. In total 103 Twin Cities commits face release immediately, with about twenty five to be discharged now. The ruling stems from the attorney general and Judge Williston decisions following Mary Pittman’s writ of habeas corpus.
James J. Hill marked his seventieth birthday with a unique banquet at the Lafayette club on Lake Minnetonka. About seventy longtime employees of the St. Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba and Great Northern railways attended, each having served at least twenty eight years. The event featured a special train ride from St. Paul to Lake Minnetonka aboard the Hill system’s first engine, the wood burner William Crooks.
A pitched battle among Montenegrins at the McKinley mine near Binabik left one dead and two fatally injured. About sixty shots were fired. George Petanovich died after a stab wound, while George Marshee and others suffered severe injuries. George Rossovich lost an arm, and brothers Iohm and Steve Russovich were shot in the face. A petition seeks to bar Montenegrins from Steel Corp employment.
St Paul executive committee mapped a joint campaign for a full Republican state ticket and nine congressmen, aligning national and state organizations with candidates for a unified effort. Separately, an unknown man about 55 was found crushed under Summit Avenue bridge, likely struck by a passenger train. A storm killed Mrs Hendrick Nelson near Artichoke, and Nels Norman died crushed in a quarry near Onionville.
Chicago September 19 cattle prices across categories including beeves Texans western steers stockers and feeders cows and calves and hogs with varied bid ranges and weights. Sheep and lambs are listed with multiple price points as buyers and sellers transact in the market.
A crowd of about 10,000 witnessed the dedication of Stephens hall at the new Red River Valley Agricultural High School in Crookston. Chairman James J. Hill of the Great Northern spoke as chief guest, stressing the importance of agricultural training.
Postmaster General announces the resignation of Second Assistant Postmaster General J. T. McCleary of Minnesota, effective Sept. 15. McCleary then receives the Republican nomination for Representative in Congress from the Second Minnesota district. Bil Erwin, famed St. Paul lawyer and political figure, dies in Miami, ending a noted career.
Samuel J. Ritchie, millionaire of Akron and discoverer of rich nickel and copper mines at Cadbury, Can, collapsed and died in a Charleston West Virginia hotel. The prominent figure rose to notoriety in recent years after litigation with Judge Stevenson Burke of Cleveland over Canadian property involving millions.
Guglielmo Marconi predicts airships and wireless tech reshape transit and contact. He envisions sun powered ships, fewer children with higher quality, and the wireless telephone prospering with De Forest credited for advances. He argues life will improve, cities settle, and home viewing of opera via telecommunication may arrive.
Want to learn about rare bargains in South Dakota farm lands and unusual business opportunities in new towns opened by the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad extension. Request the illustrated descriptive pamphlet titled New Empire, farmers and stockmen paradise. Free tear sheet mailed on request. Send a postal card to A. B. Cutts G. P. T. A. Minneapolis, Minn.
The clipping promotes tanning hides for fur goods by Crosby Frisia Fur Co of Rochester and advertises Mother Gray Australian Leaf as a monthly regulator for women's ailments. It claims relief for backache kidney and urinary issues with a sample offered free and a 50 cent price.
A pretty nurse notes her present patient is a very peevish millionaire. He may ask her to marry him, and she suggests he has exhausted other requests. The exchange hints at a personal tension amid wealth and desire.
Onboard a liner Kitty Norton meets a girl who becomes engaged to him before they cut to the other side. The scene prompts reflections that not all ocean travel dangers have vanished.
In a terse exchange the talks turn to who committed a deed, with a wary insistence that no youth be blamed. Pil Sar urges restraint while demanding accountability, as tensions rise and accusations hang in the air.
Rates published for travel on first and third Tuesdays monthly 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 and train times contact A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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