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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
2
The fragment shows the Austin Daily Herald masthead with time references to year and periods, listing John H. Skinner as editor and proprietor and Gertrude Ellis Skinner as associate publisher. The snippet resembles a newspaper front matter rather than a specific news item or event.
Austin papers report strong attendance at the Chautauqua 40 fa event with hopes for a successful finish. The Kiltie band drew about 1000 listeners before rain halted a planned theatre concert. Gov. Camming caused frustration with his audience as oil magnates and wealth comparisons echo era concerns about Rockefeller fortunes.
The state labor bureau issued a 1906 report but lacks 1905 data for Shedd & Wright factory, omitting 50 employees. statewide total listed as 422, plus Shedd & Wright yields 502. Rochester 315. Owatonna 290. Albert Lea absent. In Austin the gender mix shows 570 men to 47 women, vs statewide one woman to three men.
Prof. J. F. Knowlton arrives as the new manual training instructor. He comes from Glenwood Wisconsin and has two years of experience at Menominee. He is regarded as one of the most competent manual trainers in this region.
The Chautauqua committee met Tuesday night and passed all bills. Total receipts, after cutting one bill, were 815, just enough to cover expenses. Albert Lea shows a deficit of 705 and Fairmont 1956 5g.
A petition is circulating among city saloons urging the city council to pass an ordinance prohibiting free lunches with drinks. The practice of offering meals with beer has grown, with five cent meals now common at many spots.
J A Rutherford G K P and Riley F S issue call for all members to attend the Knights of Columbus regular meeting this evening.
A fragment describes a bizarre creature study, claiming the polyp is the earth’s most remarkable being. It details methods of dividing and recombining parts to form multi headed beings and entities that consume others in a surreal, grotesque sequence.
Lester Comstock, 19, a resident of the Letters farm near Racine, killed himself with a 22 caliber rifle Monday night after a quarrel with his brother that evening. The body was found on Tuesday after his family returned from a visit. coroner Dr. O F Lewis ruled death by his own action.
Seattle Evening reports the death of Captain Gebral L Case aged 69, longtime Seattle municipal court clerk who collapsed from heart trouble worsened by extreme work hours. He had labored 14 to 16 hours daily, sought an assistant, and continued after hours and Sundays. He died after leaving home at dawn and collapsing near a neighbor’s house on the way to work. He held posts in Stevers Post G A R, Jonite Lodge, and was a senior deacon at Filgrim Congregational Church.
Legal notice stating parties should not trust the wife Mrs James Oasey on the account and that the husband will no longer be responsible for any of her debts, dated 6 o Jams Oasey.
A condemned man’s wife jokes about tatties as she bids farewell, quipping about planting potatoes. The warder notes her line, provoking the husband’s indignation as he prepares for execution. The story frames a grim scene with dark humor from a northern Scottish setting.
A life convict in the Andamans, having served a long term, was released and submitted a pension claim citing long and faithful government service during his imprisonment. The case was noted by Madras Mail.
A community effort led by G Schleader aims to beautify Main Street approaches to Lafayette Park with an elm and box elder avenue. Property owners may donate trees or funds, a surveyor will ensure uniform plantings, and the park board will care for the trees. Also proposed is planting the elderberry as an ornamental shrub along Cedar River banks for beauty and easy transplantation.
Readers are invited to join the Chau Tauqua guarantee fund next year and sign the list at Piret National Bank with Nathan Bacfield Jr. An initial $1800 was solicited by the year committee, with stock at $20. Stockholders will lead meetings and preparations, and funds are to defray any 1908 deficit. A $3000 guarantee fund triggers a stockholders meeting to organize.
State health officials remind that burial permits require a death certificate on file and the local health officer acts as registrar with a deputy appointed. Blanks for reporting births and deaths are available from the local registrar or state office, to ensure complete registration across Minnesota.
Market notes show mixed cattle and hog prices with fat cattle and fat hogs listed. Prices range roughly from 250 to 320 for cows and heifers, hogs around 400 to 800, with various lines referencing fat sheep veal and lambs alongside speculative figures and coded notes.
The couple wed Tuesday forenoon at 9 in Adams Catholic church. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home. The bride, daughter of John Madden, has lived in Austin recently. the groom, son of Peter Helebrant, works at Hormei’s meat market. They will visit Minneapolis for a week before settling at 421 East Water Street.
Will Celebrate Company Gs 25th anniversary on September 9 with a committee at work perfecting plans. The company organized September 5 1852, but since the date falls on a Sunday the event will be observed on September 9. All past members on the rolls will be invited to join speeches and a banquet.
Orsie Belden, while assisting in loading meats at the Packing House this morning, had a gate fall on his leg, crushing it but leaving no broken bones. He was removed to his home south of Austin for treatment.
Mrs Rady Peterson received a delightful belated birthday surprise Tuesday afternoon from friends. She visited a neighbor for a social hour, then found her home full of guests and a meal prepared under Mrs S A Emerson. A cadlecloth was left as a keepsake of friendship and the happy occasion.
A Louisville and Nashville Passenger train side-swiped a freight train in Richmond Kentucky yards on July 26. Businessman F. Kennedy sustained minor injuries. James B. McCreary train crew not hurt. Bribery trial in San Francisco proceeds with closing arguments as jurors hear the case. English political commentary contrasts U S speed in elections.
Flo bursts in with a joke about saving old fly papers as a fishing plan unfolds. The scene shows preparations for a week's trout fishing with gear and eagerness, while humor flips on a line about where the funds will come from and a playful greeting.
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