Gertrude Ellie Krieger Named Associate Editor
Skin ner and Ulmer announces Gertrude Ellie Krieger as associate editor.
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Skinner & Ulmer
Gertrude Ellie
Krieger
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
2
Sworn Circulation and Local Odds and Ends
A Grand Rapids Press snippet lists small town life notes about spring, Easter plans, ice prices, and household hints. It mentions a local man’s fondness for cars, named Discover, and his evolving skill behind the wheel.
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Report Praised for Balance and Variety
The Herald highlights the Presbyterian church Ladies Aid Society praising its sound finances, home priorities, and sociable meetings. It argues against pity for the so called Down and Outs, urging self help, community programs, and open doors of churches libraries and Christian Brotherhood to uplift individuals.
Down and Out Acknowledgement For Minnesota Governor
The speaker argues John A. Johnson rose from destitution and chose a productive path. The piece urges stricter deterrents for the poor and advocates hard work as a corrective, contrasting sympathy with harsher consequences for the economically disadvantaged.
Annual church banquet and meeting at Presbyterian church
The annual banquet and business meeting at the Presbyterian church drew a full crowd with 160 covers in the chapels. Dr. W. E. Sloane moderated the meeting as reports highlighted funded missions, pledged gifts, and steady finances. The Ladies Aid pledged monthly gifts totaling about 500 for the year and the treasurer reported 1525 for running expenses. Officers were elected under a rotary system with Hormel, Hessler, and others named. Flowers from the banquet were given to the sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. E. Sloane
Young People’s Society
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Rotary
Herman Hormel
G.S. Hessler
Albert Lea Wins Bowing Match Over Austin Team
Albert Lea defeated the Austin bowling team Thursday night by about 400 pins. The Albert Lea squad averaged 180 per game while Austin managed about 160. Local players Erdman Letherland French Eckert and Hart struggled against unfamiliar allies and the visitors praised their reception on returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erdman
Letherland
French
Eckert
Hart
Albert Lea
Austin
Excursion to the Moon at the Cosmo features moon drama
The Cosmo presents a special feature program headlined by An Excursion to the Moon a colored film with sensational mechanical effects and mysterious movements. The bill includes Music Hath Charms Repentance and Why Jenkins Wears the Blue Rib as supporting acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmo Tonight
Jenkins
Owen Gahagen Drowned In Cedar River
The body of Owen Gahagen was found in the Cedar river this morning by Walter Chapman during a search party. He had been missing since Tuesday night while crossing the C. G. W. bridge, and was believed to have fallen into the river when a freight train stood on the bridge. Gahagen was born in 1847 in Ireland, married Mary Donahue in 1877, and leaves eight children and a brother. The community extends sympathy as the body is prepared for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Gahagen
Cedar River
Walter Chapman
C. G. W. Bridge
Sutton
Nicholson
Galt
Francis Greene
Mr. Chapman
Mr. Greene
Lewis
Baird
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Mary Donahue
Gahagen
Thomas
Mae
Joseph
Alice
Genevieve
William
Glenn
Los Angeles
California
Kathryn
Thomas Gahagen
St. Paul
Court of Honor Lodge
Political Potpourri on Alderman Riley Not a Candidate
Alderman Officer writes political items for a local paper. Ex alderman Riley is not a candidate and has not said he would run for First Ward alderman this year. He gained a strong record as alderman and finance committee chairman, keeping close watch on the city treasury, but he refuses to run despite urging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
The
Treasury
Alderman Johnson Versus Zender Clash on Board Debates
The contest this year pits Alderman Johnson against Alder man Zender. Both are regarded as effective officers who have opposed each other on nearly every major issue, yet both are fearless in expressing their opinions and provide reasons for their positions on all board matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Zender
Debate on Austin politics and liquor measures
The Herald argues against a new mayoral bid based on opposition to Sutton’s law enforcement. It warns a pro wide open platform would fail in Austin where liquor is tightly controlled. The paper favors high license and says no license could return if provoked and supports prohibition if the issue arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton
Austin
The
Herald
Death announced of H. G. Hale in Austin
A telegram from Aurora, Illinois, reports the death of H. G. Hale yesterday. Mrs. John Dovenberg, who had left for Aurora, will learn of the news upon returning home. Hale was a brother in law of A. F. Mattice of Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
John Dovenberg
Aurora
Illinois
H. G. Hale
Deafness Cure Claim Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure
An advertisement asserts deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured locally. It claims a 100 dollar reward for any catarrh deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, urging readers to send for circulars and buy Hall's family pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Chenney&co
Toledo
Letter From F E Killoran Describes Atlantic Voyage
A summarised note from M J Killoran’s brother aboard the U S fleet travels around the Horn. He writes from Rio Janeiro dated January 18 about leaving Hampton Roads December 16, stopping at San Juan Porto Rico and Trinidad, Christmas there, coaling, then arrival in Rio with remarks on the city’s mountains and diverse nationalities and tropical fruits. He mentions leaving for Punta Arenas next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Killoran
M. J. Killoran
United States
Horn
Trinidad
British West Indies
Rio
Portugese
Social Event for Happy Thought Club at Mrs Orrin Brown’s Home
The Happy Thought club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Orrin Brown’s home with over forty members, the largest attendance in 2.5 years. Guests enjoyed dinner and social time, and sewed for Mrs. Peter Rosenthal while making a box of children’s clothes. A handkerchief pillow by Indialinen was drawn by Mrs. I N Pike.
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Happy Thought Club
Orrin Brown
Brown
Grace Lovell
Katie Watkins
Peter Rosenthal
Indialinen
I. N. Pike
Fifty couples attend Liks social dance at the Auditorium
About fifty couples attend the Liks social dance at the Auditorium Thursday night. Tichy’s orchestra provided music. Frappe and wafers were served from a booth in one end of the hall by Walter Varco. The event was a delightful one and all who attended spent a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liks
Tichy
Walter Varco
Evening Card Party Hosted by Scott and Keenan
Mr and Mrs J W Scott and Mr and Mrs Joseph Keenan entertain a group of friends with an evening of cards at the Scott home on Lansing avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Scott
Joseph Keenan
Lansing Avenue
Forty Ninth Birthday Surprise for L Lourie Celebrated
Thursday marked the forty ninth birthday of L Lourie with a return home surprise from his children. A birthday supper and cake with forty nine candles followed, and the evening was pleasant. Miss Lulu Tompkins hosted friends on Garfield street with music games and refreshments for a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Lourie
Lulu Tompkins
Garfield Street
Vinol Promoted as Cure for Chronic Coughs and Colds
A New England scientist links neglected coughs and colds to serious lung troubles and critiques cough syrups. Austin druggist J. K. Malloy endorses Vinol cod liver preparation, claiming it strengthens lungs, builds blood, and boosts appetite with a money back guarantee if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Austin
Vinci
J. KE. Malloy
Minn
Christian Brotherhood Meeting At Ellis House
At the men’s gathering next Sunday afternoon at Ellis’ F P McBride will lead the program. The first half hour features short talks and experiences by members, followed by a 30 minute talk by Lafayette French on The Laymen’s View of the Down and Outs. All men of any class or denomination are welcome to attend with singing and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Christian Brotherhood
Ellis
F. P. McBride Willead
Lafayette French
Notice of Dissolution of Austin Cigar Co
Notice is given that the partnership between Louis Hall and N K Christopherson doing business as Austin Cigar Co is dissolved. Hall sold his interest to Christopherson who assumes all debts and goodwill of the firm. The business continues at the same location with Christopherson in control. Hall becomes foreman with the new enterprise. N K Christopherson
Glass Blowers Coming to Austin Engagement
Backman's Famous Glass Blowers open next Tuesday at the Auditorium in Austin. The act includes a glass steam engine in operation and ornaments given away to patrons. Admission is ten cents, and every visitor receives a present.
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Backman
Austin
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