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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
4
A bird fancier notes many birds reuse nests across years with wrens swallows bluebirds and some owls and woodpeckers tending to rebuild or repair. Some birds abandon or double nest in exposed sites while others lay in nests of others or in sand. The eagle and owl form stick frameworks needing little repair.
An Ishmaelite of the Plains depicts the dead coyote as a despised, solitary figure in western lore referencing Lewis and Clark. The piece on Ivory rats explains rats as ivory evaluators, trained by dealers to detect animal gelatin in tusks, aiding pricing decisions.
Lincoln argued his final case in Chicago during Jones v. Ames in 1860 before Judge Drummond. The land title dispute over Lake Michigan shoreline drew Lincoln and all counsel to dine at Isaac N. Arnold's house, where a toast praised Illinois producing the next U.S. president, Lincoln and Douglas supporters cheering.
The see at St. Asaph rector posed a puzzle to ordination candidates asking which has more legs a cat or no cat. The bishop rejected laughter and pressed for an answer. One candidate replied with wit, but the bishop corrected him saying a cat has four legs and no cat has five.
A nature observer recalls a grebe known as the Columbus minor building water edge nests of aquatic plants that float with eggs. On danger the bird paddles away using its foot and steers toward a quiet cove, displaying notable dexterity.
A whimsical dialogue contrasts a sad poet fearing oblivion with a friend who says future fame will come. Tablets marking lives are deemed irrelevant to the departed. The humorous punchline envisions the inscription Rooms to Let. The snippet ends with a quip about a duke’s marriage and medicine for impoverished blood.
A Sun report recounts a dinner anecdote about F Marion Crawford. As a boy in Concord he visited a clergyman with a missionary box. Crawford reportedly tried to fit a silver dollar into the box top slit, causing a loud fall of coins and the boy losing consciousness.
A historical note recounts that scholars from Egypt, Assyria, and China once taught a square world. It cites Toltecs Peruvians and Quiches as sharing a cube globe idea, said to be suspended from heaven by cords of gold at each corner.
Cleopatra remarks on the view from her barge in Egyptian tones and Antony replies that he secured a Nile seat. The rowers laugh loudly, revealing a lighthearted moment amid the encounter.
A dyspeptic asks if cabbage is wholesome. The food expert replies it depends on whether you eat it or try to smoke it, a playful exchange from the Washington Star.
In Cadott Wisconsin a man hunt continues for John Lyons after Maud Tautaut, 15, reports a brutal assault on a road near her sister's home. Lyons was arrested by the town marshal and fled from the Cadott lock up as mobs threaten violence. Posses and nearby farmers search the area hoping to capture him before dawn.
The Cannon Ball eastbound on the Texas and Pacific railroad derailed four miles east of Dallas. The mail car left the track and was dragged 1,000 yards. Diner sleeper and engine remained on rails. No fatalities. Injured: J Metcalf Dallas seriously T T Dindy Dallas, O L Williams Fort Worth seriously G J Jans Fort Worth C G Siwith Fort Worth. All cars crowded with passengers. Miraculous no deaths reported. At Burlington Iowa a thunderstorm after 91 degree heat damaged grain and caused Christopher Gereke to die of heat prostration.
Minneapolis wheat figures for Sept and Dec trade at 96 14 and 97%c. On track prices show No 1 hard 1.01, No 1 Northern 1.00, No 2 Northern 96 97c, No 3 Northern 94 96c. St Paul cattle ranges listed: steers 5.50 to 6.25, cows and heifers 3.50 to 5.00, veals 4.60 to 6.26. hogs 5.60 to 6.10. sheep weather and spring lambs 6.00 to 7.00.
Price quotes for wheat flax oats and corn in Duluth and Chicago with Sept and Dec futures. Dairy and egg prices and cattle hogs sheep and lambs listed by market. A fragment on the pelican pouch notes its capacity and feeding behavior albeit with garbled text.
For sale list includes two good houses on So St Paul St with water street and a vacant lot. One new house on Water street with a good house and barn on south Kenwood. A large house on Winona St and two houses on Main St with several in 3rd ward. Also bargains in Mower County land plus a work team harness and wagon and sand dirt and filling. Phone 4 L.
A notice seeking small loans with good security for several properties including a new modern house on East Water street a large modern house on Winowas and a good house on Kenwood with a few rooms.
For Sale The G F Rademacher property two lots in Block 22 Davidson addition for 4009 corner for St Paul and Mill streets 1500 For Rent House and barn on Me Gary street near Kenwood For sale The Al Mollison property corner of Kenwood and Baldwin streets modern building suitable for two families also three lots and good barn This property or any part is now in the market For sale The capt W H Sutton evidence on Lansing Avenue 350 For Sale One desirable building lot on Lansing ave between property of Orris Hayes and A Hegge must be sold this spring price 750 A fine farm for sale 4 miles east of Austin 160 acres good buildings 55 60 per acre owner has moved away For Sale The Barr brick and tile yards a splendid chance to make money price 18000 with stock 23000 this includes 20 acres good land house barn and other buildings No more brick will be made by Mr Barr unless he gets contract for one million For Sale Very fine building lot on Lansing Avenue two blocks from Fox hotel easy payments 1000 Austin 160 acres good buildings 55 00 per acre owner has moved away For Rent or sale The Wade house on Baldwin street will rent for 10 00 per month on year s lease otherwise 12 00 also two good lots price 1800 List your property with us
A variety of houses and farms are offered on flexible payments. Listings include a 7 room house on Hope street Sidward for 1200, a 6 room cottage on Keilway Bt 1500, a 4k Lansing ave modern home, a 3 500 barn property on a large lot, and several farms near Austin with prices per acre from 75 to 850. Financing options include one third down and long-term terms, plus small rental and land-buy opportunities in Third ward and LaCom's addition.
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