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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald lists John H. Skinner as editor and proprietor with Gertrude Ellis-Skinner as associate editor. The paper is entered at the Austin Minnesota post office as a second class mail item.
Local notes report readying pumpkins for the county fair and a tall corn stalk in front of the Herald office, twelve feet high from J T Rutherford’s fodder patch. Rutherford owns about four acres of corn. weather is forecast fair for tomorrow.
The passage warns that lightning rod bronco men three card monte fellows and other crooks are operating in Minnesota. It advises dealing only with trusted acquaintances to avoid being caught by scams this fall.
A Washington dispatch reports Congressman Tawney has embraced tariff revision, despite earlier promises. Friends feared his stance would anger allies, as he shifted positions after election and aligned with Cannon to gain the appropriations chair.
McIntyre Post plans indicate eighty members now. a large portion may attend the National encampment in Minneapolis. The Great Western will run two special cars from Austin at 9 30 Monday morning August 13. About twenty five Relief Corps members will join the old soldiers with an expected party of 75 to 100, quartered at Central school near Fourth Ave and 11th Street Minneapolis.
Excerpt from National Magazine celebrates monastic vigor and spiritual vitality. A south European friar’s letters praise health and happiness alongside a youthful monk’s strength and hearty humor. The piece argues religious life thrives despite critics and deters stagnation.
A judge questions a prisoner on why he took only the money and left the silver basket. The prisoner replies that the basket was too heavy, prompting the judge to call him a lazy man and express dismay at the theft.
An excerpt from Watson's Magazine notes Marian Now and Algy Van Pif Fliegilder with remarks on their stature and behavior. The piece contrasts high status with common frenetic energy and humorous speculation about footwork.
A concise reflection on how decency implies many small acts from strict Sunday observance to precise cravat tying, illustrating Victorian era manners and self-control as social polish.
The school board met Tuesday night and moved the opening of schools from the first Monday of September to the second Monday. This year schools will not open until Monday September 10. The board also confirmed recently elected teachers and approved opening another room for second grade. A Therion was reelected engineer of the Franklin building after previously holding the post.
The marriage of Mises Lula Batelle Tidd and Earl Kaliher was held at 9 30 this morning at the bride’s mother’s farm east of Austin. Rev. O D Belden officiated. The couple will reside in Minneapolis at 3039 Humboldt Street after September 1. Out of town guests included Mrs W J Case and Mrs F R Case of Owatonna, Mrs George Morton of Milaca, and Mr Tom Kaliher of Princeton.
The Electric Light Gas Power and Water Board met Tuesday and approved two Smedley Z engine pumps with 2,000,000 gallons daily capacity each, boosting total output to four million. The old pumps fetch $750 each, cutting the cost of the new units to $6000, installed within 90 days with no pumping interruption. Five electric light petitions were approved to be wired before winter, and the Murray 450 horsepower engine awaits supplies. The board also allocated half the station roof for each of two competing roof paint brands.
A Toledo Blade quip has a child asking her mother if Mr. Brown has heart disease. The mother admits ignorance, noting a line about faint hearts and a playful deduction from Mrs. Brown’s appearance. The item reflects a humorous, parlour-room snappy remark rather than a reportable event.
A chicken farmer claims eggs reveal offspring sex by appearance. Smooth eggs are likely to hatch hens, while wrinkled eggs tend to produce roosters. The rule is not foolproof but generally reliable.
The club meeting devolves into farce as the chair prompts for nominations for treasurer. A wild member announces a dubious candidate, the legless wonder, prompting disbelief among attendees.
Mr and Mrs John Ober host E Phelan of Mexico City a friend of Halfred Olson He spent five years in Mexico in mining business though English born and California citizen he prefers the valley He praises climate scenery and people and would not leave The Austin boy Halfred Olson who went to Mexico is a prominent artist his portraits sell with demand from the wealthy He paints quickly and in quantity yet maintains quality Mr Phelan recently recovered from typhoid fever in Chicago and enjoyed discussions of Mexico and Olson.
