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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1903
Page
2
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The piece notes that smallpox is not as dangerous as pneumonia or typhoid, citing 17446 cases with 503 deaths nationwide from December to May, and Minnesota reporting 3273 cases with fifteen deaths this year, while acknowledging the disease remains repulsive and dreaded.
The Herald notes a district school report with enrollment data for ages 8 to 16 totaling 16,934 students. It shows 218 younger children and 188 older youths outside the main range, arguing that sustained effort should focus where most students are served.
The writer doubts paving will occur despite clear need. The water power board requires eight to ten thousand dollars for repairs and improvements at the station, and the city government is cautious, stating paving won’t happen unless funds and conditions are right.
The report warns of a very dry summer ahead followed by a drought on the Atlantic coast after heavy rains. It notes the coast has had only one brief shower in 40 days and now forecasters predict heavy storms and ongoing rain shortages.
A weather note from St. Paul suggests May was not colder than average, inviting cautious trust but maintaining skepticism about meteorologist pronouncements.
Monday evening June 1 L G Flint hosted fourteen S M N C friends at his home 309 First Street Invitations issued May 30 one per couple bringing a friend of opposite sex Guests enjoyed shadow guessing beans guessing game a quiz card packages plates with illustrations and a bean tally later piano solos and games The event concluded June 2 with praise for the host and the orderly conduct of the evening
Sheriff Johnson issues an alert for a stolen horse team from John T. Johnson’s Le Roy area. The claim includes two mares a 9 year old 1300 pound black mare and an 8 year old 1250 pound light bay or brown mare, plus a two seated platform spring wagon and work harness. Authorities seek the arrest and holding of anyone in possession of the described property.
A minister meeting at the Baptist church set a July schedule for union evening services. July 5 Rev. A B Miller at Baptist church, July 12 Rev. A B Das comb at Methodist church, July 19 Rev. Anderson at the Congregational church, July 26 Rev. Brown at Baptist church. August program to be announced. A union meeting at the Methodist church next Sunday evening will feature Rev. G E Wells of St Paul on temperance.
Alderman Zender has submitted a resignation document held by the Socialistic Local as part of a recall proposal. The text describes a recall mechanism tied to party approval, suggesting it be added to the charter and noting the recall has few historical uses.
A columnist argues that humor and joy are not confined to youth. Age shapes perception and fulfillment, with examples from historical figures and modern women. The piece urges cultivating humor and resilience rather than fearing decline, noting lively anecdotes and social observations.
The Catholic Cemetery on the Turtle is being transformed into a grand heart shaped layout with twenty foot drives, new east west alleys, five foot footpaths, and added land forming the heart point. Elm trees line borders, water pipes run through, an elevated tank and iron gateway bearing St Augustine's name will mark the entrance as work overseen by Father Devlin advances toward a 30 acre final footprint.
The Ladies' Musical Society met Tuesday and elected officers: President Mrs. B. Reed, Vice President Mrs. Bassler, Secretary Mrs. Washburn, Treasurer Mrs. Dascomb, Corresponding Secretary Miss Grace Baird.
A brief note indicates sales of the Bachelor cigars are below expectations despite the low five cent price. Vendors express willingness to assist buyers and encourage purchases to boost turnover. The remark reflects a common sales challenge in a small market.
Nelson, Sutton and Nelson were indicted by the grand jury in Owatonna on charges of the murder of Krier.
A fragment describes Dr John son’s Grub Street associate Derrick praised for strength of mind. Floyd, a destitute author, finds Derrick asleep on a bulk. Derrick awakens and invites him to his lodgings, and they share the bulk like good fellows.
In a humorous exchange the New York Press recounts a misdirected claim of uncle status. Little Harry corrects his father by noting he is not an uncle but an aunt since the newborn is a girl.
A brief street dialogue recalls His Assumption as a queer fellow who confirms sending a manuscript for a new book by express mail and labeling it valuable, reflecting curiosity about the writer and the work.
In a Philadelphia Ledger item, a woman named Lakeside or La Salle is described as not fickle. She has reportedly married the same man three times in succession, a detail highlighted in the clipping.
A quote from Chica ao News notes that wealth enables a millionaire to declare it no disgrace to be poor, highlighting tension between affluence and poverty in public discourse.
The Oakwood cemetery vault is nearly finished with chapel work to start soon. Built by William Williams, the 41 by 27 foot vault stands eight feet high, 18 inch walls with 2 inch air space, iron bars on windows and iron doors, a concrete roof and floor for fire resistance, no wood used.
This afternoon June 4 Mrs Min opens a Ladies Exchange in the room beside Austin Furniture Company offering fancy work materials including pillows center pieces doilies lunch cloths and taught embroidery Teneriffe lace Indian bead work Burnt work and hand painted china A full line of aluminum cooking utensils Ice cream available from Guillemin's via telephone orders The Water Power and Light board met Tuesday night ordering two transformers and price checks for meters by the Superintendent
The state board of health announced 114 smallpox cases and 4 deaths for the week ending May 25. The report for the week ending May 18 showed 114 cases and 8 deaths.
On sale via Chicago Great Western airway on the first and third Tuesdays in each month to Sept 13 1903 to points west and southwest. For further information apply to any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Ill.
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