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Mower County news (Austin, Minn.) 1920-1947

October 2, 1922 · Page 1 of 8

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MOWER COUNTY NEWS, AUSTIN, MINN.1 Page Two y% '•Jp-Xiifrle -U fat* Monday Oct. 2,1922. rf".dV ••, .„. 4»- ECLIPSE ECHOES MASSASOIT DEDICATED Mowfer County Farmer Exchanges Load of Hay for Pound of Tea That Was In 1903 Weekly Shavings." ft-' Edited bySplinters-.. As the Monitor editor was passing Volume 441. that he was going to haul it to Mie September 27, 1922 oyer the leaves of an old scrap-book, outskirts of town, .unload it in a ditch and set fire to it as he wanted to go a few days ago he ran acresg the following. TAKE NO CHANGES buying Lumber stock from the barn yard into the hume with a light load. Mr. Williamson article -which was clipped and building materials. It is a Held of stubble or stalks where they said "I'll tell you.what I'l! do from the pages of the Adams (Minn.) waste of money. How so? Why. because can elean up the ruffage. We have in a short time you'll have to I have a little hay in my bam. but a stock of good Steel Gates—the best Review under dating of Friday, January go all over the job again. the market affords, and we have if you will haul* it down the:o and 9, 1903ra littie oyer 19 years cheaper gates or if you have an odd ^S5rl Dependable material may cost a put it in the mow I'll give you a ago. The article in itself goes, on to sized opening we can make you a triflle more than "cheap" stuff in BLUEPRINTS OF N. H. CLUB ELECTS pound of tea\" Mr. Kough did so tell about a Mower county farmer ex the first place, but you can figure out Can Sag Gate to fit. If you need a. gate see the Eclipse—they can sup— and received an equivalent of $2.00 its economy in the Jong run. changing a load of hay for a pound of ply your needs. for his load of hay as tea. was worth Drop in and talk over your problems tea, the transaction taking place LYLE ROAD MADE NEW OFFICERS with us.- It may be we can help about $2.00 a pound at that time." at LeRoy,'Minn., about 54 years ago. you plan your ideal buildings and at The Man with the Smile. —Stacyville Monitor. The article reads verbatims a cost that wjll be within your ability "Whatever the weather may be," "A bit of interesting history was to handle. says he, Maps Show Routing of Interesting Meeting Is "I call that dress a crime," said told us one evening this week by "Whatever the weather may be, Hupp. Thos'. Kough, one of the pioneer residents Held Thursday State Highway In It's the so^j-s ye sing, and the As this is the time of the years to Replied his storm and strife, of the county who lives two you wear prepare for winter, have you looked Afternoon. Village. "Stop jawing now and hook me up?" miles east of Taopi. About 35 years over your Farm Gates. Are they adjustable That's a-makin' the sun shine everywhere." So he fastened the crime on his so that when the snow gets ago, when barely-a young man he knee-deep they will swing clear and wife. Mr. Riley is correct, but a bin-ful hauled a load of fine upland hay into The N. H. club met Thursday Lyle, October 1.—Blue prints have you will not have to use the scoop of Elco Coal will produce the smile LeRoy and stayed on the market all afternoon with Mrs. Leon. Van Camp for an hour in order to turn your been received from the Minnesota of satisfaction.* Mother—"Whoever taught you to day without receiving a bid for itv. The meeting was called to order as Highway department showing the location use-that awful word?" Along towards evening Postmaster usual. Each member came prepared of the state highway north on Willie—Santa Claus, mamma." Williamson, who "was also county su-: to answer roll call by giving some Main street thru the park, turning J. J. CLEMENS Mother—"Santa Claus?" perintendent at the time, happened good household hints, which were iinteresting gradually back onto the present highway, rONE PIECE OR A CAR UOAD along end asked Mr. Kough the question: Willie—"Yes, mamma, when he JJ and instructive to all. It until it reahes Pershing Ave., "What are you going to do with fell over a chair in my bedroom on being the time to elect officers, li'o in Park