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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald, established November 8, 1891, publishes weekday editions with Gertrude Ellis Skinner listed as associate editor. Subscriptions are described, noting rates for one year, three months, one month, and one week with single copies available.
A collage of notes on Austin’s Second Regiment leadership, local labour and harvest efforts, New York skyscraper planning, an overdue opera house, hail-damaged crops, and the Safe Roads Auto association report. Also comments on Mrs Taft’s stance on women voting, Joel Chandler Harris on negro folklore, neighborhood justice views, New York bands’ Fourth of July limits, and praise for machinists as public benefactors.
The machinist with grubby hands and oily overalls is praised as the man of the hour. He tackles repairs from fishing rod joints to threshing engines, always smiling, patient, and focused on quality over speed. His work sustains the industrial world, valued for know how rather than muscle.
Minnesota counties compete for space at the State Fair with new premiums. Underwood has allotted sites to Morrison, Wright, St. Louis, Aitkin, Pine, Stevens, Clearwater, Mower, Blue Earth, Houston, Olmstead and Goodhue. Northern and southern divisions set. exhibits must score 840 of 1200 to qualify.
The county board adjourned after days of work on a school district petition to form a new district from parts of districts 47 51 joint 91 and 111, which was denied. A Henni pin bridge company contract for $13360 covers a two 105 foot span iron bridge replacing the flood washed Bridge street bridge. Sidewalks are postponed due to funds, and overhead bridge destruction will be rebuilt per Commissioner Christie.
Three men in a boat found a gunny sack with a newborn body floating in the Cedar River near Lafayette Park. The sack had a stone and appeared intended to sink the corpse, but the body surfaced. Identification is unlikely, and the three men notified The Daily Herald.
A Lime Springs note reports roadmaster M. McShane of the CGM & StP line won a ten dollar bet from stock buyer D. W. Davis by walking through the stock yard alley, sinking ankle to knee in three to five feet of mud, exposing a colorful scene and proving he could not walk on water. An observer shares the tale from July 15, 1908, in the Herald column.
Company G left the Armory at six in khaki uniforms for its annual encampment at Camp Lake View. Captain Cook promoted Ray Johnson to sergeant and Kay Beecher and Matthew Chambers to corporals. A six squad unit traveled by special train reaching the depot by noon. The unit will grow during the week with others joining for the seven day remainder and visitors also slated for the camp.
Mrs. A V Ellis and Mrs Skinner hosted a ladies party at Evergreen farm with lunch at five. The H Fairbanks and A B Hawkins families plan a picnic supper tonight at River View Farm. Mr and Mrs M O Anderson hosted a launch party last night for their son and wife.
The Misses Lillian Griffin and Lettie Kenevan hosted a Wednesday picnic at Lafayette Park for Mrs J R Quinn of St Paul. Twelve covers set. Games and races delighted attendees with Mrs Hiller winning the foot race and Mrs Quinn securing the booby prize.
A Winona Republican-Herald editorial lauds Congressman Tawney for an eighteen year continuous public career in Minnesota. It argues his repeated elections by large majorities show strong support, rebukes Twin Cities Republican “head hunters,” and contends party weaknesses reflect broader state impact of attacks on Tawney and his district.
In Lafay ette park lower river section iron signal pipes mark submerged rocks guiding rowing or launch parties to steer clear. Tampering with the pipes is misdemeanor and will be prosecuted, ensuring safer and more pleasant boating.
Freeborn county also runs a summer school and Miss Sherwood the county superintendent is pleased with rising attendance. J R Bailey the writing instructor is expected to attract more pupils when he arrives. Dr Lyman D Sperry will give three lectures here and on July 24 a public lecture open to all will be held.
Dr Minor C Baldwin presents a pipe organ recital at the Methodist church on July 24 promising delightful entertainment. The program will demonstrate the full capabilities of the instrument and will appeal to those who missed his previous city appearance. Anyone attending is urged not to miss this performance by the renowned organist.
At 8 30 the Palace Music Halls presents manager A B Hawkins with a program featuring the English Hurdle race Grand National The Ice Cream Jack The Chemist s Mistake Drunkard After All and Chrysanthemums a display of Austin photographs with hot weather prices this week at five cents
Miss Margaret Zender, instructor of music in our city schools, is one of four chosen from hundreds of musicians at the National Summer School of Music in Chicago to sing solos at tonight's chorus and recital. She is the only contralto selected.
Protect your property against cyclones lightning and fire. We offer liberal policies with strong companies and reasonable rates. Our combination Fire Lightning and Tornado policy aims to give peace of mind during storms. We insure farm property and stock. Call or write for rates. E H Smirit Insurance Agency 20-1 mo.
Miss Edith Beardsley visits Spring Valley tonight to see friends. Mrs. Chester Decker hosts gatherings Friday and Saturday afternoons. Prof. Wm. A. Bugg, former Adams school teacher 1899 to 1901, serves as county superintendent of Winona County schools.
Parties aware of owing Miss Notting are asked to settle their accounts within the coming week. The appeal requests prompt payment and expresses appreciation for cooperation.
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