Specials on Petticoats Underwear and Toweling
For whonesay Friday and Saturday specials on ladies petticoats underwear and blankets. Good toweling priced at 122 cents per yard with 7c toweling for 5c per yard.
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1902
Page
2
Daily Herald Austin Minn 1902 Notice and Rates
The Daily Herald announces publication details with John H Skinner Ep. and Prop and Gertrude Ellis Skinner Associate Ed. It lists mail rates and notes the paper is issued each afternoon except Sundays from Austin Minnesota. The excerpt mentions a December 29 1902 date and a curious aside about a press register noted for floor heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Skinner
Gertrude Ellis-Skinner
College heads discuss papers at state association
Faculty leaders gather at the state educational association to present papers and lead discussions. Austin’s college profile rises as its faculty heads steer sessions and contribute to the event’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Educational Association
Austin
Doctor LorenzE Defends Fees in America
Dr LorenzE denies reports of large American fees stating four months abroad with total earnings of 30000. He claims his practice at home was far larger and that this salary should suffice if he avoids costly habits.
Finland Faces Famine Amid Russian Oppression
The article describes Finland's suffering under Russian oppression with famine and extreme hunger. It notes hundreds of thousands resorting to bread made from tree bark and recalls a past famine thirty years earlier that killed about 100,000 residents, comparing coal hardships to the broader hunger crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Russia
Death of Western Romance Writer Mary Hartwell Catherwood
Noted author Mary Hartwell Catherwood dies leaving an unfinished romance. Her most famous works shaped Midwest locales and she penned a novel featuring Robert Dale Owens, the philanthropist and founder of New Harmony Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hartwell Catherwood
West
Walter Scott
For Sale Services of Painter and Paper Hanger
Advertisement offering painting and paper hanging services by Charles Rosenthal, with contact phone 280 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rosenthal
Prudence in Practice Mentioned by Austin Lumber
A quote attributes prudence to applying wisdom in practice and resisting alluring prices for cheap goods. It notes a reliance on high quality and low prices as practical prudence tied to Austin Lumber and Fuel Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Emmons
Austin Lumber & Fuel Fo
Hair Through a Walnut Trick Long Known
The text explains threading a hair through a walnut without drilling a hole. It notes the walnut shell has many tiny openings and success requires a fine hair and great patience. The hair is guided into a minute crevice and carefully advanced. sometimes it appears on the opposite side quickly, but often after many attempts.
Gold Only For Royalty In Abyssinia
In Abyssinia only the monarch and close kin may wear gold. Diamonds and other stones can be worn, but not set in gold. The law imposes death by decapitation for violators.
Peter Longueville Dead in St Paul Christmas Day
Word comes from Austin of the death of Peter Longueville in St Paul on Christmas Day from quick consumption. He had many friends in Austin and vicinity who mourn his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Longueville
Austin
Longueville
St. Paul
Peter
People's Pulpit on Socialism and Public Ownership
A reader essay defends socialism and public ownership of mail and resources. It argues post office efficiency, government printing money, and state mining would lower costs, dismisses competition as inferior, and condemns private mine ownership as theft from the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Department of Mining
Department of Agriculture
Farewell Sermon Marks End of Rev Kreeze's Austin Ministry
Reverend Kreeze preached a farewell sermon at the Presbyterian church with full morning and evening services. Four new members joined, sealing a happy close in Austin. He travels to Chicago for three months at the university then starts college work in Iowa on April first. Reverend Marsh of Ely will preach next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreeze
Presbyterian Church
M. Marsh
Ely
Minn
Oakland
Austin
Chicago
Chicago University
Iowa
Modern Definitions of Modern Things
Quotes define trust merger corner deal syndicate prosperity in a critical view. The speaker contrasts legal terms with perceived social ills and everyday life economic pressures. The piece satirizes business structures and living costs with sharp definitions.