A gathering Tuesday at Mrs. John Effinger’s home honored Mrs. Emma Buck with seventeen guests. An entertaining trunk contents guessing contest awarded prizes to Mrs. Hill and tied contestants, while decorations of pansies nasturtiums and vines complemented a cherry Sundae and cake reception.
Sunday at home for Miss Nellie Lightly. Mrs R A Dearmin visited in Austin and Mrs P E Pace of Austin visits Chas Lightly. Rev FL Anderson to preach next Sunday. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at the Baptist church. Miss Mabel Jones hosts Presbyterian young people Friday. Royal Neighbor Lodge meets Thursday. Misses Jane Morgan and Janette Bennett return from Albert Lea teacher training. Baptist Young People ice cream social set for Wednesday August 15 with graphone music by Mr Cressy of Austin.
Brownsville and nearby in Miss Martha Hiller Elsie Peterson and Eva Strong return from the Winona Summer Normal. Ned Hunt of Minneapolis visits relatives. A son born to Frank Cruickshank and wife. Edna Bacon visits relatives in Minneapolis and Hopkins. John Sanborn visits Mrs M Shortt. Victor Rosemuss announces a daughter born on July 22. Baptist Ladies Aid Society hosted by Mrs C Leper. E Wilder and daughters from Austin enjoy farm stay east of town. Blanche Knox returns from University Summer School in Minneapolis.
Ed Baumgartner of Lansing spent Sunday at home. Frank and Ed Baumgartner joined a Brownsdale trip to watch Waltham Brownsdale baseball. Carpenters Jacob, Beneke and Dulitz worked on a barn for T Dahle F W. Christians died at 85 and was buried Friday with Rey O Affelt at the service.
Advertised as last week, a home talent production titled A Perplexing Situation will be performed Friday evening August 10 in the Court of Honor Hall. The cast lists many Middleton family members plus others, and the program ends with a farce A Cloudy Day followed by ice cream and cake at ten to fifteen cents.
A Democratic delegate convention will be held August 25 1906 at 3 PM at the Austin Court House to select thirteen delegates to the State Convention in Minneapolis and designate a resident for State Central Committee. Delegates allotted by precincts. bids sought for construction of a new Central Presbyterian church in Austin with plans available. bids due August 20. two percent certified check required. committee reserves right to reject all bids. Districts listed by ward and village with delegate allocations. W. J. McR, Secy of Building Com.
The page lists cattle and poultry prices with ranges for fat cattle cows bulls veal sheep and lambs and notes about stockyard items. It also contains a Democratic County Committee notice for delegates caucus on August 22 1906 from 7 to 8 pm and signatures of Peter Johnson chair and Rupolph Petersen secretary.
Elks and friends are invited to a large basket picnic at Lafayette Park on Thursday August 9. The event likely closes the season with a brass band, sports program, and ample refreshments including free coffee cream sugar and lemonade to meet demand.
Mower County Minnesota board to meet in Austin August 16 1906 at 3 pm in County Auditor Office. Agenda includes arranging paving payment around Court House square and receiving sealed bids for furnishing material and grading of the Court House block. George Robertson is County Auditor.
Mower County Minnesota will receive sealed bids for material and grading of the Court House block. Specifications are at the County Auditor’s office. Bids open Wednesday August 15 1906 at 4 pm. The commissioners may reject any or all bids. George Robertson County Auditor.
The World Today urges investing by leasing roofs of large buildings for ventures needing air and sun. Potential uses include green houses, chicken farms, sun bath parlors, hospitals and more, with central locations and low rents. A light sun bath parlor complements apartments or hotels. drink Golden Grain Belt Beer with meals and contact J Weisel Austin for supply.
A notice advertises the Wm Anderson house at 102 Franklin Street. Inquiries advised by calling the residence or contacting the Great Western Land Agency in Austin Minnesota.
A new thirty two page book with twenty one illustrations on Excelsior Springs and its medicinal waters, hotels, and train service has been published by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway. It can be sent anywhere for four cents postage, from F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
A new descriptive book on South Dakota its resources and opportunities has been published by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. The first chapter covers Lyman County and the western territory opened by recent railway extensions. It can be mailed for two cents postage. General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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