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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
2
Pleasant social dance at the Auditorium
A Wednesday night social dance at the Auditorium drew about fifty couples with Gates harp orchestra providing music. The event was regarded as a pleasant highlight of the season by local young people. The St Paul Dispatch notes W. A. Nolan faces opposition this fall but is expected to win. He is described as a key figure in last session with the Nolan reciprocal demurrage bill among his notable achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates’ Harp
St. Paul
W. A. Nolan
Nolan
Curious Poland-China pig exhibited after accidental death
Jesse Morse displays a Poland-China pig with cowlike feet and a maple leaf shaped fan above its snout. Born on Anton Vadraska farm the pig lived a day before its death when its mother arched over it. The specimen has been stuffed and will tour the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Morse
Anton Vadraska
Bullhead on a Board: A Pickled Cooking Tale
An exchange describes preparing a bullhead fish by cleaning and slit roasting on a pine board. After seasoning with salt pepper and butter, the fish is baked until done, then the board is eaten in place of the bullhead.
Tawney Secures Post Office Like New Building For City
The new post office costs 50 000 dollars plus 8 000 dollars land. Now the national agricultural department asks for a room in the building for packing house inspectors. Credit for securing the building goes to Congressman Tawney. voters will show appreciation at the primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Tawney
National Agricultural Department
Tawney
Tawney Faces Persistent Opposition Across Nine-County District
In his repeated elections Mr. Tawney confronts opposition linked to post office patronage. The strongest critics are men recently disappointed, whose lingering sense of failure fuels their hostility amid years of political contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lea Times-Enterprise
Tawney
Dusty-LaCom murders noted by Belding in California
J C Belding reports to Herald from Los Angeles about Dusty and LaCom murders and mentions press coverage. He notes differences in photos and speculates on the subjects’ past in Austin, and updates readers on the Belding and Burnham family wellbeing and California weather experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Herald
Times
Dusty- LaCom
Austin
Dusty
Oll
Beldings
California
Santa Monica
Long Beach
Pasadena
Bescenntene
Obituary for Almon Sprague A Respected City Resident
Almon Sprague died at his Division street home Wednesday night after a long illness. Born March 10, 1844 in Black River Ohio, he became crippled in childhood. He worked as a boiler maker in Milwaukee, later moving to Wells and then Austin, before settling in this city. He was married to Mary Pagels and leaves wife, children Andrew Abby, Albert, Helen Heinold, George Augusta, and brother Andrew in Milwaukee. Funeral plans note services at the house at 8 and 2:30 at the Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almon Sprague
Our City
Division Street
Blackriver
Ohio
Milwaukee
Mary
Andrew
Abbotsford
Wis
Albert
Helen Heinold
George Augusta
Sprague
Weather and daily life in Los Angeles described
A traveler notes mild LA weather with 64 F morning, 80 F afternoon, and 64 F evening temperatures. Describes clear days, light fogs, year round greenery, and compares Minnesota summers. Mentions wife paying 20 cents for cream and jokes about country drawbacks and population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Los Angeles
Luce Ahng-Hayles
Merchants Tangle with Courthouse in Eight to Three Baseball Win
At Lafayette park on a Wednesday afternoon the Merchants defeated the Courthouse 8 to 3 in a spirited old timer game. S. A. Smith made a standout one hand catch while George Robertson drove in three runs. Players endure sore muscles and squeaking joints, and the crowd debated the postgame arguments as both sides prepared to replay the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchant and Courthouse
Lafayette Park
Court House Boys
Merchants Court House
Ebinger
D. Dovenburg
Briebach
Mahacek
M. Fisch
Geo. Robertson Revord
Valentine J. Rugg
L. Trenary
J. Moreland
Ray Johnson B. Churchill
N. Elwood
Thos. Rochford
S. A. Smith
Perrin
Smith
George Robertson
Piano Agent Promises Fair Deals and Freedom to Decide
The advertisement from W. D. Andrew Piano Agent extols a no pressure approach, inviting customers to browse at leisure and compare inducements, claiming superior offers compared to tied schemes and noting satisfaction among buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Andrew
Austin Clerks Challenge Businessmen In Base Ball Match
Clerks of Austin form a local team and issue a challenge to the city’s businessmen or professionals for a base ball game. Arrangements and contacts listed as Peter Johnson or Ray Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Peter Johnson
Ray Peterson
People’s Pulpit at Osceola Readers Contribute Views
Osceola Tennessee publishes readers contributions on social, politics and religious topics. The column invites personals and notes it reserves the right to select submissions for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osce
Corn as King: Rotations and Clover in a Farming Crisis
A farmer argues oats fail profitably and weather hurts yields. He urges rotating corn with barley and oats, adding Macarona wheat and abundant medium red clover, and hiring help during haying to maximize corn on well drained clover land 75 to 80 miles south valued at 100 to 150 dollars per acre. The note frames corn as the reliable core crop for the county.
