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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
2
Readers see a partial newspaper masthead noting John H. Skinner as editor and Gertrude Ellis Skinner as associate editor with postal entry phrasing, indicating standard newspaper branding from Austin Minnesota.
A miscellany on local topics notes the curious idea of a twelfth commandment about picnics and observes that divine rain affects both the righteous and the unjust, framing the post picnic aftereffects in a reflective tone.
The text cites a 1670 New York meat affair where dead hogs and pork were sold as salted and packed to avoid salt preservation. The Governor's council, on October 8, bans bringing hogs into the city unless well salted and packed, otherwise smoked or dried, under penalty. 25,000 harvest workers referenced for Kansas.
In a humorous note dated On the Farm 10 A M the Austin business community responds to a farmers gathering invitation. They acknowledge the cordial gesture, express regret, and decline attending due to weather and other circumstances, hoping for future cooperation. The missive closes with cordial sincerity from some of the farmers.
Charles Siebert of Wells employed by Hormel Packing Co. was hurt in a railroad wreck on the Great Western near Clarion Iowa Tuesday afternoon. The caboose derailed after rails spread injuring four aboard, with two severely hurt. Siebert was taken to Austin and is recovering at his sister’s home on Lansing Avenue under Dr. Allen care. no broken bones suspected.
Mayville hosted a lumber camp last week with Geo Ziemer shipping three car loads and farmers hauling daily. More loads are expected and a lumber yard may open if a suitable site is found. Jacob and Henry Schrieber visited Austin, Chas Baumgartner returned from Cresco, and Ila. Wedding bells soon. Mayville Coal Co officers met to offer threshers carload rebates via the sector manager. A grand barn dance featuring Schriebers Orchestra was held in the new Baumgartner barn.
A Cincinnati Enquirer story recalls drummers with unusual lines. One sold iron churches and suspension bridges, another offered tunnels for fences. A third touted pupils, meaning glass eyes, and crowds misjudge their own eye color during the eye selection game.
A dialogic exchange explores love as a possible insanity, with references to affection and social commentary. The exchange notes uncertainty about who has fallen in love, reflecting theme of romantic entanglement in a social context.
An offer of 38000 has been made to the directors of Oakwood cemetery Association for 80 acres of land on the opposite side of the road and west of the cemetery. Directors will meet and likely recommend acceptance to lot holders who will later decide.
The St. Paul Dispatch notes a heated United Church discussion over Rev. J. C. Roseland’s Austin Minnesota revival reference. Supporters argued for printing the secretary’s entire report, while opponents claimed it overstepped duties and cited non Lutheran revival methods. A vote ordered full publication.
Mr and Mrs F I Crane entertain seventeen Owatonna guests with four absentees from a Yellowstone Park and Portland touring party. Rain altered travel plans. the group toured the Crane Mitchell camp east of Austin and visited Old Faithful Inn before a social evening with Austin friends. The visitors returned to Owatonna this morning after a day of recreating and renewing acquaintances.
Sargeant residents led by John Peterson Clara Peter son Celia Peterson and Nels Peterson join Mrs Jacob Martin and others on fishing trips in North Dakota. Austin group including Hiram Kezar Miles McGowan and Percy Bump start for the northern state. Osage trip last week. Henry Stevenson and Henry Hahn complete their house for the upcoming wedding to be furnished next week at St Michaels church Walthem.
Janie Flynn Brownsdale went to Preston for a two month stay at her home and F Tanner returned Friday from a three week visit at Bruno.
Miss Della Cummings shopped in Austin Tuesday. Miss Aline Vega arrives from Donaldson Louisiana to spend summer with sister Mrs. Dean. Nebraska visitors Mr. and Mrs. Reading. Baby girl born to Harry and Mrs. Wilson on June 12. Parochial school closed. Mrs. Coleman returned from Rochester. Miss Alice Rooney shopped in Austin Friday. Mrs. St. Clair in Austin Wednesday. Mrs. Carr visiting at St. Clair home. Myrtle Jones hosted friends. Mr. and Mrs. Schneider visited Sleepy-Eye Minnesota. Ed Howell returned from Evarts South Dakota. Mrs. Murphy and son Arthur of Austin in town Thursday. Miss Lizzie Schmitt in LeRoy Tuesday. Mrs. Frizell of Fergus Falls visiting her parents. Parcel shower for Myrtle Jones at Ole Hans home. Mrs. Higbie of Elmore visiting Jas Leslie Sr. Miss Edith Palmer returned from Hamlin Friday. Misses Eva Strong Elsie Peterson Martha Hiller to Winona for summer school. Wheeler family visiting sister Mrs. E D Shook. A D Brown and W Powers called to Minneapolis Tuesday for Hosmer Brown illness. Mrs. Wm Peet back from Montivideo with granddaughter Gladys Prehn. Mr. Eppard and Hoytt Dexter guests at Don Kopplin's Friday.
The passage argues that substantial slices of whole meal wheaten bread with crust and good butter form the best base for life and strength. It notes bread contains all essential constituents for tissue building and health, and that adding fresh milk or buttermilk yields an almost complete diet for sustaining physical health.
A physician notes an easy way to distinguish twins by facial breadth. He asserts the elder usually has the broader face, so the narrower face marks the younger. He speculates that more often the pair are girls or a girl and a boy rather than two boys, though he offers no authority. Twin brothers are rare.
A long list identifies baking powders that contain alum as required by law. The items include Calumet, Jaques, Cameo, Bon Bon, Atlas, Reid Murdock, Chapmans, and Superior from various Chicago firms, with Palace noted as well. It warns alum is cheap at two cents a pound versus cream of tartar at thirty, implying price reflects quality.
A column extols health and success on Easy street linking well being to finances and social status. It cites Josiah Wedgwood and Mary Wollstonecraft as examples and recounts Angelina choosing love over poverty in marriage. It also argues short words convey ideas clearly and strongly.
Quote exchange from a Cleveland Plain Dealer column recalls a mystery show in Europe. The joke centers on mistaking a Swiss location for a German city and mentions the international sausage exhibition in Berne Switzerland.
Salida Colorado June 19 Mrs Sallie Bode wife of a railway engineer was shot and killed here by Mrs Harold Hutchinson wife of a switchman Jealousy caused the shooting.
In Rose Creek area notes: John White in Austin, Floyd Philips from Minneapolis joined by Mrs Philips for the Philips Nordland wedding. Mrs Johnson and Bernie traveled to Austin, John and Bernie attended Camp with Co G. Hannah Emery rode in on Saturday. Congregational church service Sunday. New buttermaker at Saints Rest Creamery. Oats priced well for holders.
A vintage style notice praises nature and cites hair loss caused by a germ. It claims Newbro's Herpicide destroys the parasite in hair follicles and restores growth. Sample request offered for 10 cents via The Herpicide Co. Detroit Mich.
Two extra fine lots on Kenwood Ave and Winona Street offered with half terms and balance on time at price 1050. Several other lots at Moscow Third Maple First Third Sts plus Second St near Oakland and Maple. Modern house with barn on South Kenwood Ave. Also farm land from 40 to 1000 acres offered with easy terms. Call to buy sell rent or trade.
An advertising notice describes a detailed relief map of Yellowstone National Park. It highlights accurate depiction of key points, usefulness to tourists and homes, libraries, and schools, with price 35 cents and payment on receipt. A. M. Cleland, General Pass Agent, St. Paul, Minnesota.
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