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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
2
The Austis Daily Herald outlines its publishing schedule and subscription rates. It lists Skinner and Ulmer as publishers with Gertrude Fallis Skinner as associate editor and states the paper serves as official news for the city of Austin.
A party at E. H. Greene’s home featured Little Vera Margaret Lawrence photographed with four generations present. Great grandparents E. T. Spooner and spouse, Mr. and Mrs. Graves of Brownsdale, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence, and Vera’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Fay Lawrence, all from the area.
An exchange notes two brothers in a coal business in town. After several nights of religious services one brother decides to join the church and urges his sibling to do the same. The sibling agrees but jokes that with only the two of them, who will weigh the coal if he joins.
A traveling piano salesman visiting the city after seventeen years traded with an Austin clergyman who offered branches in exchange for a piano. Moving toward Owatonna the man found little of value and retreated to a farmhouse where he borrowed a buggy and sold the branches for 60 dollars. He notes he has not traded for horses with preachers since.
Good Housekeeping notes Austin Minnesota where 300 to 700 families pay a minimum rate of 75 percent per month for electric current in summer and about 1.50 in winter. The plant is municipal and is said to be a paying investment at 8 cents per kilowatt, claimed as among the cheapest in fuel powered towns.
At this time of year the Minnesota laws protect horses, allowing sheriff constables village marshals or police officers to remove shelter and care for any horse or other animals left exposed to the weather. The statute emphasizes keeping horses warm and sheltered during harsh conditions.
The text states that a stray or neglected animal may be sheltered and cared for by an officer or possessor, with the owner or custodian to be notified if known. A lien is held for care and notice costs, and if the owner cannot be found or does not redeem within five days, the animal may be treated as astray and dealt with accordingly.
The LeSueur News editor laments unchanged paper prices despite higher costs for labor and materials. He compares past and present barter values, showing subscriptions once paid by 3 bushels of wheat now require 1.5, and other swaps like turkeys, hogs, eggs, butter, cream cheese, and lard have tightened to reflect current prices.
Commissioner French of the State Dairy and Food department schedules examinations in thirty localities over the next two weeks for those operating butterfat testing apparatus. Passing the testing examination and obtaining a state license are required by January 1 1910. An Austin inspection on January 14 and 15 1910 will test applicants.
Graustark, a dramatization of Geo Barr McCutcheon's novel, arrives at the Gem theatre Tuesday January 4. Geo D Baker adapted the piece and its New York and Chicago runs drew large crowds, with critics hailing it as a top drawing attraction in stage history.
The Eclipse Lumber Company offers lumber of all kinds along with lime plaster and cement. Call them for supplies and delivery details.
A special train to Albert Lea and return is scheduled for January 11, 1910 via Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. The Austin depart train leaves at 7 00 p.m. and arrives at Albert Lea at 7 55 p.m. The return train leaves Albert Lea at 11 00 p.m. Details on railroad fare available from the agent J. E. Ober.
A Farmers Institute is scheduled for Elkton on Wednesday January 26 and Waltham on Thursday January 27. Dover farmer and instructor Forest Henry leads the program with Le Roy grower R A Schutz and Stewartville speaker W Hale addressing topics from dairying and small fruits to corn farming and livestock. The organizers urge all local farmers to attend from opening to close.
Mayville Miss Myrtle Plummer returns home to Mankato Minnesota for a short vacation. Miss Lydia Baumgartner hosts Miss Josephine Schumacher and Miss Elsie Wille from Myrtle Minnesota for a visit. Mrs Louise Wollenburg traveled to Austin Friday. Arnold Schuett came home from Verdon North Dakota to visit his parents. Frank Beneke conducted business in Austin Thursday. Mr and Mrs Albert Reinke and Mr and Mrs R L Jones with children visited Lime Springs Iowa for the holidays. Edward Schuett, a student in St Paul Minnesota, returned home for a week. Misses Ida Dulitz and Bertha Reinke came home Friday for holidays. Emil Witt of Wykoff Minnesota and August Heinker of LaCrosse Wisconsin visited relatives here a few days. Rev C A Affeldt visited Fred Nantz Monday afternoon.
The Methodist Episcopal church announces a unique service for next Sunday intended to celebrate church fellowship and achievements. Officials say it will involve broad participation and is expected to become an annual event in future years.
The gospel meetings at Soul Winning Chapel opened last evening with Tissot pictures praised as fine and instructive. Dr Sloane briefly tells each picture while Mr Geo List leads the song service and soloist duties. Tonight’s topic is How to get into Christ's Kingdom.
Bids will be received by the undersigned for rental of the fair grounds at Austin for the year 1910. A certified check for the amount of the bid must accompany the bid. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. E. H. SMITH, Secretary of Mower County Agricultural Society.
The Commercial club held an informal opening for members and ladies in its new rooms, hosting about 225 attendees. Guests praised the furnishings, cleanliness, and space as they toured, with women joining in pool, billiards, and shuffleboard before a program of remarks and musical numbers.
In a tropical ship tale sailors abandon shore leaves to gather natural soap from whelks eggs. The yellow capsules form hundreds of tiny soap masses from each mollusk, with millions produced yearly. Eggs found on Atlantic shores and especially abundant on Intertropical coral reefs.
A Brooklynhired lawyer recalls Patrick H. McCarren as a deft strategist who faced both straightforward and sly opponents. He shares an anecdote about a rich figure, Peter Higgins, who dodges a past debt by recalling a drunken repayment, illustrating McCarren’s policy of clever, decisive handling of men.
An elderly East Indian colonel famed for his calm loses his temper in a bunker known as the devil's punchbowl. During a fourball round he spends fifteen minutes hunting and playing the ball before furiously breaking multiple clubs after declaring it better to break clubs than to lose his temper.
A New York geography teacher struggled to correct an Austrian pupil who insisted Cincinnati on the Ohio River is the capital of Ohio. Despite maps and texts, the girl held to her home geography and repeated the assertion each recitation day.
North bound departures to St Paul Minneapolis Dubuque Chicago Des Moines Kansas City at 4 28 a m and 5 50 p m South bound to Fort Dodge Council Bluffs and Omaha at 12 25 p m and 11 47 p m Departures to Lyle Manity and Mason City at 11 47 p m and 12 25 p m Arrivals from Fort Dodge Mason City Lyle Council Bluffs and Omaha at 5 50 p m and 4 28 a m Arrivals from the listed cities at 11 47 p m
The correspondent notes all Archers who have not paid assessment No 12 will be suspended when the books close Friday night December 31 1909 E F Peck Correspondent
Local sighting reports chickens displayed at the Anderson garage on Chatham Street with admission priced at 15 cents. Residents describe the scene as a curious, inexpensive attraction in the neighborhood.
The ad claims kidney trouble symptoms include urinary disorders weak back and rheumatic pains and twinges with groin pain. It asserts DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder pills are best for kidney and bladder problems, antiseptic, prompt, soothing pain and provide satisfaction. Sold by all druggists.
De Wolfe Hopper, once a witness in a slander suit, faced a courtroom quip about acting as a “low calling.” He replied he is proud of acting since his father was also a lawyer, highlighting a witty family exchange.
A Baltimore American quote shows a proud father dismissing Blithersley after an hour of gossip about babies. The mother asks why with curiosity as the father notes the man left for a train.
A New York Press quote recalls a post dinner party at a club where a piano solo prompts a wry remark about a girl who plays with four fingers on one hand, implying surprising skill despite the limitation.
A quarrel sparks local intrigue as Miss Sear replies with spirited humor about her age and tenure in the town. Onlookers note the exchange hints at evolving social tensions.
Schedule lists departures and arrivals for ST PAUL and MINNEAPOLIS Lacrosse Calmar Mason City and Jackson routes with times such as 6 00 am 9 30 am 3 10 pm and 12 05 pm 7 35 pm 10 10 pm for ST PAUL and MINNEAPOLIS plus Lacrosse Calmar Mason City and Jackson service windows across the day.
A historical sale listing describes a 320 acre Dodge County Minnesota farm near Claremont with 75 to 100 head stock, a nine room house built eight years ago, a 24 by 56 barn, graineries, windmill, and chicken houses. It notes easy terms, price per acre, nearby town 11 miles away, and mentions subdividing or selling nearby lots. The advertisement also claims insurance and real estate financing services.
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