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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1902

Page

2

Daily Herald Postal Rates Listed for Austin Readers

The Austin Daily Herald outlines subscription prices for mail readership in Austin Minnesota. Rates include one year and three month options, with weekly pricing specified.

Knatvold Sparks Legal Hotel Lobby Charge

A Duluth News note hints at Senator Knatvold competing with Congressman Tawney by grabbing last year’s Democratic advantages in hotel registration facilities.

Tawney Knatvold Duluth News

Police courts see lull in crime news

It is pleasant to note that police courts have had little activity recently. A few years ago newspapers could always produce a strong police court story, but now such items are rare.

Bribery in Politics Mentioned as Two Classes

The writer notes two bribery forms a candidate paying per vote and securing votes by promise of office. Both are wrong, yet the latter is more tolerated as politics, especially in this district where it is most used.

Republican tariff change urged by letter writer

A reader to the Herald states he has always supported the Republican ticket and protectionist policy but believes tariffs should change. He criticizes Tawney as too attached to high protective ideas and urges reform within the Republican ranks.

the Herald

Campaign Tone in Albert Lea Tribune Endorses Civility

The Albert Lea Tribune reports Senator Knatvold runs a clean campaign while urging calm as opponents’ supporters hint at sugar trust and oleo funding. It suggests examining lumber tariff history and Democratic papers, but calls for no vituperation and maintains best possible cordial canvassing.

Knatvold Sugar Trust Albert Lea Tribune

Georgia’s Startling Night Coast To A Dream

Tom Jinks slept while fishing on Tuesday and found a moss pillow that slid away revealing a water moccasin. Alarmed, he jumped into the lake pursued by an alligator that nearly swallowed him as it reached the far bank.

Georgia Tom Jinks

Tracy the Outlaw Dead Becomes Notoriety for the Ages

The piece lauds Tracy as a brutal figure whose death ends a saga of violence. It contrasts his reckless courage with ferocity and violence, predicting future generations will idolize him as a time hero akin to James and Younger.

Tracy James Youngers

Tawney Calls for Tariff Revision Backfires in Public Defense

The article rebukes Tawney for delaying and failing to clearly back tariff relief for Northwest industries. It labels his lengthy defense as evasive and argues his stance does not convincingly endorse lowering duties. The St. Paul Globe critique says his volubility undermines his position.

Tawney Northwest St. Paul Globe

Tawney Bowing To Roosevelt Cuban Policy Critique

A reader letter denounces Congressman Tawney for praising the President and attacking his associates over Cuban reciprocity. It contrasts Tawney’s criticisms with President Roosevelt’s remarks praising Secretary Root and Governor General Wood, asserting the party’s and nation’s faith in Roosevelt.

Tawney Mr. Tawney F. B. Thurber Sugar United States OF Cuba Wood Root Chicago Goveror Roosevelt Harvard Secretary Root War Department General Wood Republican Party Congress Herald Reader

Good Farm Land for Sale with Relinquishments

Homestead relinquishments for sale describing good farm lands with some improvements and occasional flax. Various sizes priced from 300 to 700 dollars, with options on halves and quarters. Correspond with Claud Keenan in Minot North Dakota or Bjelland P. O. North Dakota.

Claud Keenan Minot North Dak Bjelland P. O. North Dak

Albert Lea College Admits Women for 1902 Term

Albert Lea Minn listing announces Albert Lea College a four year B A degree preparatory women’s college with university standards in Albert Lea. It promises Thoroughly competent teachers refined social advantages music art elocution physical culture normal training and lowest terms. Fall term opens September 10 1902 with Miss K I Hutchison principal and Rev C C Adams secretary.

Northwest K.I. Hutchison C. C. Adams

Piano Tuning Services in Austin by F M Reruss

Single tuning price three dollars. Two tunings in a year five dollars. In clubs of three or more two dollars each in Austin only. First class work guaranteed. Address 303 Water St. TF.

Austin F. M. Reruss

Mayor Proclaims Street and Walkway Restrictions

The mayor orders all wagons buggies and machinery kept off walks and streets. The ordinance will be enforced.

H. Jonnson

The Brighter Day Verse Appears in Atlantic Constitution

A brief verse from the Atlantic Constitution offers a hopeful outlook with lines about sorrow fading, trouble ending, and enduring hope as storms fade and rainbows appear. The poem encourages resilience and optimism through adversity.

