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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1903
Page
4
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen Austin Homestead No 448 meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month in Woodman Hall. Officers include Mayor, Poreman, and Cor respondent.
Fidelity Lodge No a9 AF and AM announces its communications at the lodge on Avello Main on the first and Wednesday evenings each month. John Robertson WM and Phoson Secretary are listed in the notice.
A local fraternal group meets on the first and third Wednesdays in Woodman hall. Officers Ed Caner and Ed Sterling serve as guide and clerk respectively in this brief notice of regular gatherings.
The Cedar Camp No 05 meets the 2nd, 4th, and 4th Monday evenings each month at Woodmen hall. Mrs Mattie Pair banks, Oracle, and Anna B Robie serve as Recorder.
The organization meets on the nd and 4th Monday evenings of each month in the Masonic hall with Mrs Wm McFarlane as WM and Jane Todd as Secretary.
Austin Council No 53 meets on the second and fourth Tuesday at 8 p m in Woodman Lodge. Visiting neighbors are welcome. Leadership includes Herbert St Ledger as Samaritan, with J Scovell as Scribe.
Austin Lodge No55 holds weekly Monday meetings at the Elks hall. Visiting Knights attended, with members including WJ Urbateb and J C Soyder noted among attendees.
The Lady Maccabees meet on the first and third Tuesdays in MW A hall with Mrs Etta Ames as Lady Commander and Dr Mannie Feister as Record Keeper. Court of Honor No. 414 also meets on the first and third Tuesdays at Elks hall with Kev Miller as WC and Mrs Sarah Foster as Recorder.
Post No 66 GAR lists regular meetings on the first or third Saturday evenings each month. Visiting comrades are cordial invited, signed by Jobo Robertson, Commander.
Austin Lodge No 8 AOUW meets on the second and fourth Thursdays each month at Ellis ball on Main street. C M Hail MW, O H Harris Recorder.
On the second and fourth Friday evenings of each month members meet at the new Kiks hall on Main Street. Visiting Kiks are invited to attend. L. D. Baird is Exalted Ruler and O J. Simmons is Secretary of Royal Arc Chapter No 14.
Parrots live chiefly on a nutritious diet of fruit seeds and nectar, which has driven the development of their large powerful bills. The text notes tropical fruit eaters like hornbills and Godetvolrs as examples of strong beaks.
Fragmentary text appears to depict a dialog with misread words and unclear speakers. The few readable phrases hint at eating, fingers, washing, and a reference to a place or culture, but the overall meaning is obscured by garbled OCR.
The Minneapolis and St. Louis R R reintroduces Homeseekers Rates to Minnesota North Lakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and other western areas. Rates are one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip, valid on the first and third Tuesdays of April May and June 1903, limited 21 days from sale. Inquiries to any M S L ticket agent or A B Currs G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
The Iowa Central Railway re establishes Homesekers Rates to Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and other western regions for select dates in April May and June 193 with a round trip fare of one fare plus 2.00. Tickets are valid 21 days from sale. Inquiries to A B Curts GP&TA Minneapolis Minn.
Via Chicago Great Western railway. Round trips to St Paul Minneapolis Superior Ashland Duluth and other Minnesota resorts. Tickets on sale daily June 1 to Sept 30 good to return Oct 31 Also to Colorado Utah Black Hills New Mexico and Texas points with stop over privileges. For full information apply to any Great Western agent or J P Elmer. G P A Chicago III.
Tucianapolis Ind June 12 28 903 dollars 13.00 round trip via Chiago Great Western Railway tickets on sale June 13th and Mth good to return June 26th or July 25th with 50c extra. Information from any Great Western Agent J P Eimer GP Chicago Ill.
Indianapolis and St Paul notices offer one fare plus two dollars round trip with June 13 and 14 sale, good to return by June 26 or July 25 with extra 50 cents. Includes Chicago Great Western routes to St Louis and Kansas City. Also Town Central Railroad trains, plus Boston excursions via Nickel Plate Road June 25–27 and July 1–5.
June 25th to 27th inclusive and July 1st to 5th inclusive offer special low rates with liberal return limits. Details available from Nickel Plate Road offices and ticket agents.
New coaches placed in service between here and St. Paul and Minneapolis by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway greatly improve travel comfort and boost the line's popularity.
Chicago Great Western Railway offers three tourist car options to California. Ask any Great Western agent about schedules rates and reservations.
Jury at St Paul returns not guilty verdict in the Kohler murder case of John Kaar after a five hour deliberation. Defendant Kohler, claimed intoxication left him unable to know right from wrong, shot John Kaar on Front street May 56 after borrowing a revolver from a saloonkeeper.
