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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1905
Page
2
One year rate offered with payment in advance and a weekly option priced at one dollar. The fragment lists terms for a periodical with varying prepayment options but lacks complete context or explicit amounts for all terms.
rOTPOURRI notes a Sept 12 13 14 carnival in Austin to draw visitors. It highlights Albert Lea attractions and mentions burglaries at Jost parish and Kamm's Brewing Co as recent incidents. The piece adds a flax fiber works project with Keogh Co investing 2500 to 3000 dollars and over 3000 dollars spent on school houses.
Railroads report growing opposition to the custom of showering weddings with rice. Passengers complain of annoyance and mess as rice scatters through cars and into sleeping car fabrics, prompting railroad men to deem it a relic of barbarism and seek its prohibition.
The article notes Austin’s steady growth with a quarter million dollars in building work, census gains, strong business, and community life. It mentions the city’s resilience without boom bust cycles and reflects on improvement plans, Chautauqua events, and a local advertising contest with multiple sponsors and institutions listed.
Collier's reports skepticism about Thomas W. Lawson’s political economy ideas and hisChautauqua circuit performance. It questions his role as a reformer and notes the heated crowd debates on insurance and finance after a Chicago dinner.
Word from Mankato reports Dr Koch, tried three times for the murder of Dr Gebhardt of New Ulm, was acquitted. The jury returned its verdict at 2 p m.
A. Kneeland of Mankato received a letter from Alfred A. Buck the Map the leton bank bookkeeper accused of defrauding 20005 dollars and 44 cents. Buck was arrested at Havana on July 19 with Sheriff Bennett Williams of Blue Earth county departing July 17 to bring him back to Mankato. The letter says Buck plans to return for his “medicine” and not contest extradition, mentioning Dan at Nueva Gerona Isle of Pines.
An Austin gas firm asks residents for support, touting a gas works as cheaper and cleaner than coal, with eight miles of mains planned this fall and a model plant to boost local industry. It predicts coexistence with the electric plant and offers preferred stock to home residents.
The letter from T. H. J. Leckband asserts that The Citizens have everything to gain from gas and nothing to lose, arguing that the full value becomes clear only after it is used and asking how one managed without it.
W F Ebinger leaves daily bakery on Main Street after three years and will travel for a year. Burt McConnell, his assistant, will take charge and the business will be run as Ebinger & Co.
A short classified note lists quality items with unit prices: 3.98 quality at 2.75, 5 quality at 3.75, and 7 quality at 5, all offered at West's. The terse notice highlights bargain pricing and inventory segments.
Women’s wash shirt waist suits offered at West's with prices $3.50 for quality 250 and $2.79 for quality 4. A promotional notice highlighting affordable spring garments.
The paragraph touts fishing trips needing good weather congenial friends hearty lunches and especially a lunch with golden grain belt beer. It asserts beer quenches thirst on trout streams and lakes and urges readers to order from their nearest dealer or be supplied by J. Weisel.
Mrs John Cook entertained a party of lady friends Monday evening in honor of Miss Clara Mandeville. Beside the K’s a few intimate friends were present. Covers were laid for twelve and at 6 30 a very fine dinner was served. The decorations used were grape vines which were artistic and pretty in effect.
There will be business of special importance at the Eagles meeting Thursday night. A full attendance is requested. W.R. Terry, W. P.
Sealed proposals for erecting permanent stock sheds at the fair grounds are accepted until Thursday August 3 at 6 p.m. Plans can be viewed by contacting George Sutton at Depot Hotel. Bids may include repairing the grand stand. The committee may reject any or all bids. J. E. Davison, Secretary.
Official bids due noon August 4 1905 by the Common Council at the City Recorder's office Austin Minnesota plans and specifications on file for brick paving on Water street from the Cedar River bridge to River street intersection. Council may reject any or all bids. A 5 percent certified check accompanies bid. Dated 1905 G H Allen City Engineer.
An old churchyard near London is famed for its tomb inscriptions including Susannah Barford who died in 1632. The epitaph compares her life to a short stage and a tragedye, with lines about heaven and work finished. The clipping also notes a joke on insurance and an early postal union history.
A fragment from the Milwaukee Journal reports Harold claiming a $5,000 real estate profit and seeking his father’s consent on a plan, with the father informed the night before about the deal.
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