Pickings From Fiction and Witty Sayings on Courage and Love
A collage of quotations and aphorisms on bravery duty love and deception. Notable lines include commentary on pain virtue and trust from various unnamed authors and a nod to classic literary figures.
Cronje Leads Boer Convoy From Jamestown to South Africa
A convoy of about one thousand Boers including General Cronje his wife and staff sailed from Jamestown Island of St Helena for South Africa on August 21.
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Crony
South Africa
Jamestown
Island of St. Helena
General Cronje
Prejudice Against Glasses Defies Practical Need
The article observes many people oppose wearing glasses despite clear necessity. It notes even sensible individuals may reject them due to bias, arguing age is no contest and wisdom lies in accepting aid when summoned to surrender.
Expressive catch phrases build a lasting business idea
The text argues that a distinctive, clearly hammered catch phrase strengthens a store's identity. Repeated exposure on letterheads, ads, labels, and packaging makes the idea memorable and persuades customers. It urges consistent use across every contact point to shape perception in the market.
One-Legged Newsboy Sells Extras After Noon
A one legged newsboy on crutches hawks after noon extras. He explains a cable car accident took his leg. The publisher paid the doctor and his mother $800, easing debts and leaving $500 in the bank except $40 withdrawn for his mother’s illness. He says he sells more papers than most boys to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsley
New York Times
Woman writes wartime life story after rejection
A widow in the Civil War era, driven by need to support her children, wrote to Harper's Magazine. After a harsh rejection she penned a fiery account explaining why she wrote it, and the story was accepted and published, earning reader sympathy. Holmes later commented on writing one true life story.
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Harper's Magazine
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Harper’s Magazine
Young Cowboy Cleans Out Office After Gin Rumor
In a Chicago Tribune excerpt a tenant recalls a disturbance when a new law student cowboy arrives. He finds a group of men in the office and orders them to leave, the newcomer executing the purge despite opposition. The scene portrays a rough, lawless frontier mood.
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Chicago Tribenc
West's department store items and local notices
A stream of short items reports West's new goods and sales on summer waists skirts and wash goods. Notices mention Nellie Crandall visiting Olive Corneveaux and Maple Walnut Cream Soda at Guillemin's plus local photos and portraits at Vosburgh's. Some personal notices include Mrs. Wordsworth of Manley Iowa dying, local tied events, and upcoming marriage invitations in Northfield and Epworth Iowa.
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Rocky Mountain Tea
Malloy Bros
Nellie Crandall
Albert Lea
Olive Corneveaux
West’s
Fiester
Miss Mill
Pleasant Grove
Ed. Lightly
Oakland
Ruth Craig
Waverly
City
G.C. Adams
Roy Adams
Minneapolis
O. A. Wyman
West
E. N. Howe
Augusta Wis
Riverview
Vosburgh
Charles Anderson
Lyle
Stanley
May Payne
Northfield
John P. McIntosh
Epworth
Iowa
Mower County
Methodist University
Fayette
J. Schwan
St. Paul
Stella Peaslee
Ticknor-Hardy
Warren Parker
George Bartlett
Vosburgh’s
Mabel Moore
Sioux Falls
Kansas City
Fiester & Thomas’s
J. E. Murphy
Flandreau
Epworth League
M. E
Kenwood Avenue
Herrld
Community Socials and Local News Notes
Invitations to an At Home by Mesdames Padden and Johnson drew several ladies including Miner Campbell Raymond Waye Plummer Hanson Fairbanks Nihil and Miss Brundin. Alice Brohm hosted a sixth birthday party with ice cream cake and fruit. Various visits and travels are noted with names and towns, including Grace Fox in Oakland and the Pettengill family in Amsterdam New York. A dance is planned by the Conductors Wives for Sept 10 and other social outings are listed.
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Mesdames Padden
Johnson
Alice Brohm
Railway Street
Blanche Hazeltine
Marie Taylor
Maylark
Anna Plummer
Willie
Richard Olson
Dan Sullivan
Tom Gordon
Charlotte Shaw
Esther Collins
Miss Malick
Dorothy
Mable
Eddie Barr
Irene
Howard
Alice
John Maurek
W.H. Pettengill
E. Myers
New York State
Amsterdam
N. Y
Pettengill
Cross
LeRoy Wedding Of Irene Frank And William Bassler
Irene Frank of LeRoy and William Bassler formerly of Austin wed at the Frank Farm in LeRoy township on August 20. Guests from Rochester St Paul Albert Lea Cresco and Austin attended with local relatives hosting. The ceremony used Episcopal rites and the couple plan to live in Seattle before settling in Le Roy after September tenth.