Fred W. Ames asked the Minnesota Supreme Court for a new trial on grounds of error. Former Minneapolis police chief sat with attorney Victor J. Welch as state attorney F. H. Boardman argued the case. Welch contended that the grand jury could be challenged after indictment and affidavits showing prejudice were rejected. The court took the matter under advisement with a decision expected this week.
The Missouri Supreme Court en banc ruled against Attorney General Crow in seeking a decree of ouster against Continental Tobacco Co for alleged anti trust violations. It also favored thirteen railroads in suits over reconsignment charges, and held that a corporation may in good faith acquire other similar firms.
London June 16 Sir Thomas Lipton hosted a farewell dinner at the Savoy and stated a hundred reasons bode success for a third America's Cup attempt. If defeated this year he would return a year hence with Shamrock I. Also notes Bowen returns to New York and other biographical remarks from Book Lovers' Magazine about Johnson's social circle.
A village minister sees parishioner John outside his cottage broth in the doorway. John explains the chimney smokes, prompting a rebuke from a voice inside. The minister quietly remarks that their own chimney sometimes smokes too.
The excerpt contrasts architectural styles with how they imagine weight and support. It cites Moresque, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Moor traditions, then quotes a judge about a marriage failing and a remark on bankruptcy, concluding with a wry line about smoke saving someone.
A vast audience gathered in Armory hall as President Roosevelt occupied a box and received loud applause. He spoke at length, then sat to listen for an hour to choruses and solos before quietly leaving to catch a train to Washington.
Poughkeepsie June 16 crews from Columbia and Wisconsin universities arrive at Highland. Wisconsin, led by Coach Andrew O Dea, report strong, tired but improved crew and expect trials on the Hudson to reveal whether they are faster than last year. Freshmen show notable strength and dependability, while the varsity four debuts as a Columbia loaned boat supports the experiment.
A K Taylor of Hoenston Texas, a member of the supreme lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, collapsed from apoplexy on the deck of the river steamer J. J. Tlill as it reached the dock at St Paul. He died soon after at St Joseph's hospital.
Referee Geiger rules balance due to Mrs. Ludington from former Governor Ladington’s estate at 86,869.52. Nashville railway assets sell for 500,000 under foreclosure. Potomac grounds at Lahasha Point. In Fajardo harbor, Ensign Abele reports Omaha uninjured after four months tied up due to bricklayers strike. Raleigh returns to Aden for boiler repairs. Norbert Schanz dies on an eastbound train near Salina. Reliance, Columbia, and Constitution at moorings as Glen Cove cups race unfolds.
National League games in Pittsburg, Chicago 0 to 3. Cincinnati 4 defeated St. Louis 3. American League results in Philadelphia 2 over St. Louis 1 and Washington 2 over Detroit 1. American Association matchups show Toledo 7 over Milwaukee 6. Indianapolis 1 lost to Minneapolis 5. Columbus 6 defeated Kansas City 3.
Minneapolis and Duluth report mixed grain bids with cash and forward prices for wheat flax and corn, plus cattle hogs and sheep prices in St Paul Chicago and other markets. An odd joke caps the page noting Mrs Brandnew asks about etiquette and Mr Brandnew replies about inferiors.
A Chicago News item notes Hank shifted from a preacher career path to aiming for a medical profession, spurred by accumulating bills and expectations. The brief reflects a personal vow tied to family finances and future study plans.
The elster or Pica candata is a feared bird in south Germany. It nests in orchards, is sacred to some, and three sightings on a house top are seen as a death omen. A scream from the bird near a sick person predicts death, while silence offers a chance of recovery. Farmers value it as an insect destroyer despite the superstition.
A humorous musing argues humility comes when a peacock loses his glory. With plumage gone the bird becomes meek and quiet, avoiding trouble and hiding from sight until new tail feathers grow back.
The article surveys live rattlesnakes and notes toxin production emerges soon after birth. Six day olds show trace venom presence, three month olds secrete substantial venom. A New York Tribune excerpt recounts a child’s question at a marriage tale about a miracle.
The Kalahari desert hosts sparse water sources but storms briefly revive rivers. Bushmen dig shallow holes, tie a sponge to a reed, and extract moisture to fill calabashes. Bechuanas water cattle only every two to three days, and goats may go months without drink.
A London Express summary depicts Somalis as inconsistent fighters, eager for drill and uniform, yet effeminate in nature. They are fond of finery, gossip, and luxurious life, easily excited and timid before Europeans. Dancing and clapping predominate, while Somali women appear cowed and mistreated.
The fragmentary excerpt from The Pleasures of the Table by G. H. Eliwanger recalls Abbe Morelet and the archbishop of Santali as turkey lovers. It includes a mock dialogue about sharing a truffled turkey and a bet over truffles, with quips about false reports by turkeys.
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