Austin Daily Herald Official City News Card
The Austin Daily Herald proclaims itself the official news source for the city of Austin, published daily except Sundays.
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald proclaims itself the official news source for the city of Austin, published daily except Sundays.
Gertrude Ellis Skinner is listed as Associate Editor in a publisher notice from Skinner and Ulmer. The brief item notes editorial leadership roles and ongoing publication activities.
A special committee appointed by Governor A O Eberhart investigates state fair finances. John J Furlong of Austin drew 600 dollars salary plus about 500 dollars in expenses while backing legislative appropriations for the fair. Three legislators listed on payroll claim reimbursement as expense funds and deny constitutional conflict. Edward Cosgrove’s son also earned 100 dollars for fair week work. The probe, tied to a pending presidency race of the State Agricultural Society, continues as officials defend actions and await reports.
Bids for rental of the fair grounds at Austin for the year 1910 will be received by the undersigned. A certified check for the bid amount must accompany the bid. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. E A Smith Secretary of Mower County Agricultural Society.
McBride the Grocer notes customers plan to shop Friday for the weekend and requests after-supper delivery. store will stay open Friday night until 9 30 and close on Christmas Day.
An advertisement asks readers if they have seen the lone jeweler on the Pike and urges Christmas purchases. It invites customers to choose items now and have them set aside at Fourteenth and oe, with a phone contact for J S R Scovill.
The Hub Dept Store announces evening hours until nine o'clock for Christmas week. Shoppers may visit after regular hours to browse holiday selections and place last minute orders.
The listing describes a 320 acre Dodge County farm near Claremont with stock, a nine room house, barn, granary, well, and fruit, priced at 55 dollars per acre with easy terms. Also offered: 160 acres in Mower County at 50 dollars per acre, a South Austin seven room house with large barn, and options to buy in parcels or as a whole. Also features city property, farm insurance, and real estate loans.
An old time advertisement promotes a cure all claim for various ailments. It cites F J Cheney and company Walding Kino Wholesale Drugists and sells Hall's products including a blood and mucous cure. The text mentions a $1 promise and a cash back offer with testimonials and a Christmas tag.
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