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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1902
Page
2
A note announces sale at Maurice Cotter farm four miles southwest of Austin. It adds humorous local color about Dowte deciding his own shaving needs, likening him to Samson and noting no barbers will be allowed in Zionville.
The circular letter from the Austin High School Alumni Association leaves Alums unsure whether the annual meeting and banquet occur on June 27 or June 24. Some wonder if there will be two banquets, while observers note the need for an able executive committee to manage two meetings so close together.
The critic argues that gestures decline as language evolves and that gesture theory connects verbal and nonverbal expression. He predicts elimination of many false notions as the theory gains acceptance, challenging elocutionists who rely on voice and facial modulation.
County Superintendent reports numerous term assignments across districts 16 85 86 20 112 48 47 120 45 44 50 60 93 89 61 113 51 62 31 82 83 66 64 94. Observations praise preparation discipline reading arithmetic and pupil progress while noting sickness and small enrollments in several schools.
The children's day exercises of the M E church were held at 7 30 p m. supervised by Mrs J L Mitchell who deserves credit for the way the canto was presented. The church was decorated with evergreen and ferns and flowers the pulpit endorsed with palms. The program included recitations songs a short talk by the pastor and music by the choir.
The author argues newspapers must report crime as part of daily life, noting crime stories reflect world realities and that avoiding crime distorts truth. Prefer balance but acknowledge crime’s presence while avoiding sensationalism and morbid fascination.
The Cosmopolitan publishes sketches of about sixty leading industrial figures. The series aims to illuminate finance and production chiefs, offering entertaining reading that has sparked broad nationwide interest.
Great interest surrounds Sanford Dodge and his revival of Virginius with a top company and new costumes. Special scenery boosts the production, set for the Opera House on June 12 with seat sales starting Friday June 6.
The P D club has been revived with the return of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ayers Mr. and Mrs. H O Basford Mrs C H Davidson and Mrs Hathaway. Mrs A V Eilis hosted Evergreen Farm gathering this afternoon and Mrs F I Crane will host Tuesday evening.
At the Presbyterian church the children took almost the entire charge of the services. They were assisted by the choir which offered two selections. The house was decorated with flowers and plants.
The Congregational church held exercises led by Rev Wheeler including a sermon and the baptism of two infants. Palms and flowers were arranged about the pulpit for the occasion.
A collision just outside Duluth harbor between the whaleback Thomas Wilson and the steamer Hadley results in nine crew deaths as the Wilson sinks in Lake Superior. The Hadley, which struck while changing course without warning, shorelines the vessel and barely escapes sinking after engines are reversed and crew fight to reach shore.
Chicago June 9 The threatened general strike by allied unions at meat packing plants ended when the stock yards company granted all union demands. Cattle drivers recently discharged after forming a union will return to their former posts. Michael Donnelly of the Butchers and Meat Cutters National organized talks and warned of a strike before the company yielded.
Report from Washington June 9 notes Prof Robert T Hill of the geological survey praising the Dixie expedition as rapid and capable. He credits Consul Ayme for essential relief work but says local officials delayed distribution and some hospitals and sailors received no aid despite ample supplies.
The Dixie ship delivered clothing and supplies stored in warehouses. Many island residents lack shelter and the tents we carried remain unpacked. Little relief has reached the interior where it is most needed. The text notes a five million dollar amount and references sailors' luck bags as sources.
Reports from Hawaii indicate heightened volcanic activity. A schooner Eclipse captain saw a flame column from Mokuaweoweo near Mauna Loa, 1200 feet above sea level. A steamer confirms increased activity at Kilauea as the Kauai reports a large smoke column.
A June 9 thunderstorm in Columbus Georgia killed J. J. Willis and Louis McClain and injured H. C. Cochran. Willis was near an oak on Upper First Avenue when struck along with Cochran. McClain died in Phoenix City from a clothes wire shock.
Industrial agent W J Reed advertises profitable openings along the Chicago Great Western line. Claims locations for creamery operators, millers, general merchandise stores, wholesale houses, hotels, banks, and stockyards. Seeks capital and correspondence, maps, and prospectus from St Paul Minnesota address. June (illegible).
June 10 to 13 1902 Great Western Railway offers round trip excursion fares from New Ulm to Chicago with return June 13. Inquiries to any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer GP A Chicago IL.
May 27 to June 9 1902 the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Ry Co will sell round trip tickets to Portland Tacoma Seattle Vancouver or Victoria at above rate with return limits from date of sale Choice of routes going and returning Inquire for dates of meetings different routes etc C W Suere Agt
Minneapolis event details July 7 to 11 1902 for the National Educational Association gathering. Chicago Great Western offers excursion tickets from July 7 to 8 to Minneapolis with return by July 11 for one fare plus membership fee and 50 cent extra. contact Great Western agents or J P Eimer G P A Chicago for more information.
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