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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1905
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald announces its establishment on November 9 1891 with John H Skinner as editor and proprietor and Gertrude Ellis Skinner as associate editor. The publication is entered at the Austin Minnesota post office as second class matter.
A miscellany notes holiday scenes and family quirks as Christmas preparations unfold. It mentions extra mistletoe shortages and kin arriving by train while one child jokes about making a Bible from its covers. The piece also observes the Christians Scientists and a mother quoting scripture.
Today brought bright cheer as Webster Lincoln and Whittier schools hosted old fashion Christmas trees loaded with gifts. Visitors filled buildings while teachers gave generously to ensure no hungry child left empty. Santa Claus brought classic holiday fervor to Austin.
The article notes post Christmas optimism with a New Year mindset while highlighting relief contributions for Russian Jewish suffering surpassing all other nations combined. It contrasts drinking habits with cold statistics, citing Mexico City spending millions on meat and liquor, and a high density of saloons and pulquerias, one per hundreds of residents.
Plans are completed for a basketball game on Christmas Day at Music Hall starting at 2 oclock. Two high school teams will compete in an exhibition with both boys and girls clubs practicing and ready. Admission is 25 cents for men, 10 cents for ladies and school children. all urged to attend next Monday.
A Christmas program will be performed at Central Presbyterian Sunday School Exercises on Saturday night with rice cream and cake served. All scholars should wear Blue and Red buttons to show school spirit and color participation.
In remote parts of Germany ox racing is a popular sport where owners ride bareback without whips or spurs. The course spans a large field and riders rely on voice and steering skill to guide stubborn beasts. Spectators freely interfere, adding to the challenge.
Special prices on baskets, metal ware, lacquered goods for closing days of Xmas. Toilet boxes $5.00, lacquered tables $5.00, mand carved leather pillow tops $3.75 to $4.50. Limited stock. hurry to save.
The piece notes the least excitable oxen, stirred by loud crowds until bewildered, with riders taking an hour to finish. The victor earns a small prize, yet boasts greater honors from the win, while garlands honor the animal. Peasants mark time by notable ox race wins reported by the New York Herald.
Aegis of social quirks shows critics are kickers and compliments take time. Gifting proves costly, gossip thrives on full details. Family quarrels spawn unspoken clever lines, and wives shield husbands from missteps with quiet remedy. A future husband may rue biscuit blame as apologies unfold.
Edward S. Martin remarks in Atlantic that vast riches tempt self indulgence and can ruin those exposed, especially the young. He notes that wealth often strains families and tests parents’ ability to train children born into poverty toward rapid improvement, even with a strong marriage.
Washington Dec. 22 All bids for concessionary contracts or grants to build railways in the Philippine islands were rejected for departures from proposal terms. Taft with Wright Forbes Edwards decided to readvertise bids for Jan 20 at 10 am with modified terms. Contractors may bid with or without guaranteed profits, with the government fixing maximum cost and completion time.
A compact reflection proclaims life as a naked entrance, troubled progress, and unknown exit. It asserts that living well now ensures well beyond, adding that a year of preaching would not reveal more. The line emphasizes moral consistency and enduring benefit of virtue.
President Roosevelt has signed a bill passed by Congress appropriating 11 million dollars for the Panama Canal. It is noted as the first bill enacted in this session of Congress.
Minneapolis wheat prices show May at 85.4 cents and July at 86.0. St Paul reports cattle prices with good steers at 4.50 to 5.50 and veals 3.5 to 5.5. Duluth notes No 1 Northern wheat at 83 3/8, No 2 Northern 1 1/4 cents, and futures bids. Chicago cattle ranges include cows and heifers 1.50 to 4.90, stockers 2.50 to 4.25, Texans 3.50 to 4.30. Sheep and hogs also listed across markets.
Wheat values listed with futures for December and May contracts. Oats and flax show cash and futures quotes. Butter and dairies prices noted. eggs, poultry and turkeys given with small percentage changes.
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