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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
4
Publisher team Skinner and Ulmer announce Gertrude Ellis Skinner as associate editor with the firm. The note credits her long service and leadership in the publishing house.
The four corner intersection at High and Water has been beautified by four dahlias donated by Mrs. B. Hilker. Over 17,000 travelers from New York plan Europe passage in June, estimated to spend at least 12 million dollars. Six names show support for the Republican senatorial nomination and one for the Democratic nomination.
Four item headings from the New York Times column report fatal road incidents. Titles include Auto runs down a girl and Train hits auto with two dead. The season of fatal accidents is noted.
The farmer laments a bad harvest blaming crows and black birds while those using quality seed focus on cultivation. He contrasts his approach with farmers who plant better seed and are too busy farming to hunt birds for bounty.
A local boy’s cleanup of litter on a city street earns wide attention after Herald feature on the Junior Civic Leaguer. Reports note a Freeborn County farmer delayed planting crops as the comet receded and another Albert Lea area family sheltered in a dugout cellar. Albert Lea council awarded Main street paving project bids totaling about 31,222 dollars for creosoted wood blocks with Fielding & Shepley the contractor.
Minneapolis council discussions reveal plans to light Broadway and Main streets for ten years with the electric light company, sparking debate over a longer term. Other notes report a major local lumber mill closure, hobos migrating and looting concerns, and a failed bid by a French producer to film Oberammergau, blocked by the Burgomaster.
As amended and in view of windy days the saying notes that wind humbles all ranks from banker to workman by whisking hats from heads, exposing shared vulnerability regardless of status. The image links weather to social equality and common hazard.
A reflective passage describes the wind as a force shaping public spirit, dignity, and misfortune. It likens pursuit of a lost headgear to a shared, rueful triumph and raises a quiet, ironic observation on democracy born from gusts and misadventure.
The General Land Office announces open entry for 233,295.29 acres of Chippewa ceded lands in Minnesota including eight Red Lake reservation townships, Garden and Oak islands, and cutover lands totaling 48,738.52 acres plus 1,192.05 acres from Leech Lake. Entry begins 9 a.m. June 20, 1910, with swamp lands excluded. Preference to prior legal settlers applies. entry follows homestead rules and 1903 town site laws.
Missoula Mont June 9 headed by Duncan McDonald a party of Flathead Indians left for Washington for a conference with the great white father McDonald spokesman of the party said it was to show President Taft the injustice of taking Flathead lands from the Flathead people and to endeavor to have the lands restored.
Results on the diamond from the American Association, National League, American League, Western League and Three League show varied outcomes. Notable scores include New York trouncing St Louis 7 to 0 and Cincinnati routing Brooklyn 12 to 2.
Wheat prices in Minneapolis on June 8 show July at 1.04 percent, September at 92 and three quarters, December at 90 and a half. On track futures list No 1 hard at 1.09 and No 1 Northern around 1.07. Northern grades range from 1.04 to 1.01 with 1.06 to 1.03 for others.
In Duluth on June 8 the market shows wheat on track with No. 1 hard at 1.07 dollars, No. 1 Northern 1.06 and No. 2 Northern 1.04. July contracts at 1.04 with September at 93. Flax also on track with July 2.00, September 1.68, and October 1.69.
St Paul market report shows cattle grades from good to choice steers at 6.50 to 7.50 and cows and heifers at 6.00 to 6.50, hogs at 9.20 to 9.35, and sheep with wethers at 5.25 to 5.75, yearlings at 6.00 to 6.60, and spring lambs at 7.50 to 9.00.
Chicago market roundup lists Wheat futures July at 9514 cents and September 91 percent, December 91. Corn July 58 cents, September 59 and December 57. Date futures July 36 cents, September 85, December 36. Pork July 22.25 dollars and September 21.70. Butter creamaries 24 percent 4/27 cents, dairies 23 26 cents. Eggs 15 percent and 18 cents. Poultry prices show turkeys 15 cents and chickens 16 4/5 cents.
Chicago markets note cattle prices for Reeves Texas steers western stockers cows calves and heifers and hogs with light mixed heavy rough good to choice heavy and pigs listed. Sheep figures show native yearlings and lambs with varied ranges.
An Exchange piece describes a country gentleman’s hospitality in 1629. Servants enter with hats, wash in basins, and meals include venison pie and beef. After feast, a towel and basin, carpet, beer, hot water, and three boys say grace before all drink and retire for bed.
A Telegraph piece recalls London bank clerks a hundred years past with small staffs and formal dress. Early nineteenth century clerks wore knee breeches and silver buckles, while meals came from butchers and public houses for a penny or so. The tavern social hub allegedly inspired the clearing house’s origins.
A fond mother remarks on her newborn as a visitor comments on the infant’s fine condition. The mother admits the baby’s weight is unknown since noon.
Epictetus notes happiness serves as a universal remedy for troubles, framing inner peace as the true equalizer amid life’s burdens. His assertion champions virtue and perspective over external circumstance in achieving contentment.
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