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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
2
The Austin figure has studied the North Pole dispute and finds Cook’s claims weak. He subscribed to the New York Herald, gave the Cook side, yet remains unconvinced. The column ends with a sharp quip about Cook’s notoriety.
The notice urges purchase of Red Cross stamps over the next two days to exhaust stock. It explains stamps do not carry mail yet can be affixed to any mail, with a quarter of proceeds staying locally to aid tuberculosis work. Buy stamps today and regularly.
Joseph Tetlie, 21, a 1909 St Olair College graduate, won the Cecil Rhodes scholarship at Oxford Cambridge England. Representatives from all state colleges and universities backed him. Presidents of higher education bodies and Cyrus Northrup of the university reviewed last fall exam papers and awarded the scholarship based on scholastic standing athletic record popularity leadership and achievement.
Photo session scheduled for Bucklin's studio the day after tomorrow. Independent of weather, the viewing window is 9 to 12. Local studio offers Christmas themed portraits and keepsake prints for clients.
The article notes the winter solstice at six am Washington time signaling the official start of winter. It explains Earth's orbit causes seasonal turning points and defines the terms vernal and autumnal equinoxes and the seasonal extremes in day length. It also mentions the Halcyon days as a poetic reference to calm seas during this period.
A Sturgeon banker valued two pumpkins at 2000 dollars and credited them to settle a 1000 dollar loan after the farmer repaid through gains. The borrower defaulted thirteen years earlier, fled west, and returned prospered. The banker sued to collect but was blocked until the pumpkins were credited to the note. The credit revived the suit and the banker recovered the amount with interest.
An 1900s advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites F J Cheney and Co Toledo and notes the signer’s long familiarity with Cheney, endorsing his business integrity. It claims the remedy is taken internally and pills for constipation, with price 75 cents per bottle and availability from druggists.
Prices for Round Oak extension products rise from 10.50 13.50 and 18.50 up to 42.50. The change affects multiple length options and retail displays reflect the higher tag.
Attention members of B A Y. The meeting night moves from Christmas Eve to Monday evening December 27. A large class of candidates will be inducted and attendance is requested. By order of Foreman.
Classified notice outlines a 320 acre Dodge County farm near Claremont with stock, house, barn, granary, wells, and outbuildings priced at 55 per acre. Also 160 acres in Mower County near Austin at 50 per acre, plus various homes and subdividable lots. Offers direct deals, with insurance and real estate lending services.
Bids for rental of the Austin fair grounds for 1910 will be received by BEA Smith secretary of the Mower County Agricultural Society. A certified check equal to the bid amount must accompany each bid. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Santa Claus will greet all children under 10 at Hormel’s Provision Market at 8:30 sharp. The event invites families to enjoy seasonal cheer and a festive visit with Santa.
McBride the grocer notes customers want all day Christmas hours and Friday orders for weekend delivery. The store will stay open Friday night to 9 30 and ready to deliver after supper if needed.
Homes Hardware Co offers a Christmas deal on a Lisk sanitary roaster with cash back if not right, promoting a money back option to customers.
A notice states extended hours during Christmas week with evening openings. It mentions adjustments to the fourteenth and related times, urging readers to check specifics and visit during the holiday period.
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