Unusual Season Discussed by Weather Observer
A weather review discusses an anomalous December with unseasonably warm days and a late brood of chicks, noting records and comparisons to past decades. It cites Weather Observer Henle and farmer Mr. Baoson, detailing average temperatures, extremes, and precipitation patterns this month.
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Eulil
Misuwots
My. A
Eceon
Hanske Tomeship
Henle
Baoson
Aly
Minnesota Climate Records Highlight 1913 Banner Month
A 1913 December stands out as a banner month for Minnesota with notable warmth. The preceding November proved even more striking, being colder than fifteen of twenty years and drier than thirteen of them.
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Minnesota
Council Deings on South State Street Sewer and Water Assessments
The Board of Public Works set sewer assessments at 965 per 50 foot lot and water mains costs for North Franklin Street properties. Franklin Street grading costs and a one third City share were approved, with proposed changes to levy methods debated by residents including Foerster, Gerber, Bauer, Kiteberger, and Runck among others.
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South State Street
North Franklin
Board of Public Works
Franklin Street
Water Wales
Franklin
Amateta
William Foerster
Frits Rultuf
Rene Gerber
John
Othera
Toity Council
Werner Jueoemaon
Andrew Dauer
Joba
Year of Health and Prosperity Adored by Readers
A bakery or business thanks its readers and patrons for support in the past year calling it the best ever. It extends sincere wishes for health happiness and profit in 1914 and expresses gratitude to friends who helped make the year successful.
Proposed assessors vote on sewer division and Broadway plots
Christ Belfert and William Boetsger voiced opinions after Board of Public Works explanations. board to decide and council confirm sewer assessments totaling 645.80 per lot, with Broadway between Fourth and Fifth South Streets split 875 for lower and 6 for upper lots. Sprinkling assessments listed for Minnesota, Hreadway, State, and Washington streets with small per lot amounts. Also a public theatre note promotes The Shepherd of the Hills at Turner Theatre, starring Robert Harrach, Wednesday evening January 7.
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Christ Belfert
William Boetsger
Board of Public Works
Eoss
Minnesota
Broadway
Fourth
Fifth South
Washington
Simmy Lane
Ozark Mountains
Wcenle
Wright
Turner Theatre
Robert Harrach
Favorite Play Returns in Wrights Classic Tale
A review notes Pay Shepherd of the Bills by Herold Bell Wright, praising its sincerity and compelling plot. The action centers on Old Natt, who clings to a remembered wrong, Young Matt famed for strength, and a shepherd who came to the hills to teach, amid a tale of peace and beauty.
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Peter Dadhime
Shepherd
Herold Bell
Jeera
Matt
Hercules
No Ice Harvest This Year Warns of Short Season
A fragmented note warns that ice harvests are unlikely this year due to an unusually warm summer followed by anticipated extreme cold. It suggests two winter months have already passed with little activity and predicts a brief, severe ice season if and when cold weather returns.
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Minnesota
Notch
Change in bingo business ownership and management
Athanas Henle sells his stake to son George Gedle leading to a name and leadership shift to George Henle. The transition takes effect January 1. Beale Sr. has not chosen a new line of work and does not intend to pursue any specific path yet.
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Athanas Henle
George Gedle
George Henle
Mr. Beale, Sr
Mischievous Christmas Eve Cat Whistle Fire Drill
Citizens were shocked by a false alarm when a window pane was struck and glass broken at box 74 corner Franklin and 6th North Street. Fire ward and neighbors rushed to a non existent blaze, condemning the prank and urging the culprit be found and punished.
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Ant Io
Department
No Souvenirs at New Year Ball by Firemen’s Aenyal Bar
The Firemen's Aenyal Bar committees met to decide on not giving souvenirs to the ladies and to use the saved money to aid several needy families. The event at Masonic Hall on Monday December 20 featured Worthy Grand Matron Ena F. Ronald, two initiations, light refreshments, and a musical program.
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Masonic Hall
Ena F. Ronald
Ruoald
New Ulm Boys Inventors Patents For Cigar Holder And Feather Brush
John Hauenstein Jr secures a patent for a safety cigarette and cigar holder. Emblematic of local initiative, Berg develops a feather brushing machine to dress poultry, using two rotating brushes and a trough, powered by any source, with patents sought in Germany England Austria and Canada.
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John Hauenstein, Jr
G. Berg
Borg
Coeel
Berg
Bor Diaressun
Fee
Berge
Ferd
Faribault
Faribault Furniture Company
Jobo Haueostein, Jr
Loventure
Haueosin
Germany
England
Austris
Canada
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Council Deings
Second Regiment
William Tell
K. L. King
G. Rossini
Sousa
Franz Schubert
Flotow
D. W. Reeves
L. Idyl
Vis
J. H. Michaelis
M. A. Althouse
New Ulm Boys
Emil G. Berg
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