Local boys to skate and swim in rough country scenes
A collage of short items from the Houston Post and Owatonna city notes. Mentions local boys playing hockey and swimming holes, advice on upbringing, liberal public opinion as civilization proof, an Austin hair curler storm note, Owatonna gravel purchase, Ed Larson vacation gossip, a quip on dating exchange, washing machines draining water supply and meter plans, an Austin milk-pail man seen with two glass bottles after a “cow kicked” tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owatonna
Austin
Gossip, Parks Funds, and Floral Harmony in Austin
A long chase follows a gossip tale as residents cast blame on those who spread idle words. The piece urges accountability and notes how color harmony in a flower bouquet mirrors community balance. It also calls for charter amendments to raise park board funding from 1000 to 2600 and to expand Lafayette and Tompkins properties with water access and a large pavilion.
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Austin
Park Board
Beetly Park
Lafayette Park
Tompkins
Local gatherings and park funding in jeopardy
The piece notes upcoming Chautauquas Memoral Day exercises and Settler Association gatherings. It argues Austo's park system is among the finest in the state and should not suffer from lack of funds for maintenance and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Od Settler Association
Austo
Austin Boys Propel South Dakota Railway Colony Efforts
George Graham of Mobridge SD reports Austin has multiple railway colonies in the region. Workers including Wi Chambers Virla Roberto Emerson Curtis Wesemante MacNeterville Elmer Brooks George Kennett Ole Christopherson and John Riley operate engines conductors pusher and supply trains. They claim seventy five miles of track and an average build rate of two miles daily crossing the Missouri with a Consolidated Engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Graham
Mobridge
Dnk
Herald
Austin
South Dakota
Austin Boys
Wi Chambers
Virla Roberto
Emerson
Fred Anderson
Curtis Wesemante
MacNeterville
Elmer Brooks
George Kennett
Progressive League Debates Laundry Proposal and Opera House
The Progressive League met Wednesday night and rejected Ransom of Albert Lea's plan to start another laundry here, praising Tom Barnharm's existing plant. Indications suggest the opera house project may be revived. H Lambert evaluated local clay deposits and liked the resource but doubted local interest to justify a yard. About 100 members are in good standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Progressive League
Ransom
Albert Lea
League
Tom Barnharm
Mr Ransom
H. Lambert
Wess
Homeward Returns From Vacation Tour Across the West
Rev J S Budlong and family return from Lake Elysian to the rectory while Rev W E Sloane reports a rest filled trip reaching Denver with side travels. Rev and Mrs G W Lutz and daughter come back from western state travel aiding fundraisers for the new church with performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Budlong
Lake Elysian
W. E. Sloane
Denver
G. W. Lutz
South
North Dakota
For Sale Hormel Residence on 5th St Paul Street
For sale the Hormel residence on 5, St. Paul ceet is offered for sale. all modern conveniences, hot air furnace, gas, water, electric lights, cistern. Corner for fine lawn and shade trees. Twelve rooms and large porch. Inquire of two G, Hormel 709 High Street.
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Hormel
St. Paul Ceet
The Chaser Wife George Explains a Chaser
In a brief exchange Mr Drysome clarifies that a chaser is a water animal. The dialogue references a husband and wife discussing the term amid a casual conversation.
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George
Mr. Fullup
Mr. Drysome
China Shower for Tillie Beckel and Harry Lanfie
Friends planned a pleasant surprise Wednesday afternoon for Miss Tillie Beckel and Harry Lanfie before their September 3 wedding. About forty guests gathered at the Beckel home on Clark Street, showering them with rice and revealing a path of decorative cords. The couple found a gift of Maurek’s finest dishes in a closet along the cord path. Ice cream cake and fruit were served at 4:30, and all reported a good time.
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Tillie Beckel
Harry Lanfie
Mise Beckel
Mr. Lanfie
Clark Street
Jo Beckel
Harry
Miss Becker
Maureks
Epworth League Sociable at I J Dinemoor farm near Austin
About one hundred people attended the Epworth League Sociable at the I J Dinemoor farm southwest of Austin. Transportation was provided for those without private conveyance, lanterns lit the lawn, games were played, and ice cream and cake were served to all.
