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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
2
Subscription Rates for Three Months One Month and Week
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Poetic Local Tidbits And A Lightning Loss Notice
A verse fragment ponders domestic life with humorous images of dishes scattered about and a single woman’s weekly chores. Separately, the Mower County Farmers' Mutual Company reports lightning-caused losses totaling 5702.16 since May 1.
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Mower County
Bath house in fine shape sparks reader call for leads
The Albert Lea Tribune reports business at the bath house remains steady and the place is in excellent condition. Readers are urged to help by phoning in news items, with the paper noting both phones and the number 64 for tips.
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Albert Lea Tribune
Bath House
Presidential candidates listed to date
The roster includes Taft as Republican, Bryan as Democrat, Debs as Socialist, Preston as Socialist Labor, Chafin as Prohibition, Watson as Populist, and Hisgen representing the Independence League. The mix shows major and third party choices active in the race.
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William Howard Taft
William Jennings Bryan
Eugene V. Debs
Martin H. Preston
Eugene W. Chafin
Prohibition
Thomas E. Watson
Thomas D. Hisgen
Independence League
Mason City Man Mistaken for Burglar by Night Police
A Mason City man lit a cigar upstairs while his family was away. A neighbor saw the light and called police. About a dozen officers surrounded his home, mistaking him for a burglar. He plans to stay home longer and quit night smoking.
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Mason City
Local protests against new medicine company arrival
Doctors, druggists, amusement houses and many business men protest the coming of a medicine company. Authorities are in contact with several places the company has visited and have received communications speaking unfavorably about the outfit.
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Christian Science and
New Thought
Doctors quarrel with new thought and park plans
Local doctors complain about anti disease theories and a sanitarium fundraiser while Lafayette park suffers neglect. County Auditor Geo Robertson seeks renomination amid general cordial official conduct. A family bicycle loss prompts a boy’s hardship as a new wheel arrives. Weather brings relief and a late note on Hicks.
Heat Bakes Farm Work as Harvest Nears
The passage depicts a relentless heat wave ending a hot period with two weeks of no rain. Farmers cope with the dry spell while hay, barley, and oats near cutting time. Workers and horses suffer in the heat as everyone seeks relief from record humidity.
Christian Science athlete Porter Sets Jump Record in Olympics
Harry A Porter, famed American winner in the running high jump, is nicknamed the Christian Science athlete for his record leap of six feet three inches. A member of the Irish American Athletic club, Porter trains through Christian Science beliefs, never using conventional routines and claiming constant readiness.
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America
Harry A. Porter
Porter
Cornell
For Sale East for Northeast quarter section 14 103 19 Minnesota
Public notice details sale of land in Freeborn county Minnesota the northeast quarter of section 14 township 103 range 19 about 60 acres under cultivation with buildings insured for 1000 and 2700 against the land. Terms offer sale cheap or exchange equity for other property by J G Epwards Land Co 173 East Third Street St Paul MN.
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Range 19
Freeborn County
Minnesota
J. G. Epwards Lanb Co
East Third Street
St. Paul
Minn
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Pitch
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable catarrh case refused by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F W Cheney & Co of Toledo is promoted as honest and capable to fulfill obligations. Waidin Kinnan & Marvin wholesale druggists endorse the product, which is said to work through the blood and mucous surfaces. testimonials free, price 75 cents per bottle, available from all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. W. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Waidin, Kinnan & Marvin
Seventh Annual Picnic for Hormel Employees at Lafayette Park
The George A Hormel Co employees picnic returns with a Saturday August 22 1808 parade from City Park at 9 00 AM. The lineup includes band music officers office staff salesmen government officials plant workers and families in buses and wagons with lunch baskets. Free buses promised for employee families. Committees appointed for grounds amusements badges stands wagons finance marshals conveyances music and refreshments with listed members.
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George A. Hormel & Co
Lafayette Park
B. F. Hormel
O. W. Oberg
H. J. Finn
Earl Dunfee
Paul Knopf
Roy Furtney
John Hormel
Joe Becker
August Anderson
Wm. Johnson
Levi Fisher
Tracy Smith
E. M. Doane
C. L. Gibbons
H. McNish
Wm. Simpson
M. E. Brooks
J. L. la
Men Wanted for Sewer Work in Austin Minnesota
Advertisement seeks workers for sewer project in Austin Minnesota. Labor lasts at least four months with good wages. Apply to R. J. Weston foreman of Thill Lapitz Plumbing and Heating company at the work grounds. Dated July 30 1908.
