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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
2
Office notice from Austin Minnesota. Post Office lists advertising rates for display and classified lines. Includes mention of 2 percent per line for club and society notices and a 10 cent per inch display rate. Names John H Skinner and Batruda Bulis-Skinner appear as associated parties.
The writer thanks the Chicago Post for fringe light on the term Pantorium a torium for promoting a superior pant article. Chicago fans similar coinages like auditorium floratorium and natus and the piece urges bold naming with classical sound regardless of dictionary guidance.
Norpica, claiming direct descent from Revolutionary War ship owner scabad Norton, argues the French seized his ships and cargoes and that the government owes indemnity. She estimates due at 300 to 400 million dollars and plans to sing while awaiting payment.
The pictorial post cards that have sparked a tourist craze started in Germany about twelve years ago. In 1888 a few cards of interesting places circulated. Last year hundreds of millions moved through German Post offices, yielding about $15,000 daily. The craze rivals Holland's tulip fever in breadth.
A sweeping claim proposes long vigorous breaths as an infallible seasickness antidote. The cheap remedy costs nothing and has potential for wide testing if sufferers summon the courage to breathe deeply, with many trials anticipated.
Frank Munsey, famed for Munsey Magazine, intends to establish 200 grocery stores across the East. He plans to sell groceries at cost, a move observers say could force honest tradesmen from fair profits.
Moore County residents are reassured that the reported death of Santa Claus is incorrect. The famed figure and his reindeer sleigh will appear with presents on his scheduled time, ensuring a festive visit for children.
The report states that the United States must take second place among tobacco consuming nations, while the Netherlands is noted as taking the first premium.
Jonathan Freeman recalls childhood in the Catskills and argues that landscape adornment improves character and community life. He urges farmers to design home grounds roadsides and public spaces with diverse trees, edgings, and greenery to reduce erosion, glare, and social ills, insisting beauty benefits all ages and classes.
The roll of thirty dollars advertised as lost in yesterday's Hrrarp has been found. The notice explains that many readers ask if items advertised as lost are ever recovered, and confirms that no one has lost thirty dollars.
George Nowazyk drank nearly a quart of kerosene and tried to set fire to the oil in Buffalo on December 12. He was arrested while attempting to light the oil with a lit match held in his mouth.
Aurora Illinois December 12. At a Republican meeting Congressman Albert J Hopkins formally announced his candidacy for the United States Senate.
Mrs Katzenjammer advertises garment care promising stain removal and color restoration. It claims cleaning of four suits, three skirts, and three waists in one month and daily shoe shining for 1.00.
We offer a fine line of water colors from soe up and a choice dining room pictures in pastel. A full series of the Sun Bonnet Babies remains popular. Let us handle your framing to save money.
Over one hundred Austin business and professional folks and their ladies attended a Young Porker Banquet at the Ideal restaurant. Toasts featured Mayor West, R E Shepherd, Mrs Skinner, A W Wright, Hon John Scott, Hon John Greenman, and Host Hallman. The feast centered on a theatrical pig carving, city progress talks, and remarks on parks and bridges.
The Red Cross held its annual meeting and unanimously reelected Clara Barton president. General John Wilson became first vice president, Mrs. John A. Logan second vice president, Lemuel J. Gage treasurer, Richard Olney counselor, and S. W. Briggs secretary. Treasurer’s report showed receipts of 5350 and expenditures of 3699, with plans for expanding via state auxiliaries.
General Funston sails for the United States on December 16 aboard the Warren for sick leave after health improvement. Governor Taft will sail home on December 20 aboard the Grant. Rumors cited by officials appear unfounded.
Governor Van Sant issues a proclamation urging Minnesota to observe the Louisiana Purchase centennial expositions. Citizens are asked to fly the flag Siara and Stripes on December 20 and hold ceremonies in schools and public buildings statewide, with displays of the American flag and historic exercises.
Washington reports the army board has completed its brevet rank list honoring gallant services in Cuba Porto Rico the Philippines and China. It aims to replace a prior senate list and may exceed 1000 names, with President Roosevelt likely named brigadier general of volunteers.
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