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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1906
Page
2
Austin Daily Herald imprint snippet shows an establishment line with names JOHN H. SKINNER and GERTRUDE ELLIS SKINNER and a post office entry note. The fragmentary text references a rector and a geceiine BA, suggesting a church or local posting entry in Austin Minnesota.
A rambling excerpt laments Chicago saloon culture and endorses vegetarianism as more persuasive than arguments. It then critiques the early closing movement and praises Minnesota Republicans for acknowledging Governor Olson’s record and the electoral challenges ahead.
A playful class motto praises the graduates of Albert Lea as green and fresh. The message blesses the class and wishes enduring verdancy and renewal, contrasting youth with the wearying blight of aging.
Press agent O'Donnell of the Forepaugh Sells circus says rural areas drive attendance with 50 percent from countryside and 10 percent from cities. He notes touring plans depend on crop conditions and rain delays influence where shows are booked, arguing farmers' fortunes dictate the circus' success.
In a nostalgic vignette an Austin woman over sixty strides barefoot after a warm rain, pursuing the elusive Fountain of Youth. The scene notes spring aromas, birds, frogs, and vesper sounds as she taps along the roadside in the cozy mud.
Workmen and bystanders along Bridge street waterworks ditch witnessed John Oak discover a letter from a Chicago man to James Cronon. The note claims Cronon’s as the best trading place he ever used, highlighting Cronon’s cigar store clientele around Cronon’s.
One hundred twenty graduates completed their course at Winona Normal. Three Austin girls Miss Frances Conrad Miss Lottie Torrens and Miss Jean Dogan are among the 120. They have all returned to Austin for their summer vacation.
An engineer’s outfit including a transit level tripod and rod was taken from the C.G. W. RE. R. company near Elkton. Anyone with clues should report to the chief of police or the C. G. W. Agent in Austin to aid recovery.
The Presbyterian church plans a handsome new building on the site of the present structure. Plans are drawn and cared for by the church committee, with public details to be announced in a few days. A revival under Rev. Dr. Sloane and Rev. W. A. Sonday revived the congregation after months of decline.
The Austin Fire Department will attend memorial services in full uniform at 10 a.m. Sunday June 10 at Christ Episcopal church. Six names appear on the memorial list, four from Hose Co. 2 and two from Hose Co. No. 1. Chief Nels Jensen urges all members to participate in the memorial honoring the department’s dead with Rev. J. B Budlong delivering the memorial address.
Jesse W. Phillips of Austin Minnesota and Della Hebberling wed at 4% o'clock at the King home on East Broadway. Rev Perry E Thomas of the First Congregational church officiated before a small gathering of friends. The couple will reside in Austin.
The article reviews pre nineteenth century coastal navigation, noting the Irish pilot method and triangulation to fix position near land. It credits Beau temps Beaupre with charting the French coast and explains how rocks hide beneath water, requiring soundings, diverging buoys, and balloon observations for depth. It cites France England United States Spain Italy Japan and New York Tribune reporting.
Northern Montana flood reaches unprecedented levels with six passenger trains stalled between washouts east of Havre Officials say no loss of life or injuries reported as of now Railway officials have not received notices of casualties or harm to passengers or staff
The Supreme Court affirms the decision in a damages case involving GQ Schleuder. The landlord who allowed a tenant to rebuild a porch and stairs on the second floor is liable for injuries to a first floor tenant or servants if reasonable care was not used. The platform's defective construction and lack of proper supervision are cited as the basis for the ruling.
Sheriff Nicholson responded to a night burglary at Daily Brothers Store in Taopi. The incident involved a robbery and ongoing investigation by local authorities.
The Austin Fire department will be represented at the Firemen's state convention by Fire Chief Jensen J Rugg Geo Fitzthum M J Myhre and William Simpson. Miss Marie Gibson returns from Watertown Dakota after the last season. The Era Club plans a meeting next Thursday June 14 with Mrs Anderson from the Poor Farm.
On a rainy day chickens reveal weather sense and behavior. If rain lasts long they stay under shelter and wait for sun, else they venture out. the birds mirror human mood and patience as showers pass.
A Watson's Magazine remark ponders why the tale of Adam and Eve has not yet been developed into a historical novel. The exchange frames the concept as a curious literary possibility lacking a fuller treatment.
A brief meditation on life injuries shaping character. The quotes frame adversity as divine sculpting that refines a person toward a higher good and beauty in a heavenly temple.
A quip on prudence from a Puck character warns Lester to seek the fiddler’s price before settling debts. The line frames caution as a performer’s cost, implying readiness for consequences when rules are tested.
Mr and Mrs Charles Sargeant were guests at the A L Banfield home for a Friday evening luncheon. The bank group, including N F Banfield, surprised the couple on their impending departure, gifting solid silver as they part from the city after seventeen years at the First National Bank where C J Sargeant H L Banfield Walter A Waldron and Henry Crost shared long time bonds of friendship.
A signed protest from numerous Austin merchants warns that premature store closings will drive customers to nearby towns and harm local trade. The open letter lists many local businesspeople who pledge to retaliate by shifting purchasing to rival areas if policies persist.
A women's meeting will be held Sunday at 3 PM in the parlors of the Congregational church. Miss Sarah Haines, after a year at Moody Institute, will lead. All are invited and a large attendance is desired.
The Bir A. Friday evening reception at Beryl Marsh's home honored new members. Eighty five attendees enjoyed an informal, well received event with games and light refreshments and no formal program.
John Mears offers hack services for christenings parties funerals hospital visits travel to and from jail or depot baggage transport day or night with baggage teams at train arrivals and telephone access for trunk moves TRY US.
John Maurek of the Third Ward announces his store will close at 6 o clock each night this week with the exception of Saturday night when closing time will be 9 30.
Father Lambert delivered a fine untexted talk on the Supernatural in Life and Religion at St. Augustine’s Friday evening. He spoke on Christianity’s work for women and painted an ideal Christian home. The church was filled, benediction given, and congregational singing shared.
First farm mortgage offerings listed by Austin National Bank in Austin Minnesota include select agricultural loans available for purchase. Financial terms and eligibility specifics are provided by the bank upon inquiry.
A church or school program features numerous recitations by Blanche Hartley Evelyn Decker Joy Machacek Lois Gibbons Roland Hall Harold Newman and others. The event includes songs such as Send the Light Sunshine Six Little Sunbeams and A Golden Sunbeam with a flag drill and offertory duet Bring Your Loving Gifts to Jesus.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages as a constitutional remedy. The ad claims internal action on the blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 if it fails. Address F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and note 75 cent price and accompanying pills.
An advertisement explains dandruff caused by a parasite that harms hair roots. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide from The Herpicide Co Detroit with a sample offer and agent J. E. Malloy. The copy emphasizes improved appearance by killing the germ to stop hair loss.
A historic note describes an oramic view map of Yellow Park shown at a relief map exhibit. It mentions exact location points and notes its relevance for tourists and residents, with reference to a St. Paul Minnesota agent.
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