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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
2
A reflective verse about moving toward a gentler era ends with a meditation on life and death. The piece notes a softer view of truth and bonds, then folds into a humor note about delinquent subscribers and a preacher's fishing tale with sixty baby sunfish, described as a feather boa by his wife.
Father Devlin traveled to Independence Iowa at noon to assist his nephew Father James B Craney who marks his first high mass on Sunday. Father Spirig F J a rhetoric professor at Prairie du Chien College arrived this afternoon to take Father Devlin's place.
The Herald notes the proprietors plan to fix up the opera house with comfortable chairs. In the annual school election 559 votes were cast selecting John E. Robinson and G. Schleuder for three years and J. F. Giles for one year. Hon. John J. Furlong advances work on his eastward property while S. H. Harrison builds a greenhouse on the Park House block east side.
The forecast predicts cooler more pleasant weather from the 24th to the 27th followed by a possible storm period around the 27th and 28th. If cooler air does not arrive, a strong heat wave could peak near the 28th, then ease within a few days.
Samuel Rask of First National Bank Blooming Prairie argues that legislation guaranteeing depositors up to every dollar would ease panic and prevent bank runs, stating that a one to one return on demand would remove concerns about withdrawing funds. He invokes a need for prompt enactment to avert future crises.
The state dairy and food department warns dealers that selling sour milk or cream in dirty or tainted containers, or from diseased cattle fed on unwholesome food, carries fines from 15 to 100 dollars. The department notes real estate sales fall under chapter 323 of the 1905 laws, with fines from 50 to 100 dollars or 90 days in jail for selling meat from calves under four weeks old.
Over 4 million dollars in ditching work underway in the state with 50 large excavators removing 2,000,000 cubic yards monthly at eight cents per yard. Tiling outpaces ditching with long contracts in Jackson and Redwood counties, and Illinois land values rising due to tiling. Austin Cement Stone & Tile reports a rush for cement tile as drainage spreads.
A large crowd greeted Prof. Minor C. Baldwin at the Methodist church for a second Austin appearance after an earlier recital at the Congregational church. The New York City virtuoso dazzled with Bach to Filch, from tender melodies to storms, in a masterful program that impressed all.
The attorney general's office issues an opinion by C. Louis Weeks stating women cannot vote next fall on a constitutional amendment about county superintendents of public instruction. The question arose from J. W. Olsen's inquiry, noting women vote on school matters but the amendment affects school officers. The fall ballot will include the amendment to article 7 section 7 of the constitution.
The article states voters may hold elective office in their district if they resided thirty days before an election, with an exception for county superintendents who must meet educational qualifications set by the legislature. The last clause excluding superintendents will be put to a vote.
Sealed bids requested for construction of a four room brick schoolhouse in District No 25 Rose Creek Minnesota. Bids are separate for excavating concrete work cement lumber sand brickwork carpentry painting plaster mill work face brick hollow brick. Plans at clerk or architect W F Keefe Austin Minnesota. 5 percent certified check with each bid. By order Building Committee.
G Sorflatten offers properties on Water Bridge and Railway St Paul streets, Oakland avenue, plus town lots and farms near Austin and in northern Minnesota. Call and see me at Office 228 N Main St.
One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. W. Cheney & Co., Toledo. Testimonials free. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mrs. J Effinger entertained the N. P. N. and a few friends of Mrs. L. A. Carter this afternoon with a five o'clock lunch served.
Miss Bery Marsh entertained this afternoon in honor of Miss Pihl of Wells who is a guest of Miss Lucy Thomas.
The Era club held a Friday picnic in Lafayette park with 125 members named by Mrs. Boostrom. Mrs. Twedell spoke on The Forward Movement of Women of England and contests followed, including Throwing, Fat Ladies Race, Young Ladies Race, Boys Race, and Egg Race, with prizes awarded to members and others. The next meeting is planned at the Poor Farm.
Mass at St. Augustine's is scheduled for 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. with no evening service planned.
The First Church of Christ Scientist holds regular services at 10 30 a m with Sabbath school for children at 11 45 a m and a Wednesday evening testimony meeting at 8 o clock Everyone is invited to attend any or all services.
Rev J S Budlong unavailable for the 10 30 am service. Morning prayer and sermon at 10 30 am. Sunday school at noon. In Rector's absence the Brotherhood of St Andrew will lead the morning service.
