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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1906
Page
3
A long local column covers social news weather and events. It mentions Loomer County lumber estimates, travels and illnesses, births and engagements, school commencements and contests, visitors and residents, public works on bridges, and notices from THON'S about goods and sales. It also notes clergy orders Knights of Columbus and local society meetings plus a Falling and Shepley ad line.
Freeport records show June 3 as a standout day with 1 500 children at the 9 a m service 1 000 men in the afternoon and 1 000 women in the church plus 5 000 at a Sunday speak. The 85 000 offering and 300 converts highlighted a vast revival as Lafayette French addressed a 4 000 strong audience amid praise for Mr Sunday.
Forepaugh Sells to show in Austin this year with a big aggregation planned for Saturday June 30. An advance man leased ground near the Normal Cottage and engaged seven teams for posting and distribution. Mayor Sutton had not yet been seen, and the representative handled location and preliminary bill work.
Fielding and Shipley contractors announce they will begin street grading tomorrow to prepare for brick laying. They will hire Austin labor and seek men and teams in the city. Removed material will be reused to improve other streets and fill city property for new walks.
A British Army officer reports Private Blank lost his greatcoat and cites a letter of instruction. The calculation uses article 75 of the 1805 clothing warrant: value new minus value worn, divided by expected wear months, multiplied by actual worn months, then subtracted from the new coat value to yield the charge.
The piece describes Australia's northern territory as a neglected frontier with Palmerston as its capital. It notes a predominance of Chinese residents, harsh climate for whites, fierce aboriginal inhabitants, and buffalo herds roaming the plains, with speculation that it may become a sportsman’s paradise.
A brief passerby remark notes someone claimed to have played poker with land Plain Dealer, highlighting an alleged plainspoken, “actual fact” style in a local scene.
A quote attributed to Carpenter argues that the universe is not inherently ruled by human governance but follows natural laws, challenging the idea of deliberate oversight by a designer. The remark frames science as the study of consistent physical rules rather than sovereign guidance.
John W. Evans declares he will not be responsible for any bills incurred by his wife after June 5 1906 and forbids others from trusting her on his account. This public notice disclaims liability and dates the action.
Brief public notices announce early farm mortgage offerings by Austin National Bank in Austin Minnesota with terms 1d to 2w. Regular banking notices appear as concise financial advertisements for land loans and farm credit.
East Side Lutheran Ladies Aid postpones a Wednesday gathering. Mrs. Theodore Miller on his avenue, and updates show Mrs. Joseph Tucker and daughters visiting in Manston, Wis. Several locals relocate or travel, including Charlie O Malley returning to Minneapolis and Ray Langworthy moving back to Spring Valley.
THON'S promotes a sale on embroidered parasols at reduced prices highlighting decorative patterns and affordable cost for customers seeking stylish accessories.
A single round trip fare is offered to Waterville Elysian and Madis on the Great Western Railway. Service runs every Saturday through May June July August and September. For details contact any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul.
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