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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
3
A fragment from a cookbook column offers kitchen guidance on sauces with flour and butter, salad course placement, mayonnaise versus French dressing, salting corned beef in cold water, croquette texture fixes, lemon pie custard crust pre-baking, gingerbread improvement, prune water substitution, and fried breakfast bacon tips.
A Brooklyn Life excerpt discusses love and marriage, suggesting a woman can love two men at once. Mrs Benham argues a married woman should focus on loving her husband, noting the husband changes with company versus alone.
The excerpt portrays Gazzin scolding Swayback to settle debts while Swayback argues about saving. A courtroom sketch features a timid young woman answering a lawyer about her witness experience, describing a nun's veiling and matching hat in a restrained humorous exchange.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat notes baptism of Thomas Jonathan Jackson, major in the United States Army, on April 2, 1840 at Fort Hamilton New York. Sponsors Colouins Taylor and Ditmick, both army officers, witnessed the ceremony in the preserved baptismal font.
A volunteer fireman failed to arrive until the fire was under control and faced severe censure from the chief. He claimed he could not help it as he lived far from the scene, but the chief dismissed the excuse and ordered sharper action at future fires.
Local notes report Magle Walnut ice cream at Main St Fruit store and straw hats at The Hub. A car of California fruit arrives and linen sale at Murphys begins. Residents include Mrs Aultfather and Mrs Flora Conner with garden pansies, Annie Lowry visiting, and naturalization paperwork updates.
Deputy Nicholson led a manhunt after two prisoners Prye and Kida escaped the county jail. A 14-man posse roamed woods and fields. after a tense chase near Evergreen farm and the river, Kida was captured and Prye secured. Rewards were distributed among the volunteers, with total pay for the day under $20.
The Minnesota Valley Historical Society notes describe the 1862 Sioux uprising in Minnesota as a major US Indian war with high white losses and extensive property destruction. It compares distant conflicts and praises New Ulm defenses Fort Ridgely and Birch Coulee while urging remembrance of local bloodshed and its impact on civilization’s path.
Over 125 members of the Minnesota Editorial association depart Tuesday for a planned ten day outing. The trip features rail travel to Duluth and a lake boat voyage to Sarnia Ontario with returns via Mackinaw and the sea. The itinerary includes Two Harbors and Ely to tour iron ore mines and mining methods.
The text notes that inhabitants of mountainous regions feel a deeper attachment to their homeland than those in flat countries. It suggests height and rugged terrain intensify national or regional ties among mountain communities.
An Illinois congressman recalls a Galesburg lawyer who bragged that his skill as an advocate began at his Adam's apple and extended upward, implying speech failings in the house of representatives. The Washington Post reports the anecdote.
An illustrated advertises Albert Lea College in Albert Lea Minnesota offering a four year Bachelor of Arts degree and preparatory high school courses. It claims to be the only exclusively women’s college in the Northwest with university standards and competent teachers. The college promises refined social advantages, music, art, elocution, physical culture, normal training, low terms, and a fall term opening September 10 1902 under Principal Miss K I Hutchison and Secretary Rev C C Adams.
The August number features Old Abe the War Eagle of the Eighth Wisconsin Regiment with a patriotic focus. It covers Lafayette at Brandywine Relics of Early American Days Pluribus Unum Its Origin and Meaning and a New National Song for American boys.
Single tuning priced at 33.00 with two tunings for 85.00 per year. Clubs of three or more receive 2.00 off each tuning. First class work guaranteed by F. M. Rieruss at 303 Water St. Austin.
Male help wanted. Men to take charge of office here in Austin. Address with reference A. T. Morris care L. T. Deaver Creston In. After Sept. 1 cement sidewalks 55e a foot for 5 feet 4 inch walk due to higher cement price. E. Dickens EK Knockson.
Three good rooms suitable for housekeeping available at 403 East Maple Street. Contact Mrs. J Quinney for details and arranging viewing.
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