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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1901
Page
2
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Prof Ian, after more than eight years as Professor of animal husbandry at the state agricultural college, resigns citing regents objections to his farm press writings. He seeks freedom to experiment and aid Minnesota farmers more directly, believing current land use can improve with his methods.
Acoegret Lea notes lack of ordinance to shield horses on streets and suggests cutting straps as a remedy. The piece recalls Chief Galt in Austin, praised for swift action against teams left unprotected, with public support and implied need for proper city rules.
Community groups gear up for a Santa season drive with the Elks organizing deeds of charity to aid those in need over the holidays. Local organizations expect coordinated efforts and widespread support.
Mrs Katzenjammer spanks her kids but we spank the dirt out of garments and feature the original color while others dye and wash. Mrs Katzenjammer takes the shape out of clothes while we restore it. Four suits of clothes sponged and pressed three skirts and three waists treated in the same manner in one month and your shoes shined once a day for 1.00.
Residents quote the belief that virtue endures beyond festive times and note the local order has voted to establish a charity fund to aid those in need after the Yule season.
In Crookston strict methods keep boys from jumping bob sleds and compel aldermen to attend City Council meetings. A $3.00 fine for absence is proposed, though better to elect engaged officials. Our city shows regular attendance, making such fines unnecessary. arresting children for sled jumping seems harsh but may prevent accidents. drivers seek caution to avoid harm to youngsters in Austin.
A celebrated modern achievement is described as a wireless telegraph message sent from Cornwall, England and received at St. John’s Newfoundland, on a Saturday, marking a new era in instantaneous global communication. The report notes the event as proof that the world “do move.”
A miscellany of pupil quips on units rivers and national politics appears alongside brief community items. Entries mention Miss Nelson moving to Austin, Mr Hale visiting Race Creek, and local youths taking Saturday music lessons while noting district 22 attendance for December 1901.
Teachers from distant areas attended the Brownendale meeting despite bad weather. The program featured a charcoal winter sketch, drawing lessons, oral reading tips, geography notes, and practical discipline ideas. A governor issued December 20 Louisiana Purchase commemoration and flag-raising proposal with Christmas programs to include related parts.
The January Delineator publishes Waldon Fawcett’s article Notable Pension era of the Nation detailing how the United States government has granted pensions to widows of famous national figures. It includes illustrations of their current homes and memorial room interiors.
Mr. Creasey reports a water pipe burst at a furniture store, flooding from a closet outlet and damaging goods valued at $600. Superintendent Todd delayed response, claiming he had not breakfasted, prompting a formal complaint by Mayor West and an ensuing investigation.
Real estate transfers show Jason Maurek and others selling parcels to Chas H Webber and Emmelin Allen. Transactions include lot purchases in RRadd and RRadd Austin, and nearby parcels in blocks 11 16 14 15 with values ranging from 1100 to 5000 dollars. Other buyers include WF Cobbin and Wilton L Harrison with specified lot numbers and section identifiers.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces excursion tickets on December 24 25 81 and January 1 good to return January 2 for travel to points within 200 miles from the selling station at one third fare for the round trip. Inquiries to any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago 011.
Miss Wilkinson schedules classes at Palace Music Hall Austin on Tuesday December 17. Children at 4 pm and adult lessons at 7 30 pm followed by a formal at 9 pm. Ten lessons cost 5 dollars with half price for singles private lessons priced at 1 dollar per hour informal 25 cents advance required.
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