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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
3
Fragmentary market notes show mentions of Kee Wheat Des May, Oats Dec, Pork Sept, Ribs Jan, and Led JOR in Sept. The garbled text lists multiple commodity time frames without clear context or prices.
At the thirteenth annual 6 5 ¢ con of the Transmississippi Commercial congress in St Paul F H Thurber president of the United States Export association read a paper on Our Meat Industry that some delegates hailed as pro trusts. Iowa delegate challenged his remarks as sessions began with President John Henry Smith of Utah presiding. Governor Van Sant D W Lawler and Archbishop John Ireland spoke as welcome and the session drew about 150 delegates.
Fragmentary OCR reports a Missouri resident, a city treasurer, presumed to have died by self-inflicted act. The incomplete text mentions names and a death scene but lacks clear dates or locations. Further details are unreadable.
The text argues that some people unjustly resist wearing glasses though essential. It notes that despite general wisdom in other matters, age-based bias leads to foolish behavior. It suggests wisdom lies in yielding to necessary sight corrections.
The piece quotes Lady Colin Campbell asserting women crave strength in men in any form from body to intellect to character. It argues women seek male strength as a remedy for perceived personal weakness, while noting morally riskier reliance on power and status beings.
The article describes rosin as non conductive of heat and used to protect water pipes especially across bridges. It notes rosin in basement floor support in machine shops and details how melted rosin fills planks with two inch holes to create a solid space under flooring. It mentions rosin resealing after shocks like ice regrowth.
A pompous pupil, son of a well known omnibus driver, flaunts a large St George seal and claims his ancestor killed the dragon. A companion questions the boast, leading to a surprised reaction and a wry London Answers tone.
A New York Press item notes the abrupt change as Gerald departs Yale University to enroll at Harvard. The exchange with Geraldine hints at surprise and curiosity about the motive behind the switch. The report captures a personal pivot that drew public attention and conversation.
Detroit free Press notes a sharp remark about Eudocia Edinonia at a colonial reception. The dialogue questions if her frock’s elegance equals proper colonial dame behavior, highlighting social standards and fashion critique.
A brief Chicago News line jokes that a dark fruitless search refers to a man seeking pineapples on a pine tree. The exchange is narrated by a father and son with a humorous twist.
One of the prettiest weddings of the season took place at F A Ticknor's home as Hattie A Ticknor wed Dr Milton J Hardy. The ceremony was performed by Rev D Belden and Rev F L Anderson with about sixty guests at a wedding breakfast. The couple left for a lakeside trip and will reside at 207 Bridge Street West after October 1.
The Owatonna Journal reports Will Schuyler an ex-printer from Austin held sixty days in county jail. Arrested in Northfield by Cord King for petit larceny after stealing three fountain pens from Zamboni Bros. drug store. Judge Luce sentenced him to thirty days. Schuyler surrendered the pens and jested he would make the time count.
Help wanted ad seeking men to assume office roles in Austin with reference to A. T. Morris at Care L. T. Deaver, Creston, Louisiana. Local notice style targets job recruitment via an address and reference.
Miss Basford plans to open her studio in the Joseph building located on Avs. 25th. The brief notice indicates a new artistic venture in a prominent city address.
The Minnesota State Fair is described as a great educational institution offering both study and recreation. It emphasizes evenings for amusement, with ample, harmless entertainment for those who work by day. The fair opens September 1 and half fare rates apply on all railroads for visitors.
Ruth Shepherd was surprised with a party Tuesday evening by eleven young friends for her 16th birthday. Dancing was the main amusement and the event ended with a dainty supper.
Rain prevented the Beau Nots from holding their picnic yesterday. Eighty members and guests gathered last evening at Miss Inez Minshall's home to honor Mrs. Ethel Uicket Lee and Miss Sue Hopkins. Ping pong and music accompanied refreshments. Other guests included Verna Solon, Nellie Merrick, and Anna Merrick. Flora Kaufmann hosted a small gathering Tuesday with ice cream and cake.
Advertises homestead relinquishments of good farm lands with improvements, listing several parcels by fraction and price. Located in Minot and Bjelland areas, North Dakota, with contact through Claud C. Keena or Bjelland. Prices range from 300 to 700 dollars per parcel depending on size and half or quarter sections.
Albert Lea College at Albert Lea Minnesota offers a four year B A degree and preparatory courses for women. It proclaims University standards with competent teachers and refined campus life. Programs include music art elocution physical culture normal training social advantages with lowest possible terms. Fall term begins September 10 1902 led by Miss K I Hutchison principal and Rev C C Adams secretary.
Subscribers may request name corrections for the Northwest Telephone Exchange directory. Notify the manager or chief operator by 6 pm Thursday August 28 1902. A six month contract dated Oct 1 provides new subscribers a position in the new directory.
A black Scotch Collie with a white ring at the neck white chest tip of tail white collar marked C A R left the Roberts farm Saturday night. Reward offered for return or information leading to his return. C A ROBERTS
Martin Carew is jailed in Owatonna on a charge of stealing fountain pens from a druggist. He had just been released from a ten days term in the city jail, following a prior sixty days in the county jail. The notice ends with a curt business quote from A. Emmons of Austin Lumber & Fuel Co.
A Sunday excursion from Austin to Minneapolis and Minnehaha Falls on August 24 1902 via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Special entertainment program for visitors. Special train leaves Austin at 6 45 a m with 1 50 dollars for round trip.
Price list for tuning services by single year two tunings and group rates. Austin only. First Class Work Guaranteed. F. M. ReFruss 303 Water St. tf
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