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Mower County
Irene Frank
LeRoy
William Bassler
Austin
Frank Farm
LeRoy Township
John Frank
Frank
L. D. Baird
Rochester
St. Paul
Albert Lea
Cresco
A. ©. Page
Bert Sherwood
Olive Corneveaux
Rena Wilson
Laura Wilson
Allen
Rev
Somerville
Seattle
McGovern Enters First District Race for Congress
Senator Peter McGovern of Waseca filed for the Democratic nomination in the First district. He enters the race aiming to win with solid backing from district Democrats.
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Waseca
Peter McGover
McGovern
Miss Basford to Open Studio in Joseph Building
Miss Basford will open her studio in the Joseph building on August 25, marking a new local arts venue. This event announces the launch and invites neighbors to visit the space.
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Miss Basford
Joseph Building
Mandalay And Its Sacred Sky Amid Pagoda Bells
A contemplative Wandering segment describes Mandalay with its sacred city aura the pagoda bells and the sky above the royal walls. It notes the white stone bridges pyathat gateways and moats while reflecting on a lingering spirit over forgotten things. A humorous Latin class quip ends the piece.
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Mandalay
Old Royal City
Government of
India
Bill request at proprietor over omelette spelling
In London a customer asks the proprietor to correct his bill and spell omelette with two ts. Walter reports the adjustment as omelet cost one shilling with two teas and two shillings.
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Walter
London
Tawney Men Organize for Defence in County
A meeting was held at R. E. Shepherd's office with Tawney supporters summoned from across the county to organize for their defense. many attendees were noted, while several were conspicuously absent.
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Tawney
R. E. Shepherd
Directory changes requested for Northwest Telephone Exchange
Subscribers must notify the manager or chief operator of name changes to appear in the directory. All changes due by 6 p.m. Thursday August 28, 1902. A six month contract dated Oct 1 offers new subscribers a position in the directory. W L Van Camp manager.
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Northwest Telephone Exchange Company
W.L. van Camp
Special Train To Minneapolis for Minnehaha Falls Visit
Special program for visitors on Sunday August 24 1902 offered by Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. A special train leaves Austin at 6 45 a m for a round trip fare of 1 50.
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Minneapolis
Minnehaha Falls
Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul
Austin
Local Tuning Rates Listed for Austin
Price list shows single tuning at 3.00, two tunings for 5.00, and 2.00 each for three or more in Austin. First class work guaranteed. Contact F M ReEruss at 303 Water St. tf.
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Austin
F. M. ReEruss
Cement sidewalks to rise to 55c per foot after Sept 1
After September 1 the cost of cement sidewalks increases to 55 cents per foot for a five foot four inch wide path due to higher cement prices. C. E. Dickens and E. Enockson are cited.
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C. E. Dickens
E. Enockson
Help Wanted in Austin Office Charge
Male applicants sought to take charge of an office in Austin. Include reference A. T. Morris, care L. T. Deaver, Creston Iowa.
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Austin
A. T. Morris
Care L. T. Deaver
Creston Ia
Rooms for Rent at 403 East Maple Street
Three good rooms suitable for housekeeping offered by Mrs. J Guinney at 403 East Maple Street.
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East Maple Street
J. Guinney
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New York
Edam
Imperial
Roquefort
McBride
Edwards, Wood & CO
Cramer of Commerce Mets
Board OF Trade
Delgrai, Stocks
Chicago
Chamber OF Commerce
Duluth
Snyder
New Harry
Flax
Son
Stata
Shady Boal
Epwanps, Woop & Co
Mississippi
Rockhaven
Nathan Hale
Nias
Orris Hayes
MINN
Alvine Rehmann
Winnie Belding
West's
Guillemin’s. St
M.N. Clausen
Rose Creek
Bank
Alex Vaux
Austin Foundry
College
Wm. Wordsworth
Manley
William Wordsworth
Wordsworth
East Side News
Smith Bullis
Lime Springs
Ray Thompson
Grace Fox
Mrs. Nockerby
Country
Frank Blake
Farmington
Mrs
Gay Rice
Ossian, la
Fitzloff
Clear Lake
Mason City
Bennie Shepp
Wells
John Murphy
Marie
Minnesota
Dakota
Frank Rugg
McDonalds
Chas. Fitzloff
Wykoff
Frank-Bassler
Davenport
Bassler
le Roy
Austin Furniture CO
J.5.r.scovilli Jr
J. S.R. Scovill, Jr
Main Street
King’s Palace
Ostermore
Macey
Charles Cressey
the Furniture King
Austin, Minn
Andrew
Andrew’s Music Store
East Mill Street