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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
2
The city greets the first watermelon shipment arriving on Monday while theatre managers, druggists, and doctors celebrate the absence of the Great Wurpillar. Meanwhile a curious month old fox terrier in the Third ward was born with three legs, missing one front limb, drawing local interest.
The report gloomy about cranberry yields says the cape crop will probably fail due to breath related issues. Thanksgiving prospects look dim with uncertain supply and consumer impact possible.
Frank Hambrecht files for commissioner in the Third district with no opposition seen. He has already served credibly and satisfactorily, suggesting likely re-election, as there appears to be no challenger at this time.
Harlan G. Palmer of LeRoy files as a Republican candidate for representative in the south district. He is described as a clean cut young man with strong community support and a firm stance for county option. The south district race is expected to be competitive with county option a key issue.
A reader notes flies irritate horses and cattle causing stamping and tail switching. A daily brush-on preparation from hardware or drug stores can keep insects away, with one man claiming a dollar can lasts three years for his cow and horses show noticeable relief.
The Herald states it will not publish standing political announcements for any candidate. It condemns the graft system tied to election law changes, calling it unfair to candidates and editors. The paper pledges to report candidate filings as news and maintain independence.
The president may award medals for bravery and life saving on railroads, on recommendation from the Interstate Commerce Commission. Applications need eyewitness affidavits and approval from a five member commission. The insignia include a bronze medal and a gold enamel button featuring a rescuer on a railway track and a laurel wreath.
A parishioner a bit drunk ends up hearing the sermon last night while the new minister jokes about attention. The back and forth shows a light exchange reflecting church life and atmosphere.
Fragmentary quote highlights class distance as a moral issue with a remark about two halves of society living differently. The text references a moralizer and a speaker named Ula, attributed to Mrs. Goeaayp in a disrupted excerpt.
James Flood, awaiting trial for the murder of A. P. Camden on Nicollet avenue last spring, spent his 16th birthday in county jail. He insisted his birth date is next month despite records and relatives confirming Aug. 3. Flood faces a first degree murder indictment opening Sept. 14.
The Sunday School classes of L. P. Fisher and John G. Hormel at the Presbyterian church held a delightful picnic this afternoon with members enjoying refreshments and fellowship.
Mrs William Kellner entertained a party of ten little children on Monday for Florence May Gripman's fifth birthday. Refreshments were served and the youngsters enjoyed a happy day.
A group of girls from the D. C. and the 8 S. W. D. clubs surprised Miss Elsie Peterson Monday evening for her birthday. She was out for supper when the gathering arrived with a picnic supper. Upon returning home she was surprised, then enjoyed music and dancing, receiving several gifts.
Miss Solon, Wisconsin's noted singer, will perform in Austin on Monday August 17 at the Congregational church under the Ladies Aid society. She previously sang in LaCrosse Saengerfest earning 500 dollars and studied in Chicago and New York. Tickets priced 35 and 25 cents.
The sidewalk committee will meet Wednesday afternoon August 5 at 4 o'clock in the city recorder's office to act upon the measure of removing signs from our streets.
Mrs Frank C. Whitney of 211 South Fourth street hosted a Thursday dinner party. Mrs A D Dennison Mrs D W Gould and Miss Anna Whitney assisted. Thirteen guests sat to a roses decorated table. After dinner the afternoon featured music and social conversation.
A Hampton statement replies to a July 24 1908 Cannon River body finding article. Signatories praise Ryther as a gentleman and charitable friend who aided the needy, refuting claims about his clothing and noting his private weaknesses should be judged by higher standards. The Cannon Falls Beacon is cited.
Miss Sadie Haines visits Will Nordland home in Lyle. Mrs. S. Anderson returns from Bryant, South Dakota. Leonard improves his Oakland avenue residence. Today’s Minneapolis Tribune shows L. D. Baird selling privileges at the state fair grounds with A. C. Page in the foreground. Miss Ollie Corneveaux arrives from St. Paul and will stay the rest of the month in the city.
