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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1908

Page

2

Sworn Circulation Figures by Mail of Carrier

The notice reports sworn circulation data for a publication, noting 1060 subscribers. It emphasizes mail by carrier distribution metrics and official verification.

Local candidate notices stir in LeRoy area

Geo Gilbertson of LeRoy announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for representative from the south district. Lyle has a candidate. Prof Boostrom’s friends expect him to enter the race, as rain delays seedings in the region.

Geo. Gilbertson LeRoy Lyle Boostrom

Adams offers bonus to Stone and Tile for Clark Street site

Adams proposed a $5000 bonus to lure Stone and Tile to locate on Clark street. The firm would have accepted if the council refused the petition for use of Clark street. The plant would add about $25,000 a year to payroll.

Adams Cement Stone and Tile Company Clark Street

Lafayette’s City Council session censures local waste of funds

Lafayette says residents tend to condemn local institutions while granting bonuses to outsiders to attract them here. He warned the city council that such practices undermine homegrown interests and fiscal stability.

Lafayette French

Christadelphians Reported Few in United States

The 1910 United States census lists 63 Christadelphian churches with 1 277 members. In Mower County the sect is shown by two adherents, one in this city and one in Ramsey. A Christadelphian from Wisconsin gave free lectures at the Auditorium.

United States Christadelphians Mower County Ramsey

Spearing Suckers Draw Criticism As Creek Slaughter

Local report condemns boys and men spearing hundreds of fish in the streams around the city. Dead fish litter the banks of the Dobbin as spearing victims pile up, with critics arguing the act violates law and humane standards despite legal allowances for fishing.

Dobbin

Dog attack alarms Oakland avenue residents

Residents on Oakland avenue fear for children as a six or seven year old boy was bitten in the leg by a dog at the corner of High street and Oakland avenue. Witnesses could not identify the boy involved.

Oakland Avenue High Street

Democratic County Convention Faces Bitter Bryan Johnson Fight

The county convention is heated with a contest between Bryan and Johnson factions. Bryan supporters are active in many wards, while Johnson factions must mobilize to prevent defeat in a county that admires Minnesota’s favorite son.

Bryan Johnson Minnesota

Birthday Surprise Honors Fred Fenton With Warm Gathering

Friends gathered Friday evening at the Fenton home to honor Fred Fenton on his birthday. John Briebach gave a gracious presentation praising his life in Austin and his kindness to friends, as Churchill orchestra and the Austin Male Quartette provided music. Mrs. Robbins hosts a 6:30 dinner tonight on South Chatham Street for Mr. and Mrs. Eaton Robbins.

Fred C. H. Robbins South Chatham Street Mrs. Eaton Robbins

Senior Class Play A Pair of Idiots Delights City

The high school audience of about 300 praised the two act comedy A Pair of Idiots performed in the assembly room on Thursday night. Clinton Smith Ralph Daigneau Everett Banfield Cecil Opie Camilla Franklin Estella Stockman led a strong cast with polished enunciation and smooth timing. The production featured a neatly decorated stage and orchestra music with a lively class prophesy and closing class song. Tonight’s show offers another opportunity to see the performance.

Virginia Winifred Lester Peter Jennings Colonel Bradley Miss Lester Clinton Smith Ralph Daigneau Napoleon Dr. Gunther Everett Banfield Mr. Banfield Cecil Opie Lucretia Bradley Camilla Franklin Jean Bradley Estella Stockman High School Glen Hendryx Mars

Celebration Considered at Court House Meeting

A sparsely attended mass meeting at the court house discussed holding a Fourth of July celebration in Austin. Attendees urged citywide involvement, pledged committees to survey business and professional leaders, and urged funding to create a celebration that would attract visitors and boost the city. An adjourned meeting was set for next Tuesday night to review the committee report.

Court House Cort Room Austin Sutton K. O. Wold R. R. Murphy H. EF. Shedd A. C. Page R. KR. Murphy Mr. Murphy W.R. Earl W. F. Ebbinger E. A. Dalager W. L. van Camp H. E. Shedd Geo. Bucklin

Easter Ball at Maurek's Draws Large Thursday Crowd

A crowded Easter ball at Maurek's Thursday evening featured Kelly's Orchestra whose music was praised and dancers reported a fine time throughout the event.

Maurek’s Kelly

Viavi home treatment contact in Austin Minnesota

Miss Helen Sass manager of the Rochester Viavi Co. invites interested persons to communicate with her at Austin Minnesota about the Viavi System of home treatment.

Helen Sass Rochester Viavi Co Austin Minnimo

Peddler Fined for Unauthorized Shirtwaist Sales in City

Harris H. Alima was arrested by Chief Galt in Justice Court for selling shirtwaists and other items without a license over the past two days. Justice Fairbanks imposed a $25 fine plus $2.50 costs totaling $27.50. Alima paid but questioned where profits would come in.

