Measles and illnesses dot Austin area in May events
Marcus Shutt and Minnie Regan sick with measles. Mrs Hosmer and son A Hosmer visit from St Paul. Mayville factory inspection by Arthur Parkins noted. Local socials include church supper for 75 to 80, and a Yeoman lodge initiation. Several births, travel, and sales items appear among community notices and ads.
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Marcus Shutt
E. J. van Bronkhorst
Wells
Mrs. Hosmer
St. Paul
A. Hosmer
Mystery Swarm Fishes Annually At Samoa Feast
A description of tropical waters near Samoa where vast migratory fish swarms appear on a fixed day each October, fueling a yearly holiday. The phenomenon lasts one to two days before the waters calm and the swarm vanishes for a year, with no explanation of origin or path.
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Samoa
London
Noted Jest Ends In Fatal Error At Courtship Reproof
A grim humor turns sinister as a remark about anger becomes a fatal outcome. The exchange references N. Peck and his wife in a case where courtship jests lead to a deadly consequence, underscoring a tragic misinterpretation within domestic satire.
French Proverb: He its ufeless that is faultless
A short note presents the proverb He its ufeless that is faultless attributed to French usage, reflecting a concise aphorism about virtue and fault.
Belief in Heredity Sparks Witty Exchange
A humorous exchange centers on heredity as Mrs. Simpson asserts Bobby’s faults recall his father. The father counters, claiming Bobby’s traits reflect his mother, delivering a light critique of family lineages.
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Mrs. Simpson
Bobby
Hixperience as Teacher Amid Race Day Ruminations
The Washington Star quotes a wise figure calling experience the best teacher and Mrs. Torkins noting some people keep taking courses after postgraduate study, applying the idea to horse race wisdom.
Austin High Defeats Dodge Center 5 to 0 at Fairgrounds
Austin High boys opened fast and never trailed, handing Dodge Center a 5 to 0 defeat. Loucks left with an injury in the second inning while Peterson excelled at short and Fenton powered the offense with a three bagger and other hits. Dodge Center pitcher showed spark but lacked endurance. base running failed them.
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Austin
Dodge Center
Fairgrounds
Chapman
Loucks
Peterson
Fenton
Decker
Dodge Center Boys
Hundred Year Club Discusses Health Organization
Rev Otis G Dale spoke to health classes in the city this week and a discussion followed on forming a health club. A committee including Dr W E Sloane Rev J B Budlong and Rev H B Hazen was appointed to study a permanent group with another meeting likely Monday.
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Otis G. Dale
W. E. Sloane
J. 8. Budlong
H. B. Hazen
Man’s Meeting Speaker At Ellis Hall Sunday
J R Gordon of Lyle will address the men’s meeting at Ellis Hall Sunday afternoon on the topic A Nation’s Shame.
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J. R. Gordon
Lyle
Ellis’ Hall
East Side News Notes and Social Sketches
Mrs J Smaby travels to LaCrosse while Clem Ellingson visits from Jackson and attends the B of L E convention in Columbus Ohio as a delegate. Conductor Monty returns from Mankato. Katherine McShane returns home from school for Sunday. Milwaukee machinists to work eight hours a day five days a week. Mrs C E Dickens called to Winona by telegram about Mrs C B Gould illness. Joe Graf runs for county auditor at Decorah Iowa attracting Austin support.
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H. J. McDonald
New York
East
Clem Ellingson
Jackson
B. of L. E
Columbus
Ohio
Monty
Mankato
Katherine McShane
Milwaukee
C. E. Dickens
Winona
C. B. Gould
Austin
Joe Graf
Decorah
Joe
Card of Thanks for Mother's Illness and Death
We express sincere thanks to all who showed kindness during the illness and after the death of our mother. Your help eased our heavy sorrow. Ada, Myrtle and William Willis.
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Therm All
Ada
Myrtle
William Willis
Trainmen to Attend Mike Skinnion Funeral
Notice says All Trainmen will meet at their hall at 1 30 p m Sunday to attend the funeral of Mike Skinnion J D Deneen Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Skinnion
J.D. Deneen
M. K. Skinnion
Prof Wise Presents Chalk Talk Show at Cosmo Tonight
Tonight features Prof Wise with a chalk talk program titled Painting the Sunny South. Included are chalk illustrations with music such as Way Down South in the Land of Dixie and Irish Washerwoman, Swanee River, and Some Where and Swanee River. Also shown are dancing downs and moving pictures with an illustrated song. Admission ten cents.
Help-a-Man Brotherhood Holds Annual Officer Election
The Presbyterian church group will elect officers Monday evening at 8 p m. A business session precedes a social for men. The Brotherhood reports a good year and steady growth.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Specials For Saturday At Maurer's Store
Special for children cones ten cents each and a variety of groceries on offer. Lemons per dozen twenty cents, two pks five cents garden seed, lettuce ten cents, large German dill pickles per dozen fifteen cents, walnuts per pound, eight cents per quart for certain items, and coffee at two seventy per keg.
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Johnson's
Vesper Service At Y W C A Rooms
A vesper service is planned Sunday afternoon at 3 30 at the Y W C A rooms led by Miss Griggs state secretary of the Y W C A all are invited.
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C. A. Affeldt
Evangelical Lutheran
Seven Day Advent
Kenwood
College Streets
Jake Nicholson
Blue Earth
Iva H. Saasse
Wells
Edna Mann
Moscow
Miss Griggs
Notice to Methodists Meeting Monday May 11
A church notice requests all church members to attend services tomorrow and a church meeting Monday evening May 11. The pastor G W Lutz asks Official Board Ladies Aid Sunday School Board Epworth League Cabinet and all committee chairmen to be present to plan and pray for the Foreward Movement.
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Ladies Aid Society
Sunday School
Epworth League
Political convention dates and locations listed
The record lists political events with party and venue details: May 9 county Democratic convention, May 14 state Democratic convention in St. Paul, June 16 Republican national convention in Chicago, and July 7 Democratic National convention in Denver.
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St. Paul
Chicago
Denver
Funeral service for Kilgore set Sunday at 1
The funeral of the late Mr Kilgore will be held Sunday at 1 o'clock at the house south of Austin. Interment will follow at Woodbury cemetery.
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Mr. Kilgore
Austin
Woodbury Cemetery
Fresh Paint Sign Promotes Spring Home Care
A spring reminder urges homeowners to repaint after winter, noting paint extends life and Rosenthal Bros. offers quality service. The ad emphasizes proper preparation and trustworthy workmanship.
Elks Meet to Arrange Funeral for Late Brother Skinnion
Austin Lodge 414 B P O E holds a special meeting at 8 pm to arrange the funeral for our late brother M. K. Skinnion. All Elks urged to attend. O J Simmons, E R J 8 Wood, Secy.
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Austin Lodge 414
M. K. Skinnion
Fine home for sale on Main and College streets
Eaton Officer property offering an eight room house with hall, cemented cellar, and good barn at a prime city corner. Small cash payment and balance monthly possible. For full particulars contact owner E. H. Smith.
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Eaton Officer
Main
College Streets
E. H. Smith
3 Per Cent Farm Loan at 5 Percent Interest
EK H Smith Land and Loan Co of Austin Minnesota announces it will accept applications for farm loans at 5 percent interest with liberal pre payment privileges.
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H. Smith Land & Loan Co
Austin, Minn
For Rent Two Large Unfurnished Rooms in Jay Street
Two large unfurnished rooms available at 100 Jay Street for light house-keeping. Option to rent one room or both together. Contact for details.
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Jay Street
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