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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
2
AUSTIN DAILY HERALD notes a light snow season and says one can today enjoy a sleigh ride from Duluth to Kansas City. The brief mentions local timing and a playful tone about riding conditions and winter scenes across the region.
Heinan, author of The Moral Crisis, argues that every era faces turning points and that warfare and moral upheaval recur as society shifts. Heininan contends we stand at a decisive crossroads, reflecting on cycles of conflict and ethical choice.
Readers are directed to the Herap advertisers for a broad Christmas gif selection. The note mentions reliable items and hints at a new fusion or update in offerings.
Canada eyes a new north of the border transcontinental project with implied ties to the frozen regions. The passage hints at a rival northern expansion and stronger backing as the venture looms beyond the Canadian Pacific route.
The county announces an increase in the minimum age for teachers certificates from 17 to 18. A Renova school social raised nearly 20 for supplies. State law lists eight legal school holidays. The first State High School Board exam will be April 2 and 3 1903 for several subjects. Final exams begin last Monday in May. A 1903 04 rule requires at least a second grade certificate for teachers in state graded and high schools and a first grade for teaching above sixth grade.
Three contestants will represent us in the contest with Owatonna after a preliminary debate next Friday evening at the High School Assembly room. The topic is Resolved That United States Senators should be elected by direct vote of the people. Participants include Lucile Gilbertson Myrtle Bowers Gertrude Kline Lynn Varco Roy Adams Fred Dugan Miles Birkett Bert Dibble Chester Johnson. Admission is 10 cents and invitation is extended to interested students. The Owatonna debate will be in late January. continuation depends on circumstances.
The article notes Eros first observed by Witt at Urania Observatory in Berlin, then rediscovered by Prof Ling of Chamberlain Observatory in Colorado after a year out of view. It mentions Eros as Earth's nearest neighbor in the solar system and briefly references golden grain belt beer as nourishing and delicious, with a dealer named C. J. Weisel in Auslin.
Ten of Austin's most popular married couples spent Monday evening riding about town for about two hours before gathering at the Forest Schleuder home for an elaborate supper.
A. Emmowns of Austin Lumber urges wisdom in practice and cautions against alluring prices for inferior goods, stressing that customers deserve high quality at low prices. The message promotes practical prudence as a guiding business principle.
Miss Hormel presents decorated china and burnt wood work in an inviting studio display at 310 St Paul Street. Call to view is extended to the public.
Mrs H C Woodson died at her home near the Cement Works from smallpox after a three day illness. Born Christina Olsen in Lansing she was 82 last October. Daughter of Mrs W L Erickson she had four children, three living, oldest eight. Funeral held this afternoon under quarantine.
Street reporters warn boys and girls who jump onto wagons and express wagons and grocery carts to mind their actions. They say item loss from these vehicles is blamed on theft by the youths and that fear of losing packages makes driving unpleasant.
The Austin Hose Company No. 1 hosts the Fourth Annual Ball on December 31 at Armory Hall with music by Tichy’s Orchestra. Everyone is invited to attend to ring out the old and ring in the new per the committee’s order.
Miss Rachael Anderson and Martin Aufenson were married at the Little Cedar church Saturday morning. Several local residents attended as family and friends celebrated the wedding in town.
Holly and mistletoe offered at Kingsmans Greenhouse with nearby diamond line at F-4. Gleasons advertises Ebony goods patterns and solid gold pearl brooches while new ladies and children’s fashions appear. Various residents travel, visit kin, or host gatherings as the community notes daily life and commerce.
Lewis Forde visited with B. P. Hogan last week. Louisa Sievert Gertrude fprlitz returned from Osage Wed John Rahilly shipped a carload of hogs to St Paul Thursday. Mrs Geo Eastman returned from Stanton Thursday. H Beneck Geo Ballwebber left for California Thursday. Mrs Reese visited in Waltham last week. Earl Rutherford Henry Hartje went to Grand Meadow Saturday to see the basketball game. Fanny Loomis Laura Hagen returned home from Riceville Saturday. D A Hoel was in town on business last Tuesday and Wednesday. J F Rutherford drove to Chester Ia Saturday and returned Sunday.
