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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
2
The internal revenue service bans handling empty cigar boxes with penalties from fifty to five hundred dollars. Sears Roebuck & Co. reportedly earned over sixty thousand dollars last year from county residents who failed to sign communications. Dancing at Harmonia hall for a class reception was organized by two nonstudents, while pupils deny hosting the event.
The pure food commission targets adulterated lemon extracts effective July 1 1905. Preparations with under 5 percent pure lemon oil dissolved in other alcohol cannot be sold as lemon extract and must be labeled by their true name. Pure vanilla must use only vanilla bean extract in ethyl alcohol with no foreign colorings.
The resignation of Fred Mason from the post of secretary of the State Association of Retail Grocers and Retail Merchants is noted. W. B. Webber of Rochester is praised as a strong potential successor with experience uniting diverse commercial interests. The piece also discusses electric light requests across the river, city population estimates for Austin, and critiques a local directory’s growth claims.
A historical report asserts no serious crime tarnishes the city’s fair name. It notes steady growth, disputes county population estimates, and observes limited immigration with notable emigration. Mower County farmers have spread to the Dakotas, Oregon, and Washington, hinting at a population similar to five years ago.
The program lists times for a Mission at St Augustine's: 5 46 First mass and short instruction, 9 30 Second mass and sermon, 3 00 Way of the Cross with Congregational singing followed by children service, 7 45 Evening Service with The Gateway to Eternal Life as subject.
Miss Kellington from Minneapolis visits cousin Mrs Pollock for summer. Ben Gillan returns to Minneapolis after schooling. Mr and Mrs McKenna of Napoleon visit Mr and Mrs Weber. Arthur Scullin and Miss Smith of Austin attend services. Mr and Mrs Sehissler of Austin visit Mr and Mrs Bacon. Miss Hazle Beatty of Blooming Prairie visits relatives. Elizabeth Field, the Shisslers and Mrs Bacon attend a social at Mrs Maxfield’s. LaBar couple depart for Michigan City to see Mr and Mrs Hiram Weller. Wells head to North Yakima to visit their son Horace, then Portland. Seeley of Adams visits friends. Birthday club meets Anbie Gill for a pleasant afternoon. James De Young of Dexter visits sister Mrs Vaughan.
Local church events note strong attendance at children’s day exercises. Several residents traveled to nearby towns including Dakota and Black Hills areas for visits and family occasions. Mentions of Jens Jepson funeral attendance, births, and visits by multiple individuals to Grand Meadow, Rochester, West Hope, and other communities.
Boston stage listing presents Bers OME Ralph Crane and a long cast including Carl Johnson Mr. OCurwen Earl Turton Willis Campbell Fred Dugan Lafayette French Mr Alfred Bemis Elmer Avery Sanford Washburn Mrs Roberts Hazel Webber Frances Tidd Jessie Hillier Miss Lawton Viola Dinsmoor. Act I shows Mrs Edward Roberts drawing in Hotel Bellingham. Act II interior elevator. Act III landing on fifth floor. Go to Music hall Tuesday June 20 for cooks and booths. Free admission daytime. evening 20 cents actors 10 cents children for entertainment.
The 1906 graduates of Austin High School gave a reception for the 1905 class and friends at Music Hall. The hall featured palms and smilax, pink and green decor, and a refined setup with a Senior color scheme. Guests were welcomed by the reception committee, enjoyed music by the Metropolitan orchestra, and were offered frappe and sweets.
Mrs George White visits the White family north of town with George anticipated on the 20th. Mr Schwartz buys the Morgan Nelson farm to reside there. A girl born to Mr and Mrs Foton on June 2. Harry Baker and sister Guasie return from a year at the University. John H. Fench’s barn advances. he did not buy lumber from the Austin combine. Rounee boys home for summer, Burnie Johnson also present. Road work slow due to wet weather and excessive rain harming crops. Local merchants question why Bell phone lines are installed when seeking home industry. Some plan a cheap excursion to Chicago over the weekend from Lyle.
Sealed bids will be received until 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. F. Qo Hall, Chairman.
An advertisement claims deafness from Eustachian tube inflammation caused by catarrh can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It offers $100 for any case of deafness due to catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation. It also notes skirts offered ready made cheaper than custom sewing.
William Beebe describes a desolate Mexican desert on a dawn trek. He observes an immense inverted cone of vultures feeding on camel carcasses and circling above alkali plains as wind and dust swirl and distant mountains loom.
A big showing of neck wear in exclusive style direct from the manufacturers. New midget ties in light and dark outing colors 19 cents. A large assortment of narrow and wide four inch hands. Right summer weight and style, worth 75 and 50 cents. Boys K and E blouses 47 cents with or without collar. Men s two thread half hose in fancies and plain colors 12 1/2 cents.
An item listing discusses shirt options featuring pleated front or plain styles with cuffs. It notes prices from 47 cents to 1 dollar and 50 cents, with variations for attached or detached cuffs.
Balbriggan shirts with French neck and corded fronts offered at 39e. Drawers with double seat and glove-fit described as good value. Special 2he men's shirts in silk finish Balbriggan feature French neck, overcast seams, and silk trimmed fronts priced at 47e.
Silk shirt waist suits are featured with a department sale focusing on chic, affordable styles. The display highlights flattering cuts, and pricing aims to attract shoppers seeking lightweight summer apparel.
News item notes the millinery department has received a shipment described as pork hats. Details on design or origin are not provided in the readable text.
The piece from Success Magazine notes that making a strong first impression with a prospective customer is key. It emphasizes approaching others as familiar yet respectful, winning sympathy and goodwill without offense, a skill linked to high earnings.
A Longmeadow talk on the life of David Brainard recounts his Yale expulsion in his junior year after a charge related to religious belief. The anecdote links Brainard with Jonathan Edwards and the Great Awakening, noting Yale entry in 1780 and a controversial exchange with witnesses during testimony.
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