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.
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
2
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.
A Duluth News note hints at Senator Knatvold competing with Congressman Tawney by grabbing last year’s Democratic advantages in hotel registration facilities.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The mayor orders all wagons buggies and machinery kept off walks and streets. The ordinance will be enforced.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An Atchison Globe note argues that horse owners could raise spirited animals by spending more on feed and less on whips.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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