Austin Hears Soft Echoes Of Civic Worries
Citizens discuss city life notes from Potpourri column. The piece mentions a lawn mower theft, census timing for Austin surpassing 7,500, sidewalk safety with roller skates, a London township holiday train trip to Grand Meadow, Mrs Halver Thompson attending a golden wedding, and the retirement of Irene M. Mead after twenty eight years at Winona Normal school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halver Thompson
London Township
Lansing
Grand Meadow
Irene M. Mead
Winona Normal School
Austin and Mower County
Rochester weighs bonds for new electric light plant
A Rochester man criticizes the Progressive League as a culvert company operates unseen. The city considers issuing at least 60 000 dollars in bonds for a new electric light plant and an additional 12 000 dollars to keep it running until next spring. The utility board member says current machinery is only fit for the junk heap.
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Rochester
Chautauqua Tickets Go On Advance Sale This Week
The local committee offers advance sale tickets at 1.50, rising to 2.00 after 1,000 are sold. The July event in the region promises strong programming. Tickets available from retailers, drug stores, or banks and the season ticket ranges 2 to 3 dollars in other places.
Local horseman lauds entries as finest and fastest yet
A local horseman surveyed the entries for next Tuesday and Wednesday and called the field the finest and fastest lot. He praised the quality of contenders and anticipated competitive races on the upcoming program.
Horses Entered for Big City Races and State Fairs
The article notes many horses in training for the state fair Iowa fair Interstate fair and other major races. Owners want to test them in a big field to chase lucrative purses and improve their chances at prize money. Albert Lea Tribune reports.
Austin Man Perseveres on Perpetual Motion Dream
A man in Austin, like thousands of others, has spent nearly forty years building a perpetual motion machine in his cellar. He believes he is close to a great discovery while his wife supports the family. Experts have long shown perpetual motion to be impossible, yet he remains hopeful despite failed attempts and warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Death of D W Nicholson Tied to Haymarket Riot Link
D W Nicholson the former deputy sheriff who helped execute during the Haymarket riot was found dead at his Maron City home. The inquest noted similarities with two Cook county officers who died within days of each other in Floyd county Iowa. The coroner ruled death by apoplexy after tests for poisons.
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D. W. Nicholson
Maron City
Haymarket
R C Meets Business Of Importance At June Meeting
Notice states the R C conducts a meeting Sunday June 20 to transact important business. All members are requested to be present and the notice is signed by Joe Tucker.
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Joe Tucker
Notice to Model School Pupils for Summer Session
The beginners class for model work at the summer school is asked to meet at Franklin High School building Tuesday morning at 9 30. Grace Sherwood Co. Sept 19-d2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin High School
Grace Sherwood
Wonderful Kitchen Cabinet Demonstration At Dalager’s Store
The kElectric Cabinet demonstration at E. A. Dalager’s store draws much attention for its cleanliness and convenience. The cabinet amazes every observer, with demonstrations continuing this evening after supper. Refreshments will be served and all shoppers are invited to visit.
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E. A. Dalager
Adolphe Steinheil Widow to Stand Trial for Murder
The chamber of accusation judges in Paris uphold the findings of Examining Magistrate Andre and order Madame Adolphe Steinheil to stand trial at the Assizes court as the principal in the murder of her husband and mother in the city last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raris
Chamber of Accusation
Second Feud Victim Frank McCullough Dies
Fairfield June 19 Frank McCullough the second victim of Wednesday's shooting has died. Dr Charles Leininger was killed and Dick Sloan wounded in the same feud driven incident involving townsmen and visiting actors who had been performing here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Lil
Frank Mc.Cullough
Charles Leininger
Dick Sloan
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments
Public health warning about mercury in catarrh ointments. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as a safe internal remedy free of mercury. Claims testimonials available and price 15 cents per bottle. also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
PF. J. Cheney & Co
Union service for St Olaf senior who won intercollegiate laurel
Rev J A E Naess reports the St Olaf College senior who won the laurel for Minnesota and the interstate contest at Appleton. The winner will deliver his oration The right of a Good Man at a union meeting in Northfield with special music by local singers and participants from Carleton, St Olaf, Macalester, Hamline, Gustavus Adolphus in attendance.
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J. A. E. Naess
St. Olaf College
A. M. Lewis
A. Hegge
Brown
A.branding
Alice Hayes
Burnham
A. N Collins
J. L. Mitchell
Congregational Church Music Anthem and Duet Highlights
Readings include the anthem I'm one and I'm a Pilgrim by Marston and The Radiant Moon Heth Passed Away by Woodward. A duet Calm as the Sea features Miss Hayes and Mr Pettengill with a series of pieces by Gotze.
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Marston
Heth
Woodward
Sige
Arl Gotze
Miss Hayes
Mr. Pettengill
County Board Approves Bills for Current Session
The county orders are ready for all bills allowed at the last session. Persons who presented bills for action may call to obtain their orders from County Auditor GEO Robertson.
Helping Hand Meets The Ladies of the G A R Society
The Helping Hand and the Helping Hand Society of the Ladies of the G A R met with Mrs. Julius Webber on Grove street Friday afternoon. Twenty members attended and enjoyed a delightful afternoon followed by a fine supper served at six o’clock.
