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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1909

Page

2

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Potpourri: Local Businesses Decorated for Flag Day

A reader notes many business places decorated in celebration of flag day, reflecting community support and local pride.

Eclipse of the Sun Expected Thursday Afternoon

An eclipse is forecast for Thursday with the event starting around 6 10 p m local time. The Sun will be obscured for a short period as observers watch from area sites.

Mason City Trims Planned Paving to Alleys

City officials drop most paving plans for the year leaving only alleys to be paved.

Mason City

Blueprint Planned for Tia Big Slough North of City

Survey stacks line the river from the city plant to cow pastures along the banks as planners map the slough area north of town.

Tia

Drumbeat of a Star Sows Belief in Sunday Tribune

Readers of the Sunday Tribune link a hypnotic star feature to Dr Coburn, noted for medical practice a decade ago. Rumor says he mesmerized many, influencing local opinion and sparking renewed discussion.

Sunday’s Tribune Coburn

Sunday baseball urged to end by Austin readers

Spring Valley Mercury Vidette notes civics concerns about Sunday ball games in Austin and mocks requests to drop swearing. It questions whether the umpire should decide what counts as necessary profanity and suggests banning Sunday baseball for propriety.

Spring Valley Mercury Austin

How would you like to be the milk man

A reflective piece criticizes the milk man's demanding schedule and the consequences of readers neglecting to place milk bottles and tickets outside doors. It laments shortened rest hours from 11 p to 6 pm and urges consideration for workers and routine duties.

Drainage plans threaten Cedar River floods in coming years

The article warns of extensive ditching and tiling in the Cedar river watershed from Rice Lake to Steele and Dodge counties. It notes the flood risk when water from heavy rains reaches the river through unblocked channels and urges city county cooperation to manage county water drainage.

Rice Lake Austin Steele Dodge

Banquets at Fifty Cents a Plate Not Acceptable

The piece argues against churches and societies serving cheap fifty cent banquets. It says no group can profit at that price given high provisions and insists contributors must cover actual costs. It urges societies to stop catering cheaply and value the event properly.

Austin

What Lockjaw Is From The July Technical World

In a July issue the Technical World explains tetanus from a toy pistol bite. It notes the average death toll of 363 and describes early signs such as irritable wounds, jaw stiffness, facial rigidity, and muscular spasms spreading to the body. It likens the agony to meningitis and hydrophobia, ending with a vivid, cautionary account.

The Technical World Magazine

Macs Beat Northfield 5 1 With Strong Pitching

Mac's defeated Northfield 5 to 1 Sunday afternoon as Mullaney fanned 11 while Fossum struck out 6. Tin Eyck shined at second base for the Macs and Thomas James umpired to the crowd's satisfaction. Attendance was light due to weather but Macs fans turned out stoutly.

Mac’s Northfield Tin Eyck Macs Mullaney Fossum Thomas James Rooters

Epworth League Convention at Albert Lea June 18 19 20

The Epworth League of Southern Minnesota holds its district convention in Albert Lea on June 18 19 and 20. Delegates from this city include Roy Furtney Ernest Chandler Claud Craig Roland Lutz Farell Reilly Harry Pettingill Lee Gibbons Abigail Lutz Dana Waterman Stella Foster Mabel Tompkins Edith Chandler Edith Padden Ethel Tompkins Ruth Mills Hazel Foster Lillian Cress Mrs B Galloway Gladys Roberts and Rev G W Lutz.

Epworth League Southern Minnesota Albert Lea Roy Furtney Ernest Chandler Claud Craig Roland Lutz Farell Reilly Harry Pettengill Lee Gibbons Abigail Lutz Dana Waterman Stella Foster Mabel Tompkins Edith Chandler Edith Padden Ethel Tompkins Ruth Mills Hazel Foster Lillian Cress B. Galloway Gladys Roberts G. W. Lutz

Bids Open for 3000 Tons of Coal in Austin

Bids are invited by the Austin Board of Water Electric Gas and Power for 3000 tons of bituminous coal to be delivered monthly for one year to the Electric Light and Pumping Station. Bids due by 6 pm June 25 1909. The board may reject all bids. President J L Golden secretary J C Todd. Austin Minnesota.

Board of Water, Electric, Gas and Power Commissioners Austin Minnesota Electric Light J. L. Golden Pres

Firemen Memorial Services Held at Christchurch

The city firemen observed memorial services at Christchurch on Sunday morning with a special musical program by the choir. Rev. J. S. Budlong delivered an address of special significance to the firemen as two companies attended in full ranks despite stormy morning weather.

