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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
2
A local report notes 26 candidates for office, with many newly elected figures indicating more names to come based on past years trends. The piece reflects on ongoing political turnover and future contests.
I C Waldecker outlines the Initiative Referendum and Recall as key socialist tools. The piece explains how each mechanism empowers voters, enables direct democracy, and checks governmental power. He previews the Initiative segment to appear in tomorrow's Herald.
Little Maxine Pooler, nearly the only child untroubled by measles, wanders the neighborhood alone lamenting she cannot even catch the illness, highlighting isolation in a small community during an outbreak.
Journal-Owatonna notes a $1009 high license is set to begin this year unless a recount removes licenses. The council postponed a formal vote, referring the issue to the license committee amid familiar city politics and procedural delays.
Otto Fitzthum returns from a six month trip to California where he worked in Lucky Baldwin’s harness shop for two months and toured Arcadia. He observed Baldwin’s 400 staff, fruit plants, dairy and stores, noting a $3000 gold mounted harness locked away and expressing interest in returning next fall.
State Superintendent J W Olson after consulting Assistant Attorney General Jelly says the superintendent in an independent district may suspend a pupil and that a school board may delegate expulsion power to the superintendent if rules govern conduct and restraints are prescribed.
Supt. Franklin proposes a smoke infused drill to accustom pupils to fire alarms and reduce panic. The plan, described in The Fireman’s Herald March issue, would release smoke from paper fires in ash barrels as students evacuate via the building’s ventilators. Initial tests warn students, then drills occur without warning at two week intervals.
The column urges readers to avoid lengthy roasts and unsigned submissions. It notes Sunday baseball discussions lacked new input and that residents can seek police action to stop games. The piece argues for anonymous letters and cautions against publishing nontransparent postings.
Fragmentary note suggests Minnesota experiences a surge in immigration influencing legislative actions as a new era or period begins. The fragment hints at changes in policy or attitudes and mentions a last legal framework nearing conclusion. No clear dates or names are provided.
The piece extols Minnesota as a welcoming destination, noting Canadian advertising successes and heavy immigration pressure. It cites inquiries from U S residents who moved to Western Canada and seek return to the States, with many renters ready to start anew in Southern Minnesota or northern regions near Duluth and the Iron Range.
The Mower County Medical Society met for its second quarterly session at Fox Hotel on April 8 with Dr. Cobb presiding. A program featured Catarrh of the Sigmoid by Dr. Leck, Urine Analysis by Dr. Mitchell, an Open Parliament on case reports, and a skin disease clinic by Dr. Mitchell. Expressed sympathy was sent to Dr. and Mrs. Henslin of LeRoy for recent bereavement. attendees included local physicians from Lyle Waltham LeRoy Dexter Grand Meadow and Austin.
A candidate recounts his nomination drive six weeks earlier, denies bribery, and blames weak voter knowledge and opposition to license for his loss to Mr Gate. He cites organized opposition and claims vindication despite defeat, defending his campaign against claims of rotten deals.
Pasadena Daily News reports the funeral for Miss Joanne Isa bella Scott held at her South Hudson home with Rev. Albert Hatcher Smith and Baptist choir. Born in Lake City Minnesota, she moved to Pasadena in 1905, had a career in teaching and normal work, and valued health, faith, and family.
The Home and Foreign Missionary society held a farewell reception for Mrs. Fay Smith Dr. Rogers and Miss Hattie Washburn at Mrs. C. H. Moore home on South Main. A poem by Mrs. G W Lutz was read and praised for its comforting verses about parting and friendship. The honored guests are noted for active church work and deep community goodwill, and will be missed across the city.
Pearl City club staged a Wednesday evening surprise for Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Page. Ladies met at five, gents after 6:30, a four course supper followed. Mrs Page’s mother and sisters were guests of honor. Ethel Page and Gus Butzker performed a solo.
Mrs L D Baird entertained the Whist club at her home last evening, hosting a social evening with neighbors and friends in attendance.
A reader letter from a voter disputes false reports about an assessor race. It argues that the electorate supported Mr Gate on merit and sympathy, and opposes efforts to undermine Mr Tompkins by an un-nominated critic. The writer urges honesty and truth in civic discussion.
A reader named E. F. Peck asks the Herald why seeds bulbs plants and cuttings are charged 16 cents per pound at the Austin post office while surrounding charges are only 8 cents. The note seeks clarification on postal rates and uniformity.
The Rochester high school baseball season opens with new light gray uniforms and dark blue caps. Daily practice at the ball park has the team in strong form as they prepare for their first game against Rochester, with Freezer coaching and a lineup featuring Chapman, Decker, Loucks, Beiseker, Dexter, Hazeltine, Peterson, Fenton, Wilder, and Beecher as substitute.
George Welsh, Commissioner of Immigration, forwards a list of men who applied at his St Paul office for farm work. The note invites farmers to contact these applicants directly for employment and potential future farming opportunities. Names include Edwards in Williamsburg Pennsylvania Peters Scranton Rohrbaugh New York City Heffleflinger Carlisle J Arnold Carlisle Williams Chester Rockwell Mt. Vernon Overholt Franklin Station Jurdon Steeton Reynolds Coatesville Harris Wawa Heniken Princeton Pritchett Greensburg.
