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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
2
An editorial argues ministers must be highly capable, devout, and engaging to draw congregants and especially youth. It stresses male pastors, broad learning, moral integrity, and contemporary relevance as keys to filling pews amid changing times.
In Greenwich Connecticut carloads of wedding presents meant for June brides overwhelmed Charles D. Mowrey and assistants Harry Burnett and George Jerman. They quit delivery duties after fifteen hour days and failing to secure company aid. Mowrey served with the express company for 25 years.
Speakers at a national conference on corrections and charities defended measured corporal punishment in state training schools. They argued prohibition leads to harsher methods like solitary confinement or bread and water, and that punishment should be a last resort but is sometimes necessary for discipline.
The St Touie papers report several grocers convicted for selling baking powder containing alum in violation of the pure food law and fined $100 each. Analysis has found powders named Calumet Bengal Palace Cameo Chapmans offered at ten to twenty cents per pound, while housekeepers are urged to insist on reputable brands of cream of tartar powder.
Conductor Taylor is laid up with a sprained ankle. Jay Feanalio is laid off for a few days. W. F. Clay at pilot for a brief period relieving Conductor Frank Root. Mr and Mrs J M Piam return from Minneapolis Carnival outing. Mrs Roy Atkinson visiting Macon City. Mrs Dick Hinckley went to Adame today. Frank Hangee learns of his brother's death in Rochester.
Breeders from Mower Le Sueur and Freeborn counties met in Albert Lea to organize the Southern Minnesota Live Stock association. W. W. P. McConnell presided as temporary chairman with RO Blackmer secretary. A drafting committee will prepare a constitution and by laws, aiming to hold fine stock sales. G ve E H Sterling hosted the First National Bank group for dinner Friday evening.
Friday night council session presided by Alderman Hormel. North Western Mutual Telephone & Telegraph seeks city wires and a central office. petition sent to judiciary committee with ordinance to follow. Sewer and water main engine street item referred. K Goodwin earns plumber license. City officers bond paid $420 interest due July 1. Streets sprinkled per new resolution. Austio Seam Laundry water bill rises from $25 to $125 annually.
Supt. Todd cites 50 percent flat rate discount but warns against day current due to new wiring costs. Building for Normal College discussed. plans to fall board. Police, fire, and water works matters include hose limits, plumbing inspector, delegates' expenses, and national conventions. Water meters purchases and financials show May collections $910.18 with expenses $931.69 and meters $682. arrears 13, fines 5. balances and leases tallied.
An elderly reminiscence praises an unnamed Austin woman who sowed dandelions in her garden. The piece extols the flower’s stubborn resilience from spring to October, describing its deep roots, windborne seeds, and the enduring battle against nature. It lauds the woman as a quiet yet powerful contributor to the community.
Senator Hanna of Ohio argues the Panama route is a solid business decision for the Isthmian canal project. He cites 93 shipmasters and pilots favoring Panama, warns Nicaragua faces unknown difficulties and volcano risks, and urges a $200 million expenditure be treated as a prudent business matter.
London report says lumberman Alexander McDougal was indicted for culpable homicide over the stands at Ibrox Park Glasgow where a collapse killed 21 people and injured 250 during the April 5 match.
An official Gazette order proclaims Sunday June 8 and Monday June as days of thanksgiving and holidays across Cape Colony, marking a period of mourning and rest for residents.
Chicago Great Western Railway announces excursion tickets to New Ulm for the June convention. Tickets sold June 9 to 11, good for return June 13, offered as a round trip fare. Inquiries to any Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer GP A Chicago.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Ry Company announces round trip fares to Portland Tacoma Seattle Vancouver or Victoria valid May 27 to June 9 1902 with a six day return limit from sale date and choice of routes. Inquiries for meeting dates and route details are invited.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Ry Co offers round trip tickets at one fare for the National meeting of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Minneapolis. Tickets valid June 1 to 7 with inclusive dates. For details see agent OC. W W Snere.
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