s£")»i ,e '•-c? ?**$?* ^^*srw i1 KS^_1 ^*i *__. A -», )-^"Jvf J**-* J- i+ f, ., ,,,• ,.* _.... .*•..._ .. r. *.:' ... *"*., N W MK'MJ' ±M%L -AraM-irf!. •'StiSS^, "a* _4a»$t„ -r«v =Pag?SixT '—•^^^•r^'MOW®® COUNTY MINN, 2Hr W2Z ^Thursday, Dee BUSY TINES FOR Governor Knute Nelson was preparing diers have lost their lives to save "Sentiment afed Weather are Twins, But on the stage to receive, the* lettersand his inaugural address, and In Other Years mine." Captain Young and Captainrelect: OLD SANTA CLAUS Sentiment and Christmas are Identical," announced that it was to be a very Hanson spoke briefly. John Anderson, plain inaugural. School will close Friday for the Maytfie Writes in Xmas Letter to Jane president of the school board,. New equipment was being installed Christmas holidays. The reopening (Continued from Page 1) One Year Ago. in the electric light plant. day will be Monday, January 8. also gave a few short words of appreciation. Austin, Minn., Dec. 14, £922. watch out, I'll be before the Justice Austin high school basketball team Rice Lake farmers reported the The Mason City high school team Following the presentation tions addresses a letter to Sant^ in My Dear Jane:— of th^ Peace for shop-lifting. defeated both Wells and Elkton during appearance of droves of wolves in will be here Friday night to inaugurate Mr. Roach expressed satisfaction A"*iin from Dunnell, Minnesota. The Only eight more shopping days before Those mottoes and greetings just the week. that vicinity. the intex-scholastic season. Mason 1 over the past season and told jollv old man will find difficulty in Christmas. How the time flies Auditor-elect Johnson of Waltham City always does have good teams keep me spell-bound. Oh those jingly President L. D. Coffman of the fulfilling his requests. Hd"writes "I of the wonderful prospects for the when you consider the amount of sweet sentiments—just saying had a "moving bee" to get his household and the team representing that city University of Minnesota gave an^address want a pair of skees, a drum, a sand basketball team this winter. things you have to do, in a certain goods moved into Austin to take tomorrow night should be able to put the things I think but haven't the wit in the high school auditorium. dumpper, a busy andy, a jack in- the period of time and how it drags The following men received the up his residence here. up a very exciting contest jwith the nor the grace to say. How fine it is Br. E. J. Stoicke purchased the box, a climbing monkey,*a safe, a when you are waiting for a loved one coveted letters: Leslie Young, Joe local team. to have somebody somewhere all the* Babcock building from E. S. Babcock. banjo and a cork gun." to come home. How it speeds when Renwick, Geo. Bucklin, Ker. Meyer, year planning to gay my thoughts Here are some short Christmas A thiri letter addressed to Santa your automobile is headed for a telegraph Lee Owen, H. Dunlop, Chester Nockelby, for me at Christmas time. compositions written by children in Carleton defeated the Packers in at "0000 North Pole Street" shows pole and you haven't quite got Robert Dimmitt, Roy Rasmussen, the grade schools. The first by Milton Isn't it queer how grudges fall the opening game at Northfield. a pleas'ng familiarity with that old used to the difference between the Eugene Straka, Clarence Hanson, Eggert of the 5b class of the away from you at Christmas time? Score 35 to 27. man. His letter follows: brake .and the."go-some-more." How Edmund Perry, Kenneth Stimson, Lincoln school, tells of Christmas in Your mind and your heart are so Children in the grades are studying Dear Old Santa Claus— it drags when you're sentenced to Herman Brinkman, Mylo Howe Germany. full of the good will that the angels ,Ten Years Ago. different phases of activity in a ten years at hard labor! It's the and Ernest Jesson. Kenneth Hardy I would like to have you bririg me sang of, that all evil and distrust are Children In Germany. The Knights of the Round Table Austin, and after each study has been same old time but it only seems different. and Wayne Reynolds of the a for Christmas, because 1921 {rain crowded out. I just love everybody met at the home of Fred Franklin. completed write compositions on it. "The children in Germany believe team were also awarded letters at. I have been a pretty good boy, "think when there's holly and mistletoe and Farmers at Moscow subscribed Last week the local Postoffice was the that the Christ Child brings them I read somewhere the other day the assembly. 