The August gathering of the Women's Mission Circle meets with Mrs. Belle Fairbanks on Wednesday at 3 PM. All women invited. The program features Scripture reading by Mrs. Richard Lindsay, a paper on "An Aggressive Campaign," a discussion on "Little Italy in America," and "The Story of an Italian Bootblack" on Mrs. Carleton Fairbanks. Roll call: "The Italians." Business meeting.
The London Chronicle notes how cities emit distinct scents. Calais carries garlic, London swirls soot and fried fish, Paris chocolate and wood smoke, Florence violet and sewage, and Moscow carries a late summer cranberry scent, with St Petersburg immediately recognizable.
How's This. We offer hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F F. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Waldin Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists Toledo endorse F J Cheney. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A photographer notes that individuals rarely choose their best photos. even famous sitters pick images showing unnatural poses or expressions. He explains biases from ignorance of true appearance and desire to look different, with examples of how stout or thin, solemn or jovial subjects pick photos that misrepresent them.
A child was born to Mr and Mrs John Bennett on Monday July 27. Miss Inga Hanson visited cousin Miss Julia Berg in Moscow. Miss Lizzie Lambert and cousin Miss Anna Lambert returned to Winona. Clara Rettig of Brownsdale visited Taylor cousins. Mrs Wm Lowry from Austin visited the Howard Dearmin family. Mrs John Register from Rush City reports a boy weighing eleven pounds born July 26 to his daughter Anna Christians. Mrs Miles Norton visited from Austin and called at the Lerum farm. Clara and Peter Horum of Albert Lea visited Mrs Andrew Dyrdal. Mrs Lars Lee had a Perkins windmill installed by Albert Lea workers after a June storm. The Lerum household attended Lutheran Ladies Society at Oak land township. Moscow defeated Enterprise in Austin, then Enterprise beat Moscow in a prior visit. Maggie Bradford stayed with John Bennett. Emma Taylor and Persis Bennett returned from Austin after summer school.
Oakland society items list Presbyterian church Sociable attendance and a Ladies Aid afternoon with sewing and refreshments. Mentions Miss Mary Dumhy returning home, a horse loss due to heat, Will Mann and bride moving, and Matt Hoban's house fire with about 1000 dollars damage. confirms teaching plans and local visits.
Dexter George Reed Jr attended a ball game in Racine Saturday. Rev Father Geminder of Spring Valley was in town Monday. W C Smith went to Austin Saturday on business. Tom Burke of High Forest spent Sunday here. Miss Anna Probst returned from Austin summer school. Madison Gregg went to Austin Thursday. George Wright and W A Nolan were in Dexter Monday. Miss Bessie Pierce and brother Jesse drove to Grand Meadow Sunday. Mrs Majerus has returned home near Austin. F M Conklin went to Spring Valley Monday for dental work. Farmers are cutting early oats and barley. about half a crop will be harvested despite heat. Minnie Christgau visiting Hazel Dickens. Vena Fable entertained ladies Wednesday. Ruth Howe hosting a cousin from Iowa. Mr Stearns, Rochester doctor, returned improved. Bert Fish of St Charles plans a visit this week. Ruth Bulen returned to Minneapolis. Mr Gates Sr south of town was seriously injured in a runaway last week. five ribs broken.
The Austin Automobile association met Monday night at League rooms and perfected its organization. By-laws and a constitution were adopted. A governing committee of F. E. Gleason, J. W. Phillips, and Ray Duholm was elected. Members applied for national and state association dues set at $4. Radiator emblems ordered for member machines.
The Gem Theatre lists booked attractions in Austin including Two Merry Tramps Co on August 25 Why Girls Leave Home Co on September 8 Under the Harvest Moon Co on September 18 Tempest and Sunshine Co on October 1 and Frank E Long Stock Co on October 12, week of.
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