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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1903
Page
1
A reflection on how true Christmas pleasure comes from simple acts of sharing rather than wealth. The text contrasts rich and poor, urging fulfillment through generosity, family time, and a spirit of communal joy rather than material luxuries. The piece emphasizes that happiness stems from thoughtful giving and meaningful togetherness.
A distressed report details a company expanding fire protection with new pipes and a dam rebuild, underwriters reluctance due to cold pipes. It notes the city council discussing Wilkins street vacation and oak tree preservation with Aldermanic committee assigned for review.
An advertisement asserts Dundesit germs cause baldness and that Newbro's Herpicide cures all cases. It claims inoculated rabbits go bald in weeks and promotes sampling via stamps to The Herpicide Co, Detroit, Mich, by special agent J B Malloy.
The Braiussen family from Brownsdale narrowly escaped a gas or furnace accident at their Lansing Avenue home. Gna and Miss Josephine Rasmussen suffered shock and fainting spells as Mrs Rasmussen found them unconscious and summoned aid. A friend present also fainted, but the daughter managed to break a window for air. The family is reported improving but shaken.
A group of Miss Mae Hale’s friends hosted a farewell gathering Monday evening at the Riddell rooms on Chatham street. She leaves tonight for Aurora Ohio to visit her father then to St Paul for work at a wholesale millinery house. A pleasant evening of games and music followed with light refreshments. Nisa Lalo received a small token of remembrance from each guest.
A birthday party for Misa Mable Kaufman was held Monday evening at her South Main Street home with about a dozen friends joining in the celebration. Guests enjoyed games and social afairs. Mrs. Matt Smith hosted a ladies’ card gathering on West Mill Street with a small social hour.
The Royal Neighbors held its regular meeting on Monday evening and elected officers for the next term. Elected were Fannie Gelshan as Oracle, Ada Teeman as Vice Oracle, Annie Roble as Recorder, Eshop Williams as Receiver, Eva Dolan as Chancelleor, Hertha Dartt as Marshal, Mayme Garvey as Inner Sentinel, Ma. M. Myatt as Outer Sentinel, Elizabeth Correll as Magician, and Dr. Felstar and Dr. Pearson as Physicians. Arrangements were made for a Christmas trap and exercises for members and families on December 23. A banquet followed the meeting.
The final account of Mary V. Plume as administrator of Ralph Plummer’s estate at LeRoy was allowed and a decree of distribution entered. The will of Aslack Knulson of Grand Meadow was admitted to probate. Administrator of Andrew Maloney’s estate at Le Roy was appointed and a decree of distribution entered.
Bo Jacobson and wife moved three miles south of Rose Creek. The schoolmama spent weekend at Austin. A well attended dance with great music. Thompson sold sheep to a Brownadale buyer. Emmett Cronan in Dickinson to supervise sheep sale at his father’s place. Mr and Mrs A Reclur visit relatives near Goodwin. Francie Colling back at school after an absence for a bone issue. Mr J McBrida improving. Text praises French and American labor and mentions golden grain beer, urging to try it and order via C J Weland, Austin.
The organization elects its officers for the coming year with a unanimous vote. Worthy Matron Mrs Ale Farianc and Worthy Patron George Anderson are listed along with other officers including Mrs Oscar Ohor and Janie Todd.
Mrs Ros Keating of Mankato arrived to visit relatives. Austin and Bertram residents hosted visitors last week. Town Talk reports new towns along the Chicago Great Western Railway. The First National Bank of Austin will hold its annual meeting on January 42, 1603, at Hawking House to elect directors and transact business. NE Bantield, Cashier. Fort Dodge line note and telegraphic business listed.
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