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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
4
The first Swedish humorous drama continues its long run at the Gem theatre. Der 1 marks its latest up to date revival with Ole Olson as a familiar favorite. Audiences are assured a fresh reception, matching prior hits.
The Duodecim Society held a Friday meeting at George King’s home. James Kenevan was elected to fill the vacancy left by Sandie Richardson. The program included Cherry Mine Disaster Ray Peterson North Pole George King Theodore Roosevelt Alex Campbell. Aerial Navigation Robert Sullivan Critics' Report Wayne Webber. The next meeting will be at Richard Banfield’s home.
The A O U W lodge elected Master Workman JF A Goslee Foreman Otto Jensen Overseer John Evenson Recorder L Fairbanks Financier P H Zender Receiver Adolph Klovstad Guide Henry Zender Watchman Chas Egan Watchman Geo Oman Trustee Gorm Hanson with Grand Representatives P H Zender and Geo Robertson for the coming year.
The BA Y Lodge elected officers Friday night for 1910. Foreman Lansing was chosen. Correspondent Tony Lickteig and Master of Accounts Geo Gibson were elected. Escecor Geo Gibson, Physicians H F Person and Dr Fiester also named. E F Peck withdrew from nominations after faithful service.
Library Co Thomas Brooks Fletcher is among the youngest speakers on the platform. A forceful and eloquent lecturer, he presents his message to the public. He appears on the Library Course at the Baptist church December 15.
The school board announced closure of all schools on Friday December 24 for a two week vacation. Work on the new Lincoln school continues and will resume after the break. Also an ad seeks a competent girl for general housework at 541 Interstate.
An audience enjoyed Harvey Stock Co. presenting A Daughter of Satan at the Gem last night with loud applause. Tonight features Miss Independence a western drama filled with action and climaxes plus a vaudeville act as usual.
Sacred concert at the Men’s Meeting 2:30 PM features the Proctor Quartette. Afterward the president leads the devotional meeting. Don’t miss this community event at the Bijou Theater.
Rochester era style classified blurb offers 320 acre Dodge County farm near Claremont with nine room house, barn, granary, windmill, stock, and several outbuildings. Also 160 acres in Mower County priced at 55 per acre, plus Austin area plots, single large house, and subdivision options. Includes insurance and real estate services, direct sale with no commission.
Ads promote Newbro's Herpicide as a scalp germicide and antiseptic that destroys microbes causing hair loss. The Detroit company offers samples for 10 cents and one-dollar bottles with a guaranteed price, marketed through druggists and a named special agent.
Alfred Thompson who has spent the past two months at Tacoma on Seattle Washington returned home last evening. Irene Davis is able to be out again after a few days illness. Mrs Wm Brooks has returned home after visiting relatives at Brownsdale. Mrs Walter Whiteside who has been ill for the past week remains at home.
A San Francisco Call recounts a dinner party discussion about the Cuban blockade of 1805. The tale centers on the Gloucester commanded by Dick Wainwright, which slipped past the Santiago blockade by using improvised signaling after a failure. The ship remained undetected along the inside line under Morro until signals were restored.
The scene opens with a startled couple in a Kansas City room where a man is found downstairs. The woman calls out to the man while he sleeps, and the husband asks what the visitor is doing. The intruder is described as being in the dining room near the plate.
Thos Rochford lists five terms for hauling gand with payment at eighty cents per yard and a third by weight. The note outlines pricing expectations and contracts for loading quantities.
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