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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1901
Page
2
The Siberian railway from Vladivostok to the Baltic is hailed as one of the world’s great railroads. It signals Russia’s growing political and commercial reach, promising ice free ports and inland trade, while noting finishing touches and bridges yet to be completed.
The Berlin rector critiques Carnegie's $10,000,000 gift and American higher education. He warns that excess learning may harm native spirit and produce a non-productive class. He contrasts European views with the American aim to fit people for life's battle and praises Carnegie's technical school endowments.
A fragment notes the President through the Secretary of War rebuked General Miles for voicing his opinion. It questions how one can be a high army official yet without citizen opinions. The source reflects political discipline and civil-military oversight.
When buds rest through winter and fruit is fallen the horticultural societies release ripened ideas to the public. Members share insights and plans for upcoming seasons, aiming to spark interest and foster community involvement in gardening and plant science.
Following Marconi's wireless success, Austin residents now find it feasible to phone The Man in the Moon, signaling a leap in long distance communication.
At a three days session John Hawkins of Austin and Jonathan Freeman as delegates reported a good meeting. Hawkins showcased fruit varieties including Northwestern Greening Repke Milink Micker Ben Davis and Melinda, plus Pattens' Greenings raised by Willis Corlett. Arctic apples from Northern Vermont impressed. kept until mid spring. Attendees noted emphasis on ornamental plant cultivation and lawn views.
A. F and A. M at Brownadale elected officers including W M-R L Johnson, S W-Peter Hanson, J W-G M Ebertt Lees, G W Foster Treas-Nee Dable 8 D-F O Tanner, J D-A J Lillegraven, Tyler-Albert Hanson, Chaplain-G W Aant.
Miss Mary Gainer of Mt Sterling Illinois returned home after a year with Mr and Mrs Borey Friends held a surprise party Tuesday evening and presented her with gifts to remind her of Austin A very fine lunch was served by Mrs Borey
Miss Mabel Briggs came home Saturday from Upper Iowa University where she studies. She fell ill on the train but was saved by quick help from Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. Campbell. Improved today. Mr. and Mrs. Harry McBride visit Austin friends. August King and son Kenneth will holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Jake Weisel. Bess Harvey arrives from Minneapolis for Christmas. Esther Wequeen returns from the Normal. Laura Soere comes from Northfield Carleton College for holidays.
The column catalogs district by district teaching assignments and improvements in local schools. It notes many teachers, including Miss Lulu Epright, Miss Nellie Lonergan, Miss Lydia Loge, Miss Eva Lowry, and others, with class progress and new furnishings across districts 88 through 120. It also mentions area residents and seasonal plans, including Mr. Thompson’s move to Emmons County and visits by local families.
Auditor R L Johnson visited Waltham from Austin staying briefly between trains. Local events include the new mill beginning testing Saturday and planned grinding Monday. O I O members met, transferring to Bankers Union of the World with Hubbard and Markle present. Several residents travel to Austin for Christmas, and a free dance is planned Xmas night. Local school closes for a two week vacation as Miss Nemitz visits relatives.
A debate event will be held Wednesday evening June 8 at Owatonva High School to decide who will debate the question if capital punishment should be abolished in the U S The subject will be Capital punishment in the U S All boys of the High School are welcome to participate with or without papers for five or ten minutes.
Ches Faber welcomes a daughter as the community notes various family milestones. Herman Kase traveled with stock toward Atkin county. August and Mrs Miller celebrated a tin wedding anniversary with a small gathering. Chas Neolens and Chas Baumgartner families share recent events. Bernice Chapin ended school for a week. Rose Creek couple Denis McLaughlin shopped in Austin. P 8 Hansen of Nevada visited a Herald caller. Freight trains reduced to one weekly due to cold weather.
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