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Austin
Minn
R. J. Weston
Thill & Lapitz Plumbing & Heating Company
Factory piano prices advertised by music dealer
A music dealer at 271f W. D. Andrew promotes factory prices and cut prices on pianos for the next thirty days, urging customers to save money by purchasing now.
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W. D. Andrew
Miss Anna Kittlesby Visit Sparks Calmar Interest
Miss Anna Kittlesby of Calmar is visiting the Ed Kittlesby home. The social note highlights a local visitor and family ties in the Calmar community.
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Anna Kittlesby of
Calmar
Ed Kittlesby Hone
Surprise Birthday Party for Harvey Berker
About forty two of his little friends gathered at Howells pasture on Wednesday afternoon for games and lunch in honor of Harvey Berker's ninth birthday. He received a purse of money as a gift.
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Harvey Berker
Howells Pasture
Harvey
Ice Cream Social At Earl Wood Ward Residence Well Attended
The Presbyterian Sunday school social on the Earl Wood ward lawn drew a large crowd. Sufficient ice cream was available for all, and by the end no frozen treat remained.
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Presbyterian
Earl Woodward
Primary department entertains at Lafayette Park
Rev and Mrs F E Knopf host the Congregational Sunday school primary group at Lafayette Park on a Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Knopf tells stories of personal experiences with Indians, and children enjoy games and treats. Each child receives a flag a tin cup of ice cream and a spoon to take home as a souvenir.
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Congregational Sunday School
Lafayette Park
F. E. Knopf
Water in Gasoline Sparks Inspector's Probe
W E McEwen state oil inspector seeks a method to curb adulterated gasoline sales as no state law covers gasoline inspection. He has many complaints from the southern part of the state about oil quality with reports of over 20 percent water. A banker says a can of gasoline actually put out a fire. McEwen briefed the attorney general but found no applicable law and will study whether faults lie with oil companies or their agents.
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W. E. McEwen
McEwen
Kelner Couple Host Reception After Wedding Tour
Mr. and Mrs. Wm Kelner, just back from a two weeks wedding tour of Minnesota and Iowa, were honored with a reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. Kelner. A large gathering offered congratulations and gifts. Guests enjoyed lawn lunch, then the couple begins housekeeping at 103 North Franklin Street.
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Wm. Kelner
Minnesota
Iowa
W. Kelner
Mrs. Kelner
North Franklin Street
Electric Theatre in Music Hall Offers Five Cent Show
Under Manager Hawkins Austin residents are told of bargain prices at the Electric Theatre. Five cents admission for all and the latest moving pictures, many imported from France, are shown twice weekly. Programs change Mondays and Thursdays.
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Hawkins
Austin
Music Hall
France
Smallpox Declines Versus Summer Season Across State
State board of health reports a steady drop in smallpox cases over six weeks. Officials credit open doors and windows in homes and public buildings as contagious spread lessens. New cases: week to June 23 total 132, to June 29 64, July 6 59, July 13 72, July 20 50, July 27 52.
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State Board of Health
Health Department
We Will Retire Your Go Cart Wheels With New Rubber
Austin Furniture Co offers on the spot tire and wheel replacements for go carts, any size, any wheel, with quick service at 29-31.
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Austin Furniture Co
Music Hall Promoted as Austin’s Coolest Venue
Music Hall in Austin is praised for its perfect ventilation and comfortable seating, highlighting conveniences for patron comfort and safety.
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Music Hall
Austin
Music Hall offers first class shows at five cents
An advertisement guarantees up to date entertainment at the Music Hall formerly Gem Theatre with a five cent price and refunds if not satisfied. It touts superior value and urges patrons to attend for low cost entertainment.
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Music Hall
Gem Theatre
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Park Board
Friedrich
Geo. Robertson
Court House
Hicks
Hormel Picnic Association
N. Nicholson
F. Hummel Thomas James
E. B. Smith
A. E. Ingalls
Charles Oots
Nick Sears
George Lickteig
Paul Paulson
Sim Twedell
Sam Jacobson
George Peterson
George A. Hormel
Sapa
Tee
Tom Burnham
Bastiste
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