O J Benton Shoes Adopts Electric Auditing Cash Register
O J Benton shoe store installs latest model electric auditing cash register systems via Dayton agent C E Heathman. The device records all transactions, prints receipts with date and time, tracks cash and credit sales, returns, and individual customer accounts. Customers receive a sterling silver teaspoon after returning $25 worth of receipts. The system operates on electric power with button controls and separate cash drawers to locate errors quickly. Benton adds seating and stock rearrangement to improve service and management.
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O. J. Benton Shoe Store
C. E. Heathman
Dayton
Ohio
Benton
Elects Officers In Presbyterian church Ends Six Month Term
The Christian Endeavor group met Tuesday evening at the home of Misses Cora and Emma Dovenberg to elect officers for the next six months. Officers chosen were President Loren Smith, Vice President Grace Ames, Secretary Hazel Moore, Treasurer Kate Todd, Organist Myrtle Smith, Lookout Committee chair L. P. Fisher, Social Committee chair Grace Ames, Prayer Meeting Committee chair Emma Fuller, and Missionary Committee chair Myrtle Smith. A social session followed with refreshments. all attendees reported an unusually good time.
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Christian Endeavor
The
Presbyterian Church
Cora
Emma Dovenberg
Loren Smith
Grace Ames
Hazel Moore
Kate Todd
Myrtle Smith
Lookout
L. P. Fisher
Emma Fuller Chiiman
First National Bank stockholders meet in Austin 1911
The forty second annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Austin Minnesota will be held at their banking house on Tuesday January 10 1911 at four oclock p m for election of six directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of any other business that may come before said meeting. N F Banfield Cashier Austin Minnesota December 7 1910.
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First National Bank of
Austin
Minnesota
N. F. Banfield
Maccabee Sale Supper and Dance Success
A Maccabee supper and dance were held Friday evening with a fine supper served. Conroy's harp orchestra provided music and the apron sale cleared the entire lot. A quilt donated by the order was won by Mrs. Lars Larson.
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Conroy
Lars Larson
U. W. Meeting Includes Election and Roast Banquet
At the regular meeting Thursday evening December 8 officers will be elected and initiated. All members are urged to attend. A roast goose banquet follows the meeting at 7:21 PM.
Christmas Sunshine and Partial Advertisements
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and items with monetary amount five dollars. Mentions include George Hirsh, Nate Friend, Catherwood and Nicholaen, and possible merchant phrases. Content suggests a small local ad page or notices with prices and names.
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George Hirsh
Nate Friend
Syviteus Ae Catherwood & Nicholaen
Bargain on Storm Windows at Factory Price
Stillman & Co advertises storm windows for cash at factory value. The note emphasizes a simple sale with price equal to the glass worth, inviting buyers to contact at the factory location.
Dora’s Swell Party Invitation Gown Cost Question
A mother mentions Dora’s invitation to a swell party while a father asks how much the gown will cost. The exchange hints at costs and social expectations in a domestic scene drawn from Detrait Pree Presa.
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Dora
Ballinger Cleared by Congressional Committee Report
Special to the Herald from Washington says the Pinchot Ballinger committee vindicates Ballinger on all charges and condemns his accusers as driven by animosity. The report declares Ballinger honorable and competent to perform his duties.
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Congressional Committee
Herald
Washington, D.C
Pinchot-Ballinger
Ballinger
Congress
Rexall Mucu-Tone Promoted For Catarrh And Consumption
The Rexall Store advertises Rexall Mucu-Tone as a catarrh remedy that reaches the root of trouble, purifies the blood, and strengthens the system to prevent consumption. The offer promises a free trial if unsatisfied and backs the claim with store reputation and money, available in Austin through John E. Malloy.
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Austin
Rexall
John E. Malloy
Something New In Art At Poolers
KARNAK BRASS draws on Temple of Karnak motifs from Seti I fifteenth century Nile heritage. Benedict Studios reinterprets Egyptian decorative art into modern utility items with lotus Isis sphinx papyrus and scarabeus motifs. Durable pieces include vales smokers sets candle sticks clocks candelabra fern dishes jardinières book ends jewel boxes tobacco jars etc.
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Karnak Brass
Temple of
Karnak
Seti Ist
Nile
Benedict Studios
Isis
VALES
Jardinieres
Census reveal shed county decline since 1860
The 1860 census shows Austin population 7,?00 and county 3,217 with 50 year gaps. By 1910 the county population stands at 22,346 while Austin nears 99,640, illustrating a substantial discrepancy between city and county growth and urging public action.
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Mower County
Austin
Austin County
Esvsa
Bedings
Dhp
Cindy
Bodo Riers
Apsdba
C A Roy Dead In Florida While Visiting For Winter
C I Roy longtime LeRoy resident dies while wintering in Florida. He was about 69 and in good health until a recent decline. The body will be brought home for burial in LeRoy Saturday. Survived by two sons in LeRoy, C I in clothing and F L in hardware.
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Austin
C. I. Roy
Florida
Roy
LeRoy
Mrs .Roy
South
George Remore
St .Cloud
C.I
F.L
Grain farmers hold back crop awaiting higher prices
From western North Dakota reports, farmers in the southwestern section are withholding grain, aided by favorable conditions that allow them to tide over the season without market sales. The note suggests many are ready to wait for better prices before selling the threshing output.
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Dickineon
N. D
Poor Little Goose in a Domestic Quibble
An 18th century author complains of unreliable wit while his wife sharpens the domestic zinger about keeping a goose. The Detroit Free Dress quips at the exchange.
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Photoplay
Egypt
Mt. Blanc
Foolshead
Hoodoo
Imp
Imp Company
Filmfacts
Schleuder
Amstin, Mame
U. W
Catarah
Arnak. Brass
Poolers
C. A. Roy
Queensware, Razane Ward
Modern Art & Medallion
E. A. Dalager
Htron Elop
Austin Candy Co
Santa Claus
Austin Candy Company
Pha
First National Bank
Minn U
O. W. Shaw
H. L. Banfield
N F Banfield
HJ Croft
C “T Capital
Ear’. Furniture Co
Tricycles
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