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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
2
The piece notes the winter of 1907-1908 began February 1 with good sleighing. It records there has been no city fire alarm recently, while Albert Lea suffered two disastrous fires in that period.
The April 7 city election is shaping up with talk of candidates including H. E. Shedd running for alderman in the First ward. He has strong backing as three contenders emerge besides the current office holders.
Evangelist Sunday closed a record breaking revival in Bloomington N Sunday night. During his stay he converted 4000 persons and offerings of 10000 dollars were given as the finale to the campaign for religion.
A mail carrier notes the prominent Socialist in the city neglects to shovel his sidewalk. He observes streets are generally clear and wonders if socialist doctrine discourages sidewalk cleaning or personal civic duty.
A note to teachers warns about possible health risks from common beverages to children. It suggests coffee causes cramps, milk leads to tuberculosis, tea causes wakefulness, and beer makes a girl stumble, asking what drinks are safe to avoid illness.
The city drifts into winter with no unified Associated Charity effort though many assist the distressed. Mason City has a well run charity association and its example is urged for Austin to streamline plans and reduce duplicated aid and omissions. The author urges a coordinated push and asks who will lead.
The article quotes Paul Cinqueralli from the St. Louis Post Dispatch on the patience and perseverance needed to master juggling. He describes balancing a glass on four straws with five hats, two billiard balls on a cue, and a cannon ball trick, emphasizing how focus and years of practice yield dangerous yet precise results.
A large Concord gathering saluted Budd and Fay Smith visiting from Arizona. The banquet featured homestead grown vegetables and a speech program led by toastmaster Anton Friedrich, with Jno Furlong still speaking as we go to press. Jim Rickard from Somerset attends the Eagles masquerade with Chas Riley and Jaok Briebach planning to wear clown costumes.
The Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees held a joint open installation at their lodge rooms Tuesday night attended by about sixty five members and friends. Deputy Supreme Commander Mrs Anna DeMarr of Minneapolis installed the ladies officers with the local drill team. State Commander Dr E Haas of Minneapolis installed the Knights and spoke on the Order. Mrs DeMarr also spoke briefly. Refreshments followed and the evening concluded with social amusements.
Smith Emery charged with larceny of a corn load from Charles Varco appeared before Justice Fairbanks on Tuesday. Attorney F W Greenman for Emery and County Attorney Wright for the prosecution presented evidence. The hearing extended into the afternoon. bond set at $500. Grand jury action expected in June.
Percy Rogers considers converting his brick corner building into a hostelry at a cost of 5000 dollars. The upper stories would become bedrooms while the lower floor houses a large dining hall run by Bert Churchill. A ladies waiting room and a gentlemen's smoking room are also planned. Shutt would move his livery to the old city barn. Rogers expects to proceed with the plan and also to alter his residence.
A land agent quietly compiles figures on the Cronon five-store property on Bridge street and the Keysor livery barn on Chatham street. Buildings may be moved to clear space for a single future structure. Backers and purpose remain undisclosed.
Through attorney S D Catherwood, Dr. L A Cooley has notified the city he demands 500 in damages for injuries from a fall on the walk near the Congregational church. He says he struck his head and endures severe head pain.
Mr and Mrs W R Earl entertained a small party of neighborhood friends at a 6 30 dinner Tuesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Cass Fairbanks entertained Mr and Mrs Burr Maxwell Mrs Albro and the Herbert Warfield family Tuesday at their East Side residence.
Mr and Mrs Walter Wold entertained last evening in honor of Ruth and Greg Bartlett, hosting friends and family for a social gathering.
A 50 plus age health piece promotes a simple herbal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It cites a noted authority claiming high success with sixteen cases of bladder issues and rheumatism treated with the recipe. The formula combines Compound Karyon Fluid Extract Dandelion and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, to be taken after meals and at night with plenty of water.
A playful exchange between two lovers unfolds as he makes a decisive move in a checker game and asks her to take him. She agrees, and they dream of a diamond band while he reflects on a misstep and the night’s quiet moonlit farewell. Kansas City Independent.
A Philadelphia Ledger quote shows a wealthy man rejecting financial aid saying money harms the poor, while the applicant urges the rich to pretend he holds a grudge. The exchange highlights class tension and charity limits in a urban context.
The brain grows through much of life, often shrinking after sixty. Canon MacColl notes Sir. Gladstone’s head outgrew hats, even during the Midlothian campaign near seventy, implying brain growth contributed to his lasting youthfulness per the London Spectator.
Mrs. Mary Martin Searles died at her Austin home at five this morning after a weeks long illness. Born March 22, 1825 in Cherry Creek New York, she married Stephen Martin in 1848 and raised six children, three surviving: W. H. Martin Austin S. S. Martin Galice Oregon and Pearl Whitford LaCrosse Wisconsin. The family later moved to Woodbury Minnesota in 1864 where Mr. Martin died, and she remarried Dennis B. Searles in 1888 remaining in Austin. Her death followed a severe grip attack and a long illness tied to her daughter Tena Tubbs. She was a Baptist and active Christian. her daughter Mrs Whitford of LaCrosse cared for her. Also noted is a local hospital return story about C. H. Gibson and his father with a successful homecoming after surgery with praise for Dr. Lewis.
White pine birch cherry whitewood maple sycamore gum and hemlock need no fillings as close grained woods with no pores. The surface must be sealed to prevent oil loss from the varnish, a process called surfacing. Shellac is coated on the surface and sanded smooth before varnish.
A Georgia paper quotes a rail riding line attributed to an Irishman about death risk. It notes the phrase on a historical fashion of public mockery, alongside a remark from the Houston Post about preferring to walk rather than ride the rail.
A society notice announces a grand ball at Mau rek's Hall featuring Kelly's vocal and harp orchestra on Thursday February 6. Tickets are 75 cents for gents and 10 cents for ladies. The hall is nearly finished and touted as the city’s best for dances, parties, and large gatherings under Mr Maarek's supervision, with assurances of clean, wholesome entertainment.
Friends and relatives gathered February 4 for a joint celebration of Dr. Robert Barnitzs birthday and his father Charles Barnitzs fiftieth, with about fifty guests, games, and a blindfolded procession led by George Bandler and Henry Trenary to a leather chair as a token of esteem. The evening ended with a joyful social for Dr. Barnitzs remembrance.
A fragmented market note lists fat hogs and cattle categories with price ranges. It references veal and lamb as well as steer and cow classifications, indicating typical wholesale quotations and varying weights. The legible items show general market activity without complete figures or dates.
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