600 north pole street, and a drum and red candles and pine boughs all $700 for the proposed electric line subject studied. One of the best compositions their presents and that their godfather that solitude isn't in being alone but other toys, and a telephone and many about. between Sioux Falls and Owatonna. was the following, written helps him. Before Christmas MARKET PLACE in not expecting anyone. That must hurry with the toys and bring a„ It's easier to love folks then, than Bishop Quayle gave a sermon at by Loraine Anker of the B5 class Rupert comes with a bunch of twigs. surely be the keenest edge of sorrow. tree, trully Christmas t—but when the blizzards of March the Methodist chifrch. of the Franklin school: He stops at every house inquiring How little do we who have yours no come and "Winter lingers in the lap A. N. Kinsman and Mrs. Kinsman if the children have been good and families to provide for at Christmas dickey Br of Spring" and your liver gets sluggish had just returned from a three have said their prayers. If the answer Postoffice. think of the lonely souls who are unattached. 212 Str. MISCELLANEOUS with a winter of rich viands, months trip thru the south. "Our postoffice is a government is "yes" they will get many To go thru the Austin Another letter sent in care of the even your own husband had better Supt A. Franklin and Attorney F. presents. If the answer is "no" a FOR SL^lLE—Jewell feed mill, 6-inch building through which all our mail stores and see all the beautiful gifts north pole goes into detail for the G. Sasse were judges at a debate take to the*tall timber. stick will be left. On Christmas is sent. The Post Master is the head burrs. Price very reasonable. Austin that art and fancy can devise and whole family. 1 held in Kasson, Minnesota. every child gets a spice cake. It is of the postoffice, he has one assistant. Sentiment and digestion aren't far not to have anyone who is expecting Auto Company. austin minn made in many different shapes such removed after all and sentiment and There are eight clerks that sort and a gift from me, would be sorrow indeed. Dear santa, clause— Twenty Years Ago. distribute the mail. There are eight as stars, pigs, and horses." weather conditions are twins. But REAL ESTATE I will write and tell you what we Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Syck entertained sentiment and Christmas are identical. city carriers, seven rural carriers and When I see some of those girly Another explains the thoughts wan for Christmas E—wants a doll FC^ *ALE OR TRADE—Ten acres a number of friends at their home one parcel post carrier. The clerks things all frilly and fussy, I can just Santa must have at this time of the and some dishes and Buddie wants a of land adjoining Austin. Fine Modern on Franklin street. The evening I'll write some more after Christmas sort all the mail and put it into the see Alviry's eyes a smiling out at wagon or horse and baby wants a little year and is written by William Alderson house and good improvements. was spent in playing progressive bags which are locked- ready to be but I'm too busy now for more. doll and some play things and A me, and some of those games just of the 5A class of the Shaw 30-tf-c Call S. L. Young. crokinole. taken to the train. They also sort the With love, clutch ,at me and as I go by the counters. school. —wants a doll bed and beads and On account of a delay in the appropriation mail which comes in on the train for WANTED—To hear from owner of —MAYME. The Christmas spirit gets me Santa's Busy DayS. that is all I done no what mama and of $500,000 necessary to the different carriers. There are two good farm for sale. State cash and so I forgot the canny scotch that P. S.