Post Card Collection Highlights Esperanto Cards and Global Ties
C H Gibbons, a leading collector in southern Minnesota, preserves a notable post card collection featuring early Esperanto cards. The Minnesota association maintains delegates in 43 nations who correspond in Esperanto, with Gibbons serving as sub delegate and contributing rare stamps from many countries. He is also elected foreign secretary of the Young Men's Holiness League of America, whose materials use Esperanto.
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C.H. Gibbons
Mos
Minnesota Association
Minnesota
Scotland
Austria
Italy
Bohemia
Spain
Russia
Switzerland
Canada
France
Cuba
Hungary
Portugal
Roumania
Mexico
Germany
Ireland
Holland
Poland
Siberia
Finland
Algeria
England
Brazil
Belgium
Venezuela
Sweden
Denmark
New Zealand
Argentine Republic
Madagascar
Bulgaria
Norway
Tasmania
Jerusalem
Manchuria
Bavaria
Japan
Wales
Columbia
Jamaica
Queensland
New South Wales
Uruguay
Turkey
Tunis
Cape of Good Hope
Greece
India
Hurmah
Natal
Crete
Philippine Islands
Gibbons
Young Men's Holiness League of America
Esteranto
Chapter of Accidents Illustrates Varied Injuries
Dr. Allen notes three accident cases with diverse causes. Walter Varco broke a bone in his right wrist during basketball. Engineer Ellington, near Huntrey, burned his fingers after grabbing a hot bar. Fred Padgett, a railroad pier helper, was struck by coal from a locomotive, suffering a heavy head wound.
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Dr. Allen
Nabunch
Walter Varco
Engineer Ellington
Huntrey
Fred Padgett
Big Ditch
Austin Firemen Relief Association Meet Notice
Attention Firemen The meeting of the Austin Firemen's Relief association will be held at Harmonia hall Monday December 6 1909 All members are urged to be present Business of importance M J Mayer pres
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Austin Fire‘men’s Relief Association
Harmonia Hall
M.J. Mayer
Special Poultry Prizes Offered by Local Donors
Silver cups have been contributed by F F Gleason G Schleuder J S R Scoville and Hayes Bros to be offered as special prizes in the poultry exhibit to be held in the city on December 28 29 and 31.
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F.F. Gleason
G. Schleuder
J.S.R Scoville
Hayes Bros
Evergreen Farm Breeds Wolstein Bulls in Austin
Evergreen Farm in Austin announces raising thoroughbred and high bred wolstein bulls for gale. Local breeders and horse enthusiasts are invited to view the stock and inquire about breeding yields and price points.
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Gale
Evergreen Farm
Austin
Austin Elks to Host Klodge of Sorrow at Gem Theatre
Austin Lodge 4 Elks holds Klodge of Sorrow Sunday at 3 pm at the Gem theatre with 2:30 pm assembly at the hall. Judge Willis of St Paul to speak, praised as a top state orator. Memorial service honours departed members including Rowley Robbins Simmons Porter Rosbach Stevens Detwiler Skinnion Wood Sutton.
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Austin Lodge of Elks
Gem Theatre
The
Elks
Judge Willis
St. Paul
Brother Wiiliams
Austin Lodge
Henry Rowley
C.H. Robbins
al Simmons
E.G. Porter
W D Rosbach
J.B. Stevens
Detwiler
M.K. Skinnion
G.H. Wood
GH. Sutton
Harvey Puzzle Prompts Family Mind Games and Mystery Prize
A community scene centers on the Harvey Puzzle as families hoard slips of paper and pencils to total 21 with six even figures. Advancing details from Mr. Grose K. Boyd reveal the elusive six-digit solution. The column also notes the forthcoming Nora Springs marriage of Sarah Ethel Clark and Clyde Treloar Andrews, solemnized by Rev. J Longson with a simple reception and new home.
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Harvey
Harvey Stock Company
Gem Theatre
Twin Cities
Nora Springs
Laws
Ethel Clark
Brownsdale
W. Clark
Sarah Ethel
Clyde Treloar Andrews
J . Longson
The
Baptist Church
Lester Andrews
Andrews
John Andrews
8. W. Clark Dry Goods
Christmas stamps aid fight against tuberculosis
The text urges buying Red Cross Christmas stamps as a moral effort against tuberculosis. It notes stamps are for postage only, warns against counterfeiting fines, and links sales to gifts of milk and life-saving aid for patients. Each sale advances care for those suffering and hastens relief.
Duodecim Society Hosts Friday Evening Program
The Duodecim society held a Friday evening program at Wayne Webber's home. The program featured Hawaii and Battle of Bunker Hill readings by Kenneth Knopf and Richard Banfield, with Kenneth Daigneau, Harold Vosburgh, and Artie's Report also noted. United States Navy mention appears among participants.
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Duodecim Society
Wayne Webber
Hawaii
Kenneth Knopf
Battle of Bunker Hill
Kenneth Daigneau
United States Navy
Harold Vosburgh
Artie
Reilly and Bascomb Wed in St Paul Ceremony
Mr. Farrell H. Reilly and Miss Nina G Bascomb were married on Wednesday November 16 at St Paul in the Congregational minister’s home. They will reside in St Paul where Reilly holds a position with Swift and Co.
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Farrell H. Reilly
Nina G.bascomb
St. Paul
P.P. Warner
Reilly
Swift & Co
City approves new road and bridges linking Kenwood to River
The council voted to open a road from Kenwood avenue to River street along the quarter quarter line between the Hollister and Mickelson properties to aid cement works. South Main street will cross the river and two bridges will be added over the Cedar.
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Kenwood
River Street
South Main
New Road
Kenwood Avenue
A. O.hollister
Nels Mickelson
Main Street
Republican
Commercial Club
Mainstver
Frank Kinney
St Olaf Band Leader Seeks New Year Date in Austin
Mr J Tetlie of St Olaf college in Northfield Minnesota and impresario for the St Olaf College band visited the city today seeking to arrange a New Year’s Eve engagement in Austin. The band will tour Minnesota and Wisconsin during the holidays after previously touring Europe and performing at the Yukon Exposition in Seattle last summer.
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J. Tetlie
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
Austin
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Europe
Seattle
Doctor Jones Cures Without Operation in Faribault
A patient from Faribault Minnesota praises Dr Addi son Jones for curing without surgery. He says local doctors advised an operation but Dr Jones succeeded painlessly and without delaying work. The statement blanks are signed Im Wieben.
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Addison Jones
Faribault
Ones
Dr. Jones
Imm Wieben
Minn
Goods for Sale Near College Auction
Sold one large furnished rooming house near the college and now offering the furniture at a very reasonable price. The stock includes parlor and dining room furniture in mahogany and other woods, heating stoves, china ware, and general household articles. Also featuring a modern house with a large new barn and cement walk one block from the college.
Lady Maccabees Announce Supper and Apron Sale
The Lady Maccabees host a supper and apron sale at Woodman Hall on Thursday night December 7. Proceeds support club activities and community projects.
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Lady Maccabees
Woodman Hall
Amie
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WR. Barl Furniture
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Hirsh’s
Manhattan
Chicago
Great Western Railway
Minneapolis
Dubuque
Des Moines
Kansas City
Fort Dodge
Council Bluffs
Lyle
Manly
Mason City
Omaha
F. I. Crane
East Bridge St
Chas. F Lewis
Austin National
Mattfield
Icars
Company Grai
Duluth
Chamber of Commerce
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