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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
2
In Potpourri style the item notes a local figure Ormanzo Benton and a humorous take on how even his chickens have a gap or fault, reflecting a light community column with playful observation.
The entry notes a February day with heavy snow, limited sun, and moderate temperatures. It recalls a groundhog tradition and suggests a Sunday forecast may differ, implying a later seasonal change.
Report states Judge Fairbanks fell on Lansing Avenue in a snowy patch and, recovering, seemed ready to give a man 00 days for failing to clean off the walkway.
Mrs. Fred Alien receives box of oranges and fruits from sister in Fairoak California. Previously high rates made sending single boxes prohibitive, but a special rate now applies, prompting California residents to remember their friends.
John Frank remains in Rochester hospital after a severe relapse following the start of a strong medicine. He is slowly recovering enough to eat as Lie suspends treatment during the illness to avoid further complications. eye condition remains unchanged.
The Mapleton fire department with 800 in its treasury offers funds to buy twenty acres of land for a public park. The gesture follows Owatonna firemen who used their treasury to help build a city hall.
George Washington writes to Benjamin Harrison 129 years ago warning that idleness, dissipation, extravagance, and a thirst for riches have gripped many, urging arousal and caution. He invokes Solomon to argue against romanticizing the past and emphasizes vigilance about national conduct.
At a city social a large bowl of salad was shared by women and men after lunch. They praised its flavor before discovering it held scraps and leftovers. A frightening realization spread as guests pulled out bits of bread pickles cake cheese and olive stones. A ghostly smile vanished into sickness.
The Twin City price increase drives over twenty new subscribers in Rose Creek Adams Windsor Oakland Lansing Austintown and Waltham to the Daily Herald as farmers seek world news in six columns of telegraphic content. The Herald offers county news unobtainable in Twin City papers at a lower cost. Growth aims to boost circulation among rural readers.
The Herald notes interest in Farm drainage and a poultry line 988 specialty by Waltham's W. Stimeon. John H Rahilly's article on drainage drew attention. The paper asks young farmers across Mower County to submit reports to inspire others and promote the county.
Dr. Holmes advised self care when ill to live longer. In Austin Minnesota Vinol is promoted as a non oil cod liver iron tonic to strengthen aging bodies. A seventy eight year old user reports improved strength and youth, with a money back offer from J E Malloy.
The new Arema program offers The Two Orphans a six act drama with rousing curtain rages. The Unlucky Artist depicts a painter in mishaps while Master as General punishes a faithful husband. The Musical Charmer draws laughs in a vaudeville sketch with The Yankee Boy song also featured.
The Ladies of the Rosary are asked to meet at St. Augustine's Church tomorrow at 9 40 AM to attend the funeral of the late Mrs F Rademacher. By Order of the President.
Jane Date reflects on future reading as a 1933 column. The piece urges high school graduation planning for teaching careers in Austin and emphasizes local pride and commitment to local schools. It notes John J Furlong’s long tenure as president of the County Fair and hopes he remains in office.
Austin Tent No. 16K O. T. M. held a Woodman Hall gathering with nearly all local members present. After brief business, members enjoyed a supper and social, with Furtney officiating the program. Officers elected for 1908 include Commander P. Hi. Zender Lieut. O Commander H. M. Fartney R. K. Clifford M. Leck Bargeant C. 5. Campbell Chaplain B. J. Dineen First M. G. Harry Keyser Second M. G. F. B. Rayman M A. Frank Kendall Trustee 3 years H. W Williams.
The Mower county bar through Attorney French is invited to participate in memorial services for Judge Lovely. The event, timed to begin Monday morning at the district court opening, will be held in the court room at 8 00 oclock in the afternoon with attendees from surrounding counties and state figures along with the public expected.
The grand ball will be held in the Auditoriuum next Tuesday evening February 4 with music by Tichy’s orchestra. Committee in charge includes Charles Beeman Frank Teeter and John Dougherty and floor managers Peter Johnson Louis O Malley Thomas James and Martin Lee.
The Owatowna poultry show concluded with top honors awarded to O. E. Symes of Brooming Prairie for a white Wyandotte pen scoring 188 plus 1516 overall. P. A. Reilly of Austin earned second with 1881 16. Dr. H. F. Peirson of Austin swept multiple firsts with Black Langshans and Single Comb Leghorns in cockerel hen and pullet classes.
A card party was held Thursday evening at Ray Peterson’s home. Six couples attended and were served refreshments by freshmen, and a good time was enjoyed.
The Happy Thought Club met with Mrs. B. Melirary on Thursday for a highly pleasant meeting. Members sewed eight pounds of carpet r eg e while the men wound. A fine 1 o'clock dinner followed with ample justice. Two sofa pillows crafted by Miss Keefe and Katie Watkins were drawn for prize.
Mrs C H Webber hosted a Shirt Waist gathering for about forty guests Thursday afternoon at her Lansing Avenue home. The event included a question game about waist materials, a reading of a shirtwaist romance with fill‑in words, and a bonbons prize for Alice Avery. Refreshments followed at five o clock and another event is planned for tomorrow afternoon.
Hundreds of lawyers from Austin and Minnesota districts attended the funeral of Judge John A Lovely in Albert Lea. The service at the court house featured tributes from colleagues including Judges Lewis Brown Collins Kingsley Quinn, and Rev G H Mueller. School children lined the procession and the cemetery as the casket lay in an elaborate floral display.
A winter party in Harmonia Hall hosted by city women who earn their living drew fifty three invites and forty seven attendees. The event showcased diverse costumes including a Norwegian peasant and the Gold Cat Twins, with no men present. A 10:30 picnic supper was served to conclude a joyful evening.
The case of Smith Emory for alleged corn theft from Charles Varco was set for trial but continued as attorney F. W. Greenman was in Milwaukee. The hearing moves to Tuesday morning.
Miss Stella Taylor twenty, a law student, confesses to forging four checks of fifteen dollars each and passing them in Evanston after authorities in Galesburg served the warrant. A resident of Burlington previously, she mentions a wealthy Minneapolis uncle and occasional melancholia as context for the case. She is taken to Evanston for processing.
Washington senate held a brief session as Senator Aldrich reported his banking bill from the finance committee. He announced he would call it up for consideration on Monday February 10.
An aeronaut asks what town is north as the balloon nears. A farmer oracle shouts Oshkosh, sparking confusion as the others realize he cursed instead. The exchange comes from a Chicago Tribune item.
The piece analyzes tuppence as a universal overhead in London, describing its role in meals, transit, tipping, and services. It notes how this two-pence sum dominates expenditure from restaurants to taxis and rail travel, shaping daily choices and social interactions, with a nod to the taximeter as a symbol of changing costs.
The white of an egg acts as an antidote to strong acids and corrosive poisons by coagulating protein and binding toxins in the stomach. An alum curd poultice coats the eye. The yolk is used in jaundice and as a beneficial diet for dyspeptics.
An Irishman at a political meeting watches the trombone player. The musician leaves for a beer, Paddy pulls the horn apart, and the player asks who died with his trombone. Paddy answers Ol did, claiming two hours of effort ended quickly.
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