A large audience attended a Wednesday evening revival at the Methodist church where Rev. Ryan delivered a sermon on Christian Self Sacrifice. The series grows, with Harry Pettingill singing a solo and Mr. and Mrs. Tyler absent due to their child’s illness. Mrs. John Fairbanks and Mrs. F. H. McCulloch to sing tonight. Service begins at 7 30 p m.
The funeral for Elling Nerby of Corning was held this afternoon at 1 o’clock. Nerby died Tuesday at the state hospital in Rochester and his body was brought home yesterday for burial today.
Rev I P Johnson of Minneapolis delivered a Wednesday night sermon at Christchurch that praised sincere Christian spirit and primary religious principles. He compared a material building with the spiritual temple and offered several thoughtful parallels that left listeners with firm conviction.
About twenty five youths gathered at the home of Miss Erma Gregg three and a half miles southeast of town for an enjoyable social evening of games followed by refreshments.
Gripman Bros declares it remains in the ice business and ready to furnish ice in large or small quantities. Office and phones at Maple and Franklin streets.
The Young Peoples Sociable at the Presbyterian church Wednesday evening drew a modest crowd, yet attendees enjoyed a very pleasant time.
Eight room house with hall, cemented cellar, and good barn located at the corner of Main and College streets. Offered by owner E. H. Smith with favorable terms, small cash payment and balance monthly if desired. For full particulars call the owner.
The Zender family thanks relatives friends and the Eagle lodge for kindness shown during their recent sorrow. They appreciate kind words floral offerings and all assistance which helped to lighten their burden. Peter Zender and Family.
Quotations from the Chicago Tribune reflect an editor's note on headline economy. The city desk argues that the term growing is redundant since a scandal inherently expands as details emerge.
An anecdote from the London Telegraph recalls a stowaway aboard an Atlantic liner. A passenger questions the crew about the stowaway while observing the sailors’ large appetite at dinner.
Rosenthal Bros advertise professional wallpaper hanging claiming a proper install that lasts. The notice mentions locations 280L and 175 J. N. W. as service addresses.
A diner remarks the soup resembles rain in taste and smell and asks for thicker soup as the waiter notes the mood. The exchange captures a light London dining scene and a playful note on weather inspired cuisine.
Calvin Wright of Jeanette Pa, a baker, is to stand trial on charges of bigamy and perjury after marrying Anna C ODonnell in South Dakota where a divorce order was later declared invalid. Wright’s first wife Sophia Wright supported the prosecution claiming the Dakota divorce was invalid and the second marriage was unlawful.
The Second United States Cavalry produced many distinguished officers. Alumni include Confederate generals Johnston Lee and Hardee, and Federal generals Thomas and Stoneman. Captains Vanjooorn Kirby Smith N G Evan rose to high commands. Evans left service before Lee. Lee lamented parting at Fort Mason.
In a grave moment Mr Lord reveals payroll strain as wages for stenographer threaten his and Davis’s income. His wife proposes letting the stenographer take a month off and dividing the saved funds, a plan she believes fair to all involved.
Four policemen, John W. Straub, John Kelly, C. M. Lackenbill, and A. R. Sithens, admitted guilt on charges of entering with intent to commit a felony, larceny, receiving stolen goods and conspiracy. They were sentenced to seven years each at the Eastern Penitentiary. Accomplices Harry Rothenberger and W A Frost also pleaded guilty. Frost got four years, Rothenberger received a Huntingdon reformatory term.
A twelve year old boy writes from New Orleans to his uncle in Marksville detailing a 1906 river murder mystery. He says Lucien Edwards killed his wife and eldest daughter on a shanty boat, then sank them with stones in the Mississippi, and threatened the boy who later joined siblings at an orphan home.
Dr Englehardt Voerster Jr a former chief physician at the city dispensary and noted local physician was arrested on murder charges in the early hours after Reese Bell a 25 year old paperhanger was shot in the head while escorting a woman and her two daughters from a party. Bell sang as he walked and exchanged words with the assailant who fired and fled before a policeman arrived.
A rocky club official recalls a scheme where four men pose at a paddock gate to gain entry by claiming they own, train, and ride Starlight. The final man, who is actually Starlight himself, speaks meekly and is admitted despite his shabby appearance.
Americus defeats Fred Beell of Wisconsin by winning the first two falls in a wrestling match in Baltimore. The first fall took 21 minutes and the second 2 minutes, giving Americus the lead and a claim to the light heavyweight championship.
A mother celebrates her son Jack promoted to first lieutenant in the navy by sending navel oranges. Guests hear her boast of the fine lad while recalling Jack’s spelling error naval versus naval with an e and a small n, a joke repeated from the New York Press.
A London News cor respondent recalls an old Lincolnshire woman who bathes rarely. She washes her face daily and neck weekly but claims she has not been washed all over since infancy. The anecdote ends with the lady living to ninety three.
A summary of the Lotus Eaters describing the Sybian tribe named by the Greeks, Herodotus notes a caravan route to Egypt, and the lotus plant still growing and producing edible fruit and wine from its juice.
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