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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
2
Potpourri of Local Life and Big Questions
A reflective column pairs nature and philosophy with autumn, faith, and longing. Vivid images of cornfields, geese, and celestial skies mingle with references to evolution, God, Socrates, Jesus, and the anonymous many. The piece closes noting William Herbert Carruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socrates
Jesus
God
William Herbert Carruth
Blood-curdling oaths on the street condemned
A chastised remark condemns street swearing as a sign of small breeding and a trend that misleads public opinion, noting its roughness and its misalignment with civil decorum in public discourse.
Anti suffrage associations by state in 1908
The anti suffrage paper notes only New York and Massachusetts with state anti suffrage associations and six with small committees. It contrasts with woman suffrage groups present in thirty three states and several territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Massachusetts
Stand Firm For Your Convictions With Dignity
A urged maxim on pursuing one's own opinions with courage and honor. Do not fear opposition or harsh judgments. life is short. Persist openly and honestly, with conviction and self respect, and those who differ may still respect your stance. Contributed.
Riots stain a city more than the crime they shield
The piece condemns rioting as the act of cowardly criminal classes, not law abiding citizens. It cites vigilant committees and Mafia actions as rare exceptions where summary punishment may arise, arguing such measures blot a city’s name like Springfield, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigilant Committee
California
New Orleans
Springfield
Illinois
Hotel Standards in India Under Public Health Critique
A critique notes India's hotels charge 7 to 25 rupees daily but fail on comfort and feeding. Dining is often poorly served, utensils dirty, and rooms inadequately maintained. The author argues prices do not match quality, comparing unfavorably with English boarding houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
England
Calcutta
People’s Pulpit Readers’ Notes on Society and Faith
A column inviting reader submissions on social, political, and religious topics. It notes that personal messages from individuals will be considered but may be rejected and that contributions should avoid personal attacks.
Obituary of Sara Beth Clark Died After Tetanus Illness
Sara Beth Clark died Saturday evening at Lorin Clark’s West Bridge Street home after a three days’ illness with tetanus. Born September 30, 1896, she was the daughter of Amos and unknown Clark, living about nine miles south of Austin. She injured her foot on a stick last week, leading to tetanus. Brought to the city Friday for treatment, she could not be saved. Funeral held this afternoon at the home. Interment in Woodbury cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Beth Clark
Lorin Clark
West Bridge Street
Amos Clark
Austin
Woodbury Cemetery
Tin Soldier Letter Sparks Guard Debate
First Sergt Christopherson of Company G second Minnesota Infantry defends guardsmen against editorials in the Minneapolis Tribune, arguing that regular troops outclass guardsmen and praising the guard as loyal, principled citizens. He claims sixteen years of continuous service and asserts his loyalty to justice and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Tribune
National Guards
Sergt
Christopherson
G’’ 2Nd Minn. Inf
The Blue and the Gray at Gem Theatre Free Night for Civil War Vets
The Gem theatre presents The Blue and the Gray this week about Civil War days. Mahnke invites all Civil War veterans to see the film free on Thursday night and asks attendees to wear badges for passage. Danton and the Organ Grinders recalls Parisian street music and liberty debates from the revolution era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Theatre
Mahnke
Danton
Paris
Classified Ads and Lost and Found Notices
A mixed page of wants finds and notices: found items include a ladies black silk listed jacket in west town part and a Scotch Collie named Mac with a 904 tag. spectacles on a brick walk near Fay Smith. finder instructed to notify the Herald. Also furnished rooms for rent at 418 East Bridge Street, typewriters for rent via F H McCulloch, and several sale or trade offers for residences and farm land. The piano sale is advertised by W D Andrew, with calls to G Sorflaten at 228 N Main St. Also requests for seamstress and helpers, property listings near Austin, and a Winchester 22 rifle trade for a bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Office
St. Paul Sts
Oakland
Austin
State
Me. G. Sorflaten
N. Main St
No Truth In Report About Hail Storm Claims
A letter from Rochford Land Co of Austin Minnesota repudiates a sensational Aberdeen hail storm report circulated by the Associated Press. It states no damage occurred in Edmunds county or surrounding areas. no insurance claims have been filed. the hike of crop loss is baseless beyond minor rust damage to late wheat varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Associated Press
South Dakota
Edmunds County
Fire & Marine Insurance Company
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cure not achieved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. W. Cheney & Co. of Toledo advertise the remedy and urge internal use. Endorsers Waldin Kinnan & Marvin affirm Cheney's honesty and ability. Hall's Catarrh Cure is priced 75 cents per bottle and sold by druggists, with testimonials available free. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. W. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Waldin, Kinnan & Marvin
Hail
Local U C T Falls to Albert Lea 27 0 in Wet Game
Austin U C T’s football squad lost to Albert Lea 27 to 0 on a soggy field. Spectators watched as Hormell made a long left field catch and Perrin, behind the bat, starred defensively. A return match at Albert Lea is planned with hope for improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.C. T
Albert Lea Bunch
Rademacher
Hormell
Huckelberry Finn
Kelly
Valentine
Oberg
Perrin
Albert Lea
The Bite of a Dog Explained by a Doctor
A physician explains hydrophobia noting that rabid animals can only transmit the virus if the wound is exposed directly to the bite. If clothing covers the wound the danger is minimal and infection is unlikely. The virus on teeth remains in clothing and does not pass to the person bitten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Wagner Portrait Capture by Herkomer in Frenzied Sessions
While Wagner toured England directing his operas a portrait was sought by enthusiasts. Sir Hubert von Herkomer endured Wagner's frenzy and long sittings painting through two days and nights. The result amazed the composer who exclaimed that it matched his ideal appearance.
