Mothers' Sunday Morning Service Offered by Presbyterian Church
Women pursue physical culture or fat loss while a Mothers' dedication on Sunday Sunday morning service is urged. Presbyterian church expected to be crowded and wearing white carnations. Herald Square flower garden fully funded with local pledges. A Second ward resident offered to cover shortfall if needed. First ward contributed out of civic pride. List of contributors appears in another column.
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Presbyterian Church
Herald Square
Undesirable Citizen Targeted For Littering Behavior
A New York Times correspondent labels anyone who discards fruit skins or waste paper on sidewalks as an undesirable citizen. The remark argues that carelessness with city appearance and public safety marks such individuals as unworthy members of the community.
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New York Times
City Overrun By Immigrant Horde In Offensive Sight
Ripe xenophobic reporting describes a mass of migrants named as Indians Turks Armenians Arabs and Romani people entering the city. The piece questions immigration controls and characterizes the group as dirty and undisciplined.
Slang as a force in language study
F H Vize telly defends slang as unauthorized popular speech that breathes untrammeled thought. He notes slang advances civilization and marks progress, while dictionaries preserve and unlock phrases for future literary use.
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F. H. Vizetelly
Isaac K. Funk
Baseball Meeting Works Toward Blooming Prairie Game
A large crowd gathers at Thos. Record’s office to finalize arrangements for Sunday’s game at Blooming Prairie against the Minneapolis Lands. Committees raise funds for the coming season as grounds are prepared and equipment purchased. the Packing House and town teams unite for a strong local squad.
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Thos
Blooming Prairie
Minneapolis
Memorial Day Invitation for Austin Parade Participants
The Decoration Day committee invites Austin societies and orders to join the Memorial Day ceremonies. Organizations wishing a parade position should report to Col. A. W. Wright, Marshall of the Day, as soon as possible. C. H. Decker, Chairman.
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Austin
Col
A. W. Wright
Marshall
Aid Society Event at Cass Fairbanks Home
The Aid Society of the Woman's Relief Corps was entertained by Mrs Cass Fairbanks and three other hosts at the Cass Fairbanks home Friday afternoon. About fifty comrades attended and the group enjoyed supper together.
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Aid Society of the Woman's Relief Corps
Cass Fairbanks
Williams
Haseltine
Albro
Vesper Service Planned at Y W C A Rooms
A vesper service will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 30 oclock in the Y W C A rooms with Mrs Earl leading. A large attendance is expected as this will be the last meeting until fall.
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Earl
Sir Knights Escort to Funeral for W Willis
Sir Knights are requested to meet at the hall at 1 30 Sunday afternoon to act as an escort to the Blue Lodge attending the funeral of the late W Willis.
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Blue Lodge
W. §. Willis
Light Shades and lighting fixtures from Wallace Gregson
Latest styles in Mission Cathedral and Holland shades for chandeliers and drop lights. Stand and drop lights available. Visit or call to see them. Electrical supplies and house wiring estimates gladly given by Wallace Gregson, Electrician, 121 West Mill Street.
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Mission
Cathedral
Holland
State Rights Versus Railroad Rates Debate
A commentary argues that the federal government has no constitutional power to set rail rate charges and that states may lawfully fix a two-cent railroad rate if the federal authority does not. It emphasizes post office and customs powers reserved to Congress while denying a two-cent rail rate as a federal limit.
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Supreme Court
United States
Minnesota
Surprise party honors Mrs Eunice Rice at Kenwood home
A dozen co workers surprised Mrs Eunice Rice at her Kenwood avenue residence on Friday evening. The gathering featured cake making games and music and the guests said the event was in celebration of her February birthday.
Miss Belle Longnecker Hosts North Dakota Students in Albert Lea Visit
Miss Belle Longnecker entertained thirteen young ladies from Albert Lea college including Miss Smith Bessie Dalloff Marion Mitchell Maud Muir Grace Muir Jenie Thompson Mae Connolly Muriel Brown Julliette Shortridge Sara Pollock Winnifred Wood Pearl Williams Gwendolyn Eaton. They toured Woolmen hall viewed city sights enjoyed dinner and an afternoon ride. The party from North Dakota praised Albert Lea before returning on the evening freight.
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Belle Longnecker
Albert Lea College
Miss Smith
Bessie Dalloff
Marion Mitchell
Maud Muir
Grace Muir
Jenie Thompson
Mae Connolly
Muriel Brown
Julliette Shortridge
Sara Pollock
Winnifred Wood
Pearl Williams
Gwendolyn Eaton
Woolmen Hall
North Dakota
Albert Lea
Man and His Relations Campaign at Congregational Church
The Congregational church plans a six week campaign for men with Sunday evening services on May 17 to June 28. Topics include Man as a Son, Student and Scholar, Lover, Father, Worker, and Christian with choir by Mrs. Burnham. All are invited.
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Congregational Church
Owatonna to get new Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie
Owatonna pursues a new Eagles aerie with eighty five prospective members signed. Around twenty seven local men already belong to the Faribault aerie. Grand President J H Caldwell of St Paul oversees the establishment set for the near future.
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Owatonna
Order of Eagles
Faribault Aerie
Nexie
J. H. Caldwell
St. Paul
Owatonna Journal
Confirmation Class at Christchurch Seventeen Confirmed by Bishop Edsall
Bishop Edsall administered confirmation to a class of seventeen at Christchurch on Friday night. The service featured a hymn, laying on of hands, and members were welcomed into Christ Church. The bishop gave an encouraging talk and delivered a strong sermon from First Epistle of John. He praised Rev. Buckng and the parish progress, noting a total of 122 confirmed and 89 baptized since Rev. Budlong began work in the city.
