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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
2
The piece commends the relief efforts by Austin women as a model of prudent charity. It notes the county saved hundreds of dollars this winter and forecasts further cost reductions when the associated county charity is organized. A forthcoming financial report will offer a basis for comparison.
The school board accepted the four room Washington building on Bridge street, paying the contractor A C Thomas Blooming Prairie the balance. It cost $15190 as bid, rose to $16151.75 after plan changes and brick partitions, with heating plumbing and ventilation to add about $2500, totaling $19000 to $20000 when ready. Wm Keefe of this city designed the modern structure, Thomas built it, Clefton Plumbing Co did plumbing, Tollefson painted, Fairbanks Morse supplied the fans’ electric motors from St Paul for cost savings.
A Minnesota correspondent reports on Southern California winter weather and finances from Los Angeles and Hollywood. He notes warm days, cool nights, contrasting wardrobes, and rain since January, with comments on local living costs and conditions. He compares LA to Austin and Minnesota, mentions city funding for road work and soup for the needy, and reflects on migrant winter residents and climate comfort.
County Auditor Robertson visited Albert Lea on Tuesday and received orders totaling 5160 for damages from the big ditch project. Damages allocated to the county poor farm 1200, MacFarlane bridge 1440, Kenevan bridge 1440, and poor farm bridge 1080.
Mrs Samuel Kendricks aged eighty two died last Friday at her Almonte Ontario home. Funeral services were held Sunday. She was mother to Dr C H Johnson Herb Kendricks and Dr W H Kendricks of Spring. She lived in this city from 1900 to 1908 and left many friends grieving.
The Austin Cigar Co began a voting contest Wednesday night to name the most popular lady in the city. Voting is by writing the voter's chosen lady's name on King Buck cigar bands, which then serve as ballots. The winner receives a gold watch on display at Scoville's jewelry store.
The Samaritans and Benevolent Degrees of the Modern Samaritans held a joint officer installation Monday in the Auditorium. Dr. C. F. Lewis served as installing officer for both degrees. Refreshments were served and a social time followed.
Members of the B for L FE and the G IA to BL E are informed the meeting place shifts from Engineers Hall to the German Hall on Bridge Street by order of the Committee.
A fragmentary OCR item hints at a time 7 44 and a place or event. The readable part does not offer full names or details for clear identification. The record preserves the minimal measurable data from the source.
In a letter J C Belding recounts Mrs Reed visiting her parents the Others and mentions James Keenan and his ill wife Mrs Keenan. He notes meeting the Cotters at Keenan’s and suspects the Sweningsens are awaiting Frank Cronon’s Twenty-five Years Hence vision of the Skinners visiting.
Miss Eva Lee entertained a party of friends Tuesday evening at her home 307 Alleghany street in honor of Mr Walter Winters of Madison South Dakota. Music featured a solo by Mr C V Massey. Supper was served at 11 o clock with coves for twelve.
Professor Hugo Mupsterberg argues in McClure's Magazine that hypnotism hinges on attention and imagination, not mysterious fluids. Anyone can hypnotize or be hypnotized, but not by a mere glance. efficacy varies with preparation, technique, and personal traits.
A wife and husband exchange a joking dispute over an allowance. The husband cites his income while the wife presses for extra funds beyond what he can spare. The cartoon caption unfolds as a light household banter from Illustrated Bits.
In a Newport mine shaft accident Casper Naino dies in Ironwood Michigan. An apparently revived banking rumor says Japan seeks a Paris loan. Adam Bigda dies in Republic Michigan after a tree limb strike. James D. Layne dies in New York City. Jack Sullivan and Jim Flynn fight ten rounds no decision in Los Angeles. Governor Johnson of Minnesota invited to Mobile Alabama for the Industrial association convention May 20 and 24. Comptroller denies signing to become president of the National Bank of Commerce Kansas City Currency Ridge appears to be misread.
At McKeesport Pittsburg February 12 a furnace blast injured several and caused extensive damage. A large force responded with ambulances as windows in nearby buildings shattered and vehicles abandoned. The cause remains undetermined as investigators search for the origin of the disaster.
A man in Cleveland is charged after a fatal shooting at a boarding house. The incident follows a domestic quarrel amid a separation that lasted a week. The accused reportedly killed his wife before turning himself in or being subdued by authorities.
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