Harris H. Alima Galt Fairbanks Alima

Howells Hurt at Packing House Elevator Incident

J. B. Howells, a carpenter at the Packing House, was injured early today while inspecting a floor near an elevator gate. He was struck by the moving elevator, injuring his neck jaw hinge and cheek wounds. Dr. Leck attended, with no broken bones reported and hopes for a short layoff.

John B. Howells Mr. Howells Dr. Leck

Cosmo Four presents laughs and a feature at Cosmo tonight

The Cosmo screens a program of four comedies His First Success, Interrupted Card Party, The Stolen Pig and Three of a Kind plus the feature The Child Reformatory. Two illustrated songs accompany the lineup for an entertaining evening.

The Cosmo

Naval voyage schedule and fishing tale from Magdalena Bay

The document outlines fleet movements from Magdalena Bay with reviews, command transfers, dry dock preparations, and a July 6 handover to Admiral Sperry. It notes arrivals at San Diego and San Francisco, then moves toward Manila and Australia. A diary recount describes fishing by engineers yielding over fifteen hundred pounds of fish and meals aboard.

Evans Thomas Admiral Sperry San Diego San Francisco Frisco Kentucky Kearsarge Kansas Alabama Illinois Manilla Philippine Islands Australia

Annual Meet of Luth eran church Ladies Aid Society

The Ladies Aid Society of the Lutheran church held its annual meeting Thursday afternoon at the church with large attendance and enthusiastic remarks. Receipts for the year totaled 529.10, seen as a creditable showing. Retiring officers were praised for their efforts as Mesdames C. J. Johnson James Peterson George Anderson and Chester Brown stepped down. Elected for the coming year were President Mrs Mayland Vice President Mrs Hass Peterson Secretary Minnie dohsea Treasurer Mrs Peter Mickelson.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Lutheran Church Mesdames C. J. Johnson James Peterson George Anderson Chester Brown Mayland Hass Peterson Minnie Doh Sea Peter Mickelson

Political calendar for major party conventions and primaries

The schedule lists the Democratic primaries on May 6, a Democratic county convention on May 9, the Democratic state convention on May 14 in St Paul, the Republican national convention on June 16 in Chicago, and the Democratic National convention on July 7 in Denver.

St. Paul Chicago Denver

Sunny Nook stock farm near Austin for sale

Two miles west of Austin in the county offering prime land with new buildings. Formerly owned by Joseph Keenan of Austin. Inquire with Keenan for price and terms.

Sunny Nook City of Austin Joseph Keenan

Fine Eaton Officer property for sale at Mein and College

Corner eight room house with hall and cemented cellar located at Mein and College streets. Includes a good barn and a fine city location. Small cash payment and balance monthly if desired. For full particulars contact owner E. H. Smith.

Eaton Officer Mein and College Streets Hall E. H. Smith

Sheffield plate a historic craft of copper and silver pairing

Country Life In America traces Sheffield plate from its 1740s inception in Sheffield when Bolsover and Wilson created copper silver plated wares. The method predated finishing plating, used copper, and spread to 23 manufacturers. Electroplating emerged 1840 with patent, transforming 1850s markets and ending by mid 19th century.

Sheffield Joseph Wilson Joseph Hancock Rotherham America

Very Little Jar. Prospective Buyer Heavens

A street scene of an auto demonstrator and buyer. The demonstrator jokes about safety as a new car features superior shock absorbers, suggesting a grim collision avoided. The tone is light yet morbidly humorous in Brooklin Life.

Auto Demonstrator Brooklin Life

Be a booster as the knocker waits for turn up or handout

A quoted line from the Salt Lake Tribune notes the knocker is often the man who waits for something to turn up or tries to get something for nothing. The aphorism critiques sloth and opportunism in a concise editorial voice.

Salt Lake Tribune

A Third Need in Glasses Cited by Expert

The expert advises two pairs of glasses for the sufferer one for reading and one for long distance. The man asks for a third pair to use against bill collectors, as noted in the Nashville American.

Nashville

Hottentot Women in Africa Ranked by Travelers

The London Spectator notes Hottentot women hold superior status in Africa with married women reign supreme and even restrict a husband from taking meat or milk without permission, reflecting higher social standing than many other groups.

Africa London Spectator

The Combination. Fellaire and Tufford Knott Reunion

A fleeting exchange between Fellaire and Tufford Knott in the Chicago Tribune cartoon dialogue hints at a revived pairing after a prior offer of a dollar and a kick. The two characters appear ready to team up again.

Fellaire Rusty Rufus Tufford Knott Chicago Tribune

Never Go Out of Your Way to Wake to the Right

The fragment offers no clear event or named entities. It appears as an isolated quote or misread line without identifiable people places organizations dates or actions to summarize.

Mwake Salt Lake Tribune

Hall's Catarrh Care Promoted Amid Mercury Claims

An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Care by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo claiming no mercury and urging use only by reputable physicians. It asserts the product acts on the blood and mucous surfaces and offers testimonials and nationwide druggist sales.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo F Caersy & Co

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