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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1902
Page
2
The Austin Minnesota Daily Herald notes Mower County swinging in line for Knatvold ahead of the primaries. Verse on campaign cries and coal strikes hints at voters awaiting a better winter and broader political shifts led by Tawney backed by Sweningsen.
The HeraLd editor stresses nonpartisan stance and accuses misrepresentation in Tawney's race. Brother Belden is billed to demonstrate tricks of politics meant to steer voters toward cleaner methods.
The article notes Brother Belden finally concedes a woman can fill the nine year position he held. It frames this shift as progress and comments on the value of change in some people.
Tawney supporters accuse Knatvold backers of stealing Democratic thunder as Republican tactics surface. Tawney allies say their voters will show the difference when ballots are counted.
Schools begin term as organizations join teachers and pupils to remember that real learning requires cooperation of family parents and educators for a successful year.
The race in Mower County pits rank and file Republicans against party bosses from Congressman Tawney downward. Voters are urged to oppose the so called ring candidate and vote against the entire slate.
The Herald notes a display window at the county fair crowded with visitors as new exhibits constantly arrive, while older ones are removed for fresh arrivals. Rainy weather has caused vegetation to grow unusually large, a notable feature of this year’s plants and vegetables.
The message urges voters to elect Republicans who will support President Roosevelt on Cuba reciprocity. It cites Tawney and Knatvold as proreciprocity and warns against insurgent candidates who would tie the President’s hands.
William Bandler brought select potatoes to the Herald exhibit placing Acme and Caroline in the window. He quoted a German saying that the poorest farmer raises the best potatoes.
A confirmation class of 180 to 190 members will follow the 10 30 mass at St Augustine’s church tomorrow morning. The event marks the largest class in the church history and invites all parishioners to attend.
Notice to college students announces beginning of shorthand bookkeeping penmanship and common branches. Classes organized at the 8 M N C Tuesday morning at 9 oclock.
County attorneys diverge over how to print Democratic primary ballots. If followed, women would see blank spaces on ballots where no candidates filed, and a separate blank ballot for women for Supt. of Schools. Acting County Attorney Catherwood endorses leaving blank spaces for unfiled offices and issuing a women’s blank ballot, conflicting with state guidance.
Albert Lea College at Albert Lea Minnesota offers a four year B A degree with preparatory courses. It is advertised as the only exclusively women’s college in the Northwest with university standards and competent teachers. The catalog notes refined college home social advantages, music, art, elocution, physical culture, normal training and low terms. Fall term opens September 10 1902. Miss K I Hutchison principal Rev C C Adams secretary.
The big-head cabbage champions give way to a Flat Dutch cabbage from P. J. Snyder's farm weighing 1912 pounds. Snyder also displays good corn ears and appears confident ahead of frost.
Prudence Wisdom applied to practice is defined as prudence. The note explains choosing high quality and low prices as practical prudence. C A Emmons of Austin Lumber and Fuel Co is cited. Edna Scribner travels through the city Friday en route to Lyle to teach next year.
William Hunt reports on Southern California crops including sugar beets Lima beans and lemons with a 400 acre lemon grove and 150 carloads shipped East He notes a Santa Barbara earthquake minor effects Los Alamos spared and describes the Grand Tourist Sea Side Hotel nearing completion valued at over one million dollars and named Sotter ready for December Austin’s 50th anniversary is mentioned with memories of early settlement.
Freeborn county papers copy. A. Page, secretary, Austin, Mina, seeks a yoke of oxen for the Jubilee committee's historical parade. It notes no oxen exist in Mower county and asks anyone with such animals to report the fact promptly.
Those who wish to furnish board or room to Normal College Students should notify Prof. Boostrom at once giving location and price of accommodations.
Piano tuning service lists single tuning for 3.00 and two tunings for 5.00 per year. For clubs of three or more, price is 2.00 each in August only. First class work guaranteed by F M Reruss at 303 Water St. tf.
Three good rooms available for housekeeping at 403 East Maple Street. Mrs. J. Guinney listed as contact.
Mrs Hunziker's Restaurant will be open for lunches at 2.00 a.m. on September 1st, signaling an unusual early start to the week. The notice urges patrons to plan accordingly.
Rev F L Anderson preaches on the duty of the strong to aid the weak at the Baptist church Sunday morning with a union service in the same place in the evening. Rev Brown delivers the sermon.
A sermon will be given by the pastor. Class meeting at 10 led by Rev Briggs. Sunday School at 12:00. Junior League at 3:00. Epworth League at 6:30. Union Service at the Baptist church at 7:46.
