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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1901
Page
2
Advertisement listing shows John N H Skinner editor and Gertrude Ellis Skinner associate, published in Austin Minnesota. Rates include display ads 19 cents per line, readers and spaces 2 cents per line, postal matter as second class.
In the ewift changes, global geography and politics shift as commerce dominates. World trade reaches about 18 billion dollars with hundreds of millions moved hourly. The note highlights barley and hops turning into Golden Grain Belt beer and promotes a tonic nerve food order via C. J. Weisel in Austin.
An old item notes printing delays due to a ram page and hot weather affecting mood. It mentions a doctor named John, a sign board for C F Lewis M D, and a political delegate. It warns bill payments to avoid delays at the next city meeting. It references the dog catcher enforcing the pound ordinance and stock recovery payments.
The remains of Adelbert Stone Hay were interred on a Lake View hill overlooking the city. Funeral ceremonies occurred at Wade Mortuary chapel after the Cleveland party arrived from New Haven. The deceased was the son of the late Secretary and Mrs. Hay.
Chicago June 26 Tribune reports Western merchants plan to challenge railroads before the interstate commerce commission. They accuse trunk-line consolidations of raising freight rates 30 to 50 percent by reclassifying commodities and pushing shipments into higher classes. They seek a uniform national classification and federal action. Iowa encampment closes with officers installed and 18 delegates chosen for the national encampment.
Mice Bees Hamilton departed at noon for a visit in Chicago and Prairie du Chien. Pather C. Waty of St. Charles church Mintenpolia rode through Austin between trains today. Geo. Meliony of New Hampton now behind the counter at Malloy Bros. drug store. Mice Stella Switch left at noon for a visit in Preston. Mr and Mrs Haley and Mr Edward Corrigan are entertained at the Malfoy home on North Kenwood. Mrs John Pierce of Dexter has returned to her old home in Moston Wisconsin for a visit with friends.
The home of Mr and Mrs Thos Fairbanks hosted a Royal Neighbors and Maccabees event for the ten year anniversary. A lamp and tinware were presented, music and a mock wedding entertained guests, Tichy played the wedding march, and the bride wore mosquito netting as she remarried a retiring groom. The evening featured abundant food and a late conclusion with good wishes.
P. GC Peterson suffered a laserated wound to the right eye after a Tuegan kicked and struck him while he aimed to shoot crows at his home three and a half miles north of Blooming Prairie. He bandaged the eye, traveled to town, then to Austin by train, and is now at St. Oise hospital under Dr. Hegge care.
In St Francis Anoka County Minnesota a residence owned by Charles Cleveland the creamery termaker burned at 520 pm. His four year old son and two year old daughter perished in the flames while his wife and a 12 year old servant girl escaped with burns. The blaze began from a defective gasoline stove whose tank leaked and exploded spreading burning oil across the premises. Mrs Cleveland suffered severe head and chest burns as Cleveland rushed to the scene but could not save the children.
A telegram to President Haskins of the Ohio Mine Workers reports the 400 miners at Old Orchard mine in Guernsey county have resumed work after a two week strike over the scale dispute.
Saginaw June 26 Michigan wholesale grocers plan to form a trust capitalized at 600000 John Symons of Symons Brothers is the promoter. Reports from Grand Rapids and other cities say the articles of incorporation will be filed shortly.
The article details the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo with heavy emphasis on music. The Temple of Music will host concerts featuring Sousa's band and the Mexican Government Mounted Band. A grand organ by Emmons Howard will rival world standards with four manuals and numerous stops. The Saengerfest opens June 24, and major rail lines offer festival travel packages.
Mayville notes visitations from Bramgarten Grove and Koeson families, Ila Feber hosts an ice cream party, Trinity Gemuan church festival draws large attendance with guests from High Forest and Sutton. Local drive and factory ad copy fragment suggest surrounding community activity and business mentions.
Austin v Denver routes listed with return to Salt Lake at 37.40 and return by Oct. Tickets valid for four months. J. R. Cook's Special train July 8 offers through sleeper to above points. West Union Iowa contact C M & St. PP agent C W Snere for details.
A 15 year rheumatism sufferer from Dubuque Iowa reports pain relief and improved mobility after two months using Oxygenor King. He endorses the treatment and offers to show a living example to others seeking relief, urging others to try it.
Real estate notice offering ranches ready for occupancy and thousands of acres of wild land in North Dakota suitable for farming or grazing. Prices range from 1.50 to 5.00 dollars per acre. Contact Cuas F. Evuis at Mandan ND.
850.00 bs California excursion to San Francisco for the Epworth League Convention at San Francisco Cal July 18 21 1901. Great Western Railway offers round trip excursion tickets good to return August List at a low rate of 85000. Rates via Portia 900 higher. Stop-overs allowed. For more information contact any Great Western Agent or J P Bip G F P A Chicago Ill.
Detroit July 8-12 announces annual meeting excursion tickets from Detroit via Great Western Railway. Tickets cost 50 cents with a regular first class fare of $2, membership fee. Valid for travel July 15 to September 1. Inquiries to any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago.
An old advertisement extols Dr White's Electric Compound to stop hair loss and dandruff, with a written guarantee of satisfaction. Also promotes Lichty's Celery Nerve and Blood purifier to revitalize energy and nerves during spring fever season, urging readers to buy through local sellers.
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