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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
2
The item notes the log school house remains fashionable in Minnesota with 17 such buildings erected in the past year. It praises the ventilation system of these structures and implies continued use in local districts. It references March Young's Magazine and a moral aside on love letters.
Uncle Sam pays 7925 dollars for a 130 by 120 foot parcel in Rochester to erect a postoffice building. Rochester and Austin seek quality facilities and the project sits with others like the opera house and Wapsie Valley road on a waiting list, promising future gains.
Austin proposes a regional league with Austin Faribault Owatonna Albert Lea and others. Rochester could join using its players and ground to boost the town with a strong ball team.
Alderman Peter Johnson questioned a crowd Monday night asking what session of Congress is current and who was vice president with McKinley in his first term. Respondents gave varied guesses from the 51st to the 65th Congress.
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In Rose Creek on February 17 1908 Henry P Ulwelling writes to Editor Herald defending himself against accusations of maliciously publicizing a suspected child abuse case. He recounts overheard sobbing at a neighboring home and asserts he sought truth while warning others to avoid slander. He challenges critics to verify facts and protect the child.
A reflective piece on a young boy's trial selling blueing and soap inspired by ads. It traces his hopeful start, dream of a grand wagon and luck with strangers, and the crash of discouragement. The essay notes many families in Austin hold blueing bottles and wiggle sticks, yet memory outlasts sales ambitions.
A girl declares she will marry only her future husband and accepts a proposal at the gate. Her suitor agrees to the condition and kisses her, then informs her mother who moves to arrange the match. The scene hinges on a sly bargain and a quick, comic engagement.
The Atlanta Constitution quotes Bradder Simmins redefining oratory as the act of stating a black or white belief with conviction that persuades listeners. He argues truth is seen in firm, rhythmic speech that persuades like a thunderous claim.
Alderman Zender denies plans to run for mayor on a reform ticket and says he will seek re election as alderman at large. Friends of Alderman Johnson push him for the same seat as Zender and both men clash with ex mayor Cook as a potential ward favorite. South Main street project stirs opposition and Alderman Lewis faces sharp criticism, while Lewis vows to campaign on two years of record and may win support by outflanking rivals.
The Methodist church society closed contact with Estey Organ Co of Brattleboro Vermont through agent George Benton Neeley to buy a two manual pipe organ with eighteen speaking stops and two pedals for 3500 dollars. The contract requires erection by June 1 and the instrument will fill the organ space in the church.
Mr. Carl Rosenthal marked his seventy fifth birthday at home on South Kenwood avenue. Five children and their families attended along with the A N Kinsman family. Supper featured abundant dishes and carnations, followed by phonograph tunes and accordion playing with his son at the piano. Guests left after midnight with best wishes and a monetary purse.
The Lady Foresters held a social Monday night at Woodman hall for Foresters and friends. The evening featured dancing with music by Mrs. Tichy and W. D. Andrew. Refreshments were served.
The Cosmo will adjust its program three times weekly with new changes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The Monday and Tuesday lineup includes When the Devil Drives comic Fatherhood and Drunkenness pathetic The Price of a Kiss comic Waters of Life hand colored feature film and Illustrated song Just a Little Rocking Chair and You.
The Austin Cigar Co began a voting contest on Wednesday night to choose the most popular lady in the city. Voters write a name on bands from King Buck cigars and present them as votes. The winner receives a gold watch on display at Scoville's jewelry store.
Ada C Sweet, U S pension commissioner under Grant, made her public debut with Lombard soldiers during the Civil War. She recalls the tense moment when she blanked then delivered a plain spoken pledge to carry the flag home clean and intact, ending with a humorous memory of the village literary lady's reaction.
The Third Ward speaks highly of current representatives and supports moving Austin forward, asserting partisanship should not affect the election and urging continued progress without hindrance.
F UL Williams takes the see agency in the city for Indestructable Phonograph records. The records claim to survive drops and Cat throws and still play as if untouched. They are advertised as destructable and usable on the editor. Visit to hear them performed.
A London Chronicle note states that in small streams trout weighing two pounds or more often become cannibals and feed exclusively on smaller trout, refusing to rise to bait or lures.
Teachers did not hold school Friday due to an educational meeting at Albert Lea. Residents attended social and business gatherings, including Co operative Store Co. meetings in Sargeant. Grace Kimball visited Dolly Kimball Torsleff. Frank Torsleff's family in town. Butter fat paid by the creamery for January. Diphtheria scare ended with all patients recovered.
Moscow hosts a basket sociable at the school house on Friday evening February 21 with Miss Donovan and her scholars presenting. Residents Mr and Mrs Jerred return for a visit, John Dearmin arrives from Minot, Bert Register may stay in Kansas, and Miss Mary Wenovan attends a convention in Albert Lea. Quarantine for scarlet fever affects the Roulston family area. two cases and light symptoms reported. The Lutheran Young People meet at Lars Lee’s with about eighty attending. next event a basket sociable. Moscow creamery pays 34 cents per pound for January butter.
In Washington a knife duel at the Berlitz language school left Professor Rebe C. De Serviere in critical condition with nine wounds, and Professor Otto Flinchinger under arrest after clashes over alleged dismissal. Flinchinger sustained minor injuries.
Early Australian gold diggers helped shape slang with shouting meaning to buy drinks for all present. Refusing to drink after another struck it rich was a grave insult. Hogan notes shouting once was nearly universal in public houses with many people drinking at the shouter’s expense in sequence.
A Philadelphia Press caption notes an encounter with Dunkey after years. The dialogue suggests he remains self-accusing yet unchanged, repeatedly referencing his past errors as a fool. The exchange hints at stubborn self-perception and perceived obliviousness to his present state.
Fragmentary Harper's Weekly note quotes a boy asking what is an absolute necessity for family prayers. It ties to a family scene and a cited line about economy as the mother of liberty attributed to Johnson. The text appears as an excerpt rather than a full article.
In Washington on February 18 Kogoro Takahira arrived as the new Japanese ambassador. Secretary Harihara accompanied him and proceeded to New York to meet him after Europe. The pair was received by embassy staff and Takahira moved into the 1321 K Street residence. Madamie Takahira remains in Japan with their children and plans to join in the spring.
Newport February 18 police abandon probe as outside jurisdiction and no foul play seen by Chief Crowley. Naval authorities dispute conclusions about the drowning of Privates Benjamin G Steenerson and John M McIntosh of the Marine Corps. Representative H F Steenerson traveled from Washington to assist in the search and remains convinced there is no evidence of foul play.
Twenty eight miners were imprisoned at the Mid Valley colliery near Mount Carmel when a dam break caused a mud flood in a drift. Rescue teams worked through the day with sounds of digging heard at night and a shot signaling active efforts. Air is reported to be good and seven entombed men are Americans.
In Dunbar near Connellsville Pa two men were killed and six injured in a riot. Forty five people were arrested as police broke up the disturbance. among the wounded two are Americans while the dead and other injured are foreigners.
In Chicago on February 18 Henry Scarlotta five died after his eight year old brother James found and fired a revolver at their home while their mother was briefly away. The tragedy occurred during play with the firearm belonging to their father.
A crisis yields a clear mastermind behind the events and a steady stream of unforeseen developments. Analysts note strategic planning, hidden agendas, and rapid shifts that complicate responses while highlighting the scale of leadership challenges.
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