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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1907

Page

7

Toooggan Slide State and Fortney Inspection Report

Wm Donovan inspected Purtnery now stated today that the area and timber are in good condition with the slide appearing safe in the present state. The group from the youngest to the oldest enjoyed without fear of danger as electric lights will illuminate the area. Fortney aimed to provide a winter service and visitors will be met with courteous treatment as the slide opens for business.

Wm. Donovan Fortney

Picture Exhibit At Turver High Draws Steady Attendance

Attendance for the Turver high school picture exhibit has been strong during opening days. Teachers accompany groups as they view works, with tours continuing into tomorrow morning and afternoon for inspection.

Gedit Giles Mornigs

Methodist Bazaar Dazzles Crowds With Colorful Program

The Methodist Bazaar drew large crowds as Miss Ashley's orchestra opened with a bold first performance. The Ladies Quartette, a clever character sketch, and a Japanese drill by twelve girls in costume, plus an operetta, delighted attendees. The basement church hall hosted the event, and tonight's encore, priced at 10 cents, promises more.

Miss Ashley Mies Edson Tennyson J. L Mitcell Mre Bert G. W. Latz Mies Latz Mise Ryer Margaret Mitchell Mrs. Sherpiece Sofia Hall Ethel Tomp- Kine Miss Waterman Our City Cecil Opie Raby Iberfie Dana Waterman Grace Gardner Ethel Tompkins Camilla Franklin Lath Mills Hetena Stockmep Gladys French Abigail Lotz Josh Mitchell

Percy Bumps Story of Rescue at the River Ice

Ex Alderman Percy Bump recounts how he and Mike McLaughlin rescued young men from drowning near the Packing house. They cut holes in the ice along the main channel and a submerged man surfaced blowing water from his face. He spoke of sliding through Furtney’s toboggan run and asked McLaughlin to phone Weet’s store to reach his wife awaiting Christmas gifts for 63 relatives at his home.

Alderman Bump Mike McLaughlin Furtney McLangttin

Reading Circle Delights with Lesson on Commandments

The Spalding Reading Circle held its first lesson at Miss Angeline Cronan’s home with Miss Anna Haunt delivering a clear and comprehensive sermon on the Commandments and Precepts of the church. Mrs. AL Trader led the regular history lesson. The next meeting is set for the Tuesday after New Years at Miss Kee and Miss Nellie McCormick’s home with Mrs. John Herzog and Miss Cronan in charge.

Othe Spalding Angeline Cronap Anna AL. Trader Kee E Nellie McCormick John Herzog Cronan

Professor Boostrom Honored by Governor Johnson

The piece notes Prof Boostrom of the Normal College receiving informal honors as Governor Johnson summoned him to the state house to discuss his educational work. Boostrom cited participating in a South Dakota geological investigation, prompting Johnson to quip about rock bottom prices at Tolifson's drag store.

Austin Boostrom the Normal College Johnson State House South Dakota Tolifson

Progressive League social planned with music and surprises

The Progressive League invites members and their ladies to a Thursday evening social. The program committee promises fine selections and a special entertainment. An outstanding latent has been secured for the night, ensuring a delightful event for all attendees.

Progressive League

When Pipe Was Editor in the Cuban War Time

A reminiscence of Ed Sutherland reporting for the Herald during the Cuban war era. He misread a dispatch saying fighting Bob Evans was in command of the Iowa, prompting two hours of frantic newsroom explanation about a mock battle with the Spanish fleet and a rush of readers to place Christmas slipper ads from Schwan’s store.

Uncle Sam Orient Bob Evans Ed Sutherland Herald Iowa Ed Schwan

Senate Debates Inland Waterways and Militia Provisions

Senators discussed inland waterway development with Newlands urging a commission and river improvements. The Senate approved a resolution to align militia provisions with the 1903 act to access state appropriations, while Culberson's finance inquiry on financial stringency was set aside for later remarks.

Washington Senate United States Newlands Nevada Inland Waterways Commission Nick Ohio Coimbra Senator Culberson Texas Committee of Finance Culberson

Yellow fever cases end in Cuba as per governor's dispatch

Washington reports Governor Magoon's cable states the last yellow fever patient under treatment has been discharged and Cuba now has no cases under treatment observation or suspicion. In Providence thePuritan sold at auction to William O'Conner of Fall River for 2650, the cup defender built at a cost of 50000 and famous for defeating Genesta on September 14, 1887.

Washington Magoon War Department Cuba Providence R. L William O'Conner Fall River O'Connor Genesta

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Broad Cure

The ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease treated internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 if it fails and urge sending testimonials, with sales through Druggists at 75 cents and Mail's family Pills for constipation.

Hall F J Cheney & Co Toledo Nlail

Christmas Photo Deadline Urges Early Visit

Readers urged to visit by December 21 to have photos processed for Christmas. Encourage not to delay and return to the location promptly for service.

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