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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1901
Page
4
An old Advertisement from the Austin Daily Herald touts the “HOME GOLD CURE” to eradicate alcoholism. It claims thousands cured, offers the cure for one dollar with full directions and physician advice, and ships worldwide from Edwin B. Giles & Company in Philadelphia.
Chicago stock yards report from June 26 shows cattle prices from 5.45 to 6.30 for good to prime steers, hogs from 5.06 to 6.90, sheep 4.0 to 5.2, with assorted grain and butter markets listed. Other items note temple plans in New York, Mrs McKinley’s improving condition, a Pe king lighting contract, a miners strike settlement, and Hong Kong bubonic plague figures for the week ending June 22.
Excursion tickets to Buffalo for the Fan- Ave RCAN Exposition May 1 to Nov 1901 offered by the Chicago Great Western Railway. Round trip fare one and one third. special rate one fare plus $100. Tickets valid 15 days after return, sale from April 30 onward with midnight departure 10 days after sale. Information and folders available via GWR agents or J P Elmer. Also tourist rates to Clear Lake, Iowa, May 1 to Sept 30 1901 at same fare terms. O W Nerr agent.
In Omaha St Joseph defeated 6 to 0 while Des Moines beat Kansas City 7 to 3. Minneapolis edged Colorado Springs 9 to 0 and St Paul topped Denver 12 to 5. In the American League Boston beat Cleveland 4 to 2. Philadelphia lost to Chicago 0 to 5. Baltimore defeated Detroit 4 to 2. Washington triumphed over Milwaukee 3 to 1. In the National League Boston 9, Pittsburg 4. Brooklyn 5, Chicago 2. Philadelphia 3, Cincinnati 0. New York 8, St. Louis 12.
Wheat prices in Duluth show cash No 1 hard at 68 percent cents, No 1 Northern at 65 1/2 cents, No 2 Northern at 62 1/2 cents to arrive No 1 hard 8 1/2 cents, No 1 Northern 65 1/2 cents, July 65 3/4 cents, Sept 65 7/8 cents.
Minneapolis market report lists wheat future bids with June 25 prices for cash at 64% and July at 63% or 4, along with September at 64.50. On Track No 1 futures show hard at 66% and No 1 Northern at 61% with mixed figures for No Northern at 63.40.
Fragmentary note from Chicago June 26 cites a Chronicle report on railroad consolidations nationwide. Mention is made of Morgan-Hill operations and joint lines by Great Northern, Pocile, and Burlington, with references to wage costs and traffic.
War office reports heavy fighting across South Africa including Zeerust in Cape Colony and Jamestown near Aliwal North. In Oklahoma Kiowa Comanche Apache lands case, appeals court denied motion to block opening. London MPs debated army reform with calls for higher pay and better rations. recruitment described as proceeding satisfactorily.
In Chicago on June 26 the third day of extreme heat brought two deaths and eighteen prostrations. The thermometer hit 94 degrees with high humidity intensifying suffering. Officials warned of more hot days ahead as heat continues.
H. Davidson presides with F. I. Crane as vice president and J. L. Mitchell as cashier. Drafts issued on all parts of the world and interest paid on time deposits are announced.
Chicago Great Western announces special summer excursion rates June 18 to 30 and July 10 to Aug 31 to St Paul Minneapolis and Duluth one fare plus a fraction of round trip. July 1 to 10 and Sept 1 to 10 to same points 90 percent of one way rate for round trip with $8 minimum. Also low rate to Deadwood and Hot Springs SD June 18 to 30 and July 10 to Aug 31 to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Hot Springs SD Deadwood Lead one fare plus a fraction for round trip. Return limit Oct 31 1901. For full information contact a Chicago Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago I
A notice urging manufacturers to consider relocation along the Iowa Central Railway routes. The passenger department has compiled a record of inducements at various towns and cities and invites inquiries to Geo S Batty G P T A Iowa Central Railway Marshalltown Iowa for details and assistance.
