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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1902
Page
2
The Daily Herald notes mail matter designation at Austin Mint and lists subscription prices for one year, advance year, three months, and weekly rates. This notice outlines second class mailing and publication cadence with weekend exceptions.
Farmers prepare for new mower machinery season as teaching staff reshapes with resignations. The region faces transitional changes affecting schools while agricultural needs drive equipment purchases.
A local plea from citizens in Austin calls for public spirit to trim and control weeds along sidewalks, aiming to improve safety and curb appeal in the neighborhood.
Subscriptions dues threaten annual box of torpedoes the fourth. Company G appears to miss targets as the team falls to seventh place this year.
Brownsdale announces a town Fourth of July celebration inviting residents to join the parade and community events. A new Leaflet insert promotes local activities and crafts for the holiday.
In Central Park a large oak, identified as Kine Edward's, is dying while local superstition grows. Nearby two of Tawney's small trees also died but residents remain unalarmed, showing varied community reactions to dying trees.
A brief report notes Carrie Nation's short visit to the town, asserting her presence confirms the old view that individuals are not as virtuous or vicious as their reputations suggest.
The city will not host Fourth festivities this year and will conserve energy until September to mark the 50th anniversary of Mower County with a larger celebration.
Twe authorities have taken a step that will be appreciated by all, except the small boy, in stopping the firing of fireworks until the day of the Fourth. Sunday was as noisy as the ordinary Fourth.
Greece fends for comfort during engagement with Prince Nicholas son of the king, amid uncertainty about the match. The situation carries potential perils as the move could backfire like leaping from one danger into another.
Union men in Baldwinville New York boycott the lockup and cemetery over non union labor at the sites. The conflict centers on workers at both locations and the impact on local patronage and access.
Scientists say unusual rains stem from volcanic dust from Mt Pelee. Periodic droughts may be interrupted by eruptions, while nature maintains balance despite who suffers.
A cautious appeal warns that about 100 boys may be killed and around 1500 injured nationwide on the Fourth of July. Parents are urged to consider sparing a son or to closely supervise him all day to prevent tragedy.
The Austin Register reports that at the county convention the mood was harmonious and favorable. Sweningson secured control to head the delegates to the state convention, prompting Brownsdale Leaflet to question the outcome.
MankKaro marks its golden jubilee this week inviting all to visit and assist the cause. Mower County leads the state by hosting the first county celebration and aims to honor the occasion with a worthy observance.
Street cars were stoned and obstructed on tracks by a sympathizer in Pawtucket and Central Falls amid a strike by motormen and conductors. Rain reduced police vigilance. two tram workers were injured by missiles. Ten cars operated earlier in the day before the traction company shut down at dusk.
The Ostrie Nation arrives by 11:25 from St Paul and is mobbed by locals. She visits Mrs Raymond, rebuts press falsehoods about Dowie, praises faith healing, condemns saloons and churches aiding them, and urges women to join in prayer before heading to Fairmount for an evening speech.
Saturday evening about 8 o clock No 83 derailed on approach to Manley Junction when a flange on a wheel brake caused a derailment on the bridge at Grade. Six freight cars plunged into the stream, bridge severely damaged, passengers moved to another train, no estimate yet for bridge reopening.
Miss Lewis a National School of Elocution graduate and Cumnock School pupil spends summer with her brother Dr. A M Lewis. She will welcome pupils and be at 305 S Main St mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 to meet locals interested in elocution.
The Star reports a new world class cotton mill is to be built within twenty miles of Kansas City with a ten million dollar investment. Subscriptions total 3.1 million from Eastern and Western investors. The mill will have 500 000 spindles 12 000 looms and employ 4000 workers with a 2 450 000 annual payroll. Output reaches 170 000 bales of cotton and 75 000 000 pounds of finished cloth valued at 12 750 000 annually. Electricity powers the machinery and four buildings cover twenty acres.
At nine o clock the morning sixty four teachers gathered at Austin High School to begin a week long county institute. Superintendent E L Porter conducts with Mrs E K Jaques of Oryetal assisting and Miss Minert directing music and drawing. Miss Gies oversees general work. The program aims for a close, with Porter and Jaques among the state’s best institute workers. Attendance is good though not as large as some years due to teachers pursuing full term work at the Normal College.
The Winona Independent resumes a morning edition on Monday after March tenth suspension. A. B. Hunkins retires. F. J. Backer becomes publisher with Ferman A Wilson as editor and BR. M. Getting in news staff. Hopkins stays in Winona with the Weekly Winona County Enterprise. Democratic leanings expected to persist.
The July Cosmopolitan features Raffaed Pyke on marriages and gender relations in The Woman's Side. It also splits interest between men and women with studies on domestic finance and leaders in industry, tracing industrial changes and the traits of finance, manufacture, and commerce leaders.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces a special excursion fare from June 30 to July 2 good for a round trip to Mankato returning by July 7. An additional fare and one third is offered July 3 to 5 for the same return date. Apply to any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago for details.
The Chicago Great Western Railway will sell excursion tickets to Waterville on Sunday June 29 and July 6 good to return the following Monday. Round trip fare is $1.50. For more information contact any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Lil.
The Chicago Great Western will sell excursion tickets to Minneapolis on July 1 and 2 for the convention with return by July 5 at a fare one third above the regular roundtrip. Inquiries to any Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago. July 20.
Providence R I July 10 to 13 1