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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald urges promotion of the Chautauqua from the current week’s ticket sales and reports on the new compulsory education law. It notes price points for seven days and outlines four excuses for non attendance while stressing civic pride and school requirements.
Metz & Metz vaudeville artists were late to the Bijou after getting stuck in mud near Northwood. The performers phoned at 4:30 to say they could not arrive. They reached the city later, unharmed but criticizing Iowa road conditions on their auto trip.
Mrs J C Adams died this afternoon at St Olaf's hospital at three o clock Funeral services and further notice will appear in tomorrow's issue of the paper
Mrs William A Sunday is at the Rochester hospital for an operation and Mr Sunday spoke at the Methodist church Sunday night. The church was packed with hundreds unable to enter. He has been asked to speak at Albert Lea this week and Mac's class of the Methodist church in this city hopes to bring him here Sunday.
Miss Hattie H. Fodnes of Moscow wed Mr. Frank Aubrey of Sumner Iowa in a Monday evening ceremony at the bride’s Willow Treights Farm home. Rev Andalsrud officiated. Attendants were Miss Mable Fodnes and R L Furtney. A three course supper followed for about 25 relatives and friends. The couple left for Sumner Iowa at 4 08 am to begin their life together after July 8.
The Dixie Troubadours, praised as top performers, present a two act musical comedy A Trip to New Orleans with twenty new numbers. They perform at the Gem Thursday evening after heat and rain delayed vaudeville. Also on view are the feature film King Lear with a realistic rain scene and two comedies with a colorful film.
The music class will entertain the school next Saturday during general exercise period performing rote songs taught by Miss Probst. Reading Circle outlines were distributed this morning and Mower County teachers are to complete them by September 1. The drawing class held an outdoor lesson on trees, showing the differences between maple and box elder and how to draw them.
Public notice from Austin Minnesota dated June 28 1909 warns that continued disregard of laws against throwing grass ashes and waste onto public streets and into gutters will lead to prosecution. City Recorder T M Foster and Acting Mayor P H Zender sign the notice.
Sunshine members are invited to a business meeting at the YWCA rooms Thursday at four o'clock in the afternoon. All interested persons are welcome. Mrs. W. E. Sloane, Secretary.
Frank Zender calls all Austin Aerie members to attend Thursday night’s gathering to discuss and decide the question of a new hall.
Washington Post recounts the Capitol dome statue once called a goddess of liberty or independence was redesigned after Jefferson Davis objected to a liberty cap and the bundle of rods. Crawford’s Armed Liberty stands nine feet six inches tall, weighs about 14 985 pounds, and was placed December 2 1568 with a sword olive branch shield and star-adorned helmet.
In eighteenth century England women wore extravagant hats. Samuel Rogers traveled in the same coach with a woman forced to sit on a stool due to her towering headdress. Nahnah More notes women wore vast headdresses with gardens and greenery. Garrick is credited with ending this fashion by appearing on stage with vegetables on his head and a cart on each side.
George Cruikshank drew a biting caricature after witnessing executions for counterfeiting near Newgate in 1818. The print, titled bank restriction notenot to be imitated, depicted Britannia devouring her children and ships to Van Dieman's Land. It sold briskly, raising over £700 as crowds swarmed the streets.
Eskimo thought holds that all possessions have a soul and burial rooms were built to aid spirits in the afterlife. Graves use upright stones with flat slabs across, designed to deter wolves and allow spirits passage. Grenfell era note referenced.
The piece notes a Washington custom of door attendants, mostly veteran African Americans, who man doors for officials with a stately, official air. It contrasts this with doors in other cities that operate automatically, calling the role a respectful, unofficial service observed by observers.
Mercury containing ointments harm the sense of smell and the whole system when absorbed. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo claims to be mercury free, taken internally to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Buy genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure made in Toledo. testimonials free. Sold by druggists. Price 75 cents per bottle. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Opportunistic deal seeks to exchange improved land in Red River Valley and Ottertail County farms clear of encumbrance for Mower County land. Cash difference paid if clear title, or assumption of existing indebtedness if mortgaged. Direct negotiation with owner, no commission to agent.
State of Minnesota Probate Court in Mower County issues citation to all interested parties in the estate of Adolph W. Dunkelman to show cause why the final account of administration and petition for distribution should not be granted. Hearing set for July 12, 1909 at 1:00 PM in Austin court rooms. Judge J. M. Greenman presiding.
A county physician advertises specialization in diseases of women and children. The service emphasizes care across obstetric and pediatric needs within the local medical community.
Readable text notes a ticket-buying promise for a Presbyterian boys event featuring the Ladies' Quartette next Tuesday evening highlighting community entertainment and musical performance.
The Board of Education of Independent School District No 27 Austin Minnesota invites sealed bids June 30 1909 at 1 30 p m for 25000 in bonds to finance a Third Ward school replacing the Lincoln building burned. Bonds bear 4 percent interest semi annually 1000 denomination dated July 1 1909 due July 1 1929 bids may be rejected by the board. bids must include 100 collateral. Austin Minnesota June 1 1909 H A Avery president J F Pairbanks secretary.
Advertisement touts DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills as superior for kidney and bladder ailments. It promises relief from backache rheumatic pains and urinary disorders and offers a free trial box by sending a name to E. C. DeWitt & Co. in Chicago, with local druggists carrying the product.
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