Remaxment and Lumber Co Offerings Plus Stray Cow Notice
Miscellaneous ads urge insurance against fire and tornado with W W Ranney and bond for surety, Mower County Lumber Co supplies lumber cement and plaster at fair prices, L J Cooley paint shop offers sign carriage and paint work, and a red cow has strayed from St Ledger pasture near Austin with notice to contact E Loomis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County Lumber Co
C. E. Heisey
St. Ledger
E. Loomis
Austin
Father Found Dead in St. Peter Home
Mr. William Cutter received word Saturday that his father living in St. Peter was found dead at home. Mr. Cutter left immediately for St. Peter and Mrs. Cutter went to attend the funeral today. Details of the death have not reached Austin. The elder Mr. Cutter lived alone. his wife died seven years ago and his three sons Samuel William and Harry live elsewhere. He was over sixty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cutter
St. Peter
On Again Off Again A Drunkard’s Wry Revelation
A New York artist, famed for sociable eccentricities and genius, explains to a friend how his wife endures his drinking sprees. He says she nurses him back to decency, but once sober she presses him to vow never to drink again, driving him to relapse to forget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nickel Theatre Tonight Presents Varied Short Films
A local notice touts a nickel priced program at the Nickel Theatre with shows Monday to Wednesday. It highlights films including The Mania for Gambling and The Skiing Adventure, promising increasing patronage and a mix of comedy drama and magic acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Theatre
Music Hall
Impostor and Malefactor in Scots Rhyme Anecdote
An old Scotch woman explained to her family that two sons were “an impostor and a malefactor,” but the words meant upholsterer and manufacturer, according to a Carlyle anecdote about language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle
For Sale Bargains on Farms and Homes In Regional Counties
A notice offering special bargains on raw or improved farms in Mower County Minnesota and Ormunds County South Dakota. It also advertises a nearly new two story home on Bridge Street, a modern house at sacrifice until August 18, and several town lots. Additional notes include option to trade houses, offer of employment, and a cheap cement curb sidewalk filled well property near a public school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County
Minn
Ormunds County
South Dakota
Bridge St
Lota
Also Mentioned on This Page
Austin Daily Herald
City of
Austin, Minn
Skinner & Ulmer
Gertrude Ellis-Skinner
People's Pulpit
the Tribune
Mission
Cathedral
Holland
West Mill Street
Wallace Gregson
Electrician
the Herald
Herald
Mac
Henry Furtney
Fay Smith
East Bridge Street
C. G. W. Depot
F. H. McCulloch
Susan Hormel
S St. Paul St
Alleghany Street
Kenwood Avenue
J. C.johnson, Jr
E. Tiegen
W. D. Andrew
Ipswich, S. Dak
Rochford Land Co
Austin U. C. T.’s
Wagner
Herkomer
Berkomer
W. W. Ranney
L. J. Cooley
Henry Hansen
Masons
Fidelity Lodge
Family Ca
Mitre Theatre
Shakespearian
Grabinsky
John
Silk
Aed An
At &E
Palace Music Hall
East Bridge St
Frank Showers
Prop
Electric Theatre
the Music
Edison
Dullender
Tom Burnham
Kyi
Rochford Land Co.’s
Want Columm
John H. Rochford
Peter Capretz
Proprietors
Just
Metropolitan
Frank Guillemin
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