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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald announces editor John W. Skinner and associate editor Trude Ellis-Skinner. The paper is entered at the Austin Minnesota post office as second-class matter.
The column surveys winter scenes and town talk from St Paul to Mankato. It notes the frozen Mississippi between St Paul and Minneapolis, local government pay practices, a Kansas post office closure, and plans for upcoming county fairs. It critiques a missing Austin Thanksgiving game and mocks a football team’s lack of appearance.
The Ladies Musical will host a musical tea Tuesday at 3 in Elks Hall. Members or former members are invited to bring a friend. The piece urges church societies to favor high quality, moral entertainments over low cost, noting past issues with schemes and urging better community value.
The moba in Servia is a village aid system where a farmer lacking hands calls neighbors to help with plowing and harvesting. Workers contribute labor without pay, sharing food and drink, and the beneficiary repays by taking a turn when others need help.
Mrs Hiram Offen complains over her evening paper that provyer always tires her. Her husband asks about the saying. The Philadelphia Press notes the adage too many cooks spoil the broth is false.
The city council held a short Friday night meeting granting Gregson and Gates an electrician license and J W Sherman a bowling alley license. Licenses approved, park project progress noted, and street sewer costs debated with a plan to rebalance charges. A special committee to settle with ex Alderman Konovaky and terms with Mr Marsh were formed.
The League of the Lutheran Church hosted violinist Skovgaard whose performance rivaled the city’s best. Christine Nilsson accompanied with grace while contralto Eleonora Olson impressed in German Norwegian and English songs. The audience filled the hall, demanding encores and praising the concert as a city treasure.
The public is invited to attend the annual Memorial services tomorrow at 2:30 PM at Elks hall. Hon. Thomas Kane is praised as a top Northwest speaker. Memorial committee asks every Elk to arrive by 2:15 to prepare.
The First Church of Christ Scientist holds regular services at 10 30 a m every Sunday at its Maple Street church with Sabbath school at 11 45.
A 9:30 class meeting led by Rev. A Cressey followed by a 10:30 regular service. Sunday School at noon, Junior League 3:00 p.m. Epworth League 6:30, evening service 7:30. Sermons by Dr Kicfoot.
Morning Norwegian sermon and evening English sermon with communion in the morning. Sunday school at noon followed by Luther League at 6 45 p m. Evening topic The Shamelessness of American Profanity.
R Edward Sayles ministers at the Baptist church corner Greenwich and St Paul streets. Morning service at 10 30 with Sabbath School at noon Junior B Y P U at 3 30 B Y P U at 6 30 Evening service at 7 30 featuring John Wesley illustrated by stereopticon views titled The Skepticism of Pilate.
Miss Edna Letherland entertained the Zeta Beta Psi club at her home Friday evening for one of their famous suppers. Ten members were present with two guests of honor Miss Della Hawk and Etta Robertson. After a cheerful, well attended dinner the group went to the roller rink for further entertainment.
Fire Congregational church at St Paul and Mill invites worshipers to a morning service at 10:30 with Sunday School at noon. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 led by Helen Banfield, and the evening service at 7:30 features special music by the Young People's Choir and a solo by Mrs. 8S. D. Catherwood. Fr Knopf is minister. L. Thomas is superintendent.
Advertises openings for business, professional, and manufacturing men across Iowa Missouri Illinois and Minnesota along a progressive railway. Offers details via the Industrial Department G W Railway St Paul Minn or E B Magill Townsite Dept Omaha Neb.
Clifford Judd and Miss Edna Ream wed on Thanksgiving Day at noon in the bride’s Dakota City Nebraska home. Judd, a native of Austin, is active in the Sioux City laundry business and well regarded by many here.
A maritime note explains tow situations at night. When a steamer tows a disabled vessel, two white masthead lights indicate its presence to other ships, preventing collisions. When steaming alone, only one masthead light is shown.
Mr Emil Johnson and Miss Hilga Forsberg were married at Kesota Thanksgiving evening. They will make their home in Kesota. Emil's Austin friends extend congratulations.
In a humorous exchange at a swell party, a man asks a chance acquaintance to influence Mrs. Upjohn to announce dinner as he is frightfully hungry. The acquaintance replies that he has no influence with Mrs. Upjohn and is Mr. Upjohn. Chicago Tribune.
True P. Leonard invites readers to subscribe or renew any paper or magazine before Christmas. He asks interested customers to drop a postal and he will call, listing 403 Oakland Avenue West as his address.
Dr. D. Simons of Lime Springs will move to Austin and occupy Dr. Johnson's offices. A 1888 graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, he has practiced for years in Keokuk and will reside in the Mrs Eunice Rice house on Maple Street.
The Manhattan Limited leaves Chicago daily at 11 00 a m and arrives New York 12 00 noon next day with through sleeper service Chicago to Washington and an observation car. Seven other daily Chicago to New York trains operate. for tickets and details contact G L Thomson, Traveling Passenger Agent, 134 E Sixth St, St Paul MN.
A Philadelphia Press quip notes a slum worker visiting the jail finds a new prisoner, James, inside for burglary. The exchange reveals mutual astonishment at the coincidence of their meeting in the jail. The terse item captures a moment of ironic humor within an urban setting.
The Jones family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy shown during their recent sorrow. Harry Jones and children express deep appreciation for support beyond their expectations.
A collage of show listings with dates in December featuring Hearts Adrift a top society play, Deiter Bros moving pictures and Elandeville Co, Sweeney Alvido Minstrel acts matinee and night, Gates Harp Orchestra at west dances, and My Wife's Family comedy musical drama. Long’s Big Stock Co presents a week of new plays and vaudeville.
The article advises starting the day with a cup of hot water to boost the system and suggests adding lemon juice for extra efficacy. It claims hot water before bed aids sleep and both routines help clear the complexion overall.
Dialog reveals a reversal of roles as a canoe overturn leads to a forced clasp. The exchange emphasizes misdirection and responsible actions during the accident.
An Indian messenger can carry a letter between Guazapares and Chihuahua in five days covering nearly 800 miles. Tarahumaris guide Mexicans, drive wild horses to the corral, and sleep on pinole. They outrun horses, pursue deer in harsh conditions, and exhaust prey until arrows finish the chase.
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