Rev. Harry Booth Hazen pastor will deliver a 10 30 morning sermon on Personal Religion. Sunday school at noon led by Dr. M O Anderson. 7 pm Young People’s meeting led by Mr. Wilcox on Home Mission Work in the Old School House. No evening service. unite in union service at the M E Church.
Rev. F. E. Knopf will preach at 8 o clock Sunday morning at the McCabe Methodist church. An earnest invitation is extended for all to attend and help make the union services a success in every way.
William E. Sloane leads a 10 am session meeting followed by 10 30 am worship with the Bethany Idyll sung by contralto Clara Guy of Cedar Rapids Iowa. Sunday school at noon and 3 pm, Y P S C E at 7 pm. No evening service. August morning services by pastor's assistant Edward W Savage.
First Congregational church on St Paul and Mill streets announces morning worship with sermon by Pastor F. E. Knopf at 10 30. Sunday school led by F. P. McBride at noon. Christian Endeavor meets at 7. Evening union service with M E church planned.
Rev J A E Naess pastor announces English language services at 10 30 with the Righteousness that Saves. Sunday school at noon and Bible class at 12 15. Evening service at 8 with The Christian a Shining Light.
The new church offers a 9:30 class meeting led by Rev. A Cressey and a 9:30 Brotherhood meeting led by N. W. Warren with Harry Pettingill singing. At 10:30 the pastor preaches The Ideal Statesman and infants are baptized. Sunday School at noon. Epworth League at 7:00. union service with Rev. F. E. Knopf and solo by Mrs. A. M. Lewis drawing a large city attendance.
A national committee of shippers, formed at a Chicago conference, plans to seek meetings with presidents of Eastern railroads to discuss rising freight charges set to take effect August 10 for Texas points. W. P. Brown of Illinois Central favored amicable talks, while all agreed no rate hikes should start until after potential conferences.
In New York City on July 25 Taft met numerous district and state leaders, shook hands with hundreds, and called the day one of acquaintance making. He expects no state reports yet and plans early return to Hot Springs after Tuesday's notification ceremonies.
In the American Association games Louisville defeated St Paul by 5 to unspecified, Columbus beat Milwaukee 3 to 1, Indianapolis triumphed over Minneapolis 6 to 4. In the American League Cleveland fell to Detroit 0 to 4. In the National League Brooklyn lost to Chicago 1 to 2, Boston beat Cincinnati 4 to 2, and New York defeated Pittsburg 7 to 2.
Market notes show Minneapolis wheat on track with July at 1.14 and Sept at 0.99. Prices listed include No 1 hard 1.16 percent, No 1 Northern 1.14, No 2 Northern 1.12 to 1.12, and No 3 Northern 1.08 to 1.09 per bushel.
In Duluth on July 34 wheat and flax futures show on track movement. Wheat prices include No 1 hard at 1.19 and No 1 Northern at 1.18 with July at 1.15 and September at 99. Flax prices to arrive on track list July at 1.24 and September at 1.23 with options around 1.22 and November 1.22 and December 91.20.
Market report from St Paul July 24 shows cattle with good to choice steers at 6.00 to 6.75, cows and heifers 4.00 to 8.00, veals 3.75 to 5.00. Hogs 6.00 to 6.67. Sheep wethers 4.00 to 4.35, yearlings 4.25 to 4.75, spring lambs 3.00 to 6.25.
Copenhagen reports that the Danish and Swedish governments have agreed on an offensive and defensive military alliance. The pact would strengthen bilateral security and align Nordic defense interests amid regional tensions.
Saranac Inn July 25 Governor Charles E. Hughes said he would accept a renomination if the Republican party desires him as its candidate. He stated he previously did not want a second term but now believes party will should express itself and that continuing in office would be a privilege and duty if the people desire it.
Atlanta reporters detail shocking testimony before the legislative investigation committee into the prison board and convict lease system. Witnesses describe convict sales, brutal whippings, and alleged courtroom involvement by Judge G F Gober as Friesby faced a jail confession and sentence.
The National hotel at 28 Van Buren street suffered a blast on its roof, tearing a large hole in the roof and shattering a skylight. No injuries were reported though D A Dooler, the hotel proprietor, was identified as a target without explanation.
In Grand Rapids Michigan on July 25 another double drowning occurred when Joe Briziski twenty eight and Stephen Wilzinski twenty seven were wrestling and fell into the power canal and drowned.
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