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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
2
Rare day in June inspires lawn mower praise
A playful note contrasts June weather with lawn care. Van Sant notes courage to stand by truth beyond cannonfire. A lady composer set the item to read fire a cannon, mixing whimsy with history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Sant
Beet Sugar Industry Expands Across United States
Twelve years earlier the nation had six beet sugar plants but now operates sixty four factories with a daily capacity of 50,000 tons of beets. Last year 376,000 acres were planted to sugar beets across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Envious Rivalry Between Boy With Rod and Booming Auto
A barefoot boy carrying a fishpole trudges along a road toward the river while a passing flashy automobile kicks up dust, drawing envious looks from onlookers who admire the humble scene more than the car’s speed and sheen.
Postmasters Receive Salary Increases Across Counties
The postmaster at Lyle sees a raise from 1100 to 1200 dollars, Spring Valley postmaster from 1700 to 1800, and Austin Postmaster Simmons from 2500 to 2600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle
Spring Valley
Simmons
Austin
Guernsey Heifer Yexa Boosts Dairy Record Talk
Last September F. W. Kimball sold his herd of Guernsey stock. In the sale was two-year old heifer Yexa. Griswold and Son of West Salem Wis report Yexa is undergoing a test for advance registry and making two pounds of butter daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Kimball
Guernsey
Kimball
Griswold & Son
West Salem, Wis
Boat trip ends in stormy voyage on river
Postmaster Simmons, R R Murphy and J J Furlong took a morning boat ride up the river Murphy led the drift with Furlong as pilot and Simmons providing the smoke. The passage proved stormy with the boat repeatedly going ashore and nearly abandoning the crew until a final landing was made. The sage of Concord exclaimed, Thank Goodness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
R. R. Murphy
J. J. Furlong
Murphy
Furlong
Sage of
Concord
Memorial day marshal collapses after procession in New Ulm
General Joseph Bobleter, longtime marshal of the day, rode at the head of the Memorial day procession in New Ulm. In enfeebled health, he collapsed upon reaching the cemetery and was carried home by carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bobleter
New Ulm
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindnesses during the illness and death of our wife and mother. John Atkinson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Furtney, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Atkinson
Harry Furtney
W. T. Bailey
Odd Fellows Picnic Meeting Draws State Line Lodges
The Odd Fellows State Line Picnic association will host its annual meeting and picnic at Lafayette park with expected attendance of at least 400 Odd Fellows and families. Activities include a parade from Odd Fellow hall to the depot, a 4 pm baseball game between Austin High and Spring Valley High, and speeches by Lt. Gov. Eberhardt Prof. Boostrom Rev Budlong and Rev Lutz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ State Line Picnic Association
Lafayette Park
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellow Hall
C. M. & St. Paul Depot
LeRoy
Towa
LeRoy Band
Water Street
Main Street
Eberhardt
C. R. Boostrom
J. 8. Budlong
G. W
Musical Recital at Normal College Features Grace Adams
A large audience attended the Tuesday recital by Grace Adams, completing her music course at SS M N College. She was assisted by Florence Weidt and a violin quartet including Prof. Sorflaten, Claude Craig, Joseph Johnson, and Adams herself, delivering a program that pleased attendees and reflected credit on her and her instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College
Grace Adams
Miss Adams
SS. M.N. College
Florence Weidt
Prof. Sorflaten
Claude Craig
Joseph Johnson
For Sale by Leaving City Bargain Items
For sale at once due to leaving city list includes a Shetland pony with buggy and harness a Surrey harness 8 ft dining table feather couch two child folding beds two 3 ply ingrain carpets 16 yds and 20 yds gas range with boiler gas plate two burner motor boat engine 2 1 2 H P seller F H Mitchell 408 So Main details concise and readable
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey
Minnesota student wins inter state oratorical contest
At Appleton Wisconsin on Friday May ". Sorenson from St Olaf defeated eleven state representatives to capture first place in the interstate oratorical contest. The win marks Minnesota's first ever top finish in ten years of competition, with Sorenson hailed as hero in Northfield and among Carleton and St Olaf communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton
St. Olaf
Northfeld
Macalester
Hamline
St. Paul
Gustavus Adolphus
St. Petter
Appleton
Wis
Sorenson
Minnesota
Northfield
Minn
S. T. Sorenson
Malden draws Austin settlers amid Pacific extension
News from Malden Washington reports many Austin residents planning to settle there. Pete Gallagher prepares a cottage for his family Jake Shook buys a hill lot Jo Zender eyes relocation Thomas McFarlane buys a depot-adjacent lot Ray Thompson family moves to a hill residence Mr and Mrs A L Trader reside in Malden currently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Los Angeles
Seattle
Tacoma
Malden
Washington
Pete G. Gallagher
Jake Shook
Jo Zender
Thomas McFarlane
Ray Thompson
A. L. Trader
Record of 1908 Weather Draws Cold Marks
Weather data show March 1 to May 26 averaged 3.2 degrees below normal. April 1908 was the coldest in 15 years at 35.5 degrees, three degrees below 1904. May averages run around 58 degrees with first 26 days at 54. The coldest May on record was 1907 at 46.9 degrees, while 1895 was the warmest at 64 degrees.