Red Rock Snowy Christmas Notes and Local Visits
Snow covers Red Rock for Christmas and sleighing is fair. Henry Miller of Milwaukee visits F A Smith’s during the holidays. Mrs Weckesling of Dodge Centre visits her mother Mrs Holst. Dexter bachelor frost ears on way to Renova. H Richman of Austin seen on streets. Henry Reneke Jr returns home from school. W L Mott buys Canning M F G in Austin and plans a barn from the lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Miller
Milwaukee
F. A. Smith
Mrs. Weckesling
Dodge Centre
Mrs. Holst
H. Richman
Austin
Henry Reneke Jr
Wjl. Mott
Canning M. F.G
Literary Treasures and the Chance of Loss and Revival
A reflection on how great books and authors may vanish from view and later return to fame. It cites Deuteronomy rediscovered by Hezekiah, Shakespeare neglected in Addison’s time, and works like Omar Khayyam and Lorna Doone rising to popularity after obscurity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hezekiah
Josiah
Shakespeare
Addison
Fitzgerald
Omar Khayyam
Blackmore
Lorna Doone
William 8S. Walsh
Era Magazine
No certain politicians in Chicago News tale
A grocery man says he heard a story about a politician but a disappointed office seeker interrupts to insist there are no sure politicians. The fragment reflects a satirical tone attributed to Chicago News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Nine Violent Deaths Reported in Greater New York
Nine people died in Greater New York from various causes on the day. Among the identified, gas poisoning claimed Mrs. Mary Clarke, carbolic acid deaths included George Simon and Jacob Schwartz, and Mary Stack was found dead in a Whitensville hotel. An unidentified man was found unconscious. Mary Serles died after drinking wood alcohol. Henry Bunkey suffered a fatal skull fracture after a sidewalk fall. Two other deaths occurred in unrelated incidents involving a power horse and a street railway accident. A fragmented report notes further unclear details and additional names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Greater
Mary Clarke
Beverly
George Simon
Jacob Schwartz
Mary Stack
Whitensville
Mass
Easig
Mary Serles
Henry Bunkey
Mooney
Ian
Aed
Euiei
Nine Die In Mollie Gibson Mine Snow Slide Near Lake Kootenai
In British Columbia a Christmas night snow slide at the Mollie Gibson mine ten miles from Lake Kootenai crushed the bunkhouse killing nine men and injuring several. Rescuers found one man alive but dying. eight others remained unaccounted for as the mine sits high above the timber line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
B. C
Bunkhou
Mollie Gibson
Lake Kootenai
Kootenai Range
Life Crushed Out at Coal Dock in West Superior
Thomas Olson a laborer at the Philadelphia and Reading coal dock was crushed to death when the fuel belt started while he crawled into a coal tunnel to inspect its operation. He was caught between the belt and drum as the machine began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Wis
Thomas Olson
Philadelphia and Reading
Olson
Five Miners Dead in Litt Rerstone Mine Disaster
Fayette City Pa December 29 five bodies recovered from Litt Rerstone mine twenty eight miles above town after Saturday night explosion. Officials say victims ignored a danger signal and carried naked lamps while dancing through entries risking ignition and collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette City
Tragic Gas Deaths of Two Brothers in Allentown Hotel
John Bachman aged 24 and William Pachman aged 19 were found dead in their hotel room in Allentown after asphyxiating on illuminating gas. They missed the last trolley to Macung and rented a room at the Gast House, believed to have blown out the gas before retiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
John Bachman
William Pachman
Macung
Gast
Wood Duck Courtship and Nesting Observed in Nature
The article describes wood duck courtship with the male as a loving cavalier during nesting. It notes the female builds the nest and incubates many highly polished eggs. It mentions nesting often occurs at hollow tree bottoms and the male’s waning interest after the honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwyn Sandys
Quote about men like telescopes ends with exposure
A reflective aphorism compares some men to telescopes showing truths then being shut away, offering a cynical take on transparency and hypocrisy.
Flying fish wings and parachutes meet ocean law
A Pearson's piece explains flying fish rise from warmer seas and glide up to 600 feet. It notes their fins act as parachutes rather than wings, the tail drives propulsion, and flights are brief and require frequent splashes back into the sea.
If you want to win the gratitude of a dog feed him
A Baltimore News quotation notes that feeding a dog wins gratitude while for men the key is the quality of food. The aphorism contrasts animal simplicity with human appetite, implying nourishment defines respect and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore News
The Other Side interview with illustrated author
An interview features an author who creates his own illustrations. The dialogue suggests annual pay from stories and doubles for original drawings. A rich buyer offers a fortune for the originals and dinner invites, implying fame and fortune for authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
The Choice of a Husband
The social dilemma centers on Liddy choosing between two suitors Alphonse and Joseph. Friends tease her about dress color guiding marriage, noting Alphonse’s dark complexion versus Joseph’s fair features as factors in the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liddy
Alphonse
Joseph
Fourth Annual Ball New Years Eve in Armory Hall
Under Austin Hose Company No 1 auspices the event features Tichy’s orchestra at Armory Hall on December 31. Everyone is invited to attend to ring out the old and ring in the new per committee order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Hose Company No. 1
Armory Hall
Tichy
Hearing for Administrator Appointment in Mary E Elward Estate
In Mower County probate court a petition by Edward H. Elward requests administration of Mary E. Elward deceased. Hearing set for January 17, 1908 at 3 PM in the Austin probate office. Notice to heirs and interested parties via weekly publication in the Austin Daily Herald.