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Helping Hand Society of the Ladies of the G. A. R
Julius Webber
Grove Street
Memorial Services Planned for B A Y
Memorial services for B A Y are set for Sunday at five o'clock in the Congregational church. Members should meet at 4:30 in their hall to march to the church, and the public is invited.
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Congregational Church
Grand Meadow Delegation Flies to London Visit
G. Sorflaten led a party from Grand Meadow on a Friday flying trip to London with several local residents joining the excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Sorflaten
London
Grand Meadow
Catalog of童 and Authors in Library Notes listing
Library notes list numerous books and authors with catalog numbers and prices. The entries include works by Francis, Mabie, Brooks, Poulsson, Guerber, Zitkala Sa, Ball, Fisher, Giberne, Pierson, Wright, Miller, and others, with prices like 11, 21, and Hopeful references to wars and tales.
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Francillon
Kingsley
Brown
Mabie
Brooks
Poulsson
Church
Frost
Knights of the Round Table
Guerber
Harris
Uncle Re
Ren
Giberne
Ball
Gray
Bamford
My Land and Water Friends
Long
School of the Woods
Miller
Pierson
Ballard
Gibson
Eye
Hook
Morley
Wright
Dogtown
Carpenter
Bacon
Eggleston
Skinner
Field
Riley
Bik
Thomas
Taylor
Bibliographic catalog of children books and authors
A dense list of author names and book titles with catalog numbers appears, covering works by Stevenson Wiggen Smith Couch Anderson Brooks Lang Knox Butterworth Scudder Knox Headland Yan Lee Knox Badlam Du Chaillu Coe Shaler Butterworth Knox Warner Peary Hale Yonge Seelye Richards Drake Deming Polk Brooks Roosevelt Yonge Brown Ewing Field Harris Pyle Spyke Tomlinson True Morgan Whittier Wright and Wright entries.
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Stevenson
Wiggen Smith
Wiggen & Smith
Couch
Anderson
Church
Brooks
Lang
Knox
Europe
Butterworth
British Isles
Scudder
Viking Podley
Marco Po
China
Far East
Badlam
Africa
du Chaillu
Gorilla Country
Equator
Coe
Shaler
Continent
Acadia
Mexico
Warner
Peary
Bolton
Hale
Mitchell
Sllers
Yonge
Seelye
Columbus
Richards
Drake
Deming
Polk
Red People
Roosevelt
Brown
Rab
Ewing
Great Cure for Deafness Promoted by J L Nohner
Promoter J L Nohner showcases the Pennsylvania Ear Masseur at the Fox House and other venues, claiming air driven vibrational treatment restores drum membrane and ear nerves. Demonstrations set for June 24 1909 with multiple Minnesota city dates to follow. device marketed as painless and permanent with home shipping after a deposit.
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J. L. Nohner
Pennsylvania
J.L. Nohner
Fox House
Nohner
Herald
Mankato
Soulpaugh
Albert Lea
Hotel Albert
Austin
Owatonna
Aribault
Brunswick Fotel
Northfield
Nanawa
Rochester
Cook's Hotel
Red Wing
St. James
Greatest Songfest Herd to Open in Madison Square Garden
New York June 19 The four day festival in Madison Square Garden features a 6900 voice male chorus and a 100 piece orchestra. It includes a competition for the Kaiser prize donated by Emperor William and a new prize for American glee clubs. President Taft and Governor Hughes plan to attend.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
America
United States
United Singers of
Emperor William
Glee Clubs
East
Middle West
Taft
Hughes
For Rent or Sale A Room House Near Fane Street
Rent or sell a small detached room house on one and a half acres near William Hiver Street in Fane. Includes grove or quire of fruit trees and surrounding yard. Owner seeks quick decision and offers flexible terms.
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Grove Street
College Street
St. Paul
William F. Hiver
Fragmentary Classified Items Include Ads and Names
A garbled OCR snippet lists multiple local ads and names including L. Pasture for cows, F. W. Kimball, paper hanging and paint with phone numbers, references to Jesse Y. Jo Good, prairie lands in Minnesota, Jane Nelson in New York, Mower county farms, Austin city listings, and a note about Little Early Risers pills sold by druggists.
Be Sure You Get DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve
Advertisement notes DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Salve and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel for burns bruises and piles. Urges buyers to ask for the genuine DeWitts and mentions availability from all gifts sellers.
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DeWitt
DeWitts
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Austin Daily Herald
Nev. Ltd
Skacenieteas
Ulmer
Gertrude Ellis-Skinner
Col. Brown
Main Street
Progressive League
Austin, Minn
Albert Lea Tribune
Ellendale
Grantzman Bros
Glencoe
Uncle Sams
R. C
Union Service
Me. Sorensen
M. E. Church
Geo, Robertson
Library Notes
Hart Schaffner
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
W. D. Bassler
Yan Lee
Tory
Austin Plumbing, “& Heating and Electrical Company
G. KE. McQuatters
Mg’r
N. W
Jesus
Herai
Dreenman
Por Sali
W. T. Mandevill Chatham
Colleys
Kimball
Hari
Surrey
Haviland
H. Adams
Rive
Hope and
Ash
H. Webber
Tiny. Johnson's Furniture
Paul Street
Fane BS
New Flat
Orden
Adams
South
N. Ris
F. W. Kimball
Jesse Y. Jo
Tery
F. Be
Austin Furniture C
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