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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1902
Page
2
A 1902 note states The Daily Herald is issued each afternoon with a clean sweep and new deal to carry Mower County in the fall. It recalls the Independents’ prior effort clearing the road for a complete cleaning of the old ring.
The Minneapolis Journal criticizes U S policy toward Cuba at the start of the Spanish American War era. It argues hypocrisy in anti Cuba rhetoric and notes ongoing Cuban government actions that could push the United States toward intervention, urging caution and accountability.
The article urges local businessmen to invest in Jubilee attractions costing about $2,000 with over $200 set for advertising. It notes large crowds will benefit the area and asks those who will gain to contribute to ensure a successful celebration.
The St Paul Dispatch notes Tawney supporters underestimate Republican voters while accusing rivals of sugar trust ties. It cites his 20 percent Cuba sugar tax vote against beet sugar protection and opposition to a Morris sugar trust amendment as attacks on refined sugar policy.
The Register and Transcript challenge claims that a two year Independent voter cannot participate in Republican primaries. Minneapolis Journal says primary law allows ballots for the party a voter affiliated with and broadly supported last general election. Attorneys say supporting a majority of Republican candidates keeps one as Republican and eligible to vote in primaries.
Price for a single tuning is 3.00 with two tunings for 5.00 and discounts of 2.00 per tuning for clubs of three or more in Austin only. First class work guaranteed. Contact F. M. Refuss at 303 Water St. tf.
Male help wanted to take charge of office in Austin. Apply with reference to A. T. Morris care L. T. Deaver Creston Iowa.
A. J. Skiff of Mason City was in the city today. Merle Vial traveled to Spring Valley after visiting the DeGroodt home.
Thorvald V. Knatvold born in Drammen Norway on Oct 2 1853 immigrated to Minnesota. He built Knatvold hardware and banking ventures in Albert Lea and later pursued real estate and politics becoming a prominent Republican senator and district figure.
Albert Lea College in Albert Lea Minnesota offers a four year B A degree with preparatory high school courses. It proclaims itself the only exclusively women’s college in the Northwest with university standards and competent teachers. The college emphasizes refined social advantages, music, art, elocution, physical culture, normal training, and low terms. Fall term opens September 10 1902 headed by Miss K J Hutchison as principal and Rev C C Adams as secretary.
A. Emmons of Austin Lumber & Fuel Co describes prudence as applying wisdom to practice by avoiding alluring low quality goods and delivering high quality at low prices. The message urges customers to rely on the company for value.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church will serve ice cream and cake on the church lawn Saturday evening August 9. If weather spoils outdoors, the cream will be served in the basement.
Reverend Cressy will preach at Enter prise School house at 11 30 tomorrow likely drawing local residents for a brief service.
The Delineator outlines September fashion with loose fitted autumn coats in three quarter lengths and a froufrou lower edge on skirts. Gibson style remains popular for shirtwaists and jackets while white lace adds character to evening gowns. Faggoting decorates gowns. ping pong inspires new frivolous shirt blouses, and flat turn down collars with four in hand knotted ties appear. Sheath skirts stay popular and Norfolk styles suit stylish little boys.
Homestead relinquishments available for sale across good farm lands with occasional 6 to 10 acres of A-1 flax. Prices range from 300 to 700 dollars for halves and quarters. Correspond with Claud C. Keenan in Minot or Bjelland P. O. North Dakota.
A collision on the C G W road at Elkton injured the fireman of the freight and two tramps. One tramp suffered a broken shoulder. Passengers from the other train collected for the hobos and sent the injured to a hospital.
Morning services led by Rev O Waldeland with a sermon on the Mission among the Jews offerings collected for the Jewish Mission. Evening services in English on The Jewish Robe. Sunday School at noon with a picnic planned for Lafayette Park Thursday afternoon and evening. School meets Thursday 1 pm for full attendance.
Class meeting at 10. Sermon by pastor at 10 30. Sunday School at noon Epworth League at 6 45. Union Service sermon by Rev Treloar subject The Value of Visions All day meeting at 7 45. Tuesday sermons at 10 30 and 2 30 Annual meeting of church and Congregation at 7 p m.
The schedule lists 10 30 a m sermon by the pastor on Paul s Estimate of Christ Bible School at noon Y P at 8 C E at 645 p m services held at G A R Hall with an evening Union Service at the Methodist church.
Church services at 10 30. Sunday School at 12 00. Young People’s meeting 8. C E at 6 46.
The Rev Mr Haupt will not be here tomorrow so there will be no morning services. Sunday School will be held at 12 a m.
The First Church of Christ Scientist holds regular Sabbath services at 10 30 a m with a Sunday School session at 11 45 a m each week.
Mass in St Augustine's church at 8:00 and 10:30 o'clock tomorrow with services announced for parishioners.
Services as usual at Second Christian church with morning and evening preaching by Rev. J. Stuart Miller, pastor.
Sunday School every Sabbath at noon. Y P C U meeting at 6 p.m. at the church on Maple Street.
The notice lists Sunday School at 2 p.m. followed by preaching by the pastor at 3 p.m. Friday evening brings Christian Endeavor at 8 o'clock.
A collection of wry aphorisms commenting on happiness, communication, luck, control in relationships, and money. Witty lines argue that misused power, vaccination, and vanity shape everyday life while cautioning against cynicism and parsimony. The tone mirrors a mid-century newspaper brief of short takes.
In the HERRLD office three stalks of field corn stand ten feet six inches tall gathered from William Thompson’s place. The cobs rise high so only tall stalks can yield the harvest. Local corn story tellers are invited to bring their best specimens to challenge Thompson.
Chicago August 9. Police suspect William Bartholin killed Minnie Mitchell and his mother Anna Bartholin after she vanished a month earlier. Mitchell’s body identified by dress and sister Lillie Mitchell. Bartholin not yet found as authorities pursue suspected double murder tied to elopement and California honeymoon plans.
A fragment from Cornhill Magazine discusses why ravens are singled out in biblical text about feeding young. An Epiphanius note claims young ravens are red and fed by insects until their color turns black, then adults feed them. The piece invites naturalist verification of this tale. A garbled 1902 travel and rail promo follows, mentioning excursions and schedules.
Opportunites for farmers turned business men in Iowa and Missouri along the Chicago gateway. Advertises creamery, hotels, banks, and general services with branches noted. Solicits correspondence and Maple Leaflets from W. J. Reed at 1604 Idicott Building, St. Paul.
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