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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
4
Things of Local Interest on Christmas Gifts and Stamps
A Motley Potpourri notes Christmas gift ideas and the Red Cross stamps. The piece cites mottoes and social satire about college choices for a son and observes fashion trends in the country’s cities embracing the season’s stamp designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Football casualties mount to twelve dead and 380 injured
A season summary reports twelve football players killed and 380 injured. Four deceased were college players in Virginia North Carolina Arkansas and Utah, with Yale and Harvard captains among the seriously hurt. Minor teams including high and normal schools suffered the heaviest damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
North Carolina
Arkansas
Utah
Yale
Harvard
Austin merchants adopt metropolitan advertising type
George Hirsh and G. Schleuder lead the first Austin merchants in the metropolitan plan of owning their own advertising type. Their ads display a distinctive style not found in other ads in the paper, signaling Austin’s growth beyond village fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hirsh
G. Schleuder
Austin
Officials Barred From Free Passes Across State County
Government officers holding free railroad passes must surrender them or resign by the third of the month, with penalties for noncompliance. The action could leave several vacancies in the county. A faded editorial line recalls old time costumes and fashion, mentioning over skirts and lasques.
Winter costumes of 1908 deemed hideous in retrospect
The passage mocks fashion of the 1908 winter season, urging readers to save hats and costumes for future laughter. It notes sleeves and outfits look outlandish now and will be laughed at by descendants, asserting that 1908 styles cannot age more poorly.
Lady Forresters elect officers for coming year
The Lady Forresters named their officers for the year. Chief Ranger Nellie McCormick and Vice Chief Mrs Donovan lead the slate, with Recording Secretary Minnie Guinney and Financial Secretary Mrs Joseph Laurie. Treasurer Julia Keefe serves, alongside trustees Loretta Guinney Cecelia Lindsay and Mrs Thomas Revord. Conductors include Mrs Jo Zender and Mrs McShane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Forresters
Nellie McCormick
Mrs. Donovan
Minnie Guinney
Fin
Joseph Laurie
Julia Keefe
Loretta Guinney
Cecelia Lindsay
Thomas Revord
Jo Zender
McShane
Honorary officers and officers list as posted
Chief of Honor Lillian Crandell Past Chief of Honor Maggie Ingalls Lady of Honor Mary Horrobin Chief of Ceremonies Loretta Guiney Financier Alice M Barr Receiver Lena McGee Sister Usher Elizabeth Sheehan Inner Guard Mrs Wright Trustee eight years Mrs Goslee Delegate Mrs McGee Alternate Mrs Goslee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Crandell
Maggie Ingalls
Mary Horrobin
Loretta Guin
G I A Officers Chosen for 1909
The G I A to B or LE selects 1909 officers led by Past President Mrs R M Hazeltine as President Mrs Spence Barr Vice President Mrs Aug Damm Secretary Mrs Underhill Treasurer Maggie Davy Insurance Secy Rose Pettingill Chaplain Anna Hunt Guide Mrs Gifford Talmadge Sentinel Mamie Nockels Trustees Mrs George Smith Mrs J D McCormick Mrs William Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E
R. M. Hazeltine
Spence Barr
Aug. Damm
Underhill
Maggie Davy Insurance Sec’y
Rose Pettingill
Anna Hunt
Gifford Talmadge
Mamie Nockels
George Smith
J. D. McCormick
William Cook
Workmen Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
The Workmen held their annual meeting on Thursday night and elected officers including Overseer Geo. Robertson F.renan and J. W. A. Jensen Financier Ed Bemis Recorder P. H. Zender Receiver L. C. Fairbanks Guide Leonard Hall I W M. Underberger O. W. Dan Tubbs Trustee E. A. Dalager Representatives to the grand lodge S. A. Smith L. C. Fairbanks P. H. Zender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M W
Geo. Robertson F.renan
J. W. A. Jensen
Ed Bemis
P. H. Zender
L. C. Fairbanks
J. L. Mitchell
Leonard Hall I
M. Underberger
O. W
Dan Tubbs
E. A. Dalager
Grand Lodge
S. A. Smith
Bijou and Gem offer refined entertainment with laughs
At the Play Houses a crowd saw The Pearsons entertain with music on six instruments and Dutch style comedy at the Bijou. The Gem theatre advertised strong acts and titles like American Soldier in the Philippines and The Father is to Blame, appealing to refined audiences seeking clean comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearsons
Gem Theatre
England
Philippines
Levisky
Rent Dispute In Justice Court Over Lansing Avenue House
In Justice Court Judge Fairbanks heard R. L. Stimson and C. A. Stillman versus I. D. Fox. Plaintiffs claimed $41.55 for rent on a Lansing avenue house. Fox argued he owed $27.00 for time occupied. Jury returned verdict for plaintiffs of $30.00 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Stimson
C. A. Stillman
I. D. Fox
Fairbanks
Stimson
Stillman
Lansing Avenue
Fox
John Bailey Located After Disappearance From Austin
Albert Lea Tribune reports Riceland farmer John Bailey who vanished after selling hogs and receiving 81 dollars has reappeared in Canada. He wrote to his wife saying he is visiting his mother. Bailey had been linked to an abandoned team found near Austin and earlier rumors of foul play. authorities now say he left on a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lea Tribune
John Bailey
Austin
Hormel Packing Co
Canada
Bailey
Municipal Electric Plants and City Management Lessons
The report notes few municipal electric plants run successfully in the United States with Austin ranking second for combined water and power earnings. It argues success hinges on independent, nonpartisan leadership and calls for businesslike city governance to make municipal ventures viable.
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Owatonna Journal
United States
Austin
Marquette
Michigan
Mrk
Owatonna
Elegant Black and White Photos as Xmas Gift
The description highlights black and white photos and a soft Sophia tone as an elegant and highly acceptable Christmas gift choice showcasing refined finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia
Angelo
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