addition. your bay?" Mr. Hough's reply w£s Christmas Eve." DIAL 2047 Local Manager program had been prepared. Five The proposed road will come out This statue of Mas'sasoit, great visitors were present to enjoy the Sachem at the north side of the park 12% of the Wampanoags, protector and pleasant afternoon. Miss Angell feet further west than it entered at preserver of the Pilgrims, was officially and Mrs. Frank Page favored the the north end of Main. Lots Nos. dedicated recently on Cole's hill, company with several piano selections 4-5 and 6, in block 4, peterson's addition Plymouth, Mass. More than 600 Red during the afternoon. The officers and part of lots 33, 34 and 35, Men and. Daughters of Pochontas from for the ensuing year are: block 1, Park addition will be used all over the United States were present President, Mrs. Elmer Nelson vicepresident, at the ceremony. Th6 statue was unveiled in the new route. Mrs. Ira Kuns secretary, a year ago. Its formal presentation The blue prints do not include any to the town of Plymouth was Elsie AngelL treasurer, Mrs. Ole Hynie, part of the highway north of the as a feature of the seventy-fifth annual and reporter, Mrs. P. C. Rosenthal. city limits but the engineers stated council of the National Order of Red to the authorities that the highway Men. Mrs. Van Camp assisted by Mrs. would run due north on the east side Ed. Gransee served a fine supper of the tracts connecting with the which consisted of sandwiches and state highway and the New AdamsFreeborn Did You Ever Auction Date Book pumpkin pie. County., road at the Gekler -The October meeting will be held crossing three miles north of Lyle. with Mrs. John Watkins. According to this plan the only railroad Tuesday, October 3.—J. H. Aultfather, crossing will be at Varco and we Austin. Purebred Poland Stop to Think understand there is a possibility that District Telephone China hogs. Col. Albert Hopfe, this will be eliminated by going under auctioneer. Headquarters Transferred the tracks. This viaduct could be Wednesday, October 4.—Mrs. George to Rochester drained into the creek. Winn, five miles northwest of Lansing, seven miles southeast of fr-.. To Preach at Lyle. Blooming Prairie, on the Red Ball Rev. Mr. Hartman of St. James District headquarters for the Tristate route. Thos. A. Conlon, auctioneer. will conduct services at the Lyle telephone company have been charge on Sunday, October 8. Services transferred from Owatonna to Rochester Thursday, October 12.—Como and will be held as follows: Mona as a result of a re-districting Foster, Lansing. Real estate and at 11:00 a. m., Norwegian services plan outlined by the county, according personal property—240 acres of Lyle, 8:00 o'clock, English services. to the Owatonna Journal Chronicle. land, 100 head of cattle, 100 hogs, 25 horses, farming equipment. Col. The Eastern district, with Rochester Albert Hopfe, auctioneer. DEXTER as its headquarters, will include Tuesday, October 17.—Adam Arens & Houston, Winona, Fillmore, Mower, Sons, Austin. Horses, cattle, hogs, THAT the city that gets the publicity gets the business. Mrs. T. K. Berwin and children returned Freeborn, Steele, Dodge, Olmsted, and machinery. Col. Albert Hopfe, Winona, Wabasha, Goodhue, Rice home Tuesday after spending auctioneer. THAT the city that gets the advertising grows. and parts of Scott and Dakota counties, a few days with relatives at LaCrosse. Saturday, October 21.—Siekman & with the vicinity of New Richland Dean, Big Type Poland China Hog in Waseca county. Rochester Mrs. A. S. Chase was an Austin THAT advertising a city is a business, not child's play. Sale. Boars, Gilts, and sows with was picked as headquarters because caller Tuesday. litter. of its position almost in the geographical Mrs. E. G. Gould went to Eagle F. P. Dawes, .Plainfield, Wis., center of the district. THAT people will go miles to get a good live city to Grove, Iowa, last week to spend several real estate and personal property. days with her daughter, Mrs. H. trads. 280 acres of land horses, cattle, Frank Wagner Claim M. Hunt. hogs and machinery. Col. Albert Asa S. Chase left for Newberry, For Injuries Is Paid Hopfe, auctioneer. THAT your property will increase in value when the outside Mich., Monday, being called there on Wednesday, October 25.