—I have a beautiful^gift for "My Goodness! how will I ever get daddy wants because they did not start the rural free delivery system, clerks in the money order room. They you. It's worth the money I spent these letters sorted. There are so price, full particulars. D. F. Bush, tell me. flows in my veins that I forget to the Mower County routes were delayed write and cash money orders, insure for it.—Mayme. many bad children and they are all from A even ask the price. And if I don't Minneapolis, Minn. 28-8-c- until February 1, 1903. parcels and keep track of the registered writing to me for a certain toy they 1005 L— Street. PUBLIC HEALTH State Board of Health tested all mail." want. It will soon be Christmas and FOR SALE River Farm, 143 One bright little fellow appropriated Feb. 16—Nutritional Clinics cows on the Rugg farm east of town, I will have to catch my reindeer, who Acres, best of soil, 2 V2 miles to an envelope which had contained at Johns burg, Rose Creek for tuberculosis. are running wild. I will soon be The following composition, witten town of 6000. $85.00 per acre, a letter for the family, crossed out and Adams, Feb. 7, 8, 9, 1922 107.49 REPORT FOR 1922 The Beaunots were entertained at climbing up and down chimneys and by Mary Mayer of the B5 class the address, wrote "for santa claus" terms: write owner. Box 822, Thief" Max*. 6—Subscriptions to the home of Mrs. Will Crane. having- a merry time filling stockings. of the Lincoln School, has been selected and left the rest to the post office. River Falls, Minn. Health Journal 4.00 The Great Western was laying an I believe I will have to call as one of the best of a group His wants are little. He writes "I Mar. 23—Tuberculosis Clinic extensin between Fort Dodge and Mrs. Santa Claus to catch my reindeer submitted on the subject of "The want a drum a book and a box of FOR RENT—Heated Room in modern Over $600 Spent During &t Austin, Feb. 28 28.57 Omaha. while I finish the toys. Well, American Flag:" colored crayon a knife a pair of scissors house, also garage. 909 N. Apr. 11—Film Rental for Co. "I here they are now away I shall go. wave over a land of free people. How is Mrs. Santa Claus I suppose Kenwood. 46-tf 4 Year In Big County Thirty Years Ago. Nurse 2.25 Get up!" When I pass by, men and bo\ you are making candy no\y I FOR RENT—Double garage, 1201 N. Announcement made that the Minnesota unecver their heads.. I have thirteen May 10—Tuberculosis Clinic must close. Health Crusade. Kenwood. 46*2-p National Guard would not be stripes and in my field of blue I keep At the regular Friday morning assembly, at Lyle, April 21 18.13 from Harold taken to Cleveland's inaugural, inasmuch track' of the states with forty-eight football letters were awarded May. 24—Lecture at Brownsdale One lad is taking no chances on FOR SALE—Rose Comb Wyandotte as they had used the appropriation stars. The people that salute me the members of the 1922 team. Mr. 31.24 hurting Santa's feelings and is very The financial statement of the Cockerels, 1 mile north of town. to go to the World's Fair promise to protect me. I am glad Neveln gave a short talk complimenting profuse with the word "dear." He Mower County Public Health Asso- M. S. Munson. 4G-4-p- May 26—Lecture at Austin .. 27.17 the previous year, and the remaining that my enemies, have not conquered the members of the team and explpin'ng addresses his letter to Chicago, 111. ciation for the past year submitted May 26—Infant Clinics at money was to be spent in training. me. They never shall I am most the true purpose of high Dial FOR SALE—Hav and corn. and depended on Red Cross seals to by Mrs. Eunice L. Rice, executive Elkton, Rose Creek, Austin prominent on Flag Day. Many sol­ school athletics. The team lined up 6018. 