Royal Neighbors Attend Funeral of A Sprague
All Royal Neighbors are asked to meet at the hall Saturday afternoon to attend the funeral at the Lutheran church for A Sprague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sprague
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements
One hundred dollars reward offered for an uncured catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. W. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio endorsed by Waldin Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. Cure taken internally, claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. W. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Waldin, Kinnan & Marvin
First Frost Hits Area With 34 Degree Chill
The season's first frost arrived this morning with no damage reported. Will Strever, a resident south of the fair grounds, noted the grass stiff with frost as the thermometer hit 34 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Strever
Fair Grounds
Light Shades and Lamps in City Electrical Goods
Wallace Gregson, Electrician at 121 West Mill Street, advertises latest chandelier shades in Mission Cathedral and Holland styles, plus stands and drop lights. Call to view showroom and get house wiring estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission
Cathedral
Holland
Moving Pictures Tonight at Palace Music Hall
A hand colored film program titled The Mysterious Armor shows at Palace Music Hall at 8 30 tonight and continues Thursday Friday and Saturday with other subjects including Youthful Treasure seekers Mother-in-Law Hynotized The Cook's Fiance A Legless Runner The Flexible Plank Father Goes to Market Nickel theatre offers entry at five cents for this show
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Nickel Theatre
Found items in Herald notices seek owners
A teddy bear and a pocket book with money are found and owners urged to claim at Campbell's Mill office. A boy's coat belonging to Henry Holst is found near the town line east of the city and can be claimed at this office after paying for the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell's Mill
Henry Holst
Furnished Rooms for Rent in Local Homes
For rent single large furnished room with closet at 418 East Bridge Street near C G W depot. Also furnished rooms at 208 West Mill Street two blocks west of Main. Rentals offered to one or two gentlemen and include typewriters for rent at 1311. Inquiries directed to Donovan and Goslee and to F H McCulloch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan & Goslee
East Bridge Street
C. G. W. Depot
West Mill Street
For Sale or Trade Notices of 1908 Rural Items
Twenty Poland China pigs weigh 80 to 115 pounds to trade a gang plow for a sulky plow. Sell or trade to Larsto. Mrs Susan Hormel’s home 310 S St Paul St is solid with twelve rooms bath hot air furnace corner lot shade trees. Cash preferred but farm land may be traded. For sale or rent an eight room corner house at Alleghany and Kenwood with modern equipment and good barn. possession Sept 1 1908. Apply at J Johnson Jr Furniture or for details I Teigen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
China
Lars
Susan Hormel
S St. Paul St
Alleghany Street
Kenwood Avenue
J. C.johnson, Jr
Houses on Water Bridge Railway St Paul and Oakland Town Lots
For sale: houses on Water, Bridge, Railway, St Paul, and Oakland are town lots and farms near Austin in the northern part of the state. Call and see me. G Sorflaten, Office 223 N Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge
St. Paul Sts
Oakland
Austin
State
Local Home Improvement Services and Supplies
Mower County Lumber Co offers lumber, cement and plaster for remodeling with right prices. C E Halsey promotes services while L Jones Paint Shop advertises sign painting and carriage work at Henry Hansen wagon shop location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County Lumber Co
C. E. Haisey
L. Jones
Henry Hansen
Civil War Era Picture at the Gem Free for G A R Members
A Gem screening tonight at 8:30 showcases a Civil War era picture. All veterans are admitted free with a G A R badge or button.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gem
Two Merry Tramps stage show with Wood and Ward
Wood and Ward present their merry musical mix with 18 helpers, mostly girls, in a lively revue titled Two Merry Tramps. The program features twelve singing numbers with bright wit and ear catching tunes. Tickets cost 85c 55c and 75c and are on sale daily at the box office from 8 am to 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood & Ward
Bids Sought for Curbs on Main Street Austin Minn
Official notice announces bids from qualified bidders for constructing new curbs and removing old curbs on Main Street between Oakland Avenue and Cedar Street in Austin Minnesota. Bids due by 6 pm Saturday August 29 1908 with separate bids for new curb and moving old curb and a 5 percent bid deposit. The Common Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Austin
Minn
City Recorder
Main Street
Oakland Avenue
Cedar Stret
Common Council
T. M. Foster
Austin Common Council to hear sewer extension proposal
On Saturday August 29 1908 at 8 oclock p m the Common Council of the City of Austin Minnesota will meet at the City Recorder office to consider a proposition to extend a public sanitary sewer along Second street from Walnut street to Euclid street. Cost to be assessed against abutting property. All interested may appear and be heard. By order the Common Council. GEO M SUTTON Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
City of Austin
Minn
City Recorder
Second Street
Walnut Street
Euclid Street
T. M. Foster
Grand Prizes To Be Won At August Sale
In an upbeat appeal the notice invites readers to a cash sale event where three grand prizes will be drawn. The evening features music and the winner drawing occurs at 9 pm with every dollar spent earning a ticket toward the prizes including a 56 piece dinner set and a half dozen silver utensils.
Grand Opening Gem Family Theatre
Gem Family Theatre announces its grand opening on Tuesday August 25 with a storefront event. Venue details and timing are listed to invite local residents and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Family Theatre
City of Austin Minn Condemns Sidewalks for Rebuild
The Common Council approves the sidewalk committee report condemning sidewalks in front of described blocks as unsafe and noncompliant with grade. It orders removal and rebuilding per city ordinances, to be completed by October 1, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council of
City of Austin Minn
City of Austin
Common Council
City of
Austin
Hearing on Descent of Land for John C. Ruland Estate
Notice from Minnesota Mower County probate court cites heirs and interested parties to show cause why petition by Alfred C. Ruand for determination of the decedent's descent should not be granted. Hearing set for September 10, 1908 at 10:00 A M in Austin Court House. Judge J. M. Greenman seals the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Mew
John C. Ruland
Minneota
Alfred C. Ruand
City of
Austin
County of Mower
State of
Seably J. M. GR
Enman
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