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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1905
Page
2
An Austin lady shields a duck coop with an umbrella to keep rain off the ducks. The piece notes farmers and new fibre plants, a request for cost‑effective site location, and a humorous exchange about Hubbard squash seed costing $1.30 on a ride to Renova.
The street committee reports favorable replies on Woodon stone for road use. Experts claim it can be rolled with a horse power roller and contains a cement-like element for close adhesion. A partial trial with blocks is urged for council consideration.
June 29 to July 2 agents of the Pennsylvania Short Lines offer very low fares to Asbury Park N J with travel to Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and New York at no extra cost. Postal ad directed to G L Thompson TPA Pioneer Press Building St Paul.
Sealed bids due Saturday June 17 for a one and a half story building with addition on Water street facing the Water Works Station. The Committee on Purchases reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
George Nelson and John Sorenson form Sorenson & Nelson to provide expert horse shoeing and general blacksmithing from the old L. 8. Mitchell shop at 224 Bridge Street, following Nelson’s twelve years with Lars Hanson.
New York on June 10 reports that both the Russian and Japanese governments have accepted President Roosevelt's peace proposals. The Associated Press says representations by the two warring nations are assured, signaling progress toward settlement.
Sunday morning program at the Baptist Church begins 10 30 with chorus scripture reading and prayer. Recitations from Edward Will and Phylis Jenson followed by solo by Dorothy Ebinger. Rainbow Girls recite and Olive Dooley duets with Lois Ebinger. Pageant includes Cleon Gibbons Donald Round and Marvel Rugg in dialogue and song with Ethel Evison and Lois Mann leading chorus.
Ghurgh church announcements list Mass at 8 10 30 a m and an evening service at 7 30 p m. St Augustine’s notes Children’s Day exercises in the morning and no evening service.
A church calendar lists a 9:30 class meeting, 10:30 Children’s Day exercises, 12:00 Sunday School, 3:00 Junior League, 7:00 Epworth League, and no evening service.
Rev Marshal of Oresco will lead the morning service at the Congregational church with no evening service scheduled.
The First Church of Christ Scientist conducts regular services at 10 30 a m every Sunday at its Maple Street church with Sabbath school at 11 46.
The Evang elical Lutheran church will hold confirmation in the morning with Pentecostal offerings placed on the altar after services. A baccalaureate sermon is scheduled for the evening.
The text argues that success spans many professions and hinges on wise buying. It urges buying tailor made clothes from Ed Shiewek, claiming quality, proper craftsmanship, correct style, and honest prices, noting his success from knowing how to buy and sell.
A Franklin school 7th grade visit impressed with neat order and music lesson led by Miss Cowan. Pupils’ drawings covered the walls and, on request, several works were loaned to the library for the children’s room, inviting all to visit and view the artistic effort.
Mra Will Bassler and Mrs SF ileason hosted a Birthday Club gathering at the Sleason home. Guests exchanged infantile photographs as supper cards and took part in a state-guessing entertainment with verses and rhymes describing Iowa New Hampshire Vermont New York Ohio Illinois Minnesota and more.
A portfolio of Ernest Thomson Seton bird drawings was presented to the library by Master Jay Horiel. The donor remarked that the artwork will benefit all children who visit the library, not just the donor’s family, reflecting a philosophy of sharing and goodwill.
Benjamin the Wheeler of the University of California notes sympathy for the Japanese in the current war due to closer ties with San Francisco and many Japanese in state universities. A detachments exhibit of Japanese and Russian soldiers in uniform from the Japanese army will be shown in Austin on June 22 by Campbell Bros. New Consolidated Shows.
The Degree of Honor held an adjourned meeting Friday afternoon to admit a class at a special rate. Eight were initiated and more are planned. Ice cream and cake followed the initiation with a large attendance. Initiates included Dr. Leck, Mrs. Wells, Mrs. Lyons, Mrs. Roy Woodard, Esther and Lizzie Reilly, Mrs. A. Emmons, and Mrs. Art Ingals. Scovil advertises Diamond rings at striking prices for a few days.
From Sunday June 11 the Pennsylvania Short Line schedules several New York trains with varying times and fares. The New York Special runs 8:00 a m to 8:15 a m in 23 hours 156 minutes with $5 extra. the Keystone Express departs 10:05 a m for 28 hours with differential fare. the Manhattan Limited leaves 11:00 a m for 24 hours with $4.00 extra. the Pennsylvania Special at 2:45 p m reaches 8:45 a m in 18 hours with no extra fare but $10.00 charge. the Atlantic Express departs 3:15 p m for 23 hours with no extra fare. the Pennsylvania Limited departs 5:30 p m for 23 hours with $5 extra. For full information contact G L Thomson in St Paul.
A large line of Outing Sofas in up to date fabrics and patterns is ready for inspection. Ideal for hot weather. Prices range from five to eighteen dollars.
Outing shirts offered in pleated front or plain styles with both attached and detached collars. Prices range from 47 cents to $1.50, with Cutts branding referenced in listings.
Men’s Balbriggan shirts with French neck and corded fronts, glove-fitting drawers with double seat offered at 39c. Special silk finish Balbriggan shirts with French neck and silk trimmed fronts priced at 47c, all in good values.
A sale listing offers Lisle and Cotton Webbing items with Calf skin ends and Button cast off. Regular 35 cents value now special at 23 cents.
The millinery department has just received a fresh line of duck hats for sale. The updated arrivals promise new styles for the season.
Sealed bids for the Parochial school at Johnsburg Minnesota are due June 15 1905. Stephen Klapprich chairs the bidding. W F Keefe of Austin prepared the plans. A 200 dollar certified check accompanies each bid. the committee may reject any or all bids.
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