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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1901
Page
4
An assortment of historical ads describes excursion tickets to various points with special fare options for future travel, plus medical ads for patent remedies and dietary books. Numerous business notices provide product offers, from flour and plumbing to remedies and household goods, with pricing hints and delivery promises.
A dampened piece of flannel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm bound to the affected area promises relief for side pains and a aching chest. One application offers prompt aid. Available from druggists. Also promotional note about a daylight Grand Canyon trip aboard the Chicago Great Western Railway with J. I. Elmer listed for reservations.
Scranton reports the American Federation of Labor sessions with Edward F. McSweeney detailing immigration law enforcement and calls for revision. He argues the law’s spirit is violated and advocates excluding Japanese as more undesirable than Chinese, urging broader reform and extension of the immigration bureau. 88 resolutions address diverse labor issues.
The notice lists Rev H Barth at residence 403 Ash Street with services morning and afternoon and Sunday School. A separate item notes Adventist Church at Kenwood Avenue and College Street with a Gideon? section and cave imagery.
Advertisement invites travelers to weekly tours via different routes offered by Chicago Great Western Railway. Details include contact with J F Pimner, passenger agent in Chicago, dates in December 1901, and routes via two Central lines with round trip fares and deadlines. Also promotes the National Live Stock Association convention in Chicago with livestock exhibition notes.
An item announces seasonal travel via Iowa Central Route to California and Pacific Coast points in four days. The Through Tourist Car offers modern comforts from Marshalltown Iowa with connections on the Chicago Great Western and Santa Fe routes to Chicago and beyond.
Berlin dispatch notes repeated references to the United States in the tariff debate. Centrist speaker Herr Speck argues Germany cannot afford a tariff war and must preserve self respect while seeking commercial treaties with the United States. He questions who would bear damages without such treaties.
A speech contains a paragraph devoted to the United States with the line The history of our differences with the United States is one chain of humiliation. The text reflects a critical view of U S relations during a period of tension.
The Daily Telegraph reports an impending surrender at Salonica of Miss Ellen M. Stone, American missionary, and her companion Mme. Tsilka. Both were reported alive and well on December 5.
From Washington the World reports Admiral Dewey denying that the Schley court of inquiry reached a decision and that Schley was found guilty on five counts. In Kansas City a man named Walter Cavanaugh was found guilty of forcing his 17 year old sweetheart Daisy Wheeler to steal 1200 dollars in pension money and flee to Chicago, receiving a five year term.
NW corner water department at Pav one service every Sunday at 0:30 am Sabbath School follows. Christin Fadeavor Service at 4:00 pm. Prayer Circle at 1:00 pm. Ladies Aid and Friday of month missionary society meet. Holden Link last Saturday of each month. Church session meets last Monday each month at 2 pm. Oakland area.
A fragment mentions a pastor residence at 107 Eee Street with unclear following details. Readable elements include Corner St Paul Street and Oakland Avenue and a pastor residence address.
In Pittsburg a mother Mrs Sarah Klee and her nine year old daughter died in a house fire. The father Samuel Klee and six other children were severely injured as the home burned. Klee showed heroism amid the tragedy and is overwhelmed by loss. The mother died attempting to save her child. Separate item notes James G. Green was hanged at Stevenson Washington for the March 24 killing at a dance. An immigration bill barring non English speakers from Australia passed the commonwealth senate.
Corner St Paul and Mill Streets advertise services at Baeam at 6:30 p.m. Sunday seating free. Invited.
A brief item notes a prayer service led by Senay ore and an evening gathering. The report highlights a preaching moment and the participation of attendees in the spiritual event.
Minneapolis market report lists cash wheat at 73% 72 3 4 cents, Dec and May futures at 76 and 78 cents. No. 1 hard at 78 cents and No. 1 Northern at 75 cents with No. 2 Northern at 73 1/2 cents.
