French Archeologists Claim Ancient Human Remains Found
Paris reports Abbes Bouysson and Bardon excavating at Chapelle-aux-Saints in Correze have unearthed what may be the oldest human remains dating to the middle of the Pleistocene about 170000 years ago. The skull resembles a monkey with a long jaw and no canines, while other bones are arched, implying quadrupedal walking.
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Paris
Abbes Bouysson
Bardon
Chapelle-aux-Saints
Correze Department
Humain
Dorando Pietri to Race Longboat in New York Marathon
In Madison Square Garden tonight Dorando Pietri and Tom Longboat meet for a fall Marathon of 26 miles 385 yards. Pietri, widely regarded among the world’s top distance runners, faces Longboat who has built a swift endurance reputation. Pietri’s odds are helped by his recent win over Hayes and Longboat’s defeat to Percy Smallwood in Philadelphia.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Johnny Hayes
Dorando Pietri
Hayes
Tom Longboat
Longboat
Percy Smallwood
Philadelphia
Roosevelt Seeks Hunting Permit for Belgian Africa
President Roosevelt has asked the Belgian government through the American legation for a hunting permit in Belgian territory in Africa. The request, expected to be granted, would cover 1909 and include both big and small game.
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Roosevelt
Brussels
Legation
Africa
Boiler Blast Claims Life In Concrete Plant
Minneapolis December 15 John Reich died hours after a boiler exploded at a concrete block factory in the city. A boiler fragment tore through a roof and was hurled about fifty feet into the air.
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Minneapolis
John Reich
Iowa Delegations Shine at Corn Exposition Across Iowa
Iowans at the Corn Exposition in Omaha on December 15 showed strong state presence. Delegations from Sioux City Des Moines Storm Lake Boone Marshalltown Burlington Corning Red Oak Shenandoah Onawa Logan and Cherokee wore Iowa badges prominently as signs of statewide participation.
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Omaha
Iowa
Sioux City
Des Moines
Storm Lake
Boone
Marshalltown
Burnington
Corning
Red Oak
Shenandoah
Onawa
Logan
Cherokee
Popular Wants Try an Adiet in the Herald
Classified note urges readers to advertise in the Herald with 5c per line for the first insertion and 1c per line for each subsequent insertion.
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Herald
Auction and sale notices from Ben Davis and McBride Grocer
Listings advertise second hand farm wagon harness grind stone and tools for sale eight miles out. F W Kimball offers houses on Water Bridge Railway St Paul and Oakland plus town lots near Austin. Transfer Co Minneapolis offers reduced rates for service to Pacific coast and other points.
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F. W. Kimball
Bridge
St. Paul Sts
Oakland
Austin
State
Pacific Coast
The
Oyd ‘Transfer Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Fair Ground Bids Open for Mower County Auction
Bids will be received by the secretary of the Mower County Agricultural Society until midnight January 5 1909 for the lease of the fair grounds in Austin Minnesota for the year ending January 11 1910. A certified check for the rent offered must accompany the bid. The board of directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J Z Rogers secretary.
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Mower County Agricultural Society
Fair Grounds
Austin
Minn
Board of Directors
J. Z. Rogers
Sec
Woodmen and candidates meet for Wednesday parade
All Woodmen of the World and candidates are ordered to assemble at 2 p m on Wednesday at the Auditorium to form a parade to the depot for welcoming visiting neighbors. A box of candy is suggested as a Christmas gift, available at Williams' Cigar store.
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Williams’ Cigar Store
Gillette Safety Razor Sets and Accessories Described
An advertisement lists Gillette Safety Razor sets with 12 blades and various cases including Morrocco grain Goat Skin and real Seal options. Prices range from $5.00 to $12.00 for different configurations featuring silver plated handles, badger hair brushes, shaving soaps, leather and walrus grain cases, and included mirrors and accessories.
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Gillette
Walrus
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Reseda
Crow Foot Ladies
Mirs
J. M. Thomas
Rochford Land CO
John Rochford
Proprietors
Register Building
Main Street
Interstate
Chapelleaux-Saints
France
Dorardo
New York City
Dorando Pietril
the Herald
Ben Davis
McBride
Peeee
W. W. Ranney
W. Ranney
Eclipse Lumber Co
Cabushel
Hub
New Orleans
Xmas Pictures
Bucklin’s
Malaga
Nelson
Gillette Safety Razor
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