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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1907
Page
2
The snippet names John H. Skinner as editor and proprietor and Ruth or Orature Ellia Skinner as associate editor, reflecting a traditional small newspaper masthead with leadership roles.
The Minneapolis Journal notes that a new Supreme Court decision in the Robinson case reactivates an old statute long dormant. The act allows removal of liquor law officers who refuse or neglect their duties, enabled by the attorney general to file removal proceedings in the state's name under St. Cloud enforcement measures.
Austin fire department members attended a Memorial Sunday service at Christ Episcopal Church in heavy rain. They arrived in full uniforms, appearing neat and orderly. The service began at 10 50 with Rev Budlong delivering the memorial address using Hob 18 14 as his text.
The Scandinavian Gospel Mission of Minnesota holds its annual convention at Lyle starting Thursday June 13. Morning services are at 10 30 in the Scandinavian language, with English afternoon services at 3 00 and evening services at 8 00 in the Gospel Mission Church.
Austin Council 354 Yeomen of America held a Saturday evening meeting with about fifty in attendance. Ten new members were initiated as President James Ryan administered the obligation. A good supper followed by dancing capped the evening.
A special Progressive League meeting is scheduled for Wednesday to discuss an electric car line project. All members are urged to attend.
The writer accuses an individual labeled F. E. K. of taking three knives from a show case while in the basement. They demand the knives be returned to avoid expenses and reference a failed quick overlook of a basement window.
The Lutheran church ladies earned 48 dollars from a Circus Day dinner and express satisfaction with the strong patronage received.
The Passion Play arrives at the Gem Family Theater in Austin for three days June 13 14 and 15 in hand colored moving pictures. A fifty thousand dollar French production running 3000 feet, offered at 10 cents for the entire show with marinee for those who cannot attend evening performances. Clergymen of Austin are invited to witness this grand production.
The Lawn Mower Sharpening Machine has arrived and 85 mowers are slated for sharpening. If your mower is not included, it should be brought in. Satisfaction is guaranteed by Treprer and Roaers.
Albert Wenach and his 16 year old son William vanished from Austin after selling a Minnesota farm for 810,000 cash. Wenach sent his wife and younger children to Portland, while William stayed with him. Authorities suspect murder for the money, with two unknown men linked to a train westbound. Wenach reportedly carried 6500 in bank certificates and a 1000 draft, plus other cash. Local neighbor H. Drost and banker accounts tie into the sale and auction on April 8.
Mrs O Gripman and family thank friends for kindness during illness and after the death of their loved one. They appreciated the flowers and words of sympathy greatly.
The piece notes that belief in witches persisted after the Salem mania ended in 1692, with executions or trials continuing in France in 1807 and 1850, Spain 1808, England 4 drownings later, Mexico 1800, and Russia in the late 19th century, including 1874 1879 1880 and 1889. It cites lingering sorcery beliefs as a barrier to criminal accountability.
A brief London Answers item recounts O Grady praising truthfulness after a late arrival. Mrs O Grady supports him while tending a child. Phelim explains his tardiness and recalls his master's reaction, noting faith in veracity despite delays.
A historical reflection on cultivating a calm, untroubled mind by embracing duties and circumstances rather than constant self analysis. The quote urges simplicity, patience, and spiritual formation through everyday actions. It frames perfection as less important than steady moral progress.
A quoted dialogue from Spare Moments shows a husband calling himself a fool for marrying, and his wife countering with a witty remark about reform. The exchange pivots on a playful claim of personal reform and mutual banter.
Packed hall hosts eighth grade exercises with a plant decorated room and a large class turnout. Edward McLean leads a Scotch program and many students perform songs readings and recitations. Principal Franklin praises student achievement and presents certificates to a long list of graduates.
A stranger asked a passenger if a hat was theirs then claimed it as found and returned it, then later used a similar ploy with a new umbrella, asking a passerby if it was his near Fifth Avenue, per the Kansas City Independent account.
Expert watchmakers say a watch should be thoroughly cleaned and oiled every eighteen months. Many wear a watch for years, winding it nightly and never oil it. Watches are delicate instruments, yet often neglected and tuned by time. North American.
Rev J B Budlong delivers the baccalaureate at Christ Episcopal Church amid inclement weather. He urges graduates to strive lawfully for mastery, avoiding fraud, and to pursue honorable, Christian lives as they enter the race of life with laurel awaiting those who compete rightly.
Dr Johnson visits Benjamin West to discuss American affairs. West introduces Gilbert Stuart, who contributes to the conversation. Johnson remarks on Stuart’s English, then asks where he learned it, and Stuart replies that it was not from Johnson’s dictionary.
A compact note on samp preparation tracing origins from Roger Williams to Indigenous flavoring, detailing soaking, slow boiling, salt pork, butter, and pepper. The passage contrasts tastes with Whittier and mentions Massachusetts Indians calling the dish anupac.
A Westminster Gazette excerpt notes the ignorance of some early nineteenth century dame teachers who could not answer simple questions. One declared Bible reading as instruction. Lord Shaftesbury is cited about a teacher who refused moral instruction for eight shillings weekly. A witty remark claims morals belonged to the girls’ department.
Restless, greenish, blue, black, yellowish, gray and brown eyes are linked to deceit, scorn, quixotry, temper, dignity, intelligence, and kindness. Mouth size signals conversational power. Pointed chin hints refinement. broad square or round chins imply ardent love and jealousy or steadfast affection.
Mass meeting of the Minneapolis building trades council decided to call out all workers on projects using material from master sheet metal workers whose men are striking over the open shop principle. The action halts most city construction and will affect nearly all building operations in Minneapolis.
Mrs. Elizabeth F Ayres wife of Lt Col Charles G Ayres accuses the secretary of war of insulting language in a letter forbidding trespass on West Point property and says the document has been turned to her lawyers. In Indianapolis James Hicks 18 colored throws a rock at a street car after being called a racial slur and nearly mobbed.
Minneapolis Wheat quotes for June 8 show July at $1.00 and Sept at 99 5/8 cents. On track prices list No. 1 hard at $1.03 5/8, No. 1 Northern $1.02, No. 2 Northern $1.00, No. 3 Northern 96 3/4 to 98 1/2 cents.
Wheat prices in Duluth on track with No 1 hard at 1.02 and 31.01 for No 1 Northern while July and Sept run near 1.01 and Dec 991 4c Flax also on track with July 1.29 and Oct 1.27 Prices in St Paul show cattle ranges to 5.75 for best steers cows and heifers up to 8.75 veals 4.25 5.00 hogs 6.00 6.07 and sheep with lambs 7.00 8.10 and spring 8.00 9.50.
Chicago on June 8 shows Wheat July at 96 percent Sept at 99 percent. Corn July 64 cents Sept 54 cents. Oats July 46 cents Sept 38 cents. Pork July $16.35 Sept $16.52. Butter Creameries 18 238 cents. dairies 17 21 cents. Eggs 13 percent 14 cents. Poultry turkeys 11 cents. chickens 12 cents. springs 20 22 cents.
Chicago on June 8 lists cattle prices with ranges for cows heifers calves and stockers plus road and steer figures. Hog categories include light mixed heavy rough and pigs with corresponding price ranges and sheep and lambs values.
A rambunctious debate in southern Howland over farming crops ends with a punchline about sowing oneself. The piece then surveys early warfare armor traditions, noting ancient protective gear derived from animal hides, horse hoofs, scales, and shells, tracing medieval mail to shell origins.
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