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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1908
Page
2
City paper with history since 1891 announces editorial leadership Skinner and Ulmer Gertrude Ellis Skinner as associate editor overseeing local news coverage for Austin Minnesota.
A compact potpourri of local interest passages begins with a poetic reflection on life as a winter day. It contrasts those who linger and those who depart early, musing on debt and duration.
A farm journal caption notes public frustration with heat, prices, railroads, government, taxes, and spending. An old man concludes in a demure tone that he is a novice at kicking, humorously claiming amateur status.
A traveler notes that the best gain from a holiday is renewed gratitude for home. Upon return, the author lists comfort, routines, and familiar surroundings as the trip’s true rewards.
The Herald notes two weeks of reporting gaps in found articles with several items presumed found not reported. It questions whether honest citizens have been off on vacation and urges clearer updates on recovery of missing articles.
Instructors at the summer school commend the Austin high school building calling it the best equipped in the state. Mr Bailey the writing teacher, remarks on its beauty and completeness based on his experience with many schools.
Agnes Thurman, press agent for Parker shows, visits Austin and leaves readers with a sunny impression of her personality. The interview highlights her charm and entertaining presence, explaining why newspapers praise her work.
An Austin woman was invited into the country for treatment. Upon arrival her hostess assigned all housework and outdoor chores. The new method failed to please the patient who shortened her stay yet discovered she could do much more work than at home.
The piece argues the school board meets Austin residents’ approval after Saturday’s voting, but notes a larger turnout would better honor the volunteers who dedicate time to the city schools and prevent future undesirable candidates from slipping in.
Mill Street landmark brick veneer removed for use in Don Weisel’s new house foundations after sale of the Rademacher wood. The two story block, built around 1870, was once a leading business site with historic changes including a barber shop relocated to Maple and 8th streets and various early tenants.
The Chicago Record Herald lauds the Prohibition party platform for direct senate elections, graduated taxes, federal interstate regulation, a tariff commission, child labor laws, equitable employer liability, and judicial review of Post Office decisions. The piece notes the platform’s concise yet comprehensive modern approach.
The document praises a platform endorsing conservation, higher intelligence and education for suffrage, and uniform marriage and divorce laws. It calls the platform significant and reflective of a reform era advancing moral awakening and the fight against privilege and abuse.
The Gem play house in Austin nears completion with interior work and a grand opening planned for August 25. Mahnke aims to showcase a musical comedy titled Two Merry Tramps and has installed $600 worth of scenery and a fireproof asbestos curtain from Twin City Scenic Studio.
The Harmonia society held its first outing of the year at Bandler's Grove on Sunday. Seventy five members and children enjoyed boating, rustic supper, and woodland air, with a bountiful meal. Mrs. O. H. Hegge hosted a small gathering for her cousin Miss Grace Qualley of Minneapolis.
Latest styles in Mission Cathedral and Holland shades for chandeliers. Stand and drop lights available. Call to view and compare. Everything in electrical supplies with estimates gladly given on house wiring.
Local observer E. T. Hansen witnessed the Chicago balloon descend two miles northeast of Blooming Prairie at about eleven Sunday morning. The 125 foot high craft landed safely on a dry knoll after three touchdown attempts, with no damage to fences or buildings.
Mrs. A. S. Gillette hosted the annual banquet for the Bachelor Girls on Thursday July 16 with guests Jennie York Smith of Lansing Fanny Palmer Wood of Dover and Miss Ethel Waters of Norfolk Neb visiting Miss Swift as guest of honor A letter from Nellie Leslie Higbie delighted the group Miss Margaret Gillette and Miss Swift photographed the attendees Seven covers were set for a bountiful repast Guests enjoyed rehearsing old songs as rain fell before bidding President Gillette adieu with a merry chorus
Dr. Lyman D. Sperry of Oberlin College will lecture at the summer school Friday morning and then present a public address at the High School building Friday evening at 7 15. The talk precedes the 8 30 pipe organ recital at the Methodist church. Supt. Franklin praises Sperry as an outstanding lecturer in strong English on a live topic and notes the lecture is free.
Owatonna defeated Austin 3 to 2 Sunday afternoon at Blooming Prairie. A large crowd attended as Owatonna fans arrived by auto to cheer, while Austin supporters also enjoyed the contest. The game stayed close until the last inning before Owatonna pulled ahead amid misplays and lineup changes by Austin.
The seven day novelty sale at the M. 8. Fisch store concluded Saturday afternoon with prize drawings. By four o clock the aisles were crowded with ladies and the doorway overflowed onto the street. Mrs. B. Garlock won first prize ten yards of black taffeta silk. Miss Sadie John won second prize a silk skirt.
Indebted customers are urged to call and settle with E A Dalager. Due to an upcoming building move around August first the proprietor will reduce prices to clear remaining stock especially in the rockery line.
At the annual school election held Saturday twenty four votes were cast with C H Decker receiving twenty four and C J Johnson twenty three.
Mr and Mrs Frank Plzak spent Sunday with relatives at Oakland, sharing time with family and enjoying the day together.
