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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1906
Page
2
The brief shows the Austin Daily Herald publication details with editor John H. Skinner and associate Gertrude Ellis Skinner, including postal registration and establishment date placeholders.
Father Lambert, a devoted student of science and theology, spoke at St. Augustine's on science and revelation. He traced creation from geological layers to biblical days, arguing days are periods and science confirms scripture without contradiction. He noted a past error about electricity but kept faith intact, insisting revelation endures while science evolves.
Canvassing committees are appointed to raise funds for a handsome 80 by 60 foot brick church to rise this summer with two towers and Gothic decoration. Rev Sloane announces plans at a large Sunday morning gathering. congregational meeting set for next Thursday.
The church drew crowded doors for the morning service with pleasing floral decorations and fine music. A class of 14 was confirmed and several baptized. Evening services conducted in Norwegian. about seventy five took communion.
The weekly men’s gathering grows in attendance with nearly 900 present at Sunday’s session. Geo A Hormel led the opening address and J L Mitchell chaired song service as men actively participate with no formal testimonies or prayers. The lively crowd signals a rising need for larger venue for future Christian Brotherhood of Russia meetings and spurs appeals for retail store hours reforms.
The Woman's Meeting at the Presbyterian church gathered about fifty women Sunday afternoon. Miss Sarah Haines, after a year at the Moody Institute, led the assembly with earnestness and ability. Prayer was the chosen subject and presented in a practical and reasonable manner.
Large morning crowd with many standing at rear. 23 baptized and 20 added to church rolls. Evening service also well attended.
A Tuesday program at Piano Solo presents Miss Florence Cross in selected vocal and piano solos including The Witches Dance and Der Lerche. Mrs J P Anderson and Miss Charlotte Snyder perform, with Kate Knuckles listed on mandolin. A Biennial progress report is promised by Mrs R O Hall.
A Baptist church proved too small for the crowd wishing to attend Sunday service. A splendid program was arranged and carried out as published without a hitch.
Morning service drew a large crowd for Children's Day with a splendid program. Rev Dr Sloane baptized twelve children. An evening congregation filled the church as Rev Sloane urged early store closings, speaking strongly in favor.
Governor Johnson proclaims Thursday June 14 1906 as Flag Day urging Minnesotans to observe with patriotic exercises in schools and to decorate homes and businesses with the Stars and Stripes to honor the nation’s freedom and liberty.
Attendance at the Christian church meeting in the Advent church building on Kenwood Avenue was about twice normal. The congregation is paying off a mortgage on the lot bought last year and plans to build a house of its own once the debt is cleared.
The Episcopalians held Firemen's Memorial service in the morning at the city church and evening attendance surpassed capacity. Bishop Edsall delivered a notable sermon. A class of 41 was confirmed. Under Rev J Budlong the church has grown rapidly and may face building expansion next year.
A transit level tripod and rod used by AnyEngineer's outfit were stolen from the G. W. A. R. camp near Elkton Thursday night. Report any clues to the chief of Police or the C. G. W. Agent in Austin.
The author reflects on a telescope revealing vast numbers of stars and suns, each a potential source of light and heat for surrounding worlds. He imagines countless systems beyond our own, suggesting endless satellites and cosmic realms.
Nine children joined the church and one baptism occurred at the morning service. Dr Smalley delivered a simple spontaneous sermon on Man a worker With God. He spoke of God creating the wild rose and, through human labor, culture and care, adding variety to gardens and hot houses. He noted God created the wolf and man has developed it into the greyhound. The horse has been perfected.
In a sharp exchange, Senator Grafton accuses Senator Graball of siding with interests by offering to work for 25 percent less in legal expenses. The confrontation highlights alleged duplicity and the breach of courtesy between lawmakers.
The dialogue recalls the hardest part of composing first verses finding someone willing to hear them. A brief note cites Filegende Blatter as context or source.
A concise reflection attributed to Aristotle noting that fear erodes affection and trust. The statement suggests that fear undermines love, making true regard unlikely in fear-filled relationships.
A survey of flood narratives from the Bible to the Koran and Berosus shows a common theme of a world deluge. Noah’s ark, its cargo, and the journey near Ararat recur, with various legends detailing animals, divine commands, and regional interpretations across cultures.
An old style ad by John Mears offers hacks for weddings christenings parties funerals hospital trips jail transfers to and from depot baggage transport day or night and a telephone for trunk moves. It claims baggage teams at all train arrivals and promises more services.
A poor but worthy elderly couple gain £20 from a relative's death. Their joy is tempered only by the old man’s remark that the fortune changes nothing and they will continue to speak with their neighbors as before.
The advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages as a constitutional disease. It claims the remedy acts on the blood and mucous surfaces, builds up the constitution, and offers $100 for any failure to cure, with testimonials available and sale by druggists for 75 cents. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constitution.
An advertising notice touts hair health, claiming dandruff germ causes hair loss. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a cosmetic cure, describing its chemical origin and claiming it stops shedding and baldness. Samples offered via mail from The Herpicide Co. Detroit with agent J. E. Malloy.
Merchant John Maurek of the Third Ward announces that his store will close each night this week at 6 o'clock, except Saturday when closing time will be 9:30 PM.
A few choice first farm mortgages are offered for sale by Austin National Bank of Austin Minnesota. The listing notes limited selections and invites inquiries from interested lenders and investors.
A vintage ad promotes a general relief map of Yellowstone National Park with full color accuracy and precise locations of all points of interest. The notice invites residents and travelers to order by mail and pay five cents to A. M. Cleland, General Pass Agent, St. Paul, Minnesota.
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