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Epworth League
Methodist
I. J. Dinemoor
Austin
State School Takes In Two Young Orphans
The judge of probate ordered six year old Margaret and ten year old Josephine Rodel to be placed at the state school. After thorough examination, it was judged best for the children, with Mr Carmichael and the mother accompanying them to Owatonna. The case reflects the hardship faced when a mother cannot support or properly train her children.
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Little Margaret
Josephine Rodel
Conquered St Peter by a Rooster Cry
A Boston clergyman recounts in Lippincott's Magazine how a witty Irishman, barred by St Peter for sin, crowed three times near the gate. The saint then grudgingly admitted him, saying, Come in Patt, we’ll let bygones be bygones.
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St. Peter
Boston
Lippincott’s Magazine
Don’t Wabble Says Success Magazine Quote
A bold call to action declares there is no place for the wabbler the man who sits on the fence. It derides indecision praising eccentricity and daring to take a firm stand as better than endless apologizing and dreamy hesitation.
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Success Magazine
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad From Toledo Firm
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications the disease being constitutional Internal remedies needed Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally acts on the blood and mucous surfaces It is a tested prescription by leading physicians composed of tonics and purifiers Send for testimonials free Fr CHENEY Co Toledo Ohio Sold by druggists 75 cents Taxe Hack's Family Pills for constipation
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Hall
Fr.cheney & Co
Voledo
Diaggists
House and furnished rooms for rent and sale of Surrey
House and furnished rooms for rent with hot and cold water sink in kitchen sewer connections bathroom electric light. Good Surrey for sale by farm produce or straw part payment. Also for sale new home made comforts some silver spoons and silver syrup pitcher. Mrs W H Adams 308 So River St.
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Surrey
W. H. Adams
River St
Lincoln and Stanton Contrasting Public Manner noted
The passage contrasts Lincoln as pleasant and genial with Stanton whose stern gaze commanded respect and fear. Stanton rarely sat, stood behind a high desk as crowds filed by, quickly disposing of requests. He is described as haughty harsh and often rude, echoing Napoleon in demeanor.
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Lincoln
Stanton
Legion
Napoleon
Charles Phillips
David Homer Bates
Century
Wisdom Beyond His Years Story fragment
A mother reprimands her son Wilie for mischief after finding him in the jam and teasing his baby sister. He admits tiredness of being good and explains he will be naughty to see if he gets something in return, reflecting a child’s quick, candid perspective.
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Willie
Bob
Comparative Lucky a Boston Record anecdote
A social worker notes one protégée with a black eye and speculates on its cause. She offers sympathy saying troubles will be fine. The reply, wryly, suggests worse could be a life with no husband, echoing Boston Record tone.
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Boston
Boston Record
How Much Rent For This House A Question Asked
In a dialogue about rental terms Flitter challenges the rent as suspiciously high. Witter confirms the landlord frequently asks five or six times monthly for the property, indicating inflated pricing and repeated inquiries.
Kangaroo Jumps Vast Distances Cited in Brief Quotation
A note states a kangaroo can leap from six to seventy feet, while the highest horse leap on record is thirty seven feet. The figures illustrate extraordinary jumping ability and are presented as a comparative claim in a historical snippet.
Queer Smokes Excerpt from New Orleans Times- Democrat
A passage describes various leafy substances smoked around the world and by different peoples. It notes narcotic effects and potential insanity, referencing bhang, canna bis, wild potato and wild tomato leaves, mountain tobacco, holly and sumac, and Indian tobacco chewed by boys.
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Orient
New Orleans Times- Democrat
Lincoln's Last Law Case recalled by Chicago Record Herald
The piece recounts Lincoln's final Chicago trial Jones versus Johnson in 1860 over Lake Michigan shore accretion. Judges and lawyers dined with Isaac N. Arnold after trial where a toast hoped Illinois would furnish the next U.S. president was given with enthusiasm.
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Lincoln
Chicago
Jones
Johnson
United States Circuit Court
Drummond
Lake Michigan
Isaac N. Arnold
Illinois
United States
Douglas
Record
Herald
Superstition in English Parish Church Test
A London Answers note recounts a Butcombe Devon parish church tale where epileptic woman’s superstition prompted three dozen married men to drop pennies as they passed, each giving a half crown for a ring, a curious village belief with no lasting effect.
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England
London
Butcombe
North
Devon
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Epworth League Sociable
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O. D Belden
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Minneapolis
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Jersey
Minnesota
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Molly
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State Fair
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