Order for Hearing on Petition to Convey Lands in Minnesota
Probate Court of Mower County sets a hearing for December 29 1902 on a petition by Nels M Hanson to convey real estate from the estate of Arne Larson deceased. The order requires interested persons to appear at 10 am in Austin Minnesota and notice is published weekly for three weeks in the Austin Daily Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of Mower
Arne Larson
Nels M. Hanson
Arnerson
Neil Hanson
Court House
Austin
Said
Austin DaiLy Herald
City of
Said County
Berny
Olson
Anna Thompson
Bern S. Olson
City of Austin
Austin Daily HerRano
Omitted text likely from probate final account hearing
In the matter of Solomon Keister deceased executors Albert Keister B Franklin Keister and Abraham L Keister seek examination and allowance of final account and residue assignment. Court sets December 29 1902 at 10 am in Austin probate office for hearing with notice to interested parties via Austin Daily Herald over three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Keister
Albert Keister
B. Franklin Keister
Abraham L. Keister
City of
Austin
Austin Daily Herald
Said
Minnesota
Holiday Excursions By The M and St Paul Rly
The M and St Paul Railway offers excursion tickets to stations within 200 miles at one third fare for round trip. Tickets on Dec 24 25 and 31 1902 and Jan 1 1903. final limit Jan 20 1903. W Snere Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Snere
Cheaper Than Coal Travel to California by Great Western
Travel to California via the Chicago Great Western with Rye Choice of three through tourist cars. Ask any Great Western agent about particulars and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Chicago Great Western Rye
Great Western
Chicago Great Western Ry
Choice of three through tourist cars to California offered
Chicago Great Western Ry advertises three through tourist sleeping cars to California with homeseekers tickets at low rates. Names Nathan Banfield Arron Torrens Ethel Wold Floy Edson Myrtle Edson Fred Snyder and Carl Bandler are listed as travelers home from the University. Tickets available on first and third Tuesday of each month from November to April inclusive with agents or J P Fimer G P A Chicago IL for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Banfield
Arron Torrens
Ethel Wold
Floy and
Myrtle Edson
Fred Snyder
Carl Bandler
The
University
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
J. P. Fimer
Chicago
Train service notice to Be. Louis and Kansas City advertised
Contemplate a trip to Be. Louis or Kansas City and look up the notice advertising superb new train service over the Iowa Central Railroad. Rates and further information furnished promptly by addressing A. B. Cutts G. P. A. Minneapolis. See ad elsewhere in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be. Louis
Kansas City
Iowa Central Railroad
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Are You Going to California A Pullman Tourist Sleeping Car
Travel teaser notes a Pullman tourist sleeping car service running weekly from Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul to Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe via Austin Calmar Monticello Marion and Kansas City with arrival in Los Angeles on Saturday. Double berth rate is six dollars with berth reservations through Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bow
Chicago
Miwaukee
St. Paul
Atchison
Topeka
Santa Fee
Austin
Calmar
Monticello
Marion
Kansas City
Twin Cities
Los Angeles
Marwauke
St. Paul Ry
California Bound by Chicago Great Western Route
Travelers reach California by the Chicago Great Western Railway with a swift Kansas City connection to the transcontinental Limits. Three through tourist cars offer routes, though one may be less favorable. Consult a Great Western agent for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Chicago Great Western Railway
Kansas City
Great Western
Three Route Tourist Cars Offered by Chicago Great Western Ry
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers travelers a choice of three through tourist cars via different routes, a first time arrangement designed for comfort and convenience. A booklet detailing the options is available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western Ry
Hem
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Albert Thon
Austin Daily
Austin, Minn
Daily Herald
Asae
Prudence
People's Pulpit
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Red Rock
Dexter
Renova
Tihgaha
Mont Pelee
Ae Nan
Cael
Mower
Mary E. Elward
Edward H. Elward
Mower County
Mary FE. Elward
Edward H
Hersid
Catecustin
U.ber
Omeder
State OF
of Mower
S.S
Standard American Annual
Pulitzer Building
State OF Minnesota
Wasaburn
Homeseeker’s Extensions
Mportant
St Louis
Iowa Central R. R
St. Louis
Mason City
Marshalltown
Oskaloosa
Albia
Moberly
Iowa Central
G.P
T. A
Minneapolis, Minn
Eye Age
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