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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
2
Stars Shine Through Night in Quiet Poem
A childlike meditation describes lights seen through blinds and windows as thousands of stars fill the sky. References to Mars, the sailor’s star, and a dog and plough blend with a domestic scene as the speaker drifts between dream and wakefulness. The verses end with a memory of being placed in bed while stars whirl in the head.
April Showers Bring Umbrellas and Job Chases
A dreary Good Friday with cold rain and leaden skies is described. An exchange between two aldermen reveals a council member facing forty job seekers, with one urging adaptation learned from the old days.
Post Office Open on Holiday Amid Orders Mix Up
The post office operated today despite a legal holiday as Postmaster Simmons was out of town and O. J. forgot to leave orders leaving staff unsure how to proceed. The Fairmont Sentinel says it will publish names of all marrying parties despite law against printing lottery winner names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
O. J
The
Fairmont Sentinel
Churches urged to submit Easter program copies early
Officials in charge of Easter church programs are asked to send copy to the Herald office by Saturday morning. Late submissions may be omitted or cut down. The paper requests early delivery, ideally by 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Office
Voter Warned After Alleged Ballot Box Incident
A local comment argues a map voter who voted in city elections also cast a ballot in a township race. The piece urges guarding ballots and hints a penitentiary might teach respect for the ballot box, suggesting a costly but necessary lesson.
Father of breakfast foods dies and oats lineage noted
A newspaper reminiscence recalls Ferdinand Schumacher, founder of Uncle Tobys style oats, and traces how rolled oats and many cereal varieties such as Corn Flakes Wheat Flakes Grape Nuts and Shredded Wheat branched from the central oatmeal lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Schumacher
Bright 1879 silver dollar found in Austin store
A shining 1879 silver dollar appeared in a local Austin shop, described as bright as mint fresh. A clerk speculated it may have escaped circulation since issue, noting the mystery buyer, a well known Austinite, might be the man who first obtained it.
Absent minded man fills cistern bucket with water
A South Main Street gentleman, asked to bring coal, loaded a large galvanized basket used for that purpose with soft water at the cistern. He returned home unaware of his mistake until discovering the mix up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
House foundation on Water street east of Tryon's hotel
Herald entry notes J. Weisel laying the foundation for a fine house on Water street east of Tryon's hotel. Advertisers listed include Hall & West Chicago Shoe store Red Front Shoe House Austin Furniture Co Friedrich & Hormel Mrs Wm Olson T W Donovan A W Tennant Case Woodsum Malmberg Olson F P McBride C H Decker E Myers Emporium Giles Shepherd P H Zender Ranney Shortt S D Catherwood H A Avery A W Allen Hotel Robinson Otto Kunath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Files
J. Weisel
Water Street
Tryon’s
Hall & West
Chicago Shoe Store
Red Front Shoe House
Austin Furniture Co
Friedrich & Hormel
Wm. Olson
T. W. Donovan
A. W. Tennant
Case & Woodsum
Malmberg & Olson
F. P. McBride
C. H. Decker
E. Myers Emporium
Giles & Sheperd
P. H. Zender
Ranney & Shortt
S. D. Catherwood
H. A. Avery
A. W. Allen
Hotel Robinson
Otto Kunath
Daylight Hopes For Hon John Frank After Eye Surgery
The article notes Hon John Frank, blinded by illness, sending a final line that only asks for daylight. Friends statewide await news on his eye condition as he recovers from a recent surgical operation with uncertain prospects for restored sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frank
State Dairy and Food Dept Secretary Wall Article Note
Secretary Wall of the State Dairy and Food Department authored a column to be published in a different newspaper column, detailing regulatory topics and department perspectives for readers. The piece signals forthcoming coverage in another section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
State Dairy and Food Department
county dairy prospects need stronger association
A county speaker highlights dairy industry conditions urging organized effort to boost creamery butter output. He notes the county lags behind Freeborn and Steele, urging a grassroots dairy association to raise production to par with the state's leading counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
Freeborn
Steele
City council set for next Tuesday night meeting
The new council and the old will meet next Tuesday to discuss duties and burdens for two years. A large citizen turnout is expected but many will later miss the council’s decisions. The article notes past attendance has been sparse except when duties require presence.
