This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
2
Gertrude Ellis Skinner and associate editor Skinner Ulmer disclose updated subscription rates. The notice outlines pricing for print and digital access, with details on tiers and renewal terms. It notes adjustments to annual, quarterly, and student plans.
A young man who recently umpired a baseball game vows not to roast the umpire again. He notes that heckling from the sidelines is easy, but behind the plate requires gray matter to render fair and impartial calls in any business.
Deputy Auditor Wilbour and his son Frank emerge as top trout anglers with 112 caught this season. They note much trout has been taken illegally and say fishermen are greatly incensed over the issue.
The Rochester Bulletin notes the proposed state inebriate farm is of special interest to Rochester. It recalls that the Rochester State hospital for the insane began as an inebriate asylum and kept an inebriate ward for years before the legislature abolished it about ten years ago.
Some drivers are criticized for treating automobiles like playful tools on public streets. The comparison suggests danger to horses and public safety when cars are misused as if driven by intoxicated operators.
Dr. C F Lewis campaigns for Republican renomination for county coroner. He has served three and a half years and been called about 35 times, conducting complete inquiries into causes of death. He has consulted with County Attorney Wright, noted as a careful county official.
A farmer recounts shaking hands with a prominent layman after a M. E. church service. He praises sincere greetings and urges firm, heartfelt grips. The tale shifts to a doctor with a large waistline who planned to go fishing. A boat gag with three jokers ends when the four men capsize in four feet of water. the doctor is rescued.
Sewers Made in Austin announces M Mickelson plans to enlarge his cement block and tile plant. He reports 2300 two by two foot sewer pipes produced this year and laid in the west part of the city including Ash street. Last year 1609 feet were made. He will add drain tile machines and hire more workers as the plant expands.
Degree of Honor Members Assessment No 5 has been called for August and must be paid on or before the 28th.
The Midland Exhibition company leases the Palace Music hall in Austin to install Kinodrome moving pictures headed by W. Harry Bowen of Oskaloosa Iowa. The Nickel theatre is kept open for summer and will resume 10 cent pricing with a new superior Kinodrome service. Continuous showings run 7 30 to 10 30 with a brief closure after tonight to install the Kinodrome system and reopen as Orient Theatre later.
Miss Mable E. Myers and Perley E. Thompson wed at noon today at the bride’s home 811 Clark street with Rev. C. D. Belden officiating. The couple will live at the bride’s home briefly before starting housekeeping.
The near opening allows several game species to be hunted a week from next Monday in September. Residents and non residents may possess up to fifty aquatic fowls and forty five other game birds. non residents may ship twenty five game birds to a resident. Fish limits include twenty five per day with no Sunfish Perch Pickerel Bullheads limit. non residents may bring fifty pounds to the resident location. No license needed for hook and line fishing. sale of game prohibited. sale of fish allowed during open season except brook trout and bass. Specific fish sizes include pike fourteen inches or one pound, lake trout whitefish two pounds, muskal lenge thirty inches, other fish six inches.
The Knights of Maccabees hold a regular meeting on Wednesday evening August 26 with important business to be transacted. Sir Knight H W Krayer of St. Louis will address the gathering. By Order of Commander. 25-31
Notice urges parties to hold ola papers magazines and books until Thursday August 27 when the boys of the Congr agational church will call for them.
The assessors' returns show total personal property value at $1,833,143 with 4,514 persons assessed. Austin city totals include $458,599 for personal property and $410,122 last year. The text notes scarce dog counts, limited clocks, and no work oxen in Mower County.
How’s This. We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for a case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. W. Cheney & Co. Toledo. We, the undersigned, know F. J. Cheney for 15 years and believe him honest in all business transactions and able to fulfill obligations by his firm Waldin, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts upon blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An OCR read shows a string of classifieds offering employment and items for sale. Entries include two apprentice girls at Miss Glasser millinery, a lady for family washing, a boy to learn printing, typewriters for sale or rent by F. H. Mc Culloch, a lost Knight Templar watch charm, and a lost dark prey coat between Austin and Moscow via Griffith farm and Woodlawn school house with reward and Herald office return.
Two good rooms with closet available for rent in a private house with all modern improvements. Board and room offered. Inquire at 511 West Bridge Street. 25-61
Good driving horse eight years old with Clark buggy and harness offered cheap if taken at once. Inquiries at 206 West Water Street. Also for sale furniture carpets rugs and stoves by 206 West Water Street M. A. Case. Houses on Water Bridge Railway St Paul and Oakland streets listed as town lots and nearby farms in the northern state area. Call and see.
Gem theatre opened Tuesday night with capacity crowds as residents praised the playhouse. Despite good stage settings and costumes, Austin theatregoers gave desultory applause while manager Mahnke plans a strong season with several fine attractions booked.
For launch service phone 104R and insured bonds via W. W. Ranney. Persons indebted to Miss Glasser must settle with Miss Bascomb at the store promptly as she is authorized to collect.
Special trains depart Austin daily at 5 15 pm from August 31 to September 5 for St Paul and Minneapolis. Return trains leave Minneapolis 7 pm and St Paul 7 40 pm. Round trip fare is one and a half times the single fare. Tickets on sale August 30 to September 4 good to return by September 7. Full details from any Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Ry ticket agent.
Lansing residents and visiting families gather for reunions and visits in Wisconsin and nearby towns. Notable names include Vaughan families from Wyndmere North Dakota and Blooming Prairie, with several trips to Spring Valley and Austin. The home talent play The Outcast drew strong attendance and receipts reached 34 dollars.
An article on John Hyman of London who buys European uniforms for sale in Africa and the Orient. It recounts amusing misfits as Africans mix tall hats, gold lace, and military attire with surprising creativity, including a hussar suit that barely fit and officials in pink satin capes worn as aprons.
The Nickel theatre presents hand colored films tonight at 8:30 with a strong Monday to Wednesday lineup. Lions Hunting and the Athletic American Girl headline a diverse program including Deep Sea Beauties A Drama on the Roof Mistaken in the Dark and more.
State of Minnesota to heirs and interested parties in John C. Ruland estate. Alfred C. Ruland petitions to determine descent of real estate. no will or administration on file. Court in Austin, Mower County, Minnesota, sets September 1, 1908 at 10 a.m. for proof and to show cause.
Latest styles in Mission Cathedral and Holland shades for chandeliers and drop lights. Stand and drop lights available. Visit for display or estimates on house wiring. 121 West Mill Street.
The king’s cock crower was a court official who crowed for hours during Lent instead of using a bell. This pious duty reinforced Christian teachings before vernacular gospel readings and the office persisted at least until 1822 in the English court.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.