Reverend J Stuart Miller has returned from Illinois and Nebraska and will fill the pulpit at both morning and evening services this Sunday. Everyone is welcome at Second Christian Church.
The program lists a morning service at 10 30 and Sunday School at noon with no evening service. The notice specifies August 31, 1902 as the date and includes worship times for the day.
The Central Presbyterian Church will host Sunday morning services with Missionary Keing of the Presbyterian mission board delivering the preached message. The event invites all congregants to attend and hear the missionary address.
Oakland Presbyterian holds Sunday School at 2 p m and preaching by the pastor at 3 p m. Christian Endeavor meets Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
The First Church of Christ Scientist meets for regular Sabbath services at 10 30 a m with a Sunday School session at 11 45 a m adding to weekly worship and instruction for attendees.
Sunday School held every Sabbath at noon. Y P C U meets at 6 p.m. at the church on Maple street.
Mass services are scheduled at St Augustine's Church at 8:00 and 10:30 tomorrow. The announcement invites parishioners to attend.
The Atlanta Constitution urges readers to hearken to life's calling and ignore petty fears as they undertake meaningful deeds, using strong moral imagery to motivate action and duty.
A Friday evening gathering at Miss Nellie Sutherland house hosted by the Girls of ’99 styled a stocking shower for Miss Mary Louise Crane. Guests enjoyed a menu of sandwiches, salmon salad, gelatine, olives, Nabiscos, and cocoa while serenaded by Mendelssohn’s wedding march.
About twenty young people surprised Miss Anna Carlson at her home Friday evening. She received many useful kitchen utensils as gifts and by 10 o clock ice cream and cake were served.
A Friday evening lawn social hosted by the Second Christian church took place at the home of Mrs 8 B Ames on Franklin Street. A large crowd attended and sherbet and cake were served before a musical program.
A granite shower was given in honor Miss Crane Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Will Crane. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
Willis L Moore chief of the weather bureau has secured a patent on cooling apparatus for homes. The device promises cooling at summer costs similar to winter heating and also dries the air. It advocates Golden Grain Beer as a refreshing companion to hot weather.
The Hunt family thanks neighbors and friends for sympathy and floral offerings after the recent loss of Leo. They name C. O. F. G. I. A. B. of L. E. O. R. C. and wives among those who helped, with appreciation from Daniel Hunt and family.
The St Augustine Court of the O F offers condolences for the untimely death of Leo C Hunt. The committee resolves to record the resolutions, send a copy to the parents, and publish in local newspapers to announce the sorrow and sympathy of the bereaved family.
Tickets on sale daily during September and October. Ten day stop overs allowed west of Minot North Dakota. For further information inquire of any Great Western agent or Palmer general passenger agent Chicago Illinois.
Chicago Great Western announces a one fare for round trip from St Paul to Chicago with tickets on sale Aug 30 and Sept 6 good to retire Sept. 16. For information contact any Great Western Agent or J P Ewer G F A Chicago Lil
The Chicago Great Western offers weekly September excursions to Indiana and Ohio points every Tuesday. Round trip fare is one fare plus $2.00. For details contact agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago IL.
Rate of 41.70 to California and Arizona via Chicago Great Western offered daily through September and October. Five day stoppers allowed at certain California points. Tourist cars available. Inquiries to any Great Western Agent or J. P. Elmer A Chicago.
Locations in Ilona Illinois Minnesota and Missouri on the Chicago Great Western Kal wey, the very best agricultural section of the United States where farmers are prosperous and business men successful. We have a demand for competent men with the oecemary capital for branches of business. Some speca op portunities for creamery men and mi er G600e locators for General Merchbandise bart ware baness hotels banks and bockbeyes Correspondence solicited. Write for Maps sed Magle Leaflets W. 43. Reed Industrial Agent 604 Exdicott Building & Paul Minn Jones
Five dollar round trip excursion from Chicago to Duluth Minnesota with a Saturday outbound on the Chicago Great Western and a Sunday return to St Paul. Travel times set for arrival in St Paul 10 45 am and Duluth 6 30 pm with a return at 11 10 pm. Tickets valid on any Great Western train Monday Aug 25th. Further information from Great Western Agent or J Elmer G P A Chicago.
The Kirag Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway extends from Eureka in McPherson County South Dakota to Linton in Emmons County North Dakota. It will pass through fertile prairie known as the Wheat Belt of South Dakota and finish by harvest time. Five towns Greenway Zeeland Hage Stafford and Linton will be placed on the market during August and September with opening dates to be announced.
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