46-3-jv carry it through. secretary, shows that $629.21 has and Dexter, May 11, 12, Dear Santa Claus— been expended by the association in 13 and 15 125.36 the interests of public health. Beginning I am a little boy six years old May 30—Health Crusade Material with a balance of $818.68 on San .a Claus I want some toys. First and Expense 49.38 tanta December 1, 1921, the balance on ear Santa I want a train. Dear May 30—-Seal Sale Prizes for December of this year was $189.47. would you mind bringing me Children 24.48 This amount should be greatly augmented a sled, and Dear Santa I want a CM June 9—Literature 2.57 by the proceeds of the Christmas comb with a little case and I want a June 9—Film Rental for Co. seals.' rocking horse and Santa don't forget Nurse 2.45 An idea of the work accomplished to bring a car just big enough for Aug. 24—Postage on Free by the association can best be obtained me. And dear Santa probably you Literature -10 by reading the list of expenditures would get lost comeing to my house Nov. 28—Infant and Children for the year which are so I will tell you what street we live Clinics at Grand Meadow, printed herewith. ... on and what our number is I live on Lyle, November 17, 18, 20 An idea of the work accomplished 3dl street I will have the chimney and 21, 1922 135.71 by the association can best be obtained nice and clean for you. Good bye TOTAL $629.21 by reading the list of expenditures dear Santa Claus and hope you will Credit Balancp Dec. 1, 1922. .$189.47 for the year which are printed get to my house safev The Christmas seal sale of last herewith. Your little friend year left $556.08 to the county association, Expenditures. Donald after the forty-five per cnet 1921— which goes to the state and National One little tot admonishes Santa to Dec. 15—Health Crusade offices of the Red Cross Society, had not forget his "new baby sister" Prizes $ 24.50 been deducted. ""For Christmas I want a pr of natural Dec. 30—Seal Sale Material.. 22.60 sheep skin moccasin. And a pr. 1922— 4 r-f boys over shoes, and we got a new News items from all sections of this Jan. 31—Seal Sale Expensp.. 33.21 territory are wanted by The News. b&fcy sister and don't forget her from Francis 109Nq.E street Santa also received a few letters thru the graded school teachers. Two, of them are reproduced here. flqar Santa flaus— ,, H. Street, December J8, 1922. T'lease do not forget to come lo ir.y house on Christmas eve. I have Vr?n good and helped my mother as mv eh as I could. I am eight years nge. You can bring me what you think best. But I really would like a nice dolly and doll-buggy. Goodbye. Your friend, Marie B—•—. 80S H. St., Austin, Minn. ar Santa Claus— Dec. 14, '22. I am a little girl nine years old. I wish you would bring me a doll, a buggy, and a set of dishes for Christmas. I wipe dishes for my mother and make beds. I wish you a Merry Christmas. It Is Not Too Late To Make This-- With love, Irene S. HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PARTY And it is a very Merry Christmas A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS very pleasing Christmas pro'Tim A to those who had the foresight last was given by the Junior High sriiool in the Auditorium Wednesday year'to start a Savings Account evening. Vocal and instrumental selections, together with a delightful A Player Piano, Piano, Grafonola A Gift., the memory of which is with this Bank. one act Christmas play made ir the evening's entertainment. Each Now with Christmas here they rr mber given reflected the careful PERMANENT r.n.l intensive training undergone by 11ie juvenile artists for their parts. have plenty of ready money to buy The program consisted jrf an overture by the High School Orchestra, Gifts for those they wish to remember. scngs by the Junior High School Sheet Music, Player Rolls, Records and Small Musical Instruments Chorus, a reading by Donald Mcaughlin, recitations by Sylvia Gingr.M, MAKE IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFTS. Dorothy Crippen Marie Sill and Eugene McLaughlin, a march by the It is so much better than to have to fuss High School Orchestra, a ,'one-act TERMS TO SUIT play, "Why The Chimes Rang," and and worry making a meager amount stretch hristmas carols by the Girls' Glee over a long list. Try it and see. jClub. i,i^S 1 Those taking part in the play were Evan Wiener, Almond Hendrickson, -.1 Charles Babcock, Ruth Nockelby, l: rank Hardy, Herbert- Milbrad, LuJ'JyV,- ci!le Monty, Arthur Bemdt, Olaf STATE BANK Wicks, ]&Tary Jordan, and Georgez. Austin. Minnesota 'ft