An advertisement claims Ayer Co products in Lowell Massachusetts restore early dark rich color to gray hair. It emphasizes ease of use and suggests the product offers noticeable results.
A historical ad touts Dr. Miles New Special Treatment for heart nerves stomach and dropsy promising cures after extensive study. It offers free trials worth 4.00 and cites testimonials from Col N G Parke and others plus 1000 references for free treatment at Elkharte Indiana.
Review praises the principal cast Edward Garvie Mollie Thompson Ada Dawes and others plus a brisk chorus fueling a successful week for the musical comedy. A Saturday matinee at 2 00 marks the final bargain performance as local playgoers applaud the run. Austin milk herd inspected by State Board of Health with tagged cows declared free of tuberculosis.
A brief listing notes all sizes and varieties for sale at the Mvergeeen Farm. A. V. Ellis signs the notice highlighting offerings and pricing for customers seeking diverse plant stock.
Notice states the partnership Welch and Allis between W H Allis of Mason City Iowa and H S Welch of Austin Minnesota was dissolved by mutual consent on December 12 1902. Debts owed to the partnership must be paid to W H Allis and all demands presented to him for payment. Austin Minnesota December 12 1902.
Albert B. Pettey advertises baggage and local express transfers at reasonable rates. Services available from either depot with prompt careful attention. Leave orders at Malloy's Drug Store. Give me a trial and I will please you.
Peter Green visits his brother in law Peter Johans and Miss Mollie Johne] returns to New Haven Ia. after visiting Mrs. Ben Johans. H C Stern travels to Austin on business Tuesday. Excelsior Society meeting Saturday was poorly attended. next meeting set for December 27. Fred Seebach of Red Wing visits his brother G Seebach. John Quast plans to attend college this winter.
The Chicago Great Western Railway advertises three tourist car options to California. Prospective travelers are advised to contact a Great Western agent for details and schedules regarding the routes and accommodations.
Notice announces ticket return and travel aid dates December 1 to 3 for the Great Western Railway. Inquiries directed to any Great Western agent or J. P. Bimer, General Van? Chicago, IL.
Holiday excursions offer one third fare for round trips on the C M and Ss Vv B y within 200 miles. Tickets sold December 24 25 31 1902 and January 1 1903 final fare applies through January 2 1903. Chicago Great Western lines also issue one third round trip to stations within 200 miles with sales on December 24 31 and January 1. Information from Great Western Agent or J P Eimer G P A Chicago IL.
The California bound service by the Chicago Great Western Latway offers connections at Kansas City with the Limite, a premier transcontinental option. Passengers can choose three through fourist cars via different routes, available through Great Western agents.
The Chicago Great Western Railway will sell second class colonist rates to the west southwest and south at the lowest rates yet offered on the first and third Tuesdays of November and December. Inquiries to any CGW agent or J P. Kimer G P A Chicago Ill.
Notice promotes low rate homeseeker tickets on the Great Western Railway for travel to Chicago St. Louis and Kansas City via the Iowa Central route. Tickets available first and third Tuesdays monthly through Great Western agents J P Fimer G P A Chicago and A B Cutts G P A Minneapolis with details elsewhere in the paper.
A Pullman tourists sleeping car runs between Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Bus via Austin Calmar Monticello Marion and Kansas City leaving twin cities every Tuesday morning and arriving Los Angeles Saturday morning. Double berth rate is six dollars. Tickets and reservations from Chicago Great Western Railway agents. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL. Locations in Iowa Illinois Minnesota Missouri on the Chicago Great Western Railway seek competent capital backed entrepreneurs for diverse ventures including creameries mills and general merchandise. Correspondence requested to W J Reed Industrial Agent 604 Endicott Building St Paul Minn.
Railroad officials dispute the wording while urging travelers between Chicago and Kansas City to ride the Great Western Limited. They claim superlatives are needed to describe the service and compare it with other routes.
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