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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1909
Page
2
The Albert Lea group and Austin parties plan a brick and concrete 52 by 105 foot garage at Water and Chatham streets. It will be fireproof with a full repair shop, labor saving tools, and a large stock of tires and accessories. The project aims to make Austin's garage second to none outside large cities.
The Pub licist memorial issue on the street honors late editor Le Roy Brooks of A Pocket Publication for the Men of Minneapolis Who Mean Business. A portrait leads, with Ralph W Wheelock praising Brooks as writer public man thinker worker friend and family man. Brooks earlier co published with Harry Basford on the Austin Daily and Weekly Register.
Washington December 18 Chauncy Fr Richardson formerly of Duluth has been attorney in Indian affairs at White Earth reservation for years. His contract renewal is in doubt as Secretary Ballinger and Commissioner Valentine push a new policy by Indian office field agents acting as legal representatives. Valentine argues Indians need no paid lawyers to protect their interests as a cost-saving measure.
Fourteen year old Frank Baier of Chatfield died in what authorities describe as an accidental shooting. He shouldered a shotgun while pursuing ducks at noon near his father's pond, was found by his father at 2:30 p m with a chest wound, and investigators believe a fall during a slide caused the gun to discharge instantly.
The National Red Cross launches a nationwide Christmas Stamp drive to fund tuberculosis work from Maine to California. If every American buys one, eighty million will be sold, boosting the organization’s capacity with its renowned members and resources. The appeal urges unity with the International Association for the Combat of Tuberculosis to subdue the deadly disease.
The Modern Woodmen of America head camp adopts a revised ritual to be rolled out to all lodges after the new year. The updated work keeps much of the old material but shortens and simplifies it, adds new scenes, and has earned praise from committee reviewers.
Mac's will lead the Men's Meeting next Sunday at the Bijou theater at 3:00 p.m. The event features extra good music and lasts about one hour. All invited.
Holmes Hardware Co presents a holiday display of carving sets featuring staghorn and pearl handles with oxidized silver accents, offered as gift selections for Christmas shoppers.
Ladies with thinning hair can stop further loss and improve growth with Newbro's Herpicide. The preparation claims to kill the dandruff germ at the root, enabling the hair to regrow. Free samples are offered by The Herpicide of Mich and distributed by J E Malloy, special agent.
Washington reports that the National Pure Food Association urged Congress to have the federal government investigate best methods for food preparation and to disseminate instruction, similar to crop cultivation guidance. Miss Emma C. Sickels asked for an appropriation, with Senate support already voicing approval. Car ferry Marquette and Bessemer No 2 wreck found near Erie after disaster on December 7.
Minneapolis prices for wheat on December 17 show December at 1.13 and May and July at 1.12. On track values list No 1 hard 1.14 to 1.15, No 1 Northern 1.13 to 1.15, No 2 Northern 1.11 to 1.13, No 3 Northern 1.10 to 1.11.
Wheat quotations show No 1 hard at 1.144 1/2 dollars, No 1 Northern 1.14, No 2 Northern 1.12, Dec 1.12, May 1.13. Flax in store 1.97, on track 1.875, to arrive 1.945, Dec 1.97, May 1.9454.
In St Paul on December 17 cattle sales ranged from good to choice steers at 6.75 to 7.50, cows and heifers 4.25 to 5.25, veal 5.50 to 7.25. hogs at 8.05 to 8.25. sheep showing wethers 4.75 to 5.25, yearlings 6.25 to 7.00, and spring lambs 7.00 to 7.60.
Wheat futures listed for December May and July with prices around 1.16 1.12 1.02 to 1.13 dollars respectively. Corn futures show December May and July around 61 65 and 65 64 cents. Oats, pork, butter, eggs and poultry prices listed for several contracts with small fractional cents and a range for each commodity.
Chicago markets show cattle ranged from Texas steers $3.80 to $4.70 and Western steers up to $6.30. Stockers and feeders traded $3.00 to $5.10, cows and heifers $2.00 to $5.40, calves $7.00 to $8.00. Hogs ranged from light $8.60 to $8.90, heavy $8.25 to $8.65, pigs $7.00 to $8.00. Sheep native $3.50 to $5.60, yearlings $6.35 to $7.60, lambs about $5.00.
The Gem Food Cutter promises to cut meat and vegetables, suited for every kitchen. Holmes Hardware Co promotes it as a Christmas present option.
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