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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
2
Brether Belden aims to mobilize a strong female voter turnout this fall as part of his Senate bid. The statement signals targeted outreach and broader support expectations for the upcoming election.
A garbled transcript fragment discusses birds and an odd quotation about eagles and eider. It lacks clear events or identifiable names, offering little concrete information beyond a stray metaphor about birds.
James M. Galt exits the sheriff contest leaving a three way race among remaining candidates. He will support and work for Carson’s election, shaping the contest as the campaign moves forward.
Voters press Seeningsen on endorsements for Nelson and Clapp amid calls for Belden to back the favored retentions. The exchange signals party pressures and potential reelection stakes in a local race.
The S. Paul Dispatch reports a flour trust in Minneapolis forcing Twin City residents to pay the same high price as New York, despite a freight rate of 22 cents per hundred pounds to the metropolis.
Laurier negotiates a treaty with France while a subsidized steamship line would link Canadian and English ports. Meanwhile Tawney’s lumber tariff aided defeat of a reciprocal Canada agreement as other nations seek pacts with the U S neighbor.
A comparison shows American buyers paying far more than Europeans for common goods like typewriters shovels nails sewing machines and alarms. The text argues tariff protections enable trusts to maintain monopolies that subject American consumers to higher prices.
President Roosevelt observed gun crews in mock warfare on the Mayflower, praising a winner's accuracy at 1500 yards with 16 hits out of 20. The event underscored his push for continued naval target practice. Leo C. Hunt was laid to rest with a large funeral in St. Augustine's, with O.F. and other orders sending floral tributes and pallbearers.
A Chicago Tribune quotation shows bystanders pleading for arbitration during a confrontation. One man on top declares no talk until he blocks his opponent’s other eye, illustrating a tense moment captured in the paper.
A poetic snippet from the Atlanta Constitution contrasts dark night with a coming dawn of light. The verse speaks of beauty across earth and hills, ending with morning as a song and light alleviating grief.
The Outlook notes a shift from frontier glamour to business like ranching. Barbed wire marks fenced ranges, with ownership split among cattle syndicates, Eastern investors, and government land in the Southwest. Only about a quarter of the land is owned or leased by users in many counties.
President Fleming of the Minnesota conference of the Augustana Swedish Lutheran synod has called a special session for October 21 in Minneapolis or St. Paul. The urgent items include possibly moving Gustavus Adolphus college from St. Peter to the twin cities, creating a deaconess home with Bethesda hospital in St. Paul, and launching an English mission.
At a special council meeting Wednesday night the following judges of election for the September 16 primaries were appointed. First Ward judges are J. E. Robinson C. F. Cook and John Robertson. Second Ward judges are Fred Wood P. Bump and F. O. Hall. Third Ward judges are John Konovsky John Mackie and David Cooper. They will choose their own clerks.
Advert says those who will furnish board or room to Normal College students should notify Prof Boostrom with location and price of accommodations.
Three good rooms suitable for housekeeping available at 403 East Maple Street. Contact Mrs. J Guinney for details.
Austin Minnesota August 27 1902 Chief of Police J M Galt withdraws as Republican candidate for Sheriff citing unforeseen circumstances He thanks supporters and states he remains loyal to voters in Mower County.
Geo Sutton and family held a picnic at Riley Brooks's place yesterday with guests Mr and Mrs Murphy from Portage Wisconsin joining the gathering.
The Baptist Sunday School held a Wednesday picnic in Lafayette Park with over 200 attendees. Judges and church members praised it as the finest picnic in years as children played games and boat rides were offered. Judge Ran ney won the jumping contest by six feet, E. W. Marsh took the sack race, and Rev. Anderson won the running event.
Miss Ada Noble entertained this afternoon for Mrs. Lou McWhorter in a social gathering.
In a large eight story New York factory 1300 sewing girls manufacture shirt waists at a rate of 600 dozen daily. The floor lines of machines run end to end under clean, careful supervision by inspectors. cutting is done by hand rather than by machinery.
Last of Emmy Lou tales appears in the September McClure’s number. The series offers a faithful picture of American public school life with Emmy Lou as a winsome heroine. Illustrations by Charles L. Hinton enhance character and schoolmate depictions. The stories will be issued in book form in the fall by McClure, Phillips & Co.
Announcement notes Miss Baird will open a kindergarten and primary class on Monday September 1 at 302 St Paul St. The home location hosts early education sessions for local residents.
The Postmaster General calls out numerous First District postmasters for shameless political activity this year and warns that he will remove leaders once direct evidence is provided. He has sent out warnings and asks for prompt notification of any further political involvement.
For sale good farm lands with some improvements and occasional 5 to 10 acre flax plots. Prices range from 300.00 to 700.00 per half or quarter sections. Correspond with Claud C Keenan Minot North Dak or Bjelland P O North Dak for details.