At Camp Lake View two days of army camp life unfold under Capt. Cook. A severe Austin storm hits as the 12-company regiment trains with new recruits from Redwood Falls Worthington Madison and St Peter. Peter Johnson posts top ranges score while others improve. dances and choir practice enliven the camp.
Mrs Brandvig pipe organist of the M church opens a music studio seeking pupils in piano mandolin guitar and harmony. She offers regular conservatory courses and holds degrees from two standard conservatories with post graduate work. Ten years teaching experience including Ottumwa Iowa. German methods. Inquire 326 L Interstate phone for hours and terms.
Ed Kelley came back to the city this morning following a visit at his parents’ residence.
A small girl on the street protests loud talk by a group of men. She condemns swearing but adds she is not listening, showing a child’s moral reaction to coarse language. The moment captures a child’s awareness and parent accompanying behavior.
A lecturer, traveling between engagements, hurried along a trail toward his destination when a large abyss yawned before him. He remained unperturbed, used to surprises along journeys as reported by the Chicago News.
Mr. Dustin Stax claims time is valuable while an easy going acquaintance doubts wealth's benefit. They discuss wasting minutes and the irritation of losing five minutes, illustrating a light exchange on money and time in a Washington Star tone.
The notice promotes coverage against cyclones, lightning, and fire. It claims liberal policies with strong companies and reasonable rates. It advertises combination Fire Lightning and Tornado policies for farm property and stock, urging readers to call or write for rates. EK H SmiruH Insurance Agency 20 1mo.
Loomis Bros. seek poultry delivered in Austin Minnesota on July 23 at set prices. The notice lists purchase terms and contact details including a phone number.
For sale properties include houses on Water Bridge Railway St Paul streets and Oakland avenue plus town lots and farms near Austin and in northern Minnesota. Call G Sorflaten at Office 223 N Main St to arrange viewings.
The list shows various assets including U S Bonds to secure securities and other bonds, due from national and state banks, checks and cash items, notes of other national banks, fractional currency, lawful money reserves, and legal tender notes. Totals include 1,546 15 for some items, 100,000 00, 50,000 0¢, 83 000 06, 18 000 00, 49,141 64, 1445 12, 110,267 47, and 4,525 09.
Quebec City buzzes as Prince of Wales sails in aboard Indomitable to inaugurate Champlain anniversary. Allied ships including Exmouth Albermaine Russell Duncan Venus Arrogant Leon Gambetta Aube New Hampshire gather for naval display. Notables Rob es and Montcalm descendants attend as Lord Roberts and governor general host events. Rain ends Maine fires. damage estimated at $566000.
Representative Henry G. Loudenslager of New Jersey will chair the GOP congressional campaign committee to replace James Sherman as vice presidential candidate. Henry Casson of Wisconsin will be secretary, with the executive committee meeting in Utica on August 8 to accept Sherman’s resignation and elect successors.
Frank Carrier, one of three orphans living at 644 Bronson Street, drowned while swimming in a cut along the Soo railroad extension at Miestesipp and Acker streets in St. Paul. Two soldiers pulled the body from the water. a physician pronounced him dead.
David Coughlin of Freeport near Decorah Iowa committed suicide by swallowing carbolic acid after drinking and a recent marital separation. He asked neighbor George Kirkland to come to his home before taking the poison.
Captain Henry McCrea of the United States Navy, commander of the battleship Georgia during the North Atlantic squadron cruise to the Pacific coast, died of Bright's disease at the naval hospital in Brooklyn after illness begun June 22. He was fifty seven.
American Association results include Louisville 2 Toledo 0 and Columbus 2 Indianapolis 1. Milwaukee 3 St Paul 2, with Milwaukee 8 St Paul in the second game. Kansas City 1 Minneapolis, second game Kansas City 5 Minneapolis 2. National League games saw Chicago 2 Boston 3, Cincinnati 0 Philadelphia 1, St Louis 4 New York 6 in sixteen innings.
Minneapolis market notes July 18 show July wheat at 1.18 and Sept at 0.975. On track prices list No. 1 hard at 1.21 No. 1 Northern 1.19 No. 2 Northern 1.17 and No. 8 Northern 1.12 with broader quotes for nearby and futures bids.
Cattle good to choice steers fetch 6.00 to 6.75 with fair to good at 5.00 to 5.75. Cows and heifers good to choice 4.00 to 5.00. Veals 3.75 to 5.00. Hogs 6.40 to 6.65. Sheep yearlings 4.00 to 4.75. Lambs good to choice 4.50 to 5.15, springs 6.00 to 6.35.
Wheat on track with prices: No 1 hard 1.18, No Northern 1.16 to 1.17, July 1.16, July report 7 percent. Flax on track with July 1.91, October 1.81, November 1.19, December 1.17.
Bohemian Magazine notes Brooke and Guunson speak plainly while Lynn jokes about lacking syn nyms in a witty dialogue. The snippet reflects a playful exchange on language transparency.
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