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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
2
A Travel Magazine outline explains how ships fix position at sea. It contrasts dead reckoning with chronometer and sextant methods, describes shooting the sun or moon to get latitude, and using solar observations with a chronometer to determine longitude and exact ship location on the chart.
A man named Pellowski from Winona, described as a young Polish fellowski, struck a match near a gas leak this week. The blast destroyed the gas company building and left the city without gas light for several days. The piece muses on motives in a separate aside.
A Tammany button bearing the slogan Me for Bill draws attention as a noncommittal campaign display. Observers note the playful neutrality suggests partisan indifference or strategic ambiguity in the current political climate.
The Prince of Wales did not cut a striking figure in Quebec, standing only four feet five inches tall, a detail noted as surprising given royal stature. The comment highlights the unusual height difference and the public's reaction to the small-framed heir.
A reflective note compares winter chores of stoking the fire with the puzzling growth of a harmful weed in a breath that withers grass and flowers. The passage laments the weed’s persistence amid summer heat and garden decay.
A professor at the agricultural college asks why farmers avoid sheep farming. A bright boy replies simply that farmers should ask the dogs, hinting at difficulties in sheep herding and management.
Mr. Bryan follows Horace Greeley in giving up editorship during the campaign and notes that Greeley was not elected. The remark underscores the partisan pressures shaping leadership choices in the period.
Lafayette Park undergoes cleaning with lawn mowing, basin cleaning, and tree trimming. Fritz oversees the public work, presenting a refreshed green space as workers restore its pleasant appearance.
A corn patch on River street south of the Great Western tracks attracts notice for its leaves showing pronounced colors and stripes. The old time ribbon grass is not as vivid in its colors.
A man who shuns clubs and society events is implied to have a wife who permits his home life routines. He stays in the house in old shoes with no collar, smokes in the parlor, and lounges in the sitting room without objection.
The text notes ragweed and golden rod pollen causing hay fever with sufferers seeking relief in northern woods or staying home to sneeze and blow until frost ends the season.
An Austin man expressed strong disgust with himself after a prank involving Jap-a-lac. He mocked reading on the package that it “Can be applied equally well by a man or woman” and said he would henceforth leave such work to his wife.
Nature balances herself as man seeks to rid the English sparrow. Observers note owls target sparrows, which in turn control the destructive white moth. The natural chain appears unbroken with predator and prey maintaining ecological order.
Eighty three governors will be elected this autumn. Twelve of thirty three states voting now have Democratic governors including Arkansas Florida Georgia Minnesota Missouri Montana North Carolina North Dakota Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee and Texas. Four of these are northern states.
The piece argues about mad dog fears and hydrophobia. It explains that dogs snapping at children may be blamed as mad, but poisoning poses real danger. It says to examine a bite dog before killing and notes Pasteur Institute treatment if rabies develops. It also notes autos threaten more than mad dog bites.
Miss Elvira Gilbertson entertained guests at a Wednesday afternoon coffee party. Hearty conversation and tea were enjoyed by all in attendance.
The sidewalk committee met at four o clock in the recorder s office to discuss removing Main street signs. Chet Brown protests removing his recently installed revolving barber pole citing Ordinance No 108 and charter limits. The meeting favored leaving signs in place and the committee will report to the city council Friday night.
The Northwestern Telephone company operators and friends relaxed Wednesday at Lafayette Park. Wieners and marshmallows were roasted and sparkling spring water was served for a pleasant evening.
Miss Angela Christie celebrated her tenth birthday in North Oakland on a Wednesday August 5. Friends arrived at 10 30 and by 12 30 the dining room table was full with sweet pea decorations and a spread of treats. She received many beautiful gifts.
The Decker families gathered for a reunion at the Millard Sargeant residence today, sharing memories and catching up with relatives.
A moonlight picnic and wiener roast were enjoyed at Lafayette Park last evening. Attendees included Misses Phy letta Chapman Stacia Ryan Etta Ames Lydia Davis Gladys La Clair and Messrs Kennedy Roy Furtney Fred and Lee Edson and Will Davis.
A pleasant gathering last evening at Mrs. C. M. Page’s home featured a lawn decorated with Japanese lanterns and refreshments of ice cream and cake for attendees.
Miss Lutie Ober and Carl Herrig were married at noon in Los Angeles at the bride's home. They will visit friends in Minneapolis before settling in Wall Lake Iowa. Ober is a popular Austin native and Herrig is a Wall Lake banker.
Chicago entertainer Miss Hazel Elpomi Platts visits Wednesday August 26 for a charity reading and impersonation at the Methodist church to benefit the Ladies Aid. She is described as an artist of superior talent with bright engaging personality likely to win praise.
A film portrays the Younger Brothers and family facing Jayhawker threats in Missouri with Cole and Bob Younger rescuing James. Federal proclamations spark Anne Fickles to form the Black Band, leading daring outlaw deeds through the Northfield Bank Robbery chase and capture. Showings are Friday and Saturday, Aug 6–8.
Frank R Flanagan died of typhoid fever at 2 30 Sunday after a five week illness. A machinist by trade and later a salesman, he was 44, born in Freeborn village, lived in Mankato 22 years, survived by a wife and son John William, with four brothers. Funeral at St John’s Catholic church, burial at Albert Lea after services.
Mrs. Ellen Purcell wife of John Purcell died at her Oakland home Wednesday evening at 7 30 from stomach cancer. Born in Corrigan Ireland she lived in Wisconsin since 1876 and in Oakland the last 32 years. Survived by three children and a granddaughter. funeral Friday leaving the house at 8 and mass at St Augustine's at 10 with services in the church.
Edward Strong, tenor of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York, headlines a benefit recital at the M E Church in Austin this Friday August 7. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children under 15. Tickets at Wolds and Poolers. Walter Wold handles ticket distribution.
Mr and Mrs Charles H Davidson with the mother and Judge Robinson and Mrs F E Gleason traveled from Lafayette club in their touring car The Welch. They left at 9 30 and stopped in Northfield and Faribault reaching Austin about 6 pm. They will stay about a week.
A St Louis Globe-Democrat column muses on why hats become a social joke while shoes and vests garner sympathy. It contrasts modern hats like panamas and derbies with old fashion heavy felts, noting crowds cheer as hats fly across streets and venues at events and sermons.
The piece notes that combatants confess fear would unsettle them without shouting and noise. It remarks cowardice appears briefly in every soldier but is quickly overcome as fighting continues. It credits martial music with lifting spirits and aiding campaigns.
An irate speaker accuses another of spreading rumors while the other defends himself saying he is habitually unvoracious. The exchange ends with a calmer remark about being treated unfairly by others. Reference from the Chicago Tribune.
A fragment quotes the Marquis de Lafayette praising Continental Army discipline and stamina. It recalls Washington’s reply about pressing the redcoats, illustrating mutual respect and the era's martial spirit.
The brain worker who retires after years of mental labor may suffer insomnia as the brain, accustomed to high blood flow, overestimates its need for nourishment. Excessive mental activity lingers and disrupts sleep, a condition noted in London medical commentary.
Wamien suggests choir members will request higher pay after two recent Sundays of listening to sermons as noted by the Sidesman.
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