—J. G. Meyers, account of the serious illness of his! world knows your city is wide-awake. Adams. Shorthorn cattle, and mother. .' Settlement of a claim made by Poland China hogs. Col. Albert Frank Wagner for injuries received THAT people from neighboring cities will come where Hopfe, auctioneer. in the automobile accident this summer GRAND MEADOW there is something doing. in which Senator W. A. Nolan Wednesday, November .29.—Frank 4- Toussaint, three miles northwest was killed, has been made by the Three Civil War veterans from this of Austin. Closing out sale, horses, Hardware Mutual Casualty company. THAT the city which does not seek something better vicinity were in Des Moines, Iowa, cattle, and machinery. Col. Albert Mr. Wagner entered a claim for $2,500 last week attending the National Hopfe, auctioneer. than it now has, is going to lose out. against Charles Lawrence, who Grand Army encampment. The three drove the car which collided with the from here were George Pierce of one carrying Mr. Wagner and Senator The motorcyclists should at least THAT now is the time your city and business need advertising Grand Meadow and A. W. Thornhill Nolan. slow down so the people can tell and J. R. Brownell of Racine. more than ever before. what is going t)y. A double wedding was solemnized Ready to Join. on Wednesday, September 27, at the Minister—"Would you care to join Mr. Slow (calling on girl)—"You THAT if you* don't get out and go after the outside home of H. J. Bjerke, west of Grand us in the new missionary movement seem rather—er—distant this evening." trade, some neighboring city will. Meadow, when two of his daughters were married. Miss Palma became Miss Ala Mode—"I'm crazy to try Girl—"Well, your chair isn't nailed the wife of George Skogstad of this it. Is it anything like the foxtrot?" to the floor, is it?" THAT if they do, they will get the business you should place and Miss Hilda, the wife of get. Leonard Olson of Cashton, Wis. George Pierce of Grand Meadow .. J. R. Brownell and wife and A. W. High School Auditorium Thornhill and wife of Racine attended the annual reunion of the civil THURSDAY FRIDAY war veterans at Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Thornhill stopped at CURTAIN 8:15 Waterloo, Iowa, for a short visit with their daughter, Adella and the rest A Bang Up Good Show You'll Say So! of the party returned Saturday. Mrs. T. J. Grimes, wTio was taken to tKe St. Olar hospital for treatment, The Austin Lodge of Elks'No. 414, Presents: died there last Friday evening. The Big Musical Production Her body was. brought back to Grand Meadow Saturday and will be taken The Masquerade Party''' to LaCrosse, Wis., for burial on Monday.- Will Nolan came Friday and is i: spending" a few days with his mother, A Farcial Musical Comedy by Roselia Zura Mrs. W. A. Nolan. Snappy Music—Sparkling Comedy Rev. G. S. Perry and wife leave A the first part of the week for St. Paul Bewitching. Dances, yr/^ 7 -where they expect to make their home. Magnificent Costumes, Special Scenic Effects $ Mr. and Mrs. Otto Detloff returned *•& last week from an auto trip to ••s & Minot, N. D. They found the roads See the:—Baby Dolls, Kewpies, Dutch Kids, Valentines, College "iH? and weather favorable and enjoyed Girls, Widows and Bachelors, Cooks, Vegetables, U. S. Liberty" Girls, The County's Community Paper. the trip immensely. League of Nations, Wood Nymphs, Japs, Spanish Dancers, Country Vf*:' One of the biggest and best auction J* Bumpkins. I4"«s Jg hi sales ever held in this community '-..St OODLES OF LAUGHS 'J- fa was the one of Tuesday of Skaran IP IF YOU WANT TO GET IN BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY 4 and Robinson. The sale was well iii £ty*~ .-4.V qgt 1 4. advertised and a big crowd was present Tickets on sale at Pooler and Wold Drug Stores -r'VK- The results was that the livestock "T .f and machinery sold well. "ConIon ^Prices Adults-^75c ^Children-=-50c is handled the selling end of in fine shape.—Grand Meadow Recorf.^ _'S| 1 ... ^Proceeds go^to the Elks Band "r -"'"aWl «t» The News—$2.50 a year—worth it. *20*^4 wgmmmmr.