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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1907
Page
2
A humorous note reports Harry Fartoey hauling a water barrel from the river with a reply about ducks. A seven year old pupil presented a cringeworthy excuse allegedly written by her brother for Friday absence, citing household duties.
Tuesday’s Bemis auction showed a strong cash turnout with Representative Nolan conducting the sale. Farm staff reported over $2,000 in total bids and receipts, nearly all cash aside from about $75. Farmers arrived with bulging pockets, underscoring the money on hand.
Mrs Hollister wife of Representative Hollister could not attend the Elks social after receiving a black eye from her husband. A dream mentioned a sparring ring where he bit her eye. She may push for a 9 feet wide bed standard in the next legislature.
A prominent clergyman and his wife boarded the wrong train near Dalmarine. After realizing the mistake they returned toward the depot but encountered the arriving Milwaukee train. The pastor signaled with his bat and the conductor halted the locomotive to help them aboard, allowing them to continue to Lyle.
Time shapes the home as memories and shared joys give life to four walls. The old farm house, weathered by fifty years, holds deeper meaning than modern houses with its worn floors and casements. Its history, not riches, makes it a true home.
A state bulletin warns that neglecting stove heat protection and defective flues cause waste and fires. It cites high costs from stove and roof fires, notes cook stoves as major property risk, gasoline stoves as deadlier, and urges careful use of kerosene and ignition practices to prevent explosions.
The article recalls Mower County Minnesota from 1878 wheat failures to today, highlighting diversification into corn barley oats clover timothy and pasture. It notes breeders of purebred stock, major livestock herds, and the Austin packing house with hogs, plus apple growing and extensive rural rail and telephones aiding prosperity.
The Elks hosted a soda time for the ladies with a notable program. A boxing match between Francis Ryan and Francis Meany surprised the crowd as soft gloves hidden with black powder altered the looks after round one. The five rounds were friendly, followed by a dance and refreshments.
An elderly German lady with limited English tried to buy a ticket to Philadelphia at the Milwaukee ticket office. She offered a check with balance in cash, but the clerk refused. Deputy Sheriff Carmichael intervened and escorted her to friends in the city. She leaves tonight and is expected to succeed next time.
The Eagles announce the second annual Kaylee Mask Ball to be held in January. Dancers look forward with strong interest after last year's event, described as one of the season's most successful and pleasant. The club vows to match or exceed prior efforts in staging the ball.
A colored film in natural color is presented at theCosmo theater this week with screenings tonight and tomorrow night. The program promises a vivid moving pictures experience for audiences seeking early color cinema.
Dan son of Lake Fairbauke is at St Olaf's hospital after an appendicitis operation. The surgery was successful and he is much better today.
Jonathan Gregson was removed to St. Olaf's hospital Tuesday night for hernia. He is reported as much better today and belief remains he will soon be able to be out again.
Fred Mills fired a .39 caliber revolver at Osmund Jorgenson during a street quarrel in Houston on Monday night. Both men are 21 years old. Jorgenson died from his injuries.
Mrs rusted low. Mrs Robert rusted of Lyle brought to hospital for treatment is very low this afternoon and it is feared she will not recover.
Maud Ulmer Jones of St. Paul dies of cancer at St. Paul hospital. A noted soprano who sang in church and community events, she won many friends with her rich voice and performances during her years in the twin city.
The Progressive League will meet tonight to elect officers for the coming term. All members are earnestly urged to attend.
Market report shows light hogs trading around .05 quality notes. Prokop hogs and veal sheep and lambs featured. Fat cattle and steers range from 1010 to 464 with cattle prices around 3.00 to 8.00. fat cows and heifers quoted. canners and feeding stock listed with varied price spans.
A large influx of students floods the Southern Minnesota Normal College with trains bringing crowds and money to the city. In recent days over $6,000 has been deposited in local banks from student activity. Officials stay busy housing and orienting newcomers, while locals with rooms to rent are urged to contact the college.
Thousands suffer from rheumatism linked to kidney waste buildup. A noted remedy promises to cleanse the blood by filtering uric acid and toxins through the kidneys, using a mixture of Fluid Excersct Dan dlion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsspacila.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Esser of Lyle will be held tomorrow afternoon. The ceremony will start at 1 o'clock at the house and move to Mona church for 2 o'clock services.
A woman advises against keeping a friend’s plant while they are away. She personally cared for a plant for six weeks, left for a weekend trip, and returned to a dead plant. She bought a replacement for $2, but the friend still remarked the plant looked peaked.
A charitable man drops a nickel into a blind beggar’s hat and claims it is a quarter to cheer him. His companion questions the mixup, prompting a wry defense about brightening the fellow’s mood.
An excerpt from Macmillan's Magazine explaining the coal sack as a vast black hole in the Southern Cross region. It describes how astronomers say the darkness arises from emptiness, visible without telescope, and contrasts northern myths with Aboriginal journeys across a cosmic roof and back to the flat earth.
The blue whale, termed sulphur bottom by Norwegians, is the largest living and ever living animal. It reaches eighty feet rarely, weighing about sixty tons with larger individuals at sixty five tons. In life it far surpasses common depictions and resembles a yacht in form. The brontosaurus was the largest known prehistoric creature at about thirty eight tons.
A Chicago girl recounts a fanciful tale to Clyde Fitch explaining his singleness. She claims his written marriage proposal to a leading actress was misread as a dismissal, leading to the actress's suicide and Fitch remaining unmarried.
A distorted OCR fragment presents a playful hare story with garbled dialogue and stray letters. The text appears corrupted mid-sentence, lacking coherent plot, speakers, or clear setting. No identifiable people, places, or events emerge from the unreadable segments.
An adjuster offers to settle a burnt house claim. The speaker asks if the loss is total, notes the home is destroyed, and jokes about potential theft if an old company pays out. He hints at an elopement by his wife during the incident.
A Byron quotation about love and desperation appears in the Philadelphia Jeiphia Record, noting that second thoughts may be wiser than initial attraction and that none are fully secure from despair or sly tactics.
Sally asks what a pro longed conflict is and Harry wonders aloud. Harry recalls asking his father who replies that it is something not understood until one grows up and worries. This fragment from Chicago News shows a childlike reflection on a serious topic.
A compact philosophical reflection urges careful attention to what precedes and what follows every action. It highlights prudence in choosing steps and evaluating consequences within any given affair. The adage emphasizes measured, deliberate conduct and awareness of sequence in decision making.
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