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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1910
Page
2
State Superintendent C G Schulz proposals on compulsory education and rural school aid were endorsed by the legislative committee of county superintendents at Schulz’s office. They favor longer school years, raises in attendance for state aid, and broader rural school improvements. A county board of education was discussed but not agreed upon, with efforts focused first on other legislation.
The year 1910 was a troubled yet productive period in American trade finance and industry. It saw agitation and upheaval with strikes and political shifts, inflation and weaker commodity prices, but also strong agricultural output, record manufacturing, expanded banking activity, large security issues, rising loans and deposits, and fewer business failures despite stress.
Informal dancing is planned for Tuesday evening at the Commercial club rooms for dancers. A social time and games will be provided for those who do not wish to dance.
T H Keyser is reported quite ill at the home of C S Campbell. No further details are provided about his condition or circumstances.
Washington dispatch reports likely passage of a bill to grant pensions to Civil War veterans serving 9 days or Mexican War veterans serving 60 days who reach 62, with new rates at 65, 70, and 75 years. Proposed: 62 20, 65 20, 70 25, 75 36 dollars monthly. critics say current law underpays aging veterans. Congress debates long overdue relief amid tens of thousands seeking private pensions and rising veteran infirmities.
The Bijou theater posts a three day lineup for Sunday Monday and Tuesday. Featured is the Flying A western comedy Two Lucky Jims from Santa Fe New Mexico with scenic displays. The Count of Monticello Imp comedy follows as a sequel to The Widow. Gouno d s Ave Maria from Ambrosia studio closes with A Pair of Boots. A special matinee Sunday at 3 30 PM.
The chapel at the Normal College housed twelve debating sections today with morning sessions on organization and afternoon work on a platform. Tonight from 7 p.m. to New Year’s, members will elect president and vice president amid lively proceedings.
A Baltimore American item recounts a reporter visiting a fancy ball asking for a photo to publish with the account. The subject rebukes the notion of notoriety, but the photographer momentarily takes the picture and leaves it on a table, provoking embarrassment and indignation.
John B. Moissant, aviator, was killed when his aircraft crashed during a landing attempt at Harahan, about three miles above New Orleans. The machine nosedived from an altitude of roughly 100 feet, ejecting Moissant head first into the water or ground.
Mrs L D Baird hosts Whist Club on a winter evening. The 8 W D enjoyed a club supper with Miss Thekla Knopf Friday. Miss Florence Crane entertains today. The C of 8 A gathered at Celesta Smiths for sewing and games with 4 oclock refreshments. Hazel Thompson guest of honor. Mr and Mrs Henry C Waldecker host New Year family dinner for eleven. About twenty Cecil Padelford circle members surprised him at his parents home. supper and games followed.
Western Union announces the Special Ocean Mail Service to speed foreign correspondence. Night Letter and other telegraph options will connect with outgoing ocean mails, sending sealed envelopes from New York San Francisco Seattle and Vancouver to European or Trans-Pacific addresses. A five cent postage charge applies in addition to standard telegraph rates.
Lyle residents shared Christmas visits with Dr. Clarence Roberts and Paul Moffit of Blooming Prairie while London s Blind Pig returned by invitation before the crowds. Miss Flora Chase left for Christmas with her parents at McIntyre Iowa. Miss Janie Taylor of Austin visited Mrs. Carrie Ames. Sid Bullock returned from the Isle of Pines. The town notes a rise in public drunkenness and questions the worth of taxing for liquor licenses and storage, ending with a note on a common nuisance.
Mrs Barbara Fisher died at her home in Blooming Prairie after a two year illness. Her husband died in Austin several years ago. Surviving are sister Mrs J B Young in Austin, daughters Miss Emma Fisher and Mrs James Lade, son Henry of Lyle, and two children at home. Relatives will travel to Blooming Prairie today and the body will likely be moved to Austin for burial Monday with services at the Lutheran church.
The Idle Hour presents The Lion and the Mouse by United Play Co. next week with prominent players in the company. Mr Klein’s play drew strong audience favor on its first showing and organizers promise an even more engaging production. Seat sales begin next Wednesday morning.
Local ad lists creamery butter in bricks 32¢ and 30¢ for jars 5 and 10 pounds. Strictly fresh eggs per dozen 30¢, cranberries per quart 10¢, 20 pounds sugar for $1 with $5 groceries and meats, 18 pounds sugar for $1 with $3, sealshipt oysters per quart 50¢, oyster crackers 3 pounds 25¢, mixed nuts per pound 15¢, 15 gallon keg sauerkraut $3.75, pure lard per pound 12 1/2¢, neck bones per pound 5¢. Maurek's is a good place to trade.
Two bright seven year old boys laughingly stop a lawyer on the street and declare their names as Soda and Saleratus after they are asked for first names. The amused lawyer notes their mother chose names she found successful in raisin.
Jno Peterson to Rap Lindsley quitclaim for lots 1-2 block 30 Proprietor's Add Grand Meadow village for $1.00. Nathan S Richardson and Rose Richardson to Merle S Richardson for small sections 1-2 N W 1-4 10-102-14 $950. Ernest Dunham to Jno B Dunham N 1-2 N E 1-4 and E&£ 1-2 of N W 1-4 2-102-14 quitclaim $1. Anna E Dunham and husband to Ernest Dunham W 1-2 N E B 1-4 2-102-14 $1. Margaret Meehan et al to Jno L Lobelot 2 blk 4 R R Add to Austin French et al to Sidney Davenport lot 1 blk 5 Balcom's Add quitclaim $1. Latvia C Richardson to John Clay and wife lot 14 blk 1 Hayes Add to Austin tract adjoining lot $3,600. Jno Greenwaldt and wife to H R Baker lots 16-17 blk 10 Waltham village $675. Dennis Coughlin and wife to Manley Ousley and Herbert St Ledger NW 1-4 and W 1-2 NE 1-4 23-102-17 $19,650.
A notice states a sawmill is set up at T. J. Bibby’s three miles southeast of town and will operate for about three weeks. Logs may be hauled there. For details contact H. C. Volkmann in Brownsdale Minnesota. Also, Mrs. James Balweber and her daughter Edith of Minneapolis are guests at the T. A. Revord home.
Fragmentary market notes show prices for cattle pigs veal sheep and lambs, with figures like 200 lb hogs, 450 weight cattle, fat lambs and butter cash dairy entries. The garbled OCR includes various price ranges and items such as canners, cheese, and trade cash dairy, indicating a bustling but unclear market listing.
Individuals needing student rooms should contact Pres. Boostrom at the college. Call 165, 30-6 for details.
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