Sweningsen Seeks Corner Light Amid City Lighting Plans
The letter-wearing Mr Sweningsen laments no light at Main and College while the Water Power and Light board has not given a date for installation. Officials say lights will be placed at major corners as funds allow, noting the Sweningsens corner was removed for higher need and that all taxpayers’ rights must be respected. He may wait as others receive theirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Sweningsen
Main
College Streets
Register
Water, Power and Light Board
Sweningsen
Water, Bridge
Chatham
St. Paul
Sam
June emerges as rare and raw in crisis reports
In a review of 5500 personal crisis reports across the United States only 14 cases are described as colored. The commentary notes June as a figure of raw reputation and hints at a dangerous potential in the Darcy character who may commit violent acts but rarely self-inflicted death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June
Darcy
United States
Stand Still Sun as Joshua Speaks a Great Josher
A compact archaic verse hints at a sun in its celestial route yielding to Joshua who once ruled the skies. The speaker urges the sun to halt when Joshua’s squeak is heard, echoing a playful, ceremonial command.
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Joshua
Sunny Sam Demands Priority Over City Lighting Plan
A terse, warning note accuses Sunny Sam of trying to derail the city lighting project. It repeats an admonition to Hoara of water power and light to halt delays, fearing an incident if Sunny Sam’s demands aren’t met.
Sunny Sim Gains Light From Longer Dark Periods
Paradoxical as it may seem, Sunny Sim experiences more light the longer he remains in darkness, a peculiar pattern noted by observers.
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Sunny Sim
Let There Be Light Declared by Sunny Sam
In a forceful call to action, Sunny Sam orders the switch on and the pumps to start as William Todd opens the spigot. The refrain let there be light echoes amid the relief of those in the dark and dumps.
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Todd
Sunny Sam
Sam
Travel Offers for Modéll Woodman in Indianapolis 1903
Modéll Woodman of Uniform Foresters in Indianapolis, Indiana, June 12 25, 1903, offers a round trip on Great Western Railway for 200 dollars. Tickets go on sale June 13 and 14 with return by June 26 or July 25, with a 50 cent extra. For more information contact a Great Western Agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago Ill.
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Anapolis
Ind
Great Western Railway
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
G.P
Ill
Chicago
Great Western Airway
iWestern
J P Elmer
Chicags
Founding of Six Mile Grove and Austin's Early Hero Chauncy Leverich
Nevada early settlement Six Mile Grove grew from trappers routes to a town site. Hans Anderson guided Chauncy Leverich to lay out Austin in 1854, where Leverich built a dam and saw mill and forged a town that would become a pleasant city.
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Austin
Nevada
Six Mile Grove
Grove
Mona
Ole T. Richardson
Hans Anderson
Chauncy
David Smith
Leverich
Austin Nichols
Iowa
J. Somner
Chauncy Leverich
All Planters Were Architects in the Old South
The article notes that most southern planters before the Civil War lacked skilled labor and architects, prompting them to import or draw designs themselves. It highlights Charleston’s Georgian interiors and Thomas Jefferson’s self-drawn Monticello plans as examples of self-directed architectural practice among the elite.
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Charleston
Seacoast
South
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
Seven Sleepers Legend of Ephesus Names
The tale centers on seven noble youths in Ephesus called the Seven Sleepers. During the Declan persecutions they fled to a cavern for refuge, were pursued, and allegedly fell asleep to be miraculously preserved for around two centuries. The legends name Maximilian Malchus Martinian Denis Join Serapion and Constantine as the sleepers.
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Ephesus
Maximilian
Malchus
Martinian
Denis
Join
Serapion
Constantine
Time flies in horse tale and sale notice
The tale follows Uncle Chet in South Topeka selling a tan horse. A buyer doubts the horse age after time passes, noting seven years old in February versus twelve this spring. The item is part of a Chicago Great Western sale schedule with details for agents and a point to J P Elmer, G P A Chicago Ill.
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Chet
Thomas
South Topeka
Uncle Chet
Topeka
Degree of Honor Dance Planned for June 11
The Degree of Honor lodge will host a dance and social this Thursday, June 11, inviting all to attend for a good time. Refreshments served. Gents 50 cents, ladies 10 cents. Music by Tichy and prompter Tony Gallagher.
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Degree of
Tichy
Tony Gallagher
Librarian Vacancy Debate and Local Notices
People’s Pulpit reports on the library board decision to hire a locally known, experienced librarian over an Owatonna applicant. The post requires a dignified disciplinarian and attendance at Minneapolis library courses, with salary and term undetermined. Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins return to Ada after visiting Austin relatives.
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Herald
Library Board
Owatonna
Austin
Minneapolis
Mrs. Jenkins
Ada
Comical cooks entertain guests at Water Street home
Miss Marion Gleason hosted a Thursday evening at the Geo Holme residence on Water Street for comical cooks and gentile friends. Prizes in a song title contest went to Archie Gibbons and Helen Preston. Mind reading by Mr Hately from Chicago drew laughs. Refreshments in pink carnation decor followed a late departure. Price for tuning listed in Austin.
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Marion Gleason
Geo. Holme
Water St
Archie Gibbons
Helen Preston
Hately
Chicago
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Joan H. Skinner
Sertrude Bllasskinner
Post-Office
Austin, Inn
TUE Daily Herald
Locals
Alphonse
Uniform Foresters
Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Reminisce
Geo. D. Prentice
Leedy Trio
Leedys
Leedy
Second Christian Church
Malloy’s
Wold’s Drugstore
Guilleman’s
Social and Dance
West Bridge Street
Judge Lane
Austin Furniture Co
Gko
Merrick
Merrick and Baird
H. Frederikse
the Herald
T. Burnham
Orris Hayes
People's Pulpit
F. M. Reruss
Austin Lumber and Fuel Co
Tone’s Spices At All Grocers
Tone Brothers
Des Moines
Lowa
Ee Allieem Taaen
Saigon Cil Ae
Ed Nang
Jas. D. Smith
Bridge St
Flighland Pars
Engineer’s
East Side
M. Managerie
Charles Cressey
Furniture
NEW Furniture
Donovan
Main Street
Court House
Austin, Minn
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