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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
4
Mrs. Sallie French of Pancaunia Ind Ter writes that seven years of female troubles left her run down and nervous. Doctors offered no relief, but after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she became strong and well.
Thirty years of use as a standard remedy for female ills is claimed for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made from roots and herbs. The ad invites women with displacements inflammation and other ailments to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential free advice.
Joseph Albin Fayard dean of the French senate is dead born 1816. Prince Gustav Ernest of Prabach Scoenberg Berlin born 1840 is dead. At Peoria Johnny Coulon of Chicago won a ten round decision over Kid Murphy of New York. Otto Hewer farmer died after being kicked in the head by a horse at Kamesville South Carolina. Burns Palner match postponed to February 10. Marshall Halstead former US consul at Birmingham died in Cincinnati after appendectomy, son of Murat Heistead.
The fragmentary text hints at a playful or archaic phrase possibly from a comic or verse. It presents an odd capitalization and spelling style, suggesting a humorous or local usage rather than a formal news item. No clear names places or dates are readable.
The New Amsterdam National Bank of New York with $4.48 million liabilities and $2.07 million in deposits was closed by order of the comptroller of the currency. National Bank Examiner Charles A. Hanna was placed in charge as stockholders expect a substantial dividend. The bank, once linked to Charles W. Morse, occupied the Metropolitan Opera House district and had undergone a 1906–07 reorganization under Frank W. Kinsman Jr.
New York January 30. President D A Sullivan announced the Mechanics and Traders bank will not open its doors. Board of directors made the decision at a meeting. They stated the bank is solvent but cited a cash position that apparently forced closure.
The coroner s jury in Boyertown Pennsylvania found the Rhoades Opera House fire disaster largely caused by accident but blamed Mrs Monroe and the deputy factory inspector for alleged negligence. They urged the prosecuting attorney to arrest and convict Mrs Monroe, owner of the stereopticon machine, and Harry McC Bechiel, deputy factory inspector.
A well dressed man was found dead under a Wisconsin Central railroad bridge on Edgerton street. He could not be identified as he was frozen stiff. Earnest Shorz, a local farmer boy, and a railroad yard brakeman reported the scene as the man likely sought shelter and froze to death.
The London Mail notes two popular golf superstitions the belief that two up and five to play never win a match and the idea that winning the first hole is unlucky. It jokes over which superstition is sillier.
A terse note quotes Owen warning that one lie must be thatched with another or it will rain through. The compact mood hints at caution and humor in a rural setting.
Minneapolis wheat futures and cash quotes list May at 1.08 percent, July at 1.08 to 1.09, with No 1 hard at 1.135 percent, No 1 Northern 1.10 percent, No 2 Northern 1.08 percent, No 3 Northern 1.03 to 1.05 percent. Prices reflect on track trading and fractional percentages.
St Paul cattle and hog prices listed with ranges for various grades. Cattle barrows and heifers show good to choice at 3.00 to 3.75 and veals at 3.75 to 5.00. Hogs fetch 4.00 to 4.15. Sheep and lambs command 4.75 to 5.15 and 6.25 to 6.75 respectively.
Wheat to arrive and on track with No 1 hard at 1.1156 and No 1 Northern at 1.095% for May. No 2 Northern at 1.0654 and July at 1.10%. In store No 1 Northern 31.06% and No Northern 1.03% with flax on track at 1.16% May and 1.18% July 1.20%.
Chicago January 29 cattle prices listed for various classes including cows and heifers Texans Western cattle stockers and feeders with ranges. hogs including light mixed heavy rough and pigs. sheep yearlings and lambs with per hundredweight quotes. Prices show steady demand across cattle hogs and sheep categories with unit ranges provided.
Chicago market notes show Wheat May at 1.00 to 1.03 with July 97 1 2 cents and Sept 94 1 2. Corn May at 60 60 1 2 cents, July 59 1 2 cents, Sept 58 1 2 cents. Oats May old 53 1 2 cents, May 51 1 2 cents, July old 46 1 2 cents. Pork Jan 12.10, May 12.60. Butter, creameries 21 32 cents, dairies 29 28 cents. Eggs 21 16 23 cents. Poultry turkeys 10 cents, chickens 10 42 cents, springs 10 cents.
Jan 350 Chicago reports new allegations of brutal treatments at state run facilities. Dr George A Zoller of the insane asylum admits a dozen violent deaths from his liberty policy and a killer inmate roams buildings unrestrained with minimal guard. Pontiac reform school accused of water torture like water drip punishments and other indignities.
In Des Moines Iowa the state temperance convention formed a federation of temperance organizations and churches to push a constitutional amendment prohibition clause. About a thousand delegates attended and will establish local federation branches. The resolutions require all candidates to base their platforms on the prohibition issue to make it a political question.
Hastings Nebraska January 30 Charles H Kipp of Kerr Kipp Co a leading wholesale grocer for twenty four years died by suicide from a shotgun shot attributed to overwork and worry authorities reported.
In Chicago an antiquary finds a carved wooden block labeled almon heed meaning observation of all the moons. It bears engraved lunar figures foretelling new moons full moons and lunar changes for the year aiding study of month names and origins.
A passenger recounts failing to collect a small bill from a conductor both at his house and on the car. The conductor allegedly refused payment as usual, and the passenger says he was put off the streetcar.
Advertisement offers free 50000 acres in Eastern Valley County Montana and bargains on city property and Mower County arms. Includes homes for sale on installment plans, loans, and property listings. Also mentions insurance services and bonded securities with Cleveland. Also promotes a registered Aberdeen Angus bull and a phaeton with accessories at low prices.
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