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Edsall
Christchurch
Christ Church
Buckng
Budlong
Diocese of
Minnesota
Twin City
Railroad Freight Rates Protest Set by 300 Organizations
Representatives of more than 300 national business groups met in Chicago on May 16 to oppose a proposed 10 to 16 percent railroad freight rate increase. They will submit the issue to the Interstate Commerce Commission without court action and seek injunctions in federal courts if arbitration is refused. Chairman F W Upham was authorized to form a 15 member committee to enforce the resolutions, noting the potential impact of roughly 100 million dollars yearly in higher charges.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
F. W. Upham
Thaw Sanity Hearings Open in Poughkeepsie
In Poughkeepsie on May 16 the habeas corpus case to free Harry K. Thaw from Matteawan asylum began with expert medical witnesses. Thaw's counsel quoted A Russell Peabody saying Thaw would testify, an notable development in the proceedings.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
A. Russell Peabody
Austin Plans The Biggest Fourth Of July Celebration
The July 4 program aims to be the largest ever held in Southeastern Minnesota with Austin leading a joint observance. Activities run from sunrise to close, including horse races for a $75 purse, a $125 purse baseball game, and gun club contests among Lyle Blooming Prairie Albert Lea Owatonna and Austin Spring Valley for $40. Three music bands will perform and merchants plan an exceptional float display to honor the day.
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Minnesota
Austin
Lyle
Blooming Prairie
Albert Lea
Owatonna
Spring Valley
Death of Baby Harry Edward Twedell at One Year
Little Harry Edward Twedell son of Mr and Mrs Ed Twedell died Friday night May 15 after illness from measles leading to abscess and probable blood poisoning. He would have turned one year old next month. Described as a bright child and a loss to his family, with sympathy extended to relatives.
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Harry Edward
Ed Twedell
Sparrow shooting turns fatal for hen in Pennsylvania
Frank Corneveaux while amusing his nephew Robert Bassler shot sparrows and killed a mother hen about thirty feet from the target. Police chief James Galt has confiscated all firearms at the request of George Corneveaux, brother of the marksman. Frank’s trip with Winchester Arms Co. has been postponed due to unspecified affairs.
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Robert Bassler
Frank Corneveaux
James Galt
George Corneveaux
Frank
Winchester Arms Co
Sermon Series on The Teachings of Jesus Starts Sunday
The Rev. H. B. Heren will begin a six sermon series on The Teachings of Jesus next Sunday morning. Topics include God Man Sin Punishment and Forgiveness Pray and Faith and Worship. The series welcomes all and aims to be helpful.
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H. B. Heren
Poisoning as a Fine Art and the Venetian Tariffs
The article recounts how fifteenth century Venetians formalized secret poisoning through the Council of Ten. It notes a tariff system with payments for assassinations of rulers and nobles, detailing listed prices from sultan to pope and the case of Emperor Maximilian as the first target.
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Bcale
Venetian Council of Ten
Poiso
John of
Raguba
Guolando Duoda
Pietro Guiarni
Maximilian
John
Spain
Milan
Mantua
Notable Quip Sparks Laugh in Cartoon Exchange
In a Punch magazine panel, Little Ethel teases Mr Rich about being born from nothing while Papa claims they all are made of dust, prompting a gentle moral echo on origins. The exchange pairs wit with genteel relationship humor typical of the era.
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Ethel
Mr. Rich
Benigniy
Truthful Boy
A brief dialogue shows a boy confessing his mother urged him to tell his teacher he was sorry for playing hockey when he had not. The exchange captures a tense moment of accountability and discipline.
Newton Warns That Zeal Needs Knowledge
A short aphorism notes zeal without knowledge is like guidance to a man in the dark, underscoring the value of informed effort.
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Newton
Card of Thanks for Floral Condolences
We express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for kindness and floral offerings during the illness and death of our mother. Signed by S. A. Rockafellow, G. M. Kelsey, A. A. Varco, G. E. Hall, and Roy A. Varco.
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S. A. Rockafellow
G. M. Kelsey
A. A. Varco
G. E. Hall
Roy A. Varco
Local Court Sessions Charge Drunkenness fines issued
In Justice Court James Curtin of LeRoy faced Justice Fairbanks on a drunkenness charge and received sixty days in the County jail. A youth cited for bicycling on the sidewalk was fined five dollars plus costs totaling seven dollars and forty cents. Authorities warn violators will be fined.
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James Curtin
LeRoy
Fairbanks
Funeral of W. S. Willis at Franklin Street Home
The funeral for the late W. S. Willis will be held at 2 30 Sunday afternoon from the Franklin street home. Rev F E Knopf will preach and the Masons will be in charge.
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W. S. Willis
Franklin Street
F. E. Knopf
Masons
For Rent: Eight Room Modern Home on Alleghany St
For rent a strictly modern eight room house on Alleghany Street between Greenwich and Kenwood. Described as one of the best homes offered for rental in the city by 3t W. F. Keere.
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Alleghany St
Greenwich
Kenwood
W. F. Keere
Political Calendar June 16 Republican and July 7 Democratic Conventions
The schedule lists the Republican National Convention set for June 16 in Chicago and the Democratic National Convention planned for July 7 in Denver. These entries outline upcoming party gatherings and host cities with dates.
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Chicago
Denver
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Wallace Gregson, Electrician
West Mill Street
People’s Pulpit
Handa
West’s Store
of Jesus
Baron Clothing
George Hirsh
W.R. Earl Furniture Co
Exra
Justice Court
Sohners
Samuel Pepys
London
Chicago Tribune
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H. L. Banfield
N F Banfield
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Rochester Viavi Co
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Oakland Avenue
State
G. Sorflaten
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Bill
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