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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
3
A mixed classifieds page lists two suburban Austin properties for sale including 2 acres with a ready home and a 7 acre site with buildings, plus calls for various items and services. Also noted are lost items, personal updates, church social events, school notes, and a long list of jurors from nearby counties.
The G I A and the B of L E occupied the Mattice residence and held a small celebratory gathering. They brought solid silver teaspoons as gifts and were welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Mattice who displayed their large collection of Philippine souvenirs.
A 1901 Austin feature notes Paccini's Main Street Fruit Store sold 2918 gallons in 1899 and 2976 in 1900, with 1330 in July 1901 and 2627 so far this year, asserting strong local demand. The piece promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as beneficial for motherhood, economy, and child welfare, citing testimonials and urging confidence in its effects.
The paper reports the death of Mrs Elizabeth Nield known as Grandma Nield who died at her daughter's home. It also notes the death of Lena Hedemark of Austin who died after typhoid fever at her home after graduating in Minneapolis and attending the State University. The funeral for Hedemark is planned for Saturday with many Austin residents expected to attend.
A young father recalls using telephone medical advice for his children and finding each call billed as a personal visit. The doctor explains fees reflect modern practice, charging $5 per telephonic consult, similar to in person visits, despite the convenience.
Atlanta August 1 Governor Candler says he has no authority to license prize fighting in Georgia and there is no law against it. If Jeffries and Ruhlin fight in Savannah in October they could only be arrested for assault and battery. Promoters aim for an October bout in Savannah.
A Colon dispatch reports revolutionists attacked Bohio Gatun and Paraiso on Friday night taking town officials prisoner and seizing public funds. The dispatch says a woman was killed and Chinese stores were looted.
New York August 1 Herald reports Japanese tea growers move to control the market by restricting supply. Papers for the Japan Tea company draw in Edwin Corbin, who will seek a New Jersey charter once Japan completes its organization. Capitalization eyed at 3 to 5 million dollars with about 1 million in annual profits. Acting consul Jasnaski Ohki says the plan echoes prior recommendations and could be emulated. The United States remains Japan’s only tea market.
EAST SIDE NEWS reports a Calendar club gathering at Mrs Jobo Taylor's Elm Street home with a pleasant afternoon and an opal ring given to Moe Taylor. Mrs Fox hosts the Ladies Aid meeting, planning social events postponed. Doctors Brandson guests at C Eylingeon. Mrs Cowper travels. Mrs Brashmain and Fisher family relocate. Will Clement, a fireman, on ten days layoff visiting Wisconsin. A picnic is talked of on the East Side. Mrs Tallmadge returns to Mason City after visiting relatives.
Visitors such as Mrs Sutton Mrs Robinson the Misses Moe Ethel Wold Nellie Leslie Flora Horn Inez Prouty Laura Crane and Thaddeus Thompson attended the summer school. Mise Gies read William Hawley Smith's sketch Rate and Mr Smith’s lesson on learning differences, with humor about rat and school teachers. Supt Wasson delivered a blood circulation lesson while a large crowd watched, and playful remarks about doughnuts mice.
The Miller and Belding families hosted a Wednesday night gathering with music dancing and a fine lunch. Moonlight drive was a highlight among a guest list including Misses Wheeler Meany Weisel Corneveaux Sutherland Anderson Markham Hamilton Frank Hildahi Finley and Messrs Bassler Corneveaux Malloy Murphy Ailen Knox Becker Lance Officer Anderson and Mr and Mrs O 98 Thomas.
Prof J Mahon dermatologist conducts microscopic hair and scalp examinations at the Arlington Hotel Parlors for a limited period, offering specialized analysis services.
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