Postoffice Rules Spark Cash-Only Newspaper Era
Editors cheer Uncle Sam’s mail rule limiting subscriber durations for weekly and daily papers as fakir lists dwindle. The move pressures delinquent papers to come in, with Postmaster Simmons demanding sworn circulation statements soon. The column argues school boards should hire a superintendent to run schools, not micromanage details.
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Uncle Sam
Postoffice Department
Thies Rnie
Weekly Herald
Daily Herald
Simmons
Practical man explains electrical terms to wife
A man with a practical turn of mind explains electrical terms during a conversation with his wife. His six year old son interrupts to ask if live wires have two feet, adding a humorous domestic moment.
Eastwold Jury Double Sparks Courtroom Comment
A juror in the CorneveauxMurphy case draws notice for his near perfect likeness to plaintiff Geo Corneveauxs brother. An Austin community event next Friday will aid Sumner School piano funds with free auditorium use and local musicians performing without charge.
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T Eastwold
Corneveaux-Murphy
Geo Corneveaux
George
Sumner Piano Fund
Austin
Hirsch
Hirsh
Lincoln School
G F Baird
Herald
Sumner School
Annual Meeting of Ladies Aid at Congregational Church
The Ladies Aid of the Congregational church held an afternoon meeting with good attendance. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs Chester Decker Vice President Mrs R R Murphy Secretary Mrs M H Vosburgh Treasurer Mrs A M Lewis. Yearly receipts totaled 52.30 and the balance on hand was 492.14 in treasury after adding last year’s balance to make 909.52.
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Ladies’ Aid
The
Congregational Church
Chester Decker
R R. Murphy
M. H. Vosburgh
Treas
A. M. Lewis
Suit for 85000 inlaries damages case heard in Kingsley court
Frank Corneveaux sues James Murphy for 5000 damages alleging an assault last May. Jury panel drawn after ex sheriff fled, with exposure of meetings between Murphy and jurors. Murphy denies assault. Corneveaux testifies he was struck with a knife, injuring his left hand. trial details include exchanges about boundary lines and weed burning with witnesses recounting events.
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Frank Corneveaux
James Murphy
Murphy
Nicholeon
Honter
J. C. Johnson
Kingsley
John Iverson
H. G. Wilson
F. W. Spring
Nels Weigen
Hans Lybeck
A. J. Stier William Zabel
Frank Morrow
Gustave Voss
Thomas Mann
Fk. T Eastwold
Iver Tigen
Mr. Murphy
Grand Hotel
Mr. Haggerty
Jarore
Thearors
Messie Murphy
Haggerty
Messrs French and
Catherwood
Corneveaux
Messrs Dunn and
Wright
Tom Murphy
Mr. Corneveaux
Jane
Witness
Cohn And Corn Growing Essentials For Local Climate
Advice on corn growing focusing on land quality cultivation and seed. Emphasizes good land, proper seed selection harvested early, and shallow cultivation to conserve moisture. Warns that soil lacking humus and poor drainage yield poorer crops. recommends timing and soil conditions for planting and consistent care.
Social Dance at Maurek's Hall Next Wednesday
A fine social dance will be held at Maurek's Hall on January 22 evening. Kelly Bros. will provide music and Casey will sing. A clean, well conducted dance invites all to attend.
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Maurek’s Hall
Kelly Bros
Casey
May Leave Austin Frank Guillemin Plans to Exit Austin
Frank Guillemin proprietor of the Guillemin Cafe plans to leave Austin in the spring if he can sell the business. He aims for Oregon to pursue land and timber interests and may start a new venture there if the climate and country suit him. If West proves unsatisfactory he may return to begin another business in Austin. He holds many friends in the city who regret his departure but wish him success regardless of the path he takes.
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Board of Education
Austin
Frank Guillemin
Guillemin
Oregon
Corn Cropping Depends on Soil and Drainage
The article notes corn thrives with proper drainage and manure, warns that soils with joint clay or gravel strata and farm contours affect drainage, and explains wet soils near streams face late frosts and early frosts that shorten the corn season.
Rink Tonight Features Band Play As Toboggan Run Opens
Harry Fartney keeps the rink in perfect condition and has hired a band for tonight. City skaters will glide on a glassy surface to music as the toboggan slide also operates well. Everyone who enjoys outdoor sport is invited for a good time.
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Harry Fartney
Card of Thanks from Eagle Lodge Committee
The Eagle Lodge members thank merchants for prizes and all others who aided their dance success. The committee deeply appreciates favors and courtesies shown and signs off as the organizing committee.
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Eagle Lodge
None are Secure from desperation, few from subtlety Byron
A terse Byron line about human frailty and survival speaks to universal strain. It contrasts outright security with fragile calm, hinting at quiet vulnerability amid ambition.
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Byron
Manners of the Moslem Guest and Host at Table
The article outlines strict dining etiquette for Moslem hosts and invited guests. It stresses honoring the guest with rank, starting meals promptly, avoiding quarrels or religious disputes, maintaining cheerful talk, sharing portions, limiting refusals, and eating modestly without gluttony while avoiding distracting gestures.
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Mussulman
Louden Lenacet
Unapplauded Heroes
A London Lancet reflection honors those who battle unseen foes such as disease, accidents, and dangerous journeys. The piece laments that society applauds warriors of war while neglecting defenders facing other threats and dangers.
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London
Remembering Commodore Vanderbilt’s Friendly Ways
The tale recalls Vanderbilt, always democratic in spirit, greeting a familiar woman at a fashionable resort. His wife and daughter reacted with anger as he kindly spoke to her, prompting the daughter to ask about the woman’s past poultry selling. The old man recalled her family’s New Jersey root beer and oyster peddling days.
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Commodore Vanderbilt
Commodore
New Jersey
Buying a Saw
A man in a golf cap enters a hardware store seeking any saw to fit a vague task. The clerk details many saw types from metal, kitchen and cabinetmaker to plumbers and circular saws, but the customer remains undecided, finally declining to buy until he knows his need.
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Harry
Cipe¢innat] Enquirer
Tomorrow’s Bright Bet Keeps Gambler at the Races
A Louisville Courier-Journal quotation notes a lifelong pony bettor who persists despite grief, declaring a “good thing” for tomorrow and continuing to race. The speaker emphasizes faith in future winnings as motive for ongoing betting.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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