Atlantic Constitution

Epworth League Social Draws Big Attendance Near City

The Epworth League of the Methodist church hosted a successful social Wednesday at Jules Dinsmoor's southwest location. Transportation was provided, with lemonade flowers and popcorn, plus ice cream and cake, games, and a social program. About $15 was raised.

Epworth League The Methodist Church Jule Dinsmoors

Melon Party Joyful Gathering At Lucy Thomas Home

Lucy Thomas hosted a melon party Wednesday evening on Lansing Ave. Guests enjoyed games music and dancing with all in attendance having a jolly good time.

Lucy Thomas Lansing Ave

St Cecelia Guild Hosts Mrs Ida Eccleston French Afternoon

Mrs Ida Eccleston-French entertained the St. Cecelia Guild at her home south of the city on Wednesday afternoon. Attendees enjoyed various activities then shared a six o'clock picnic supper on the lawn and reported a splendid time.

Ida Eccleston-French St. Cecelia

Surprise Dinner for Mrs Puccini Hosted by Mr Puccini

Mr Puccini invited several young ladies to his home for a Wednesday dinner unknown to Mrs Puccini. About six arrived and joined the meal served in multiple courses around 8 pm. Guests included Nellie Sutherland Molly Anderson Julia Weisel Ella Weisel Vera Weisel Laura Snere Gertrude Horrobin Bell Gilory Bess Hamilton Cis O Malley Mae McKenna Hattie Belding Winnie Belding Grace Miller Nellie Finn Alice Rector Lil lie Andra of Owatonna.

Mr. Puccini Nellie Sutherland Molly Anderson Julia Weisel Ella Weisel Vera Weisel Laura Snere Gertrude Horrobin Bell Gilory Bess Hamilton Cis O’malley Mae McKenne Hattie Belding Winnie Belding Grace Miller Nellie Finn Alice Rector Lillie Andra Owatonna

Major Pond Reads From Early Life in Wisconsin at Mrs Davidson's

Mrs C H Davidson hosted about forty neighbors and relatives on Wednesday to hear Major Pond of New York City read from his book Early Life in Wisconsin. He portrayed his boyhood days as a pioneer’s son with vivid pen pictures that drew laughter and tears, illustrating that character grows through facing and mastering difficulties.

C. H. Davidson Major J. B. Pond New York City Major Pond Wisconsin Hood

Lawn Social Draws Large Crowd at Rev Roselands

A large crowd attended the lawn social at Rev. Roselands on Oakland Avenue last evening. The lawn was lit with Chinese lanterns and ice cream and cake were served as attendees enjoyed the event.

Rev. Roselands Oakland Avenue

Practical prudence in buying high quality and low prices

A slogan from C. A. Emmons of Austin Lumber & Fuel Co. highlights prudent practice. The message urges resisting allure of cheap goods and choosing value through wisdom and steady pricing.

C. A. Emmons Austin Lumber & Fuel Co

Ice Cream and Cake Sale by Ladies Aid Society

The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church will serve ice cream and cake on the church lawn Saturday evening Aug 9. If the weather is not agreeable the cream will be served in the basement.

Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church

Orchard and Garden Advice From a Historic Column

Tips on pruning and thinning fruit to improve size and quality, notes on moss from wet soil, proper mulching to suppress weeds, and careful transplant timing. Includes a stray quotation about arbitration from a Chicago Tribune comic panel.

Roosevelt on Mayflower Witnesses Naval Target Practice

President Roosevelt aboard the Mayflower observes shipboard target practice and praises the crew of the number nine gun for an eighty percent hit rate at 1500 yards with two bull's eyes. He vows to push continued naval marksmanship and awards are announced on deck.

Greenport L. 1 Roosevelt Manila Bay Santiago W. J. O'Donnell O'Donnell

Hanna Addresses Urbana Chautauqua on Labor and Capital

Senator M A Hanna spoke at Urbana Chautauqua on Labor and Its Relations to Capital before about 3000 in a large tabernacle. He explained the National Civic Federation, of which he is president, in an extemporaneous address introduced by Col W R Warneck.

Urbana M. A. Hanna Congress National Civic Federation Hanna

Similarities of Shakespeare and Moliere in Careers

The correspondent notes striking parallels between Shakespeare and Moliere, including parental trades, neglected early education, shared roles as manager authors actors, and prolific, often unpublished works. Both died at fifty two, possessed generous natures, deep human insight, and favored ideas over manner.

Shakespeare Moliere

The Weather Man’s Perquisites

A process server recounts serving sixteen subpoenas on the local weather man and paying him in half dollars to testify and produce records. He notes weather observers are in high demand in accident and negligence cases, often testifying multiple times daily and earning substantial witness fees.