Rev John Treloar pastor at Corner Magic and Chatham Streets conducts Lord's Day services at 10 30 am with Holy Communion Sunday 7 30 pm winter 8 00 pm summer Evening Bible Class at noon and 6 30 pm Evening service. Lane Church clerk James Sorder superintendent of Bible School Myra Hobson president Ladies Aid Society Mrs James Snyder president WW S M Lena Treloar SE Corner Water and St Paul Streets St Cecelia Guild meets Tuesday 7 20 pm Guid meets Thursday 2 30 pm rehearsal Saturday evening
Trade notes show wheat cash prices in Duluth with No 1 hard at 77% and 74% for Northern grades and May bids around 77. Cattle in Sioux City quoted beeves 2.50 to 5.80, cows bulls and mixed 1.50 to 3.75, stockers 2.50 to 3.85, yearlings 2.50 to 4.00, while hogs range 5.90 to 6.20. The brief market summary reflects commodity activity across grains and livestock.
Cattle, hogs, sheep and veal price ranges recorded for St Paul and Chicago markets on December 6. Beef cattle and veal values shown along with Texas steers, stockers, and feeders. Wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard, butter, eggs and poultry prices also listed from Chicago and Northwest cash markets.
The Cedar Camp No 34 society meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at Woodmanhall Oracle. Officers listed include Fannie Feister vice, Min Mattle Fairbanks revorder, Anne Robie receiver, Clara Wils chaned ilor, Elizabeth Correll past Oracle, Etta?ard marshal, Julia Peterson inner sentinel, Dora Furtney outer sentinel. Alice Rose and Waldecker listed as managers with Kate Keiseker physician and HS Peirson named among officials.
Mrs Flora ota Lieut Commander Mrs Erie Williams Past Lady Commander Mrs Spencer Hart Record Keeper Ms Terry Finance Keeper Mr Fannie Feister Chaplain, Mrs Sarah Hecker Mistress at Arms Mrs Petty Inside Guard Mrs Zender Picket Mrs Crandall Manager Mrs Barr
Oracle duties assigned to Beatrice Foster as Vice Oracle and Ftta Hommel as Paxst Oracle. Mra Sprague appointed Recorder with Louise Brenan as Receiver. Chancelier Lizzie Stearns, Marshal Ethel Stearns, and Outer Sentinel Tillie Stevens. Bonded members include Mrs Bennett and Fidelity Lodge No 39 A F and A M. Communications held at Masonic hall Austin Minnesota first and third Wednesdays monthly. John H Anderson W M and Parke Goodwin Secretary.
Stated communications of Royal Arch Chapter No 14 held at Masonic hall Austin Minnesota on the second and fourth Friday evenings each month. R L Johnson ME HP announces Parke Good win, secretary.
Austin post No 88 meets on second and Woodmen hall each month at 8 p m in Woodman hall Visiting neighbors welcome H Pridha Good Samaritan Js RB Sco vel Fin Scribe McIN YRE POST No 66 G AR Regular meetings are held at their post hall on the first and third Saturday evenings each month Visiting comrades cordially invited John Robertson Commander
Austin lodge No 22 A O U W meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the new Elks hall on Main street. Recorded by John Rustad with M W O H Garris as recorder.
Von Dusko camp meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at the Quwlon on Stoam Street. Ed Loucks and Sterling Clerk ST Bernard Commandery KT No 18 hold meetings first Monday each month at Mas mo hall with Geo W Bliss listed as EO Park Rew Aer.
The notice invites members to a meeting at the new Elks hall on Sixth Street during May evenings. A. 8 Campbell is noted as the Halted Ruler, with a payment of eight dollars in Washourn.
Fragmented OCR text describes a train timetable with a 240 p m start, a luggage buffet car, and service to St Louis and Peoria. Mentions dining car, meals served, and “9:00 p m” train times with coach and chair car seating. Details are garbled and partially unreadable.
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