Christchurch JS. Budlong

Rev Elias Handy Leads Grinnell Sermons on The Church at Corinth

Pastor Rev Elias Handy of Grinnell Iowa famed evangelist of the Middle West spoke at the Christian Brotherhood meeting at the Baptist church on Sunday afternoon the last until fall. He delivered a powerful address using analogies and earnestness to connect with listeners. He also preached at the Congregational church in the morning and at the M E church in the evening.

Elias Handy M. E Grinnell Iowa Middle West Christian Brotherhood Baptist Church Corinth Handy Congregational M. FE

Children Day Exercises at Congregational Church

The Sunday afternoon program featured thirty white dressed girls led by Helen Baird and Helen Banfield. A infant class graduation and diplomas were presented by Supt. Jones. The offering supported missionary work and the program included recitations, songs, anthems, and a graduation of the primary class.

Congregational Church Helen Baird Helen Banfield Jones Jesus

Children Day Observed at Presbyterian Church Service

The Presbyterian church celebrated Children’s Day with green and white decor and a well-run program directed by Mrs. George Hormel, Miss Kate Todd, and Miss Cora Dovenburg. The service featured multiple recitations, choirs, songs, and an offering for Sunday school missions.

The Presbyterian Church George Hormel Kate Todd Cora Dovenburg Ora Robertson Ethel Olson

Hood River Termed Heaven by Billy Sunday

The evangelist Billy Sunday declared Hood River his preferred abiding place with Hood River cited as a close second during Sunday meetings. He warned listeners that if misfortune befell him, he would still favor Hood River as his spiritual home.

Billy Hood River

Hood River as Celestial Destination Mentioned by Evangelist

The Hood River, Oregon paper quotes an evangelist who prefers descending into Hood River over any other spot on Earth and even suggests falling upward into the vast blue seeking the city of Eternal Rest. The tone playfully praises Hood River as a chosen refuge and frames it within a broader quest.

Celestial Kingdom Hood River Mother Earth City of Eternal Rest Oregon

Oakland News Roundup Highlights Local Happenings

A dance is planned in the new hall on July 4th. Misses Murane return home for vacation. Leo Cotter served as Austin caller midweek. Mamie Carroll sews for Mrs. Gus Keneven. Dick Cotter, once ill with heart trouble, shows improvement. Loren Majerus and sister Carrie attended a Bohemian hall dance. Mike Sheedy sold a horse. Mike Lambert visits cousin Katherine Hoban. J F Purcell spent Sunday at Edward Cotter's. Oakland baseball nine to play Myrtle on Sunday.

Loren Majerus Carrie Bohemian Hall Mike Sheedy Mike Lambert Katherine Hoban J. F. Purcell Edward Cotter

Bids Sought for $25,000 School District Bonds in Austin

The Board of Education of Independent School District No. 27 Austin Minnesota invites sealed bids to purchase bonds totaling 25000 to fund a third ward school house replacing the Lincoln building destroyed by fire. Bonds bear 4 percent interest semiannual payable, dated July 1 1909 due July 1 1929, require a certified check of 100 and may be rejected.

Board of Education of Independent School District No Austin Minnesota Lincoln Orma

Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments

An advertisement warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. The internal remedy claims to treat blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials requested and a price of 75 cents per bottle. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Hall Ohio F. J Cheney & Co

District Court Resumes Annie Puschert Trial

In district court, the adjourned Saturday noon session reconvened this afternoon to resume the case of Annie Puschert who is suing her father in law.

Annie Puschert

DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Endorsements

There are no substitutes for DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills in treating kidney and bladder ailments. They relieve backache rheumatic pains and urinary disorders. A free trial box is offered by sending your name to E. DeWitt & Co. Chicago, with local druggists selling the product.

DeWitt DeWitt & Co Chicago

Bankrupt Anthony V Eller in Minnesota creditors meet

The district court notice states Anthony V Eller of Austin Minnesota was adjudicated bankrupt on June 12 1909. The first meeting of creditors before Referee in Bankruptcy William Burns will occur June 25 1909 at 2 PM at his office corner Main and Third streets Winona Minnesota. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. The witness date is June 12 1909 in Winona Minnesota.

District Court OF the United States District OF Minnesota Anthony V. Eller Austin Mower County Minnesota William Burns Main Third Streets Winona

DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad Noted

An advertising note promotes DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as the original product and urges buyers to request it by name for use on cuts and similar wounds.

DeWitt

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