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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1908
Page
2
In a Saturday meeting the Republicans of Owatonna endorsed a moral purity plank. They pledged to oppose any political domination that lowers conduct standards and to enforce morality as they see fit, with mayoral support for measures upholding moral welfare.
The Cosmo reopens with Mrs. Groesbeck back in good spirits and Mrs. Harry Clark taking over Cosmo duties. Audience enjoys a program of comic films and a cheerful, genial atmosphere resumes at the theater.
A special meeting of McIntyre Post G A R was held this evening at 7 30 to arrange attendance at the Jun o f Comrade S D Mead. J H De Remer and J Fairbanks were in attendance as officers.
The document records the First National Bank of Austin Minnesota listing assets and liabilities at February close. It notes resources such as secured bonds and deposits, reserves in cash and bonds, notes on hand, and deposits including certificates of deposit and checks outstanding.
A young man intent on national or public service contemplates giving a significant after dinner speech. He asks what kind of speech is expected and is advised by a shabby-coated elder to aim for a notable address. The excerpt reflects cautious guidance on public speaking in a historical youth publication.
A fragment shows a conversation about borrowed money and trust. A person pleads that Burroughs should return the amount and asserts the speaker was robbed of that sum. The text hints at a conflict over repayment and friendship.
A religious editor weighs in after prayerful contemplation on whether playing it is a sin. The reply concludes with guidance on how some people approach the question.
In a small farming community, the Widder Diggs has wed her chosen partner. Farmer Hornbeak jokes he must quit lounging and start work, reflecting local humor and pride in new marriage.
William Moonan, Austin native and stage veteran, stars in Class Mates at the Grand Opera House to a full house. After the show he visits the Riley home and plans Elks social, as boxes host Tammany members. Also noted: a dog killed by a falling paper roll, a horse for the fire department, and a streetcar incident injuring a patrol officer.
Minnesota grand lodge and A U W units near agreement on a new insurance rate plan. The schedule cuts assessments from ten to five or possibly six yearly. The change would lower premiums for younger members while raising for some older members and older policy holders. If approved and enacted by July 1, premiums for an 18 year old drop to about five dollars, while 65 plus pay around 79.40 annually instead of 24.8.
Mrs. M A Blyton hosted family and grandchildren at her home on the 22nd to mark her 61st birthday. The event also celebrated her grandson Glenn Van Camp turning nine. A four course dinner followed with music and dancing by the grandchildren.
The Danish Brotherhood hosted a surprise party for retiring secretary Peter Newman on Sunday. Forty friends gathered at his country home after he returned, presenting a wool in grain carpet and a rocking chair. A bountiful supper and various amusements followed the surprise gathering.
The Democratic convention is set for the Recorder's office Saturday night with primaries in each ward from 7 to 9. Delegates are listed as First ward ten, Second ward five, and Third ward five at present.
The Baptist church was crowded Sunday evening as Private E. T. Cressey of the Second Minnesota presented an illustrated lecture on The Life of Christ. The sermon and accompanying pictures drew the audience.
A basket social is planned for Friday night February 28 at the Kenevan school in District No 32. Teacher Carrie Majerus is organizing a fine program and invites everyone to attend for a good time.
A fragmented OCR excerpt lists cattle and veal terms along with cryptic references to vendors or markets. The text mentions fat steers and fat cows, veal, sheep, and lambs with scattered numbers and placeholders, suggesting a livestock price or sale list.
Rev J B Budiong asks Christ church to address the needs of the down and out. He argues churches ignore the outcast while saloons offer sociability to all classes, urging the church to wake to a vital mission.
Miss Sadie Hagan and William Ray Weber were united in marriage at St. Augustine's church by Rev. E H Devlin. The ceremony featured nuptial mass and noted musical offertories by Mrs O Malley and Mrs Tichy. The couple plans housekeeping on the Weber farm in Moscow after a wedding breakfast and reception at the bride's home.
Ladies of Austin Lodge No. 414 B P O Elks are invited to a Social at Hirsh's Auditorium on Thursday evening February 27 1908 following the December 17 1907 Charity Ball. By Order of Social Committee Austin Lodge No. 414 B P O E.
The Ladies of the G A R are requested to meet at the Baptist church on Tuesday afternoon at 1 30 to attend the funeral of Comrade B Mead.
Announcement urges immediate action to complete bulk paper hanging tasks this year. Contact Charles Rosenthal or Walter Rosenthal via their two listed phone numbers to arrange work.
J. M. Lindsay of Turtle Creek Nursery argues that apple orchards in Mower County and southern Minnesota will yield high profits, with ten acres bearing better net income than two hundred acres of typical farming. He notes farmers plan to plant 5 to 35 acres, using Hybernal grafts, and offers top grafting services and Hybernal trees to buyers for spring planting.
Ambrose Realff, serving a life term on Gibraltar, secretly labored to escape by tunneling under a shed and constructing a small canvas boat. Despite constant prison oversight, he extended a subterranean pit and stocked a raft-like craft with biscuits and pork, hoping to reach the sea. The governor recounts the jailbreak drama and Realff’s eventual capture after an eight-foot drop into a cavern.
A story recalls a weaver cast out of Dacca for neglecting to stop a cow from eating mossin laid to dry on grass, mistaken for a spider’s web. The tale also notes a Mogu princess debated by her father for revealing skin beneath seven outfits in a courtly exchange.
A Chicago News observation notes that boys often fulfill early promises as they grow. It cites Carver, once a village cutup, who has become a leading surgeon in a hospital, as an example of youthful traits guiding adult success.
Fragmentary line cites a saying about men thinking themselves cleverer than honest and ends with an unclear name phrase. No identifiable event, people, or organizations to summarize as a news item.
A London Graphic quote laments that society shifts toward clerks and typewriters as the nation’s workforce. It condemns overcrowded, underpaid occupations and the lack of traditional labor and service roles, describing educated workers as a growing class of black coated paupers.
The passage notes Wiswell Charley as socially fine but a failure in money matters. Wrightly likens him to a Napoleon of finance, suggesting he owes many in town as the Boston Transcript line hints. The quote ends with a nod to the cheerful live longest in years and our regards to Bovee.
Just to think of a man wanting to sell his home and move to California in this winter. FOR SALE Sixteen room rooming house on East Bridge Street with modern hot water heat. FOR SALE A good house barn and 3 lots on Lansing Avenue. We also rent farms houses flats rooms and store buildings. FOR SALE A De Laval Cream Separator in good condition. For Sale in good location seven room house. A harness shop for sale in a good town. 160 acre farm with good house and new barn. Barn worth 1000 price per acre 45.
Austin Lodge No. 414 B. P. O. E. holds meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings at Elk's hall. Exalted Ruler J Solon Wood presides.
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