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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
4
The undersigned list notes a closure on Monday for Sorenson & Nelson Lars Hanson Rasmussen & Ezenham H. M. Hanson J. Z. Rogers. The item reads as a brief notice about a local business closing on a forthcoming Monday.
Market ledger records a range of lamb prices from 4.50 to 6.75 with shifts noted from 3.00 to 8.25 and 5.50 to 7.00, reflecting brisk activity and variable quotations across lots.
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that the city of Mankato can be sued for damages in private capacity over typhoid deaths linked to polluted city water. The decision, written by Justice Jaggard, preserves the possibility of civil actions against municipalities for negligent water supply. In a separate note, Austin youths enjoyed an Elk Christmas tree event with a large candy and fruit distribution and a Santa visit, followed by moving pictures.
The Friday night session of the K.R. T. met at Robin Sandifer’s home. The lengthy business meeting entertained a Tolstoi reading by Earl Phillips, a Boys segment by Harry Emery, a Boy's Scout Movement remark by Fred Franklin, and a Critics Report by Aaron Johnson. Afterward, refreshments were served and no meeting will be held during the vacation.
Burnham received a call from Albert Lea reporting a large fire at the Thompson laundry. He agreed to handle a substantial quantity of work promised, reciprocating a favor extended to him after his own fire incident and the Thompson laundry had helped him previously.
East Side Presbyterian Sunday school held Xmas exercises Friday night with 116 bags of candy and as many bags of nuts distributed to children. The program featured recitations by Henry Oots Violet Oots Bernadine Billington Eva Kelly Bert Hazeltine Gregory Maurek Emma Fuller and classes led by Miss Guy Miss Todd Mr Hormel and other teachers plus songs including All Hail the Power of Jesus Name Away in a Manger and Joy to the World.
Friday evening campfire and sociable at the G A R hall drew old soldiers and friends. Commander Fairbanks presided as Christmas week crowds fell short. Miss Mary Tichy played piano, Miss Grace Gardiner recited, J N Nicholson and Rev B H Whiston spoke, war stories shared, baskets auctioned by Mr Herzog bringing about $18 to $20.
Mr and Mrs F A Hubbard of Milford Iowa will arrive this evening to spend Christmas at the home of their son Clyde. Miss Hubbard arrived from Cedar Rapids this afternoon.
State Auditor D K Brightbill advocates repealing the wolf bounty, citing conflicting state and county laws and no current need for state payments. He notes 11 717 wolves killed in 1909 with 41 355 paid as state bounty and outlines tax impact, especially in eastern counties like Grand Forks where high valuation yields low bounty benefit.
In Kansas City Journal excerpts a shop talk debate on keeping change and profits, with merchants noting potential gains and a publisher admitting unease about printing content. The tone is periodical and economical, reflecting small business pressures and press responsibilities.
Assessment No 2 is due in December with payment on or before the 28th All arrears and dues must be settled this month to allow the 10k to be audited and closed for one year Mrs Spencer Barr.
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