Uncle Sam New York Times

Child’s Plymouth Rock Picture Prompt

In a Philadelphia suburb a schoolteacher asks students to draw Plymouth Rock after a lesson on the landing. A boy named Willie raises his hand and asks if she wants a hen or a rooster, delivering a humorous twist to the classroom scene.

Philadelphia Plymouth Rock Willie

Simple Yet Striking French Officer Lives On Five Francs Weekly

A French officer, praised for frugality, explains his life on a five franc weekly pension through simple gestures. He notes Sundays spent at a friend's house, illustrating his austere routine.

Lfe

Tripe and Onion Dish Dooms Chef to Weeklong Hunger

A chef in a humorous confession describes planning a single oversized dish of tripe and onions for Wednesday at his restaurant. He hates both ingredients and, combined, they make him so sick that he loses appetite until Sunday. The anecdote underscores the comic excess of his menu choice.

General Grant’s vow to never swear revealed

The anecdote recalls General Ulysses S. Grant explaining why he avoided swearing. He cites childhood aversion to profanity, belief it breeds anger, and a desire to maintain self control, noting swearing fellows he knew were not the best men.

Home life decline blamed on American influence

A London Mail Anglo American correspondent argues that U S home life is largely unknown, and claims British notions of home feel foreign to Yankees. He warns that losing home life’s elevating influence would harm America and Britain alike.

England America United States London Mail

To Improve the Horse by Better Feed Not Whips

An Atchison Globe note argues that horse owners could raise spirited animals by spending more on feed and less on whips.

Atchison Globe

Remarkable Edward J. Noted for Extraordinary Reach

The article describes Edward J. as six feet two inches tall with fingers so long their tips reportedly extended below his knees, highlighting an exceptional physical trait.

Edward J

Birthday Gift Brings Tender Moment Between Ted and Mother

A New York Commercial Advertiser note describes Ted's mother receiving a ten dollar bill for her birthday accompanied by a letter recalling bygone days. Ted, holding the bill and letter, asks with care if the money is still good as he hugs her neck in a tender moment.

Ted Mamma New York Commercial Advertiserv

Proctors Wisest Speech Quoting Vermont Debate

The Chicago Inter Ocean recalls Senator Proctor of Vermont who argued against a jab by Senator Llour. Proctor’s retort claimed no Vermont voter should be barred, asserting in four words that all residents can vote. He said we all vote.

Proctor Iroctor Vermont Llour Green Mountain Massachusetts Chicago Inter Ocean

Joke exchanges about marriage and kindness from a Detroit Free Press humor column

A playful dialogue between Gusher and Henpeck features a joke about married life. Gusher claims never to have had an unkind word from his wife, while Henpeck counters by asking how he managed that, prompting the punchline about remaining unmarried.

Detroit Free Press

It Happened Mrs Nexdore Concert Piece Night

My daughter practiced her new concert piece last night. Mrs Pepprey recalls unable to get away, describing the moment with a light, social tone. The Philadelphia Press captures a neighborly exchange about a music recital.

Balance of Summer Excursion Fares Announced by Rail Line

During the balance of summer 1902 the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway lists low round trip and one way tickets to Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Ogden Salt Lake City Leadville and Hot Springs. The sale emphasizes exceptionally low fares for travel on selected routes.

Chicago Milwaukee Ands Colorado Springs Pueblo Gieuwood Ogden Salt Lake City Hot Springs

Special train schedule via Chicago Great Railway Sunday

Sunday August 10 special train via Chicago Great Railway departs 3 10 a m. and 6 00 a m. from Paul and Minneapolis for champ games with return trains 8 30 p m from St Paul 9 00 p m Sunday Tickets good for return on Minneapolis 4 25 p m and St Paul day schedules. Information via J P Elmer Chicago G P a Great Western Company.

Chicago Great Railway Paul Minneapolis Lexington Park J. P. Elmer Chicago

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Austin Daily Herald John H. Skinner Gertrude Ellis Skinner Austin, Minon Daily Herald Eorror Albert Lea College Albert Lea Minn Epworth League Social Melon Party Lawn Social Prudence Chicago Tribune President Roosevelt Ohio Shakespeare and Moliere J. L. Mitchell A National Bank Uesday Ck'e Syaspatay Colorado Dakota Iowa Illinois Minn Missouri Chicago Great Western Wace Haness W. J. Reed Industria Erdicott St. Paul Minn Builders’ Exchange Minnesota Igo Exchans van Building St. Paul, Mine
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