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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
2
Joan H Skinner editor and proprietor and Gertrude Ellis Skinner associate editor appear in a second class mail matter notice at the Austin Minnesota post office with an indicated rate and date.
Advertisement rates listed for the Weeky Herald with 10 cents per inch and 5 cents per line for display and enders, and 2% cents per line for citizens and society notices.
The State Board of Equalization will open its annual session next week in St Paul. Board member N S Gordon serves on the panel.
The final Mississippi River steamer line from St. Paul to St. Louis ceased operation Thursday as vessels were withdrawn because water levels fell. The fleet disruption marks the end of an era for river transport on this stretch.
Conan Doyie reveals a literary voyage into mystery sparked by a walking stick as the wand of intrigue. Readers drawn to speculative plots will find this fresh angle engaging.
A ceremony in Nor folk Virginia saw the minister kiss the bride, sparking a retaliatory shot at the minister by the groom. The hurt feelings were paid with ten dollar notes, described as silver salve, while the groom showed generosity with his purse and fist.
A communication urged by Rev Miller recalls Dr Holmes Katydid and frames a heated dispute as a fight. The issue centers on why the Second church did not seat the delegation, with Rev Miller failing to answer this key point despite praising his own role.
The passage argues mothers should impose strict training on their sons to reduce their future domestic burden. It contends boys often escape discipline, leaving homes messy as papers and clothes clutter rooms, while girls receive firmer guidance. It warns indulgence spoils good boys as husbands and stresses orderly habits as duty.
The famed critic Ruskin notes cookery blends tasting with economy and artistry. He praises English thoroughness, French art, and Arabian hospitality, urging wives to be gracious hosts and ensure all have something nice to eat.
Episcopal minister Reverend Quincy Ewing of Greenville Mississippi condemned lynching in a August 11 sermon highlighting the surge of mob killings. He urged a law and order league to protect Black residents and said he would join if formed, risking his life to defend statehood’s honor.
The Preston Times notes Jon A D Gray of Preston and Lafayette French of Austin as early first district candidates with others like Senator Clifford Benedict Tim Sheehan and Hiler Horton joining. M G Purdy also targets the post as St Paul papers push for their capital city to hold the DA seat, provoking debate over regional balance and party maneuvering.
The Cosmopolitan sold thousands of copies at one dollar each during the Chicago World's Fair era as a limited edition with two plate sets worn out. Dealers raised prices up to five dollars, a rare event in magazine history. The publisher plans a Pan American Exposition Number with over one hundred photos and invitations to leading writers.
State Auditor Dunn announces twelve land sales in northern Minnesota. Last year sales were canceled due to poor crops and delinquent tracts, with owners unable to redeem. Dates and cities include Wadena Detroit Moorhead Fergus Falls Roseau Ada Crookston Warren Hallock Red Lake Falls Little Falls Foley and more, in October.
The Cosmopolitan September number promises unparalleled artful coverage of the Fair. It offers a comprehensive view of main attractions that readers will treasure whether visiting the Fair or preserving the reference for years to come.
Readers are urged to report carelessness or omissions by new carriers. The firm promises good pay for properly delivered newspapers and asks subscribers to help ensure timely service.
Congress increased the National Guard appropriation to one million dollars. Minnesota will receive about $19,117 this year in equipment including guns, uniforms, and other gear, funded from the federal grant. The larger federal share frees the state to spend its own funds on non equipment needs.
Mrs Margeret Campion rents her farm to Peter Scubmacher and will move to Rochester to secure better school opportunities for her children. An auction sale of stock and farm implements is set at her farm north of Austin on Sept 25.
New York averages fourteen people per dwelling while national density is twenty two per square mile. Tenements house more people than many cities and nine of ten neglect health, prompting demand for Golden Grain Belt beer. Brewed from barley malt and hops, it is described as invigorating and refreshing. Order from your dealer or C J Weisel Austin.
An advertisement notes a full ear of bed springs and mattresses offered by Austin Furniture Co with the address 27 3. The line signals a furniture sale and product availability.
The Supreme Power extends sympathy to the bereaved husband and family of Mary Janson. They commend her devotion to duties and noble character as an example to all sisters. A copy will be sent to the husband, published in city papers, and recorded. Mattie L. Fairbanke, Commission. Fannie K. Fiester, Anna Balle Fenton, Commander. Fannie M. Terry, R. OC.
Iowa Central Railway announces annual Home Visitors Excursions to Indiana Ohio and Kentucky on Sept 17 and 28 and Oct 1 and 8 1901 at low round trip rates. Trips depart Peoria via Vandalia lines with tickets on sale at Iowa Central stations for specific trains. further details from Geo S Batty Marshalltown IA.
As late as 1770 the overland route between Liverpool and London remained perilous due to poor road conditions. The account notes dangers travelers faced and the difficulty of making the trip on established routes.
Entries closed July 20 for State Pair races with publicized line of horses to trot and pace during fair week. Races run daily including Monday and Saturday with purses not less than $1,000 and a $5,000 trot on Minneapolis day and a $5,000 pace on St. Paul day. Pool selling prohibited at the fair grounds. The track is fast and the fair opens September 2 with Vice President Roosevelt addressing the crowd. Half fare rail rates arranged.
E D Forber, a state entomologist, presented a bill for kerosene oil used to combat grasshoppers in the Red River valleys. The oil, distributed to farmers across Clay Polk and Norman counties, totaled 1,613 dollars funded by the state. Prices ranged 14 to 18 cents per gallon, averaging 16 cents, with over 10 000 gallons distributed.
The next term of the Southern Minnesota Normal College opens Tuesday September 3rd. The notice states a new academic session begins with classes and enrollment likely starting that day.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway lists a round trip excursion to Cleveland at 14 dollars 82 cents for travel from Chicago. The offer applies for direct routes with September 7th and 9th return dates. W Snere is the railway agent.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion tickets from Sept 19 to 27 to San Francisco for the General Convention. Round trip fare is 50.00 with return by Nov 15, 1901. Rates via Portland are 49.00 higher. Stopovers allowed. Apply to any Great Western Agent or J Palmer, P A Chicago, Ill.
The Great Western Railway announces a round trip fare from St Paul and Minneapolis for the fair period August 31 to September 7 1991 with return by September 9. Inquiries directed to any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago IL.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces low round trip summer rates from Aug 11 to 31 to St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake Hot Springs and Deadwood S Dak with one fare plus 2 00 for the round trip Aug 1 10 offers special rates to Duluth Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Ogden and Salt Lake For details contact any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago
Mrs. M. A. Searle of 105 Jay Street testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her long standing kidney weakness. She reports improved sleep, less dizziness, and removal of backache after using the product from Pooler's drug store. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents per box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Reports from travelers to Buffalo for the Pan American Exposition describe an enjoyable journey via Milwaukee and the Pere Marquette steamers crossing Lake Michigan, with connections to Detroit and fast trains to Buffalo. Some traveled by boat from Detroit, praising the rail to water transfer.
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