Piano tuning offered in Austin with price options. Single tune three dollars. Two tunes per year five dollars. In clubs of three or more two dollars each. First class work guaranteed. Address 303 Water St. tf
The Executive Committee of the Mower County Agricultural Society will meet at the secretary office Friday August 29 at 2 p m.
W G Sawyer reports the farm machinery department will be larger than ever at the Minnesota State Fair with more space applications than ever before by September 1. The fair runs September 1 through 6 and signals strong turnout for machinery and implements.
Willis L. Moore chief of the weather bureau has secured a patent for a home cooling apparatus. The device cools and dries air at a chosen temperature and claims similar winter heating costs. The ad links the beer Golden Gran Belt Beer as a companion to heat and cool comfort, urging orders through C J Weiser, Austin.
In a Venice market a self styled collector boasts he can spot value in old pieces. He buys a carnelian looking jewel box for 40 cents only to learn it is glass, a costly misjudgment that becomes a lesson on knowledge over money in antique collecting.
A New York Commercial Advertiser item recalls a mother's birthday when a friend sent ten dollars with a note recalling bygone days. Ted, moved by the gesture, hugged his mother and asked if the money was still good as tears fell.
The piece recalls Senator Proctor of Vermont claiming his finest speech had four words in reply to Senator Hoar. He asserted no Vermont resident may vote unless they have earned $5,000 trading with Massachusetts people, then added we all vote. Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Detroit Free Press quotes a playful exchange where Gusher says he has never heard an unkind word from his wife and Henpeck retorts with a joke about never having married. The banter highlights domestic humor and classic newspaper wit.
Dialogue from the Philadelphia Press recounts Mrs Nexcorce and Mrs Pepprey discussing a daughter's practice of a new concert piece last night. Mrs Pepprey recalls not being able to get away to hear it.
A Colorado ex congressman recalls a Leadville mining camp joke about Jim O Brien buried with a wooden grave marker. An associate added a second inscription noting arrival times in heaven and the graveyard humor sparked intense local excitement.
Rail line advertises daily ticket sales through September and October with ten day stopovers west of Mioot ND. For details contact Great Western Ayot Ord Palmer CPA Chicago IL.
Travel deal from St. Pauli Minnesota September 1 6 valid for round trip via Chicago Great Western Ry Tickets on sale August 30 through September 6 Return by September For details contact any Great Western Agent or J P Emner G F A bicayo
The piece notes brides paying witnesses for marriage ceremonies, describing the practice as a desirable custom for witness fees. It cites a New York Tribune remark suggesting many bridesgrooms rely on witnesses, and the witness’s role earns a tip from the bride.
Colonist fares from Chicago to California and Arion on Great Western routes. Tickets on sale during September and October with five day stopovers at select California points allowed. Inquiries to Great Western Agent Jd P. Eimer, Co A, Chicago, Illinois.
Huenes Copportentica lists locations in Iowa Illinois Minnesota and Missouri along the Chicago Great Western Railway. It promotes the best agricultural region with profitable farmers and businessmen. Branches of houses offer opportunities for crammery men and former good locations for Geneva merchandise hardware bottles and slick buys. Correspondence solicited. Write for maps and mime leaflets. Reed Industria Agent 64 AvGivots Building Paul Mian Jones.
$5.00 excursion to Duluth Minnesota and return Saturday August 23 1902. Take the morning Chicago Great Western train to St Paul arriving 10 45 a m. Leave St Paul on Great Northern Special at 11 a m arriving Duluth 6 30 p m. Return Duluth 11 10 p m Sunday August 24th. Return tickets valid leaving St Paul on any Great Western train Monday August 25th. For details contact a Great Western Agent J Elmer G P A Chicago IL.
A Chicago Chronicle anecdote recalls a traveling carpet spamker seller asking a girl if her mother owned such an item. The girl replies that her mother uses her hand, illustrating a humorous exchange and domestic humor in a bygone era.
Fragmentary Ohio State Journal item notes a man claims an assault yesterday and provided a receipt for it. The taunting language shows a heated exchange and an implied confrontation. No further names or places are clearly readable.
The Eureka-Linton extension of the Chica Milwaukee and St Paul Railway will connect Eureka in McPherson County South Dakota to Linton in Emmons County North Dakota passing through prime Wheat Belt prairie. The line should open in fall ahead of harvest with five towns Greenway Zeeland Hagu Stafford and Linton slated for August and September market entry.
The article notes Linton in Emmons county at Beaver Creek as a growing rail junction on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line with a lot sale at Pureka South Dakota on September 4 1902. It invites prospective buyers to contact Gee W Morrow in Eureka South Dakota for details and to check excursion rates via the railroad.
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