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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1909
Page
4
The article extols the match industry highlighting daily and yearly consumption, the share attributed to Americans, and the critical role of wood selection. It notes matches are produced in hundreds of mills from select timbers such as pine linden aspen white cedar poplar birch and willow, with by products used for other goods.
The Los Locomotive Engineers wives group Division 187 met at Kinsman’s hall on Saturday Dec 11 for inspection. After the initiation work the committee admitted Mrs L Nelson as a member and the twenty five ladies enjoyed a four course dinner at Elk cafe praising the service and banquet.
A humorous Chicago News dialogue shows a child Harold asking about a bird at the zoo and his father explaining the bald eagle. The exchange highlights curiosity about wildlife in a playful parenting moment.
A brief quip defines genius as a man who can handle his own washing sewing and cooking. The Louisville Courier Journal frames a humorous view of practicality and talent across domestic tasks.
The Feast of Lights is observed by Jews worldwide for eight nights starting Wednesday. One candle lit on the first night rises to eight by the eighth. Origin traces to 160 B C when Judas Maccabee led the recapture of Jerusalem and temple illumination. It is described as a season of rejoicing rather than a religious celebration.
Red Cross stamps for Christmas parcels and letters are available at numerous local outlets including Albert Thon Fox Hotel Elk Hotel Pooler's Drug Store McBride The Grocer J R Scovill Fiester & Thomas Co I Johnson Donovan & Goslee F O Mrs Thomas Hollister M Fisch Austin Furniture Co Citizens Bank John Furniture Co Schwan & Son P H Friend G Schleuder Austin National Bank O J Benton Wold's Drug Store Malloy's Drug Store Dunfee Bros Williams Cigar Store Hormels Provision Market and W D Bassler. Call the Herald office to arrange purchases.
Mrs W E Sloane returning from Oakland faced a runaway team in a snowdrift on a hill by the otter farm. The cutter overturned. driver Thos Laird leaped free and helped hold the horses while Mrs Sloane crawled out unharmed.
The Procter Quartet delivered a refined half hour concert at Bijou Sunday afternoon. Each member showcased solo merit with improved performance by Mr. Proctor. A brief devotional followed with remarks by Rev. Stout. Holmes Hardware Co.
Markets note weekly poultry prices with delivery days Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Purchasers are paid a premium per pound over regular quotations with prices subject to market changes and no notice given.
In 1901 a meeting with farmers led to a plan to build a rural telephone line. The system now serves Dexter Sargeant Elkton and nearby farms with 300 plus phones. Shares cost 15 dollars with annual assessments 3 dollars, debt nearly cleared, company flourishing under President Lewis Larson and a nine member board.
Gem safety razors priced at one dollar at Schieuder’s. Watches for boys and a Miss priced around two dollars with one year warranty. The Marydom of Fools lecture tickets now at Wold’s with 50 cent admission. Mrs B E Stimson of Lansing avenue fell seriously ill downtown and was taken home in an unconscious state. condition slightly improved today. John Arbatch left for Graito Iowa due to his brother’s death. W J Urbatch to follow. Lost a man’s muff at Lady Maccebes dance. Savings account offer from Citizens National Bank with four percent interest for small deposits and pass book. McBride The Grocer ad.
Help wanted notice from The Herald seeking a competent girl for general housework immediately at 541 Interstate. Also advertised in the same issue a milch cow for sale and 60 cords of dry wood with inquiries directed to W. Horrobin.
Classified notice listing multiple furniture items for sale including oak folding beds iron beds oak and walnut beds an oak extension table study tables heating stoves washstands center tables china cabinet birds eye maple chest parlor set drop head sewing machine and mats. Located at corner of Fifth and Winons.
Thomas Rochford proposes payment terms for sand hauling at five times the base rate paying two ninths per yard and a third by weight with cents accounted for. Local bidders respond with caution about measurement methods and timing.
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