The Pacific Coal Oil and Gas Company of Spokane Wash invites readers to view its prospecting plans and Prof Samuel Aughey report on lands leased for 25 years amounting to 640 acres in Eastern Washington. It cites gas and oil discoveries at Palouse City and California Kern field as proof of potential profits, urging readers to request the report by mail.
A fragmented list includes Geo Wigen and GR Nichols alongside Manchester, Joseph Carll, T M Foster, A Smith, LS8 Chapman, FJ Hl Augustus Vaux, PO Malley, and Henry Hate. The readable items show a collection of personal names without clear actions or events.
The article touts rapid electrical advances in dynamos motors and new wireless, X ray and induction uses. It highlights displays in the Electricity Building and urges travel via Chicago Great Western and Nickel Plate routes to Buffalo for educational expo access. Added notes stress comfortable rail service and near depots for Chicago travelers.
Royal Arch Chapter No 4 lists stated communications in Masonic Hall Austin Mian on the second and fourth Fridays monthly. Notices include weekly prayer meetings Sunday School and various church activities with times and host locations.
Corner St Paul and Mill Streets advertises Sunday services at 10 30 am 12 m 1 pm and 7 pm with free admission and invitation to strangers especially.
Church schedule lists preaching at 10 30 with TY BEG case at 7 30 pm Sunday School at 12 00 Epworth League 6 30 pm and prayer service Thursday evening at 10 00 am.
Societies Cedar Camp No 206 BNA meets on the 24th and 4th Mondays in Woodmanhall Oracle Dr Fannie Feister Vice Oracle Mrs Mattie Fairbanks Recorder Anna B Roble Receiver Mrs Clara Wills Chancellor Mrs Elizabeth Correll Past Oracle Mrs Etta Ward Marshall Mrs Julia Peterson Inner Sentinel Mrs Dora Furtney Outer Sentinel Miss Alice Rose Managers H G Waldecker Mrs Mar Nockels Mrs Kate Belseker Physician Driti Peirson.
Meets on the 24th and the fourth Wednesdays at Elkshall. Officers listed include Lady Commander Flora Cota Lieut Commander Eve Williams Past Lady Commander Spencer Barr Record Keeper Terry Finance Keeper Fannie Feister Chaplain Sarah Becker Mistress at Arms Petty Inside Guard Zender Pickett Manager Barr.
The record enumerates officers and attendees for meetings held on the first and 34 Tuesdays at Woodman hall in Elkshall and Elkshall lodge. Names include Mrs Beatrice Foster Vice Oracle, Mrs Etta Hommel Past Oracle, Mrs Sprague Recorder, Louise Brenan Receiver, Frances Rice Chancellor, Miss Ethel Stearns Inner Sentinel, Mrs Tillie Stevens Outer Sentinel, Mrs Anna Wright Managers, and Wm Stearns among others. Additional officers for Worthy Lodge include FI Crane Chancellor, Mrs Emily Earl Vice Chancellor, Mrs Green Past Chancellor, Mrs Sarah Foster Recorder, Chas Bush Treasurer, Mrs Beatty Chaplain, Miss Inez Prouty Conductor, Mr Maxin Watchman, Mr Malstrom Guard, with Thos Beatty, Edson Bassett, and M Burton as Managers.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Ry sells excursion tickets to Cincinnati Ohio on July 1 5 6 1901 good to return at one fare plus 2 00 To Colorado Springs Colorado July 9 15 1901 good to return August 15 1901 at one fare 2 00 These are bargain round trips for travelers during the specified dates.
Austin Lodge No 414 BPO Elks meets on the second and fourth Friday evenings each month at the new Elks hall on Man Street. Visiting Elks invited to attend. Exalted Ruler OJ Simmons and Secretary 88 Washburn listed.
St Bernard Commandery No 18 meets the first Monday evening each month at the Masonic hall. Geof Bliss EK C and Parke Goodwin serve as recorder.
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