Easter Cantata The Cross and Crown at Lutheran Church
The Easter cantata The Cross and Crown by E L Ashford will be performed at the Lutheran church Easter Sunday evening at 7 30. Part I features The Cross The Lord Will Arise The Temptation God Shall Charge His Angel Legions Hosanna in the Highest The Shadow of the Cross and more. Part II The Crown The Strife Is Oer Christ Our Passover Abide With Me Come Gracious Spirit And It Came to Pass Lift Up Your Heads Final Chorus. Soloists and choruses include sopranos Mrs J E A Naess Mrs C A Hegge Miss Madeline Ober Miss Alma Overlie altos Mrs S C Fritz Miss Emma Michelson Miss Hilda Thompson Miss Gertrude Dahle tenors M N Clausen C J Johnson bassos A Brandvng Frank Wilbour and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Ashford
Lutheran Church
J. E. A. Naess
C. A. Hegge
Madeline Ober
Alma Overlie
S. C. Fritz
Emma Michelson
Hilda Thompson
Gertrude Dahle
M. N. Clausen
C. J. John
Easter Service By Knights Templar at Presbyterian Church
Knights Templar Temple No. 18 will hold an Easter service at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 8pm with public attendance invited and Masons especially urged to attend. The program includes hymns, responsive services, scripture readings from Haggai and John, anthems, prayers, a sermon on immortality, commemoration of the dead, and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernard Commandery
Knights Templars
Irons vs Banfield case ends with small verdict
Justice Fairbanks heard most of the day Thursday in the Irons versus Banfield matter. S J Irons claimed 685 bushels were threshed while Banfield contended 500 bushels. Verdict rendered for Irons for 29.55 with costs totaling 45.68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Fairbanks
J. Irons
H. L. Banfield
A. W. Wright
Mr. Banfield
S. D. Catherwood
Mr. Irons
Irons
Cook Farm
Banfield
Rons
S. J. Irons
High School Baseball Opens Saturday at Fairgrounds
The city hosts a season opener with the local high school team facing Owatonna at the Fairgrounds at 3 15 PM. Owatonna has trained long and played a game Saturday while Austin beat Rochester in their first game and aims to win again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owatonna
Fairgrounds
Owetonna
Austin
Rochester
Varnishes and enamels advertised by M Tollerson
A historical advertisement proclaims varnishes suitable for wagons carriages chairs linoleums and ice boxes and lists enamels of all sorts by M Tollerson the Painter in Illinois IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Tollerson
Mrs K Wold Heads to Chicago for Easter Visit
Mrs K Wold travels to Chicago tonight to spend Easter with her daughter Ethel. Dr C A Hegge made a professional call to Kasson today. Frank Dunn has returned to Glenville after visiting J A Brady home, with Mr Bracy accompanying him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. K. ©. Wold
Chicago
Ethel
Dr. C. A Hegge
Kasson
Frank Dunn
Glenville
J. A. Brady
Mr. Bracy
Mower County Creamery Statistics From 1886 to 1906
Secretary W W Wall of the State Dairy and Food Commission presents Mower County creamery data. The piece tracks creameries, cheese factories, patrons, cows, milk production and butter output from 1886 through 1906, noting growth years, peak counts, payments to farmers, and rising butter prices. It urges improved dairy practices to boost output and farm wealth.
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Mower County
Freeborn
Steele
Lyle
Rose Creek
Grand Meadow
Tappi
LeRoy
Waltham
Austin
Lansing
Your
Denmark
W. W. Wall
Lulu Guthrie and Mrs Sullivan Visit City Yesterday
Lulu Guthrie and Mrs Sullivan of Blooming Prairie were in the city yesterday, meeting local residents and touring sights. The visit drew small crowds near downtown as they spoke with locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Guthrie
Mrs. Sullivan
Blooming Prairie
Land Office Offers 50000 Acres in Montana Valley County
The notice advertises 50 000 acres of choice homesteads in Valley County Montana with good soil and climate plus special excursion rates to inspect the country. It notes contact with U S Commissioners Mathews and mentions available improved farms in Mower County and city property for exchange. It also promotes insurance services and low rates, plus bonds from The Banker's Surety Co and Empire State Surety Co. A Phaeton for sale cheap and a blue grass pasture available east of Lansing Avenue for cows are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley County
Montana
U. S
Mathews
Mower County
Austin
City of Austin
Banker’s Surety Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Empire State Surety Company
New York City
Lansing Avenue
Cosmo Presents Varied Film Program This Week
The Cosmo theater shows an all around good program through the week with varied features. Films include Life Boat Maneuvers Servants Generosity The Boy Detective For Babys Sake The Sticky Fly and the illustrated song Comrade Mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmo
Sunrise Service Unites Three Churches Easter Morning
Easter Sunday at seven o'clock offers a young people's sunrise prayer meeting led by Paul Knopf. Worshippers from Presbyterian, Baptist and Congregational churches join to reflect on the Significance of the Cross. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Knopf
Local Decorator Faces Regret Over Subpar Redesign
A former customer regrets hiring a new contractor for home decoration after our earlier quality work. He acknowledges artistic sign work but says the new team cannot meet our high decorating standards. ROSENTHAL Bros. 280L or 175 J. N. W.
Sunrise Prayer Meeting at Epworth League
The Epworth League plans an Easter Sunrise prayer meeting at 6 o clock Sunday morning at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Local Residents Share Health and Travel News
Little Hazel Swenson is sick with anemonia. Mrs. Ole Tolbertson returned from Hokah today. Mrs. J Lynch visited Flandreau for her mother's illness. John C. Johnson returned from Peterson after a week there. Mrs J Smaby and Mrs A Johnson and children went to Peterson. J Crown and Thos McFarlane went to Milwaukee to fetch an engine for the extension. Robert Hessler’s first trip as engineer yesterday. Mrs Oscar Ober and children spent the day in the cities. Miss Bouggy of Dexter and Miss Mollie Aberly of Brownsdale visiting in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Smaby
A. Johnson
Peterson
J. Crown
Thos. McFarlane
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Road
Robert Hessler
Oscar Ober
Miss Bouggy
Dexter
Mollie Aberly
Brownsdale
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Frank Wilbour
Templar
Justice Court
Creamery Statistics
State Dairy and Food Commission
Land Office
Wold’s Drug Store
Sunrise
Little Hazel Swenson
Ole Tolbertson
Hokah
John C. Johnson
Murphy’s
SS Garment
R. R. Murphy
Grocers
Chas. L. West
the Smith Insurance Avenuy
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N. Y
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Palatine National Union
Milwaukee Mechanics
Camden
Williamsburgh City
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothe
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