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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
2
CURA plans a tax of 1 cent per hundred matches, a low rate that may disappoint stingy bachelors. The ruling includes all matches under this levy. Newport fashion includes women banning hats this summer, implying lighter headwear despite heavy previous styles.
Tr is hard to find a prettier street in our city than Chatham with its double row of elms almost arching overhead. There are streets with more elegant dwellings but none where lawns and flowers and trees are better kept. The Wold lawn has for years been the banner lawn. this year it remains prestigious. Park Goodwin place shows what Virginia Creeper can achieve when trained. Eugene Wood home offers new blossoms. Few ill kept places mar the street.
The lady managers of the St Louis exposition present a familiar display of discord among women. The text suggests a strong need for a capable man to lead the board, lamenting the sacrifice of a good man as apparently required.
Tur Chicago school teachers call for removal of Head Critic William W. Black cited for a dour demeanor. They say his lack of smiles shows a stubborn, unyielding approach to managing a large staff of instructors.
A scientist posits that the strawberry may induce death by the bearer's own action, implying those who neither raise nor buy them are prompted to question existence with the “To be or not to be” dilemma. The remark frames a private contemplation as a fatal decision.
In Hutchinson Kansas a peculiar flood tale emerges as every church faces inundation except the Baptist congregation. The remark highlights a local oddity amid the disaster, drawing attention to religious groups during the crisis.
A curmudgeonly reflection notes that prominent American novelists from three years ago have faded into oblivion with little lasting impact, signaling a swift collapse of literary memory and prestige.
Under this heading readers may submit social political and religious essays. The paper reserves the right to reject submissions and asks contributors to avoid personal attacks or identifying personalities.
A newspaper column laments sensational books like Palace of Sin Harry Tracy and The Dalton Brothers as corrupting boys. It argues literature fuels crime, urges licensing and government inspection of sellers, prosecutions for vendors, and stronger enforcement of laws to curb juvenile readership.
Price single tuning three dollars. Two tunings for five dollars per year. In clubs of three or more, two dollars per tuner. Service in Austin only. First class work guaranteed. F. M. Rerruss 303 Water St. tf
Frank M. Herzog died at his home Tuesday night aged 28. He fell from an apple tree last August fracturing his back and never recovered, dying after weeks of suffering. Born in Austin he was a painter by trade and married Ada Denson seven years ago. survived by wife, daughter, parents Henry and wife, five brothers and two sisters. Funeral Thursday at St Augustine's Church at 9:30, procession at 9 from his home. interment in Catholic cemetery.
Hawaii allocates 50000 for St. Louis World's Fair exhibit and State Day events draw 30000 participants. French National Pavilion construction begins. Canada breeders seek 250000 government aid. Britain's Kensington Palace style pavilion planned. Greece to exhibit old statuary replicas. Wealthy backers and municipal plans highlighted. Lorraine J. Pitkin named department commander in Illinois G A R corps.
Mr L W Stanton of Cleveland, chief engineer for the new Austin telephone company, arrives with engineer F A Foche to supervise the project. The advanced construction eliminates bare wires and tree trimming, earning favorable regard. Stanton oversees multiple U S plants with completed projects delivering satisfaction. The Austin Co secures his services for major installations nationwide.
Mrs H Chapman of Nebraska visits L B Chapman family and travels to Wisconsin. R L Johnson of Austin modules a Wal tham caller and returns on the 832 train. M A Beltz digs a cellar awaiting Masons to lay wall for new dwelling. Early settler calls on friends Friday. E F Peck now of Austin, once bought land in Section 3 Wal tham in 1873 and built a house in 1874. A McGowan threshing with two sets of timothy seed left from last fall. Chas Sanders of Owatonna visits bank and returns. Emil Handke of Lansing visiting Wal tham friends. he clerks in Lansing store. Band rehearsals with 12 pieces. Telephone poles set west and north to Seaveys, will wire to Brownsdale and Wal tham. July 4 celebration meeting and committee named. Ball game Waltham defeats Dexter 5 to 2. Mrs Bolton returns from Duluth after visiting sister.
The piece argues for personal creeds and a focus on actions over words. It notes Hills as a national platform favorite whose verses titled A Creed of Preference have sparked criticism. The essay invokes examples from Christian, Brahmin, Mohammedan, and Chinese creeds and cites Joseph Cook and Sam Jones on creed evaluation, concluding life and deeds reveal belief.
The Austin Knight was arrested in Albert Lea on Tuesday. His companions posted $25 to secure his release and depart him from town. The piece notes his extreme anger and mocks the impractical joke played on him.
A special excursion via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway leaves Austin at 7 50 a m on Sunday June 28 and returns after events at Minnehaha Falls. Free entertainment includes a balloon ascent and parachute descent at 1 30 p m a band concert at 2 p m and a baseball game at 2 30 p m between Minnehaha Toozes and Ft Snelling Regular tickets priced 1 50 round trip.
Raymond Blathwayt details Carl Hagenbeck’s global animal hunting expeditions. The article notes vast costs and thousands employed to capture and transport lions, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, and ostrichs, with different pursuit methods. It describes exciting, graphic scenes and is well illustrated with photographs.
James Cronan asks for help boosting sales of Bachelor cigars priced at five cents. He implies willingness to arrange a purchase if possible and seeks collaboration or guidance to increase consumption.
Bert Bassett starts a new hack line in Austin promising citywide service. He meets all trains and answers calls across the city. patrons may leave orders at W. D. Bassler's Cigar Store or by calling Phone 164.
A Monday evening church concert by the Leedy Trio featured a mix of comic and serious numbers. The event was well-received by those who attended despite poor attendance.
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