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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
7
Thousands suffer hidden kidney disease as the public remains unaware of its rising prevalence. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer and Co Swamp Root claimed to cure kidney related pains and urinary issues, offering samples and a book by mail. It urges readers to mention the paper when ordering and provides Binghamton New York address.
A garbled OCR advertisement offers a purported cure for incurable conditions with a guarantee. It mentions addresses in Minneapolis and claims to provide a scientific breakthrough. The text hints at a payment of $1.00 and a marketing pitch to interested readers.
New York Sept 26 Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican national committee announced General T Coleman Du Pont of Delaware head of the bureau of campaign speakers has resigned as head of that bureau and as a member of the executive committee and his resignation has been accepted. Hitchcock said Du Pont tendered his resignation after a conference where he felt the government powder suit could be used against the campaign and insisted on resignation.
Wrangel Alaska September 23. A cannery ship named Star of Bengal drifted ashore at Helm Point Coronation Island after being towed from Wrangel. Of 127 aboard 110 drowned. 27 survivors were brought by tug Hattie Gage. Survivors buried 15 white men. many victims were Chinese and Japanese. The Hattie Gage and Kayak towed the ship when a gale hit, tow lines were cut, and the vessel broke apart after five hours in a heavy storm. Captain Furrer of the Hattie Gage recounts losing control, with the Kayak unable to help and both captains accused of cowardice.
Minneapolis wheat on track values for No 1 hard and No 1 Northern range around $1.04 to $1.05 with Sept and Dec futures shown. Duluth wheat prices mirror Minneapolis with on track rates for hard and Northern grades. St Paul stock yards list cattle and hog prices with steers cows calves and sheep ranges, while Chicago markets show Wheat oats corn and pork and beef futures and current prices for dairy products and poultry.
Heavy rainfall drenched the Bemidji area as forest fires advanced from the south and east. Fire crews, aided by Gov. Johnson's permission to mobilize Company K, battled fires west of town while smoke drifted over the lake. The downpour, lasting about 30 minutes, halted the blaze and protected the city.
A major blaze devastated Rush City destroying nearly twenty buildings and causing about 200000 dollars in losses. The fire started in J F Hamburgs roller mills and elevator, fanned by wind, as fire brigades from Pine City Hinckley St Paul struggled to contain the blaze.
Washington reports say James T. McCleary and Paul A. Ewert resigned over political activity ahead of a Minnesota second district congressional nomination. Oakley named to replace Ewert as second assistant district attorney, age 35, former Wright county attorney and Cass Lake land office registrar, to start Oct. 1. Duluth broker Edgar G. Emmons, 42, found dead in his Milwaukee sleeping car berth on arrival to St Paul from Omaha, heart disease suspected after trip with partner W F Acker to Salt Lake City.
In Granby township Theodore Hall and his four year old son Charles were struck by lightning during a major electrical storm. The boy died instantly, while his father Nogered succumbed a few hours later.
The two candidates exchanged polite gestures during a whirlwind visit to Minnesota. Taft agreed to meet Bryan but had prior duties, including a St Paul YMCA dedication and a Fowler church sermon. Bryan apologized for missing a later meeting and inquired about Taft’s voice.
Excitement runs through Embarrass area as C H McDermott, a Tron Range railroad conductor, reports drilling to forty feet with samples sent to Denver assayers showing trace gold and silver not yet payable for mining. Neighbors expect potential vein deeper, quartz shows gold up to 60 dollars per ton, settlement near Eveleth in St Louis county.
A severe electrical storm swept the Bertha region causing countywide damage. Lightning killed a cow and a colt for Samuel Riggs. Frank White’s calf died. The German Lutheran church west of Hewitt was damaged. Mrs. John Tramm near Bertha was stunned by a stroke but not seriously hurt. Herman Anderson’s residence had its roof and parts of the house damaged. Leonard Ottoberg suffered facial burns from whiskey on his face but remained uninjured.
Six Minnesota creameries unite to market products under the Minnesota Cooperative Dairies Association, with headquarters in St Paul. The amalgamation allows cooperative creameries to hold stock in another company under the latest law. John R Morley of Owatonna serves as president and Andrew French of Plainview is treasurer.
A telegraph from Supervisor Marshall reports fires breaking out in the Minnesota national forest, primarily from railroad sources. Washington forest officers say no widespread damage expected but stress danger until heavy rains come. Separate note: Eastern parties plan a central Albert Lea creamery, with a concrete brick plant and latest machinery forthcoming.
An old Minnesota legislator rebuts Jacobson’s claim to fathering the open market laws. He credits 1885 and 1887 reforms to H. G. Stordock, Charles Canning, Hans P. Bjorge and the Farmers Alliance, arguing Jacobson aimed to tighten elevator licensing. The speaker praises Bjorge’s grain expertise and pushes voters to elect him railroad and warehouse commissioner, noting his prior role on the grain appeals board.
The speaker argues that Jacobson is the same man as years ago and that his past campaigns for state auditor and governor reveal a flawed record. Voters doubt his consistency and trustworthiness as he campaigns today.
Read about rare bargains in South Dakota farm lands and business opportunities in new towns opened by the Minneapolis and St Louis R. R. extension. A free illustrated pamphlet titled the New Empire will be mailed upon request to A B Cutts, G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
An illustrated Crosby Brieton Bus Cow Rochester catalog promotes hides transforming into fur coats robes and rags while advertising a remedy for female ailments named Australian Leat from The Mother Gray Co a New York nurse claims an aromatic monthly regulator available via druggists or mail order sample free born of 19th century patent medicine press.
The gumshoe Jacobson is portrayed as a craftsman in politics, masking a crafty, scheming image. He stays muted in a six month campaign, unlike the loud, quarrelsome Jake known in legislature. He appears with associates Bob Dunn Dar Reese Ed Smith Tom Shey and hints at a bygone record to avoid clear positions.
A political tirade mocks Jacobson as a demagogue who boasted of crafting 1895 1897 and 1899 laws and tax reforms. James A. Martin is credited by Republicans with organizing the gag, while Swenson allegedly directs the campaign and Bre r Brown succumbs to hypnotic influence of the Jacobson figure.
A brief, fragmentary dialogue has a nurse describing her patient, a peevish millionaire. She jokes that he may ask her to marry him, noting he may have exhausted other requests. The exchange hints at social tension and romantic complication without clear outcome.
Kitty Norton met a girl on the liner and before crossing she became engaged to him. The remark implies that not all ocean travel dangers have vanished.
A garbled OCR fragment shows a tangled dialogue about diplomacy and youth phrased oddly with interruptions. It mentions a polite refusal and concerns about harm to someone, but the context and speakers remain unclear.
On first and third Tuesdays of each month Homeseekers rates apply 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 of trains and other details call on agents or address A B Cullis GP T A Minneapolis Minn.
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