Sunshine for All Gives Aid Through Austin Society
The Sunshine association of Austin formed from the Ladies' Relief Society to distribute clothing and relief items to the needy. With about fifty members, meetings are held at the YWCA, and the group funds, records, and operations are led by Mrs L West, Mrs Geo Sutton, Mrs W E Sloane, and Mrs J E Opie. The organization assists worthy poor in Austin and Mower County, Minnesota, without discrimination.
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Sunshine Society
Tierald
Co. L. West
Robinson
Y.W.C. A. Association
Ladies’ Relief Society of
Austin
Mesdames Goodman
McBride
Kingsley
Sunshine Association of Austin
Schmall
Catherwood
Sunshine
The
Elks
Congregational Church
Budiong
Eagles
L West
Geo Sutton
Tion
Mower
Minnesota
Comet Reported by Carleton Observatory Director
Dr H C Wilson of Carleton Observatory Northfield reports the discovery of a new diffuse comet seen at Goodsell Observatory. It lies in Auriga 5 degrees SE of Theta with a northward drift of about 1 degree per day and may be unseen without direct search. Its future visibility and trajectory are uncertain.
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Carleton Observatory
Northfield
H.C. Wilson
Goodsell Observatory
Wilson
Auriga
Mos
Appreciation for St Olaf Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Gift
A letter from A N Kinsman on behalf of the Austin Hospital Board thanks the St Olaf Hospital Ladies Auxiliary for a donated wheelchair. The note honors their continued support and cites the biblical sentiment about aiding the needy. Kinsman returned Wednesday from a business trip to the cities.
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St Olaf’s Hospital
St. Olaf Hospital
Austin
Minn
Austin Hospital Board and Association
A. N. Kinsman
Albia Mail Clerk Promoted To Head Clerk In Austin Move
Albia will lose a longtime mail clerk as A T Cook moves from Albia to Austin Minnesota to take the head clerk post with a salary increase. He is regarded as a reliable employee and will relocate with his family at the end of March. Igon is trading runs and will move his family to New Mexico location.
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Albion
Iowa
Albia
A. T. Cook
Iowa Central
Austin
Minn
Cook
Igon
New Mexico
Thomas Brooks Fletcher to Lecture on The Martyrdom of Fools
Thomas Brooks Fletcher, noted Lyceum lecturer, will speak at the Baptist church Wednesday evening December 15 on The Martyrdom of Fools. The speaker, praised as a powerful orator, has built a rising record over four years, with a busy October to May season and bookings at three times his initial price.
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Thoms Brooks Fletcher
Fletcher
Redpath-Slayton
Thomas Brooks Fletcher
Lyceum
Ohio
Pletcher
Phillips
Beetcher
Wendling
Election of Officers Hamar Lodge No 84 Sons of Norway
Hamar Lodge No 84 Sons of Norway elected officers for the coming year at Harmonia hall on Wednesday night. Officers include President Jens Neshiem and Vice President T Martinson with C I Johnson as Finance Secretary and Christ Haug as Secretary. The instalation is set for December 22. The society funded a room at St Olaf s hospital for sick members costing 150 dollars.
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Hamar
Sons of Norway
Harmonia Hall
Jens Neshiem
T. Martinson
C. I. Johnson
Christ Haug
Otto Jensen
Girl Seeks Household Work Position Inquiries Herald
A brief classified note states a girl seeks a general house work job. Respondents are directed to inquire at the Herald for details and placement.
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Herald
Red Cross Stamp Slogans for Christmas Letters
Red Cross promotes Christmas stamps with slogans urging use on letters and packages. Appeals emphasize stamps as a contribution to fighting tuberculosis and a square inch of conscience for a cent. Public service messaging targets readers to buy during the holiday season.
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Red Cross
Elect Officers for St Augustine's Court 557 in 1916
C C F elects officers for the year 1916 led by E D Kenevan as Exalted Ruler and J E Malloy as Past Chief Ranger with V C R J E Malloy and other officers named. trustees listed as T W Donovan J A Rutherford and M McShane.
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St. Augustine’s Court No
E. D, Kenevan
A, Egan
V.C.R. J
Malloy
Riley
R.S
T. W. Donovan
L.S
J.A
Rutherford
T.A
Revard
M. McShane
Color of Hair Sail to Indicate Son's Temperament
A short column notes a curious belief that hair color on a sailboat omen signals a child’s temperament. The piece cites social chatter and suggests no formal evidence, reflecting local superstitions about parenting signals.
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Carleton
Owatonna Fruit Co
Tokay
Malaga
Earl Furniture
Sleepy Hollow
S. Karpen & Bro
George
Baron
Sir
Manhattan
Dr. Reed
George Hirsh
Alumni Athletic Association
H. S. Alumni Association
H.S. Gymnasium
HH. S
H.S. Athletic Association
Nithiu
Saboureau
Das
Newbro
Gorian Borie Guall J. BE. Malloy
Paris
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