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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1902
Page
2
The fragment shows a weekly Herald page with editorial staff names LOtIN H SKINNER and GERTRUDE ELLIS-SKINNER, and advertising rates noted as 10 cents per inch and 2 1/2 cents per line for social notices, typical of a small town weekly.
Trustees faced backlash as James H. Raymond claimed women cannot become doctors. The piece argues better schools exist for women, co education attracts female students, and Northwestern’s enrollment declines while progress for women in medicine continues.
Anpao editorial notes that the Peoples Preacher’s recent discourse uses quotation marks freely, often to indicate cited lines. The piece argues readers should recognize quoted speech without mislabeling it as pedantry or thievery, urging cautious but bold quotation.
The YMCA secretary with help from the Federal Census Bureau surveyed representative districts towns and cities to gauge young men’s religious habits. City results show one in four attend church regularly one in two occasionally and one in seven not at all with better figures in country districts. Reasons for nonattendance include not a Christian more pleasure elsewhere and indifference.
A column notes bright sunshine and mild January weather contrasting with a Christmas description from another column, suggesting Minnesota seems to slip a little on the map amid wintry imagery.
Brief quip notes that the Boer War's end is in sight again but emphasizes Britain faces the crucial, decisive stage ahead, reflecting a cautious outlook on the conflict's resolution.
A speaker notes that despite the passing year and a symbolic moment, the business will continue. The reminder asks readers where they will spend eternity and promotes Austin's Pan. Porium offering anticipatory cleaning and perfect pressing.
Readers debate proper use of quotation marks in writing and literature. The piece critiques over quotation marks, urges readers to credit sources, and argues for quoting classics and living language without pedantry or theft, ending with a call to continue quoting as before.
Obituary recalls Captain Stanley born New York City June 5 1831 as a seafaring youth and Civil War veteran. He served in the U S Army including Gettysburg and the Wilderness and lost an arm at Cold Harbor. After Reconstruction duty in Texas he settled in Lyle in 1875 where he lived until his death at 2 15 AM at his home.
Effective January 1 1902 trains of the Baltimore and Ohio Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and Nickel Plate railways will run to Grand Central Station Chicago. Patrons of the Chicago Great Western Railway heading east via these routes will avoid transfers.
Financial difficulties forced the Ideal Restaurant to close today. The action affects employees and nearby customers seeking meals and service, with patrons noting sudden shutdowns and uncertainty about refunds or future reopening.
Peter Johnson mourns the loss of his nephew Bernard Meldahl aged 21 at his West Duluth home. A Duluth Central High School Class of 98 graduate and student at the State University, he died from appendicitis during holiday vacation. Cousin Emil Johnson will travel by train to attend the funeral.
The death of Mrs Emeline Wadsworth of Algona was received today. She is the youngest sister of the Watkins family. Mr A T Watkins Mr Whit Watkins and Mr David Watkins left on the noon train for Algona.
In Nevada several locals share short notes from visits and events. Lauretta Gainey returns to school after vacation while Paul Wolf from Wisconsin visits the Landher family. Hank State and Joe Georgen travel on the road with traded wares. Geo Landher held a hog bee last week. Frank Ulwelling visited Lansing friends and De State of Elma Iowa spent Christmas with relatives. Willie Gerhart jokes about bathing and cages. John Bissen and Nick Ulwelling named captains for an upcoming annual hunt. Landher buys 160 acres from Mrs A Bisbee.
The Chicago Gear Western Railway presents three through tourist cars weekly via distinct routes to California. Thursday uses the Santa Fe central route, Saturday travels via the Katy southern Texas to Mexico, and Tuesday runs through the Rick Island northern route by daylight past the Grand Canyon of Colorado. Brochures and reformation from Chicago Great Western agents or J. P. Eimer, G. P. A., Chicago, IL, March $1.
Mr. Arthur Elmer of Fairview farm surprised by many friends on Friday evening for his sixteenth birthday. Guests include Miss Mae Falmer of Footville Wisconsin and Della and Ami Elmer of Lanark Illinois. Music, supper, and gifts featured. attendees say a lovely time was had by all.
Mrs. Van Valkenburg describes a sunny Christmas in San Francisco with children wading the Pacific surf, couples on the beach, hundreds of women with parasols, six baseball games in Golden Gate Park, spectators on the grass, and park benches filled as open air pleasure seekers enjoy blossoms and green trees under a cloudless sky.
Decrees fix restitution and final accounts for Aug Boydt of Lansing. Sam F. Jones Jr. as executor of Sam F. Jones Sr. files final account with settlement due Feb. 3. Nels Johnson named administrator for Carrie A. Kloster of Marshal with July 7 claims hearing. J. Johnson Jr. named administrator for David O. White of Dryden hearing April 7. Maggie J. Skyhawk licensed to sell lands for J. B. Skyhawk of Racine. Lorenzo Gekler executor for David Gekler of Lyle files annual account.
Light Brahma cockerels priced from $1.00 to $6.00. Also about 100 bushels of seed corn. Address 80-12 Bupp S Mr rn R RB 1 Austin.
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria has dissolved the national assembly because it refused to grant supplies. The old United States monitor Terror is being taken to Annapolis to be used as a training vessel. Dr Beck the Episcopal bishop of the Philippines has appealed for a 100000 endowment. Samuel Parker, former premier of Hawaii, married Mrs. Abigail Campbell of San Jose in San Francisco.
Buenos Ayres reports that Argentina, claiming unfairness by Chilean diplomats, will suspend negotiations and break off diplomatic relations. The government orders navy and army placed on a war footing amid public support.
Tickets to almost all U S points on sale at Chicago Great Western ticket offices on the first and third Tuesdays of January and February for one fare plus $2.00 round trip. Return valid in 21 days from sale date. For details contact a Chicag Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A.
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