St Olaf College Student Wins Intercollegiate Oratorical Honors
About six weeks ago Mr. S. T. Sorenson, a student at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, won first honors in the Intercollegiate Oratorical Association. The article notes his achievement within this prestigious competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S._ T. Sorenson
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
Inter Collegiate
Decoration day thanks from W A C
The W A C expresses gratitude to the children who participated willingly in the Decoration day exercises. Mention is made of several organizers and helpers including Mrs A F Mattice Mrs C N Beiseker Mrs Maggie Ingalls Mrs Lida Sutherland and Mrs P Bump and Mrs A Hilker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A.C
A. F. Mattice
C. N. Beiseker
Maggie Ingalls
Lida Sutherland
P. Bump
A. Hilker
Public Invited to School Exhibition of Arts and Crafts
The high school hosts a public exhibition of drawing manual training cooking and sewing. The rooms are open Thursday and Friday afternoons and Thursday evening with no admission fee. The event invites general attendance and showcases student work.
Gent's Hat Styles Exhibit at Hub Clothing Dept
Notice that on Saturday June 5 1909 the Gent's hat man will display a complete line of new straw hats and soft and stiff hats for immediate delivery in the store. Inspection invited by the Hub Clothing Department. 2-dat
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hub Clothing Department
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments
An advertisement warns against mercury based catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. It notes testimonials are free and bottles cost 75 cents. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised
The article extols nature’s remedies from field roots and herbs claiming Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts discovered a plant based treatment for women’s diseases. It states the compound is now regarded as the standard remedy for women’s ills and more effective than drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Stoddard Club Plans Tomorrow Meeting With Mrs Smith
The Stoddard club will hold a regular meeting tomorrow at three in the afternoon with Mrs E H Smith. It is a business session to arrange next year’s work and to elect a leader. Full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoddard Club
E. H. Smith
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Cure All
Readers are promised a cure for catarrh in all stages. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as constitutional and taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any failure, urging customers to request testimonials from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo. Also advertise Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Taxe Hall
Found a new black silk glove reported to Herald
A new black silk glove was found and the owner is asked to call the Herald for retrieval. The item was described as stylish and in good condition, with no other identifying marks noted in the short notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Obituary: Matthias Mechenich of Rose Creek Dies
Matthias Mechenich died at his Rose Creek home from stomach cancer after a illness of three weeks. Born in Germany on September 8, 1838 he immigrated to America and settled in Wisconsin before moving to Rose Creek twenty two years ago. He leaves a wife and ten children in Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin and Rose Creek. Funeral service was held at St Peter's church Rose Creek with Father Snyder officiating and interment in St Peter's cemetery. Relatives attended from Minnesota Wisconsin and New Hampton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthias Mechenich
Rose Crek
Germany
America
Wisconsin
Rose Creek
Matt E
Frank
Minneapollis
Mary
Sioux City
Lena
Kate
Death of Mrs Mary Looby After Illness in City Home
Mrs Mary Looby aged fifty six died at the home of her daughter Mrs James Ryan at 1 20 this morning after a four week illness with heart trouble and complications. Born in Ireland she had lived in the city for ten years. A devout Catholic and member of the Roary society she leaves six children including Mrs James Ryan and Chas Looby. Funeral is set for Friday at 9 30 from St Augustines church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Looby
James Ryan
Looby
Ireland
Roary Society
Chas. Looby
Artesian
S. PD
Edward Looby
M. Mason
Chicago
Margaret Moody
Woodmen Meeting Notice for Von Dusko Camp
Woodmen Attention Von Dusko Camp M. W. A. will hold a meeting Wednesday night. Important business. All members urged to be present. OQ. J. Simmons Consul.
Her Bargain Fable From The Blizzard
An old city man detained at home gives his wife a quarter to buy three cigars. She returns with eight for a quarter and exults that women outdo men in shopping. He replies simply that it is indeed a clever bargain.
Stoats Hunt in Packs Reported by Observers
Observers report stoats forming packs and hunting together in full cry, with one stoat leading and others following, a behavior seen in some years alongside similar pack hunting by weasels.
The Resemblance Miss Skit in London Sketch
A humorous London sketch plays on mistaken identity as the mistress notes a striking likeness between Mary and her brother. Mary explains the resemblance once, insisting the brother is not her, while a remark about a beard and shaved hair adds a playful twist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
London
Lawyer’s Odd Claim: Family Skeletons In Office Collection
Doctor and lawyer quarrel over relics as the lawyer jokes about possessing a unique collection of family skeletons in his office, sparking a witty exchange in a medical museum scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Museum
Puck
Enthusiastic Photographer and Father in Marriage Scene
An eager photographer asks to capture the moment as a father consents to his daughter’s engagement. The dialogue hints at a humorous, affectionate exchange about the Kodak moment and the couple’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak
Fliegende
Papa Envoy. Stern Father and Quarrel Over Halfpenny
A London Tit Bits quip portrays a stern father scolding two sons as they quarrel over a miserable halfpenny. One boy suggests avoiding disputes, highlighting a witty, period domestic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
London
Probate Court Public Notice in Estate of William Stewart
Special term probate in Mower County grants Henry Dennis administrator for the estate of William Stewart deceased. Creditors have three months from June 1 1909 to file claims, with a hearing set for September 7 1909 at 10 o clock a m in the Austin Minnesota Probate Office.
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Austin Insula
Austin
Minn
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