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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
3
We are cutting the fine Corn Fed Steers purchased from Mr. Corbitt recently. The cattle are a good roast or steak option and we invite customers to sample the beef now being cut.
The Backman Glass Blowers will perform at the Auditorium next week, showcasing an artful glass blowing display. Their act includes a steam engine in glass, spinning rings, dresses, neckties, and pin cushions, with a ten cent souvenir for visitors.
Original studies for rent offer white china for decorating plus its and brushes for sale. Both phones provided.
John Maurek and Tom Woodard visited Preston while Mr Grau of Dundas toured his son L H Grau. Mrs M J Killoran to entertain the sewing society next Thursday. Mrs Idan Lauden improves after a long illness on Bridge Street. John Davis went to LaCrosse after visiting sister Mrs W J Plummer. A freight wreck on the Chicago and Council Bluffs division caused a Calmar train delay. the C and C B wreck was due to a broken rail, tearing up about 600 feet of track. Mrs Ole Tolbertson's friends surprised her with a birthday gift center piece. supper at five, time well spent.
All Eagles and ladies are invited to a Friday banquet at Ellis Hall on February 28 at 9. The committee promises an outstanding event of the season with careful preparation by W. R. Terry, George Robertson, and Earl Woodward.
All friends of Austin Lodge No. 414 B P O Elks who bought tickets to the December 17 1907 Charity Ball are invited to a Ladies Social at Hirsh's Auditorium on Thursday evening February 27 1908 by order of the Social Committee Austin Lodge No 414 B P O E.
The Ladies Aid secures Rev. Charles A. Payne for three stereopticon lectures at the Congregational church starting Sunday evening. Rome opens free with a silver collection. Monday Hawaii and Tuesday Alaska or related subjects follow. Tickets: 50 cents for two lectures, 35 cents for one. student price 25 cents for one. Payne praised for experience and engaging presentation.
Men are invited to a Sunday afternoon gathering at Ellis' with F P McBride in charge. The first half hour features short talks and experiences, followed by a 30 minute address by Lafayette French on The Laymen's View of the Down and Outs. Special singing and music planned.
Tonight at the Cosmo features The Merry Widow Opera 40 minute special with principal scenes and music. The program also includes The Runaway Horse comic All for Nothing The Thieving Hand and an illustrated song Perhaps by Mrs O Malley plus a waltz.
On petition by Mercantile Trust Company of New York, Judge A P McCormick appointed Judge T J Freeman receiver for the International and Great Northern Railroad Company in Dallas with bond set at 50000. The railroad allegedly defaulted on 494620 in interest, is insolvent, and cannot meet expenses or ongoing improvements. the company consented to the appointment. The line, a Gould property, recently reorganized with Horace Clarke becoming general manager.
Floods triggered by heavy rains and melting snow across Eastern Pennsylvania claim at least four lives. Dak Clauss of the Bushkill ford, Frederick Gurkins Meyer of York, Michael Gallagher Jr of Allentown, and Samuel White of Modena drown in swift waterways including the Bushkill, Codorus, Jordan and Brandywine creeks.
In Washington on February 27 the president declared there will be no let up in his policy of fighting rotteness and corruption. He spoke to delegates of the National Educational Association at the White House, outlining his views on educational methods with his usual vigor and catholicity of thought.
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