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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
4
From the St. Louis Star, a sober examination of life on Mars. It weighs the plausibility of Martian civilizations, the canals hypothesis, and the conflict with religious complacency. The piece calls for proof, not sentiment, before declaring intelligent life on Mars.
In a brisk betting scene the speaker bets double or quits and eventually concedes as the rival wins. The exchange features playful Irish tenor dialect and a quick resolve to walk away from the game.
Minneapolis reader Mrs. Joan G. McLean credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relieving years of female troubles and restoring her health within three months. The ad urges others to seek guidance from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts and promises confidential, free advice for twenty years.
Philadelphia August 6 a man claiming to be mayor Abram C Eby of Burkeville Va announces a ransom of 45000 to secure railroad safety and threatens to use dynamite. Eby is arrested with Oswald Derousse after luring him to Philadelphia for a hearing. bail set at 160000 for September term. Also notes farm and livestock prices from Chicago and stock market listings with cattle hog and sheep ranges.
Dr Nelson B Roses shot and killed Daniel Linder the interurban car conductor three miles northeast of Muncie after being refused an extra fare. Linder was struck in the heart. Roses returned to Muncie and was arrested claiming self defense.
Fire in the basement of the St Paul Daily News building caused $40,000 in losses, following a $5,000 blaze last Tuesday. Linotype machines head type and cases were largely salvaged, with origin of the fire listed as unknown.
National League games saw Pittsburg 1 Brooklyn 4, Cincinnati 5 New York 1, St Louis 2 Philadelphia 1, Chicago 2 Boston 1 with Chicago 4 Boston 0 in the second game. American League Philadelphia 3 Chicago 0 with Philadelphia 0 Chicago 1 in the second game. New York 5 St Louis 0 and New York 0 St Louis 4 in the second. American Association results include St Paul 6 Columbus 3, Minneapolis 6 Toledo 5, Kansas City 0 Louisville 6, Milwaukee 5 Indianapolis 2. Western League had Lincoln 8 Omaha 9, Des Moines 7 Sioux City 6, Pueblo 18 Topeka 6 with Pueblo 10 Topeka 11 in the second game, Denver 6 Wichita 8 and Denver 9 Wichita 8 in the second. Three League scores: Decatur 3 Peoria 15, Dubuque 5 Davenport 1, Springfield 2 Bloomington 1, Rock Island 9 Cedar Rapids 3.
Minneapolis wheat quotes show Sept at 97 8. Dec 98 4. No. 1 hard 1.28 3. No. 1 Northern 1.27. No. 2 Northern 1.25 5. No. 3 Northern 1.21 1.23. Duluth wheat on track No. 1 hard 1.24 5. Northern 1.22. No. 2 Northern 1.205 5. Sept 1.00 5. Oct 99 5. Dee 98 3. May 1.92 4. Flax on track 1.28 5. Sept 1.87. Oct 1.34 5. Nov 1.34. St Paul cattle good to Chinese stockers 6.00 6.75. hogs 7.50 7.70. sheep wethers 4.50 4.75. yearlings 5.00 6.25. lambs 5.00 6.00. spring lambs 6.00 7.40. Chicago wheat Sept 1.00. Dec 98 4. May 1.01 1. corn Sept 63 8. Dec 52. May 52. oats Sept 86 36. Dec 84 36. May 38. Pork.
In London Tit Bits a farmer recounts meeting a strange figure who hammered rocks and wrote in a book while arguing with thorns. He narrates how the stones reveal Scotland once resembled Greenland under ice, calling the tale entertaining yet terrifying.
Pittsburg on August 6 was struck by a severe electrical and wind storm. Saints Peter and Paul German Catholic church was struck by lightning and fire destroyed the church interior and roof, including the pipe organ, with damage estimated at fifty five thousand dollars. The finest Peacock Heinze and Frick conservatories suffered extensive hail damage, with many rare plants ruined and terraces swept away. Streets flooded, electric light service suspended for hours, and traffic impeded across the East End.
A concise view on eating as both science and art. It stresses intelligent patience in learning what, and how much, to eat for personal suitability at middle age.
Robbins argues that actors should not be out of work because advertisements promise plenty of good situations in every good play. Robbina questions this, and Robbins explains the appeal of abundant roles.
A survey of detective fiction highlights Wilkie Collins and Edgar Allan Poe, tracing Cuff, Dupin, Lecocq, Holmes, Hewitt, and Donovan. It notes how trifles guide crime solving, from muddy paint to a missing letter, with a nod to the evolution of modern dramatic dialogue and the Era’s critique of naturalistic speech.
A comic exchange from London Pick-Me-Up features a suitor asking about temperance and a witty reply. Grimsby setting shows a playful clash of propriety and stubborn pride as the daughter’s father probes the suitor’s principles.
The late Eugene Field played a practical joke at a Chicago dinner honoring Biowell and his wife. He concealed a set of costly glasses as a souvenir, then pretended to drop a tray of bottles to stage a mock accident. The hostess mistook the scene for a real disaster before the ruse was revealed.
A two comedian exchange swaps quips about contrast and fate. The first joke contrasts a beautiful young gun with a codfish while the second turns to a fall bride and a ball friet Brooklira Kage.
An advertisement extols Kodol for dyspepsia and indigestion claiming it supplies stomach-like digestive juices in liquid form, starts digestion immediately, rests the stomach, and aids thorough digestion. It urges readers to buy from their druggist and offers a refund if dissatisfied, noting brand preparation by K. De Witt & Co.
A traveler reports two million cave dwellers in France along the Lore valley from Blots to Saumur. The troglodyte homes, often well-to-do vineyards owners, stay cool in summer and warm easily in winter, with healthy, comfortable interiors and centuries of habitability.
The readable text describes two setsy Fem CELOTO with a root gate offering a fine view of the yal. It mentions a similar house in Bourre with disused quarries and dating to the days of the Romana, indicating a dated locality reference.
Fragmentary lines reveal jokes about bohemians and a sermon reference in Milwaukee's Free Press. A misread hymn title hints at "Mistaken" dreams of heaven as a theme in a church service during a two week period.
Fragmentary text references a rich man preferring Mott Yes and mentions being a liar. Contains scattered phrases about Boston and reading, but no clear event, names, dates, or concrete details to confirm a specific news item.
In the suburb a patient is seen far from urban centers as medical visits extend beyond routine care. A clinician mentions managing two cases in one session to optimize limited resources and time.
A brief exchange from the Philadelphia Record notes that rumors spread widely and quickly. The column cites a witty exchange about rumors and their rapid rise, highlighting how gossip can gain momentum across many mouths.
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