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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1911
Page
2
Austin officials wrestle with reestablishing a 9 pm curfew after police say youths linger on streets. Aldermen clash over parental responsibility and possible spanking proposals while other city actions include band concerts, theater permits, and appointing boards.
The general committee in charge of the July 4 celebration meets tonight to appoint sub committees and plan events. By mid next week the program should be ready though some parts may take two weeks. The group aims to secure a flying machine for the day as a major attraction.
The S M N C held its annual picnic at Lafayette Park with about 90 attendees. Prizes were awarded in events such as Boys and Girls Races, Sack Race, Egg Race, Potato Race, Broad Jump, and Ball Toss, led by winners including J Walsh Miss Rau Miss Davison and A Copper. A ball game ended 6 to 5.
Nine ladies from Austin including Mrs F I Crane Miss Gertrude Sly Mrs L W Decker Jane Todd Eula Terry Mrs Cassius Tory Edna Claggett Helen Banfield and Alice Hayes traveled to Waltham for a YWCA rally. Waltham hosts served a fine supper Miss Todd acted as toastmistress.
Mr J C Salisbury, manager of All Western Territory, promotes the Great Eastern Accident Policy offering 21 per week indemnity 1500 in case of accidental death, hospital benefits 25 weekly, growth to 2250, for 5 yearly. The policy covers all accidents with no disputes, including medical and financial protection, with registration and low cost. Salisbury to visit Austin next week to renew insurance.
The thirteenth closing exercises were held Friday night at the High School hall with a full house of parents and friends. The program titled An Evening with Tennyson featured recitations, songs, and a notable address by Mrs. Flora Conner, stressing reading well and future study. The 62 graduates are listed, led by LeRoy Martin and Geraldine Keenan among others.
Henry P. Zender has sold his Bridge Street meat market to John Farrell who will take possession next Monday. Zender ran the business ten years and many patrons will miss him.
The Columbus school hosted a Friday night class recital with performances by Marian Flanigan Lauentine Guiden McShane McCarthy and other pupils. The program featured choruses solos from Verdi Gounod and Kjerulf and wrapped with presentation of Right Grade Certificates by Rt. Rev. E H Devlin.
Ralph Daigneau entertained the Duodecim and alumni members with a nine oclock three course supper on South St Paul Street. Vassar place cards with anecdotes were read during the meal and mark another social event in the club history. Helen Hodge of McClusky celebrated her seventh birthday today with a party for seven friends.
Lindberg's Haberdashery opened this morning to a crowd of friends and customers who enjoyed a special opening offer and carnations. The shop is neatly arranged in a mission style with harmonious decorations. Lindberg promises a complete up to date stock and quality service, and many friends expect success in the new venture.
Theower committee has elected itrank Cipr a sewer inspector. The choice is an excellent one. We believe that Mr Cipar will fill the office thoroughly and that work done under his supervision will be done right.
Windom township resident Johannes Rolf died Thursday night at age 92. Born February 14, 1819, he will be laid to rest at his son John Rolf’s home with funeral services Monday at 1 30.
Gas consumers must pay all gas and merchandise bills at once due to a change of ownership announced by the Austin Gas Co.
Ladies will be rese rved for Turkish bath on Tuesday and Friday afternoons each week with an experienced lady attendant in charge. L. W. Kuml in, proprietor.
A choleric old gentleman demands boots that fit without trimming his corns. The bootmaker suggests cutting corns to ease fitting, sparking a sharp exchange in a London scene.
A two second earthquake shock struck Huron and was felt from Redfield to Woonsocket along the St. Paul line. Glass broke at Cody ice cream parlor and Dickey millinery in Huron. storefronts and offices reported tremors in Redfield Hitchcock Wessington Alpena Arlington Iroquois Aberdeen Mitchell Plankington with no serious damage reported.
In a dramatic London street chase a bystander follows a fast fleeing man after a jewel thief. A milkman compels him to run, then orders him to seize the first man leaving a doorway, risking strangers and the bystander’s reputation in a wild pursuit through Bond Street Conduit and Regent Street.
A narrator recalls a burglary where two policemen seize the assailants as a milkman arrives smiling and a bag of £80 in Bank of England notes and a jewel pair are recovered from a boy. The wife remains unaware her bag has vanished during the episode.
A Marcus Aurelius line notes that what harms the swarm harms the individual bee and reflects on shared fate and resilience. The quotation juxtaposes communal welfare with personal impact, urging unity and patience in collective challenges.
The London Chronicle muses on the meaning of a bath listing many types from hot water to Turkish steam and even quirky baths. It questions which form counts as a bath and jests about a noble estate bought to keep a herd of asses.
The note traces the origin of the expression the almighty dollar to earlier literature. It cites Washington Irving and Ben Jonson noting the recurring theme of gold as a controlling force in virtue and vice across periods.
A vivid reminiscence recalls Alfred Tennyson visiting, socializing late into the night, and sharing his magic verse as the group smoked and waited until waking hours. The scene blends humor, idleness, and literary charm in a late night gathering.
June 3 Ipswich Oklahoma area reports a small funnel cloud. Two people were seriously hurt when a cave collapsed near Morris City. Thomas A. Williams county commissioner suffered serious injuries as farm buildings and a cave collapsed. The Methodist church and several homes including those of T A Evans Ed Evane and Janee Jones were destroyed. The Powell store and the Methodist church were blown flat.
In a brief Illustr ated Bits vignette little Mabel notes a telegram saying Missed train We start at some time tomorrow She deduces that if auntie starts then she will miss the train again The playful observation turns on timing and anticipation within a family moment.
Results on the diamond show American Association games with St. Paul 3 Kansas City 10 and others. American League standings list Detroit 7 Washington 14 and clubs with Detroit .783. National League scores include New York 7 Chicago 6 and standings led by New York .650 while others trail. Western league standings show Denver .666 Sioux City 655 Pueblo .621 Lincoln 613 and more.
Fragmentary market bulletin lists veal and sheep terms with Lambe and 48 3 8 4h Cattle and cattle categories including cows and heifers, canners and cutters. No clear events or figures beyond the scattered codes.
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