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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
7
Washington officials report the house select committee, formed to study the president's annual message on the secret service, denies altering its stance. A member says the panel has not relented and remains determined to fulfill its duty to the house and country despite White House insinuations of cowardice.
New York crowds watched Dorando Pietri lead for most of the 26 mile race as Tom Longboat surged late to win the marathon at Madison Square Garden. Longboat finished in 2 45 05 26, slower than Dorando’s recent record, with Pietri collapsing near the end.
The first recovered body from the Wolvin line steamer D. M. Clem washed ashore at Grand Marais Michigan. A large man’s body bearing a life preserver marked with the steamer’s name was found by Crisp Point lighthouse keepers.
Levi Harvey of Oconto Wisconsin arrived in St Paul ten hours earlier when a speeding Hamline car struck him. He sustained a crushed skull and was taken to Cobb's hospital with injuries regarded as life threatening.
Advertisement notes second hand farm wagon two pair harness a grind stone and tools with about 15 tents in stock eight miles out F W Kimball offers sale and sale of houses on Water Bridge Railway St Paul St and Oakland town lots and nearby farms call at office 223 N Main St by G Sorflaten Hartford area poster.
Bids for lease of the Mower County Fair grounds in Austin Minnesota for the year ending January 11 1910 are due by midnight January 5 1909. Bids must include a certified rent check. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J Z Rogers secretary.
Strictly Pure Wisconsin buckwheat flour sold at I. S. Van House feed man on Mill Street. Also other flours and feeds available. Free city delivery. Phone 276-L.
The ad touts a premium box candy selection at William's Cigar Store, highlighting a refined assortment of confections. Details on brands, prices, or quantities are not provided in the readable text.
Gillette Safety Razor sets offered with twelve blades and triple silver plating. Morrocco grain cases include violet plush lining priced at 5.00 dollars. Additional sets feature Morrocco grain or Goatskin cases with brushes and soap priced up to 12.00 dollars.
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