Potpourri on Austin streets and Sunday library hours
The piece laments Austin’s street material shortages and high street repair costs caused by lack of gravel and cinders. It notes Woodson stone as a potential road material after tests from a roadmaker and pending reports from St. Paul. Library board votes to keep the reading room open Sundays 2 to 5 through early September for public use and reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Woodson
Illinois
St. Paul
Library Board
Mi-o-na Promised Cure for Digestive Ailments
An advertorial claims weak digestion breeds disease germs and undigested food causes gas and skin issues. It touts Mi-o-na as the sole remedy to soothe the stomach, boost the solar plexus, and strengthen nerves, with a money back guarantee and a 50 cent price per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. O. Wold
Austin High School Commencement at Baptist Church 1905
The Austin High School 1905 commencement attracted a large audience at the Baptist church. Supt. Nelson presented diplomas to graduates in literary latin scientific german streams with Pearl Martin as valedictorian and Wilbur Avery as salutatorian. The program featured music by Miss Cowan, Helen McWane, Fred Rayman, and choral numbers, ending with a benediction by Rev. G W Lutz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin High School
Baptist Church
Austin
Miss Cowan
Helen McWane
Fred Rayman
H. 8
Glee Club
E.R. Sayles
Ella Robertson
Luther Roseland
Gustav Stearns
Milwaukee
Supt
Nelson
H. A. Avery
Pearl Martin
Wilbur Avery
Veazie
Tully
G. W. Lutz
Othello in Austin Draws Praise and Pans for Stage Limits
A three act review praises McConnell as Othello for his performance in Austin but criticizes Music hall size for tragedy and notes crowding and miscast Desdemona. Owen is commended for rage though too rapid in places while detractors target pacing and scenery shifts. Hawkins earns credit for assembling the troupe at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Jogo
McConnell
Desdemona
Graves Music Hall
Bob
Ananias
Ocypus
Venice
Othello
Duke’s Palace
Owen
Music Hall
McConneill
Roderigo
Camilla Reynolds
Hawkins
Cure Deafness by Constitutional Remedies in Catarrh Case
Expert advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole solution for deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube. Claims nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any case cured by his remedy. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Official Notice of Liquor License Applications Austin Minn
Notice is given that multiple named residents have applied to the Austin Minnesota Common Council for licenses to sell spiritous vinous malt and fermented liquors. Applications list various rooms and street addresses on East Bridge East Mill East Water and North Railway streets. Hearing set for June 27 1905 at 8 o clock p.m. in City Recorder’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astin
Minn
City of
Austin
Frank Sargeant
East Bridge Street
City of Austin
James Geraghty
Lee M. Sargeant
Peter Hagan
M. F F. Erdman
Frank Veverka
East Mill Street
Charles E. Huser
al. Wengert and
Herb, Kendrick
East Mil Street
Matt Smith
J. B. Weiss
F. Ffl. Bollinger
East Water Street
Wm van Draska
North Railway Street
Matt Ames
J. H. Mayer
Geo. J. Umhoefer
City Recorder
At & O
Partnership Formed For Horse Shoeing And Blacksmithing
George Nelson, after twelve years with Lars Hanson, forms Sorenson & Nelson with John Sorenson. The new firm will operate expert horse shoeing and general blacksmithing at the old L. S. Mitchell shop, 224 Bridge Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nelson
Lars Hanson
John Sorenson
Sorenson
Savings Banks in Germany Plan Civic Benefit
German savings banks operate in major cities as self supporting institutions aimed at aiding the poor with small deposits and fair interest. They emphasize economy and restricted withdrawals to encourage saving. The piece also notes grain belt beer as best value for health and happiness and promotes O J Weisel Austin as a supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Weisel
Austin
Bids Sought for Parochial School Construction in Johnsburg Minn
Stephen Klapprich calls for sealed bids by June 15 1905 for a Parochial school at Johnsburg Minnesota. Plans by W F Keefe Austin Minnesota. Each bid requires $200 certified check. Committee may reject any or all bids. Stone for foundations and brick facing supplied locally. Heating not included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Klapprich
Johnsburg
Minn
W.F. Keefe Austin
W. F. Keefe Austin
Jin, Minn
Stephen Klapp
High Grade Furnish ing for Summer Wear
A big showing of neckwear direct in exclusive style from the manufacturers new MIDGET TIES light and dark outing coloring 1c A large assortment of narrow and wide 4 in bands Right summer weight right summer style right summer shades worth 76e and 0c BOYS K E BLOUSES 47c with or without collar in Pauni nes Military Baon style in plain white or good assortment of neat patterns all sizes 3te15 47c MEN S two thread Half Hose in fancies and plain black brown or black with white foot 124c
Pleated Front or Plain Cuffs Item Price Range
A fragment notes prices for shirt cuffs options ranging from 47 cents to 1 dollar 40 cents. It mentions pleated front or plain styles and choices for attached or detached cuffs. The line implies a retail listing or ad style pricing.
Men’s Balbriggan Shirts and Silk Trimmed Fronts
Balbriggan shirts feature French necks and corded fronts with overcast seams. Drawers with double gear and good valves at ave offered. Special 25c men’s shirts in silk finish Balbriggan with French neck and silk trimmed fronts priced at 47c.
Suit Dept Special on Silk Shirt Waist Suits
Silk shirt waist suits featured in a department store sale. The advertisement highlights fabric quality and a limited time price reduction aimed at shoppers seeking fashionable, comfortable attire for work or casual wear.
Millinery Dept Unveils Fine Duck Hats Line
The millinery department announces a fine line of duck hats recently received for the shop.
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Austin Daily Herald
John H. Skinner
Letrude
Ellis Skinner
Austin, Minn
The
Ruth Onandler
Elizabeth Sheehan
Viola Dinsmoor
Kate Umhoefer
Helen Guelff
Edith West
Pear
Martin Sue Wells
Mary Murphy
Roy Adams
Olive Lowry
Wilbur Avery Bery Marsh Baby Cleveland
Frances Tidd
Frederic Dugan
Earl Turton
Fanny French Sanford Washburn Lafayette French Jr, Grace Leonard
Charles Anderson
Clare King
Elmer Avery Bess
Kinsman
Ralph Crane
Mable McCulloch
Anna Hanson
Etta Robertson
Jessie Hillier
Dora Roble
Rena Howard Selma Rolf Carl Johnson
Hazel Webber
Mabelle Kaufman
Nellie Wilder
Wm. Owen Company
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Briebach
Meat Man
Savings Banks
Germany
Bidg
Adams, Minn
Chicago
New York
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
G. L. Thomson
T. P. A. Pioneer Press
Millinery Dept
Austin, Mina
Hub Department Store
Austin Daily. Herald
Johnson’s Shoe Store
Oxfords
Gibson
Goodyear Welt
W. L. Douglas
Goodyear West
Russia
Per
Patr
Johnson’s
Red Front
Minnesota
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