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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1908
Page
4
Nine days remain before Christmas bus service changes. A local citizen praises Rev Budlong's lecture on the Down and Outs as superior to many Chautauqua talks. Sunshine society tag day ideas emerge, promising small demands with large aggregate impact across the twin cities.
Bets were laid in this city on the Governors race before the election and are yet to be settled. Reports show Gov. Johnson leading J. G. Jacobson by 28,002 votes and ahead of other candidates by 14,521 votes. The Mankato Review confirms the figures from the state capitol.
The shop presents a full Santa Claus themed assortment from front to rear wall with items that delight children and useful articles for buyers. The display emphasizes gifts and practical goods making it a must visit for Christmas shoppers.
Rev J S Buting drew an immense crowd Sunday afternoon for his talk on The Down and Outs. He portrayed real conditions with plain facts, urged preventive measures like home training dormitories and a Y M C A, and advocated rescue work and missions to save souls.
The Duodecim Literary society held a Friday meeting at Wayne Webber's home. They praised the order and debated challenging the High school to a debate, potentially the Friday after Christmas, to showcase the society's value to town and members. The program included Current Events by Craig, Value of a U S Education by Chapman, and Mason City's $10,000 Cement Plant described by Chandler.
At the Gem Theater a big bill features Forrester and Lloyd and five films headlined by Life is a Game of Cards. The Bijou showcases Oxman and Oxman with The Hebrew and the Girl, drawing crowded houses, while Football Fiend promises action.
The M W A forms in front of the Auditorium on Wednesday afternoon to greet incoming trains from county towns. Led by Major Nicholson Captain Cook Lieut F B Teeter and John Detwiler the 500 strong parade goes along Water and Main streets to the Gem theatre for afternoon and evening programs.
Members of M. W. A. and candidates are ordered to meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Auditorium to form a parade to march to the depot and receive visiting neighbors.
Bids to lease the Austin Minnesota fair grounds for year ending January 1910 must be received by January 5, 1909 with a certified check for rent. The Mower County Agricultural Society reserves the right to reject all bids. J Z Boerrs, Secretary.
The state supreme court affirms an order forbidding physicians from practicing dentistry as a sideline to medicine and surgery without proper dental licensure. The decision emphasizes that education and credentials are required to legally practice dentistry.
Thon's dry goods shop draws many Christmas buyers daily with a wide range of stockings in all sizes. The window display hints at the treasure inside, and the Thon name remains a trusted guarantee for shoppers in all seasons and occasions.
The equity in the property of Mrs. John W. Scott on Lansing Avenue Austin Minnesota is offered for sale. The seller will accept a smaller building as part of the arrangement. Offers may be presented to W. W. Ranney at 11 D3T.
Buck Wheat Flour at I S Van House feed man on Mill street. Also other kinds of flour and feed. Delivered anywhere in the city free of charge. Phone 276 L.
An old advert states deafness cannot be cured by local treatments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy. It attributes most deafness to catarrh and offers a $100 reward for any case cured by the product, noting Toledo Ohio firm F J Cheney as proprietor and druggists as sellers.
Homestead Lodge B Y of A held an officer election Saturday night naming Foreman Mrs. S L Young Master of Ceremonies Walter Hildreth Master of Accounts P H Zender Chaplain Mrs Frank Horrobin and Correspondent E F Peck Refreshments followed the vote.
Three foot evergreen Christmas trees available at Turtle Creek Nursery. Limited stock and quick sale during the holiday season.
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