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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald notes its second-class matter status due to entry at the Austin Minnesota Post Office, indicating standard newspaper mailing procedures and publication in the local press.
Local notes discuss Christmas shopping, housing shortages, new factories, and a hoped anti spitting ordinance as Faribault plans brisk business next season. It cites political critique of Jim Tawney, a reflection on republican leadership, and a religious musings on mortality from William J. Bryan. An advertises wine sale highlights bargain bottles and brand names with limited stock and cash terms.
W it Sutherland and Bertha Cavett were wed last Monday in Mapleton where he works as an osteopathic practitioner. The bride, formerly a night operator for Citizens Telephone in Mankato, has been a trained nurse at Lake Crystal. The Herald offers best wishes for a long, happy life.
The St Paul News notes that citizens should ensure proper postage and avoid underpaying for mail. Using too few stamps delays packages, burdens clerks, and can cost the sender or recipient. The piece urges correct stamps and respectful, well-wrapped gifts.
A Massachusetts pastor consoles a widow after a parishioner’s death. In a moment of levity someone checks the farmer's almanac to pick a funeral day, and the widow insists it be on a pleasant day as the date is chosen.
A reader essay on how association shapes character through church, school, clubs, and especially public schools. It argues unconscious social forces mold teachers and pupils, urging loyalty to educators and classmates and noting the shared responsibility to guide behavior. Also an advertisement for decorative vases, glassware, and gifts at Schieuder's and Bucklin's.
Genevieve Gorman, five or six months old, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Corneline F Gorman of East Oakland avenue, died Thursday night after a fall illness with whooping cough. The father is nearly blind and the family has faced a fall of coughs among six children. Funeral set for 9:30 Saturday morning.
An advertisement extols cushion sole shoes in Kid and Gun metal crafted to fit every foot firmly yet flexibly through a delicate breaking-in process. It suggests gifting them to a best friend or relatives and invites readers to see the shoes at J. Schwan & Son.
Ot Decorated China and Water Col or novelties will be held at Miss Nottings from now until Christmas time. Call and see them. Never Original. "Blank is a bright talker, but he shines by reflected light." "How's that?" "He never tells any but other men's stories."-Detroit Free Press.
A large attendance at the Degree of Honor meeting in Hirsh's hall Thursday evening followed by a good lunch. Elected officers include Chief of Honor Mrs Maggie Ingalls and Past Chief Mrs Frances Goslee, Lady of Honor Mrs Will Bennett, Ceremonies Mre Underberger, Recorder Mra Nettie Adams, Financier Mre Alice Barr, Receiver Mrs Kate Beiseker, Usher Mrs Barbara Dovenberg, Inside Watch Mre Becker, Outside Watch Mrs Anna Perl, Representative to Grand Lodge Mrs Beiseker, Alternate Mrs Barr.
A fragmented ad lists the Chicago Area Western Railway lines across Iowa Missouri Illinois and Minnesota offering business access and square deals. It promotes maps leaflets and information via G W Railway St Paul MN or E B Magill Omaha NE. Also advertises lacquered metal novelties Japanese toys baskets and Christmas goods with hand painted novelties at Schieuders 50 cents each.
To induce early buying we offer discounts on books including Dresden ware and Japanese china. A large display shows fine linen towels fringe items and bed spreads in Crochet and Marsville patterns. Also featured are ladies furs and an Austrian Opposium scarf at low prices.
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