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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
2
The notice lists Gertrude Skinne as associate editor and notes sworn circulation figures of 940 subscribers. It references an 8k peewee event and ties to the R ULMER organization.
Gladys Vandeblit plans to wed a penniless count on the 23rd this month. Senator Campbell may attend the next Republican convention as delegate from the First District. R W Roberts offers a large reward for evidence leading to a vandal’s conviction after repeated window damage on Winona street. The attacker used beer and ketchup bottles. Roberts seeks motive and accountability. The piece also notes a long-lived Blalock and a nostalgic county delegation trivia.
The Alliance Fire Insurance Company of Minnesota held its annual meeting on Tuesday. Officers elected include President J D Sheedy and Vice President N F Banfield. The report shows cash capital of 100000 and net surplus of 139488 50 with assets totaling 261754 48 including loans on real estate and secured by DORR, plus cash in banks and premium notes.
Notice is given that Frank Hagen Jr has applied to the Austin Minnesota Common Council for a license to sell spiritous malt and fermented liquors in Austin. The hearing will be at a special meeting January 22, 1908, in the City Recorder's office at 8 p.m. Dated January 8, 1908. T. M. Foster, City Recorder.
A dialogue notes skepticism about drowning myths as Browne cites straw theory while Towne counters with observations of drownings where men preferred a plank. The exchange questions chances of grasping straws versus seeking solid aid during peril.
The programme committee of the Pearl City Chantauqua Association met to set a strong lineup for the season. Notable acts include Lipski's Hungarian Orchestra with Charlotte Senesca, Sterling Jubilee Singers, the Barnard orchestra, the Ohio Male Quartette, the MacDonald Concert Company, and the Stenzel Quartette. Morning lectures feature Geo E. Vincent and Mrs Stevenson with Pueblo Indians, plus experts on forestry and agriculture. The lineup also highlights Monsignor Tiehee, Dr. Cadman, and Hobson as top speakers.
Obituary from Austin notes Sally Cameron died at her Brownsdale home at 5 this morning after prolonged illness. She was 82, oldest of seven, born in Farnham Quebec, lived in Canada until 1881, then moved west with parents. She joined the Methodist church and will be laid to rest at Oakwood after services at her home Friday at 10.
The Grenock Inn, a famed Berkshire hotel in Lee Massachusetts, was destroyed by fire. Estimated loss ranges from 75000 to 100000 dollars.
Miss Ida French of Minneapolis visiting sister Mrs. Art Padelford was surprised with a shower by about forty friends Tuesday evening. The gathering provided a delightful, sociable event for all attendees.
The Mower County Agricultural Society selected officers today including President J J Furlong and Vice President W W Lightly. Secretary J Z Rogers and Treasurer J E Crippen were chosen, with an Executive Board listing J H Skinner Jake Weisel O L Rice Wm Christie W O Horrobin L Kirkland D L Tanner J 8S Decker Whit Watkins and Delegates to State Convention C L Rice Leander Kirkland.
The Texas and Pacific freight depot in Fort Worth Texas was totally destroyed by fire. The blaze isolated the building but switch engines managed to pull hundreds of cars away from danger. Estimated total loss runs to about 250 000 dollars.
Saintenacs Skeat of the London Academy criticizes the growing use of the phrase Thanking you in anticipation as insulting and imperious. He argues it unfairly lowers a worker’s effort by implying no genuine appreciation will follow despite hard work.
Dialogue records a tense exchange in which Gaddie and Cleverley discuss Boreim’s poor impression of them. Cleverley claims to have tried hard but fails to win Boreim’s respect, prompting a terse, controlled continuation of their conversation.
The text argues that daily press focus on cities neglects the country and its people. It calls for actions to enlarge refine purify and strengthen life for the rural population. It stresses cultivating reading habits among agricultural and rural communities.
An advertisement promotes a home made bladder relief mixture claiming to ease frequent urination backache kidney complaints and rheumatism. It lists ingredients Dandelion extract Compound Kargon syrup Sarsaparilla and advises shaking and taking teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime. The claim cites a known authority and reports rapid improvement within a week.
Tonight at the Cosmo Theatre audiences can catch the final screening of Sunshine and also view Just in Time, An Old Couple, and other listed films in a concise program.
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