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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
2
Getrude Ellis Skinner is named Associate Editor with Ulmer joining as part of the Austin Daily Herald staff changes. The move highlights editorial leadership and newsroom expansion in Austin.
Several council members visited Albert Lea on Tuesday to inspect municipal work. They noted a narrowed street curb cut to 30 feet, a fine appearance, and praised the engine house with splendid rooms and generally good conditions.
The Herald reports readers phone in inquiries about Mr Soler’s letter promised this week. The paper pledges not to disappoint subscribers and invites more letters that capture Austin’s heart.
Street Commissioner Geraghty reports summer work on the streets while an electrician estimates $900 for ten arc lamps for the city. For the first time in years Mower County shows a surplus of $33 218.84, and the dry goods stores close every evening except Saturday during the season.
The Wichita Beacon offers a practical answer listing occasions to lift or remove a hat without authority: when mopping the brow, taking a bath, eating, going to bed, taking up a collection, having hair trimmed, being shampooed, and when standing on the head.
U S Agricultural Department estimates 1907 crop damage from insects at 500 million dollars with yearly increases tied to bird destruction. Experts warn exterminating birds within three years could cause famine. Louisiana, worst state for bird slaughter, protects robins. Texas and Alabama still allow hunting. Farmers urged to ban hunting and post farms.
The Chicago Tribune reports Blind Tom, born Thomas Wiggins, dies after a gradual decline and a final effort at the piano. Three weeks earlier he collapsed from paralysis, his fingers unable to play, ending a storied career as a renowned Black pianist once heard in Austin.
An informal musical program is set for Thursday evening to entertain summer school students and friends. Mr. Bailey will perform several numbers with assistance from local talent.
Jeffersonian note highlights that Washington through Buchanan gave no stump speeches. The list of candidates includes Adams, John Quincy Adams, Madison, Monroe, Jackson, Van Buren, Harrison, Polk, and Pierce, each cited as making none. The remark reflects a stance on presidential campaigning in early American history.
An outdoor carnival fight among canvassmen ends in a 38 caliber gunshot wounding Blackie Brand and a hat shot from White Line McNab. Police arrest McNab and several others as the wounded man is denied hospital care. The incident highlights a rough, itinerant worker subculture connected to the carnival.
A Puget founder notes Bucoda in Pierce county Wash is a composite name formed by Northern Pacific officials Buckley Coulter and Davis. The town sprang up with the railroad’s arrival and the chosen name blends several Native terms into a simple modern toponym.
Essay-like remark emphasizes living fully not amassing wealth. It argues a happy home and good piano music bring happiness. It extols cable pianos as a good piano choice for home leisure.
W D Andrew acts as agent for The Cable Company selling pianos in Austin Minnesota highlighting Iner Player models and local service reach.
Traditional beliefs link moles to fortune and status. A chin mole signals wealth, under the arm wealth and honor, the ankle courage, the left temple friendships with great folk, the right temple distress, the knee marriage to a rich woman, the neck wealth, the nose travel, and the throat health and wealth.
In Chicago on July 22 the Seventh Circuit reversed Judge Landis in the Government against Standard Oil case. The court orders a retrial after ruling the trial erred on evidence admission and exclusion and other key points regarding the $29,240,000 fine.
Spot the bull terrier mascot of the G. W. Parker band died after a poison incident in Austin. The band held a ceremonial funeral with a cracker box coffin, red calico, and a Chopin funeral march as about 100 mourners gathered along the riverbank. Photographer John Fischer notes each band member ordered a photo.
A short oblique verse notes a pet's passing with quiet imagery. It contrasts the absence of disruption from the outside world with the quiet death in a cracker box, and hints at the press agent's stock narrative shaping the tale.
J Yelland of 3321 Holmes avenue S admits before the city board of equalization that he claimed no new property except a newborn baby born around May 1. He seeks a reduction in personal property assessment, learning the law grants a $100 exemption for self returns, bringing his assessment near last year’s figures.
Official sealed proposals will be received by the Common Council of Austin Minnesota until 4 o clock July 28 1908 for an eight inch sanitary sewer on First street from Freeborn to Walnut and on Walnut from First to Second about 672 feet. Bid forms from City Recorder with five percent bid bond. Payment by city certificates of indebtedness due December 1909 six percent interest. Contract must meet state law and city charter with work to be finished by October 1 1908.
The Common Council of Austin Minnesota will meet July 28 1908 at 8 p m in the City Recorder's office to hear input on constructing a sanitary sewer on First Street from Freeborn to Walnut and Walnut Street from First to Second. Cost will be levied against abutting property via certificates of indebtedness due December 1909 with 6 percent interest.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. W. Cheney & Co. of Toledo cited. Local druggists Waldin Kinnan & Marvin endorse the firm and attest to Cheney's honesty and ability. Cure is taken internally and claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials available. Price is 75 cents per bottle and Hall's Family Pills are also advertised.
Notice announces Jarvis Barry has applied to the Austin Minnesota Common Council for a one year license to sell spiritous wines malt and fermented liquors in the front room of Building No 107 East Water Street Austin for a year ending July 1 1909 The hearing is set for July 28 1908.
Help wanted notice from Mrs. 8. D. Catherwood seeking a girl for general house work. Classified item indicates domestic help placement.
Loomis Bros. seeks poultry for delivery in Austin Minnesota on July 23. Prices list spring chickens and roosters. contact by phone 558 6d lw for details. The note mentions the G. W. track for vehicle movement.
Property listings include houses on water and bridge streets plus railway paths in St Paul and Oakland areas. Town lots and farms near Austin and northern state offered with contact for details.assessment.
Rost Creek reports rapid haying with light yields after a hail storm. Thursday brought the season’s heaviest rain. Miss Mary Hartman was accidentally shot in the foot and is recovering under Dr Beagle’s care. Several locals plan carnival visits and a cement walk was completed by the Congregational church.
Mrs Lerne Brandvig pipe organist at M E church desires pupils for piano mandolin guitar and harmon. Regular conservatory course offered. Mr Brandvig holds degrees from two standard conservatories and post graduate work. She has ten years teaching conservatories, last in Ottumwa Iowa. German methods used. Inquire 326 L Interstate phone hours terms.
Dr Sperry will lecture Friday evening at 7 15 PM and the event will close promptly for those who wish to attend the pipe organ recital at the Methodist Church.
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