Christmas Candy and Deals Across Austin Stores
Local ads tout Christmas candy at Cronon and cigars at Bassler's with bulk pricing. Bassler's also promotes magazines, Tollifeon's Drug Store offers fountain pens and prescriptions, and Nel son sells all wool blankets. Public notices include lost items, a dance at Music Hall, a government mail service job, and church meeting updates. Community updates cover theater, lectures by Captain Alberti, holiday dances, and local shopping specials at The Hub and surrounding grocers.
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Cronon’s
Bassler’s
Tollifeon
Tollifson’s
Ohio
N. P. Nelson
C. I. Johnson
Main Street
True P. Léonard
Oakland Ave
Austin
Minn
Fair Store
Cleveland
West College
J. O. D. Society
Music Hall
Kelly not hero in Philippine incident correction
Edward P. Kelly of Carrington denies being the Kelly who earned fame for carrying a telegraph line in the Philippines. He notes a Fargo Forum article misidentified him and says the Philippine hero Kelly is a former local resident now in Montana.
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Congress
Edward P. Kelly
Carrington
Kelly
Philippine Islands
Edward E. Kelly
Montana
Fargo Forum
Christmas Festivities at Congregational Church
The Congregational church hosts Christmas festivities Saturday evening with a children’s supper at 5 and a program of music and talks by the pastor. Sunday school classes bring gifts for distribution to those in need, with decorating by committees led by Mrs. Dr. Avery.
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Congregational Church
Avery
Jmr. Clapp
Synodicalj
Schoo
North Dakota
Presbyterian Church
East Side
Mr. Clapp
Social Evens Delightful Evening at Adams Home
A Thursday gathering at Mr and Mrs Frank Adams on College Street honored newly engaged couple Marshall W Franklin and Miss Mattie Knutson with music, games, and a lunch. The event included a gift box of graniteware and a playful nail extraction moment. Nearby, Rev Clapp spoke at Presbyterians and another club met for a fine dinner. The ad closes with a Rocky Mountain Tea promotion.
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Frank Adams
College Street
Austin
Marshall W. Franklin
Mattie
Knutson
Adams
Ed Tompkins
George Lenton
Benton
John Hawkins
Phrase inquiring about wit misjudgment in dialogue
A fragmentary exchange features a speaker challenging an accusation of being half witted and asking what to reply. The other participant suggests admitting the claim, prompting a brief, witty retort. The lines resemble a period-era theatrical or stage dialogue.
The Lookout Man Story for Christmas Eve
A folk tale explains that The Lookout Man watches children at night to ensure they stay in bed and mind their parents. Naughty kids miss gifts while good ones receive Santa Claus cheer, as the poem urges obedience and bright behavior before Christmas morning.
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Chris
Ol’ Santa Claus
Santa Claus
The Bitter Truth in New York Living Costs
A quoted exchange in the Philadelphia Ledger contrasts low living costs with the high price of convincing others you are living. It notes the tension between perception and reality in urban life.
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New York
Philadelphia Ledger
Paddy bird the blind heron of India observed near pond
A traveler notes the paddy bird as unshy and lazy, often coming close to humans. He recalls a scene where a washerman washes clothes in a muddy pond within ten feet of the bird, both remaining undisturbed as they go about their tasks.
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India
Scott of the Middle Ages profile by John Florissant
John Florissant credits 14th century churchman and scholar Scott of the Middle Ages born 1337 as a cosmopolitan chronicler. His travels through France Sertivod, Italy and other lands shaped chronicles valued for contemporary observations of places and manners, though not as rigorous as history.
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the Scott
John Florissant
Walter Scott
France
Sertivod
Italy
Coarse Laugh Sparks Talk of Rosebud Proposal
In New York Weekly style dialogue, George teases George about Miss Rosebud, noting a coarse laugh. Jack admits disgust at Rosebud, saying he was within earshot when he proposed, and George disputes noticing the laugh.
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George
Miss Rosebud
Jack
Coars
New York Weekly
Music Halls to Present New Moving Picture and Vaudeville
The Music Halls will host a first class moving picture and vaudeville company next Tuesday and Wednesday. Films are new to the area and the illustrated songs fresh. acts include Miss Hazel Stone back and wing dances and Mae Munroe with cornet and piano. Tickets 25 cents general, 15 cents children, 35 cents reserved. one free with a 35 cent ticket if bought before 7 pm opening night. Also notes on local visits and small classifieds follow.
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Hazel Stone
Mae Munroe
Brinton’s
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