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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1907
Page
2
A local note reflects on New Year’s Day as a holiday and the state health board’s stance on quarantine rules for smallpox. It argues vaccination offers protection, condemns rigid quarantines, and muses on the year’s passage as a natural transition. The piece ponders whether life’s sum of pain or joy increases in the coming year.
The 1907 year saw substantial Austin building activity with at least 25000 dollars in repairs and alterations noted by builders. New structures exclude ongoing projects like the Methodist church which will be included in 1908. A supplementary list of additional new buildings will be printed Thursday.
In a London Tit Bits anecdote a pair of staff clash over a supposed years of service and a salary claim. The senior partner corrects the misstatements, noting the ad was for a Saturday departure and reminding the men this is a small world.
Mrs Joan Solner died at her home on South Main after years of illness. Born Anna Eliza Brown in Bergen Norway on May 19 1828 she lived in Madison and Janesville Wisconsin before moving to Monona Iowa and Austin Minnesota. Survived by husband Nordah and brother Fred Brown. Funeral plans await word from son in Seattle.
In an English story, an American heiress boasts this is the biggest spoof she has run, critiquing Mr. Herries and noting Fox’s amused glance. The Bud scorches Fox, and she orders Margi to their carriage while a captain is asked to escort them away.
A girl explains to the caller that a framed photograph on the plane is her papa’s, noting the picture carries a smile that would reveal the secret only if she spoke. The Chicago Tribune framing hints at a personal, curious moment aboard.
A short humor item shows a constable insisting a tramp take a bath, the tramp joking about using a vacuum cleaner. The exchange captures streetwise banter and midcentury wit from London Tit-Bits.
The quotation notes that among millions of faces none are alike, highlighting Browne's reflection on human variety and individuality.
Austin residents attended a Monday evening event at J Furlong's home east of the city. Three sleigh loads carried guests who shared a turkey dinner and an evening of songs recitations and piano, ending with cordial remarks from the host.
A list of newly acquired titles includes Will to Believe by William James and Light of Japan by A Arnold, along with Liberty by J Mill and Nature and Origin of Life by Dantec. Juvenile fiction titles include What Katy did Next and Kidnapped, plus ten more like The Weavers and Count of Monte Cristo.
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hogan on Saturday evening.
The Oberlin Glee Club will perform at Laprise Church on Friday evening January 3 for the Library Board. The program includes Bizet and Sullivan numbers, original medieval selections and college songs plus club choruses and a selected quartet. Violin solos by Mr. Morrison. Admission 50c and 35c. Reserved seats 10c extra.
Mrs John Riccing suffered severe burns from a furnace gas explosion Monday evening. Mrs Redding checked the basement boiler and spilled water, triggering the blast that burned both hands and arm to the elbow. Dr Leck attended and reports she is resting comfortably.
A special matinee at the Cosmo Electrical Theatre on New Year's afternoon begins at 2 30. Admission is reduced to five cents to all parts of the house. The regular show will be run and a pleasant afternoon is assured for attendees.
The Eagles have postponed their social event to a later date because of numerous concurrent activities. A smoker will follow the regular meeting on January 2.
A man declares lofty ambitions to a woman who withdraws her hand and rebukes him for not aiming higher. She accuses him of not living up to her expectations as he stammers an apology and resolves to improve.
A cor of Dispatch reports a French hussar or bulllike figure charging with saber and pistol, clapping hands and shouting Bra Vo as Moors observe his brash display. The scene blends bravado with mock courage during a chaotic encounter.
The notice highlights bargains on several houses offered under installment plans in city properties and Mower County farm listings. The items imply favorable terms for buyers seeking affordable real estate options.
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