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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1911
Page
2
The article discusses seasonal phrases like halcyon days, reports on frost and potatoes, and advice on holiday mail. It notes conflicting reports from the Yakima Valley, explains Christmas stamp rules for different countries, and urges proper addressing to prevent lost letters. Postmaster Simmons offers these suggestions.
Mr and Mrs Millard Sargent marked their fortieth anniversary with an outing to Jacob Decker’s in Minneapolis and a fine meal. Friends presented a sanitary combination couch and cat, a set of fishes, and flowers.]]>
A large Art and Travel Club gathering met Tuesday at Mrs. G M F Rogers in West Oakland with 23 members and two guests. Papers by Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Wright covered Herodotus Egypt Greek women manners and classical myths.
The Catholic Cemetery Association met Tuesday afternoon for its annual session. Minutes of the last meeting, the financial report and election of two trustees for three years formed the business, with J. J. Furlong and E. D. Kenevan re-elected.
The Methodist ladies will host a rummage sale in the church basement next Monday at 9 o'clock. Remaining Bazaar items and donations will be offered, including underwear and clothing for men women and children.
Attendees praised the exceptionally good coffee and corn beef at the Lady Maccabees supper. The event drew a fair crowd and a fine supper, and all items offered at the afternoon sale were sold.
Masons announce third degree work at Fidelity Lodge during the regular meeting tonight. Work begins at 7 30 PM and all members are urged to be on hand promptly.
The G A R post meets tonight at 7 to arrange services by family request for Robert Christie. Graveside services are planned for tomorrow at 3 o'clock.
District Deputy Minnie Bretz of Faribault has been in Austin for the Lady MacCabees lodge and a class being organized and has returned home. Miss Genevieve Gilleece also returned from a short visit in Mason City.
Johnson and White marry at 1 30 pm with Rev Parks at his home. Kruger and Benson wed at Rev Naess’s home. brides described and travelers plan a few days visit. Announcements include souvenirs at Unique theatre, front of Choc building to be furnished, births, visitors, shop promos, and holiday sales at Bazaar and local stores.
A hotel manager notes that a renowned musician leading a hotel orchestra hindered a wedding event at a private house. When dancing was proposed, the host refused the orchestra leader’s request to postpone, citing his status as an artist and the guests’ reactions. The scene ended with tensions and awkwardness among attendees.
Santa Claus will greet children each afternoon 2 to 4 at Maurek's East Side store. A Christmas sale ad touts a Saturday evening social with two grand prizes including a seven piece gas water set and five leather suitcases. Bulk apples priced at 2.65 per barrel of three bushels.
An Austin advertisement urges readers with stomach issues to try Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets for relief. It touts neutralizing gastric juices, aiding digestion, and promoting nutrition, with a 25 cent box and a money back guarantee. Larger sizes priced 50 cents and one dollar are also offered.
East Side deliveries start with first wagon at 7 30 a m and second at 10 a m. A third wagon departs at 3 oclock p m. Call with orders. Father E H Devlin spent Tuesday in Winona.
Lost items include a sterling silver teaspoon and a bank book with a check book. Finder urged to return them to the Herald office.
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