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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
2
A festive rink scene features a skater whose light hearted display and graceful turns delight the crowd. He shows off fancy figures and tosses a few jokes to mail boys, then slips on a crack ending with an unprintable exclamation.
Readers note the river’s vivid green water prompts questions about the origin of the Red Cedar name as local observers discuss early history and naming lore about the watershed.
The notice promotes sending the Herald weekly edition as a gift to a son, daughter, or friend. It claims the copy contains all Austin news and “caste” for the year and offers 700 coupons if the recipient’s name is not on the books.
A disjointed reminiscence recalls meals and a worn iron faucet. The speaker reflects on lingering hunger and an imagined future meal, noting the old faucet’s rust and vow not to turn it again. The fragment evokes scarcity and stubborn memory of shared sustenance.
An alderman, claiming to be a Maccabee, attempted entry at a lodge he did not belong to. The outer guard challenged his password but he persisted, was admitted, then realized the error and left in embarrassment amid lodge amusement.
Secretary Wilson explains how $100 million in gold crossed the ocean at the call of New York bankers. The move supported Western crops especially wheat to feed the world amid poor global harvests. Domestic credit rests on farmers, with past recessions showing farm wealth today aids recovery.
The piece argues prohibition is an economic measure driven by crime linked to drink, noting lynching provoked by alcohol in the south and widespread bans in the north. It mentions Medelia blacklist of 30 men among 1300 residents, and cites Anheuser Busch halting sale of ize beer to curb illegal distribution as part of a broader push for a better America.
Seventeen years after Lt. G Hall installed a front store water tap to water vegetables, neighbors used it as a public fountain. Children and passersby drank freely, and operators once hauled opera water from the faucet. A new water meter spiked the bill, prompting the owner to seal the tap and end the convenience.
Austin mourns the death of Ida Ejlingeen Gavin at 11:30 p m Thursday after a year with tuberculosis. Born in Jiartland Minnesota she was 28. She moved to Austin at 16 and married William P Gavin in 1905. A son was born about a year ago. Funeral Monday at 2 p m from the house and 2:30 p m at the Lutheran church with relatives attending.
Miss Erma Greene received a delightful linen shower Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. K. Murphy on Oakland avenue. Guests enjoyed a merry party with linen gifts arranged in a suitcase labeled for a South Dakota emigrant. The key proved elusive, hearts were played, and refreshments featured playful hidden items including money horseshoe a thimble and a ring.
The G. A. to B. of L. were entertained by Mesdames Cook, Kough, Mathews and Underhill at Mrs. Frank Underhill's home Thursday afternoon. They completed nearly all the sewing they had been working on and enjoyed refreshments and a pleasant social time.
Mrs. Hogan entertained the Gazooke at a six o'clock dinner Thursday evening in honor of Miss Marion Gleason who is visiting in Austin.
Large crowds attend lectures at the Presbyterian church with a program including Grand Canyon of Colorado petrified forests Moqui and I n e ble Indians and Vesper Bells sung by Mrs Hegge. Tonight features England Scotland and Ireland with storm effects and more moving pictures. Emma Dovenberg sings. Students admitted 15 cents and general admission 25 cents.
J J Furlong reports from Chicago that Archbishop Christie is improving after successful operations at Mercy Hospital. He was expected to be out of bed in a few days and asked to be remembered to his Austin friends.
The Cosmo showcased a lively program last night. 99 in the Shade drew big laughs while Charley’s Dream recalled Little Nemo adventures. The Call co Arme offered stirring action with a sad ending. Under a Tropical Moon, a catchy illustrated song, was already being whistled.
A Philadelphia Press quip captures a man begging the barber to hurry as the “shaving” begins, while the barber notes the man had claimed plenty of time before the razor touched his face. The exchange blends humor with tension in a single-panel witticism.
Under this heading the newspaper invites reader submissions on social, political, and religious topics. It states personalities may be criticized but the paper reserves the right to reject any contribution.
Twenty seven cows with tuberculosis were shipped to South St Paul from Mankato for slaughter. Of 64 total tubercular cows found in herds supplying city milk, only about 300 cows have been tested, raising concerns about milk safety and dairy practices.
In Justice Court John Musselman approved before Justice Ranney this morning on a charge of drunkenness. He received the customary ten days in the city jail Ed Raw arrested this afternoon for assault on a warrant word out by R A Frazer. He plead guilty before Justice Fairbanks and was given a sentence of $10 and costs of twenty days in jail.
A Glasgow Times story recalls an elderly Scottish couple famed for stinginess. Their servant is allowed one match each morning to light the fire. When that match fails, the couple whisper and agree to risk the servant using another, with the wife asking if they should try and see which one she had last night.
A man who received Judas money from Spurgeon felt guilty and hid the coin. After sharing his burden with his wife she retrieved the coin, and Spurgeon advised him. The preacher's counsel saved him from ruin and he became a devoted member of the flock.
A light anecdote from England tells how Walter Rothschild, heir to the Rothschild fortune, avoided an early marriage trap. At a watering place a mamma and daughter tried to secure a match by noting his discussions of kangaroos. Rothschild apologized for boring them and vowed he would never be 60 again, and he wasn’t.
The excerpt contrasts Lincoln, always pleasant and genial, with Stanton whose stern spectacled visage commanded respect and fear. Stanton rarely sat, stood behind a high desk, and swiftly dispensed visitors' requests, being haughty and often rude, reminiscent of Napoleon as described by Charles Phillips.
A New York Press article describes detectives noting onion consumption among shoplifters who scout jewelers and silversmiths. The thieves pretend admiration for diamonds, then steal expensive rings while the clerks avert their eyes to avoid suspicion.
Eagles hold election with crowded hall and full chairs as nominations occurred two weeks earlier. Officers named include Worthy President Robert teen, Vice Worthy President Walter Cuatter, Chaplain Dan Wiseman, Inside Guard Charles Adler, Outer Guard Frank Morgan, Secretary Frank Zander, Trustees Walter Terry Frank Teeter and M.A. Morgan, Physician Dr. F Lewis. A masquerade ball is set for January 14 at the auditorium, with installation the first Thursday in January.
The article notes longstanding debt to Austria and praises the Floral Club's influence on the city through gifts to the Public Library. It lists travel books donated including Capitals of the World and America Pictur esque and Descriptive. Additional gifts come from Avetia Lodge I.O.O.F. G. W. Backlin Mrs. Chas. B. Reed and Mrs. Livermore with volumes on Minnesota publications and War.
The Congregational Bazaar begins Monday evening December 9 at 8 15 featuring The Old Store a farce. The cast includes Timothy Trustem Page Sam Singleton Dr Albertson Squire Law son Baxter Birch rod schoolmaster Mitchell Bill Peters Ulmer Ben Biowhard farmer Heisey Simon Blowhard Master Woodle Babe Snow Lemuel Lightfloger Skinner David Dosey Johnnie Dovey Tom Flanders Sam Jones Wachiler Gilmore Ransom Rawrod Eugene Blossom Goody Simpkins Miss Mann Molly Ann Oldgirl Mrs Hollister Slowbay and many others with 10 cent admission.
An American visitor in Germany bought a dachshund praised for its distinctive build. The dog disappeared and was later found dead, run over by a spiegelscheidentransportwagen a mirror wagon. The owner questions why such a vehicle was allowed in the city, noting the sad end of the pet.
A Bedouin sheik credits French engineers with a permanent home. He says since his house was finished he has not lost a single sheep, locking them inside each night and finding them safe in the morning. He adds that a sheik can only sleep in a tent.
The Trieslander relies on his klompen or wooden shoes for many tasks. They help him boat, fix things, scoop water, store worms, serve as missiles, dig, and measure. a pair costs about fifteen pence. Dutch feet are sturdy, not Cinderella-like.
The scene recalls Wilfred viewing a lake fully frozen for the first time. He questions his mother in innocent fashion, asking who placed the Ud on the lake as sunlight sparkles on smooth ice.
Report of the condition of the First National Bank of Austin Minnesota as of December 31 1907. It lists resources including loans and discounts bonds to secure U S municipal railroad and other bonds banking house and fixtures sums due from other banks and notes of other national banks plus lawful money reserve and deposits. The statement shows total assets of 1 140 283 93 and capital stock of 100 000 06 with surplus and profits and other liabilities. The cashier N F Banfield and directors F H Sterling H L Banfield H J Creutz certify truth of the report sworn December 5 1907 before notary A W Wincut.
In a brief Philadelphia Press exchange a confident porcupine provokes a bully bulldog by claiming he can score points, prompting a sharp retort about class. The skirmish hints at bravado and skill despite inequality in apparent stature.
The Rev. N. Wright, wardle vicar at Rochdale, recalls a crowded first service where parishioners noted his bald head. He admits his first appearance fell on the eighth, with psalms read rather than sung, and quotes a line about sins and hair.
An anecdote from Pearson's Weekly recalls a Texan colonel and a book agent who speaks of fine boys and cyclopedias. It also describes a Tenie-born organ grinder who bought a count title from Sardinia and preserved his lantern and organ, warning descendants not to remove them or lose their inheritance.
Customer notes the watch loses half an hour daily and after repair now gains half an hour. Watchmaker says it is simply catching up lost time and not to complain.
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