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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1908
Page
3
Local column lists rental offers for weather for rent houses with modern conveniences and meals, an educated parrot for sale, and ads for cream separators and building lots. Multiple brief items mention residents’ travels, illnesses, funerals, sales, and services around Austin with names and addresses.
Mrs Dr Maercklein and Mrs King attended Dr Henslin's child's funeral in Le Roy on Wednesday. Kate Meehan left for Sleepy Eye after vacation at her Adams home. Mrs Jas Retterah hosted the Willing Workers on Thursday April 9. Mrs N Kottner traveled to Minneapolis on Monday. Mrs Jas Scanlon of Elkespend visited on Sunday. Robert Stiles and Louis Slindee visited Le Roy and Austin respectively. Mrs Mandler and Mrs L Rooney noted ill health. Several townsfolk, including Mrs Harry Houston of Kasson and Mrs Fortham of Le Roy, visited nearby. The Mandi Krebsback store, closed four years, reopened with 9 AM to 10 PM service and egg sales drawing hundreds. 1500 dozen eggs taken in.
Two anecdotes on duels highlight wit over violence. M de Girardin avoids firing at a stranger, refusing to kill, while a French statesman rejects Noir’s duel threat by choosing the spelling book as weapon, sparing a fight.
Mr Jennings of Grand Meadow visited his sister Mrs Lindsey last week. Miss N Mable Vaughan arrived from Guthrie Oklahoma Tuesday. Mrs H Vaughan visited relatives in Blooming Prairie Tuesday. Mrs Emma Smith of Minneapolis stayed with aunt Lizzie Lyons last week. The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs O La Barr Thursday afternoon. Mrs Annie Haines McIntyre will give a recital at Court of Honor hall Thursday evening April 9 with admission 20 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
Rose Creek began its first seeding on Saturday the fourth. A fire company has formed, and residents Eddie Varco Burnie Johnson Nick Schumacher Frank Head are noted with travel to Austin. Burglaries hit Smiths saloon and the butcher shop. The school enjoys a vacation and a large crowd attended the Jacobson district school social Friday night.
Mr Henpeck notes Jones and his wife quarrel while Mrs Henpeck urges that Jones married too young. He concedes the boy has merit and says they share many commonalities, revealing a light social exchange.
A patriot reminds officeholders they are servants of the people, while a newly elected suburban resident asks if they may still take holidays and act haughty. The Washington Star notes the exchange as a commentary on government conduct and accessibility.
Signor Grasso the Italian actor responded to a warm Argentine audience after a performance. He shown a letter from his eighty year old mother in Catania, then expressed a wish to embrace every supporter as he embraces the page bearing her signature.
The article explores why rings are worn on the left hand by many cultures. It cites a 1788 British Apollo claim that the fourth finger was chosen for its relative inactivity and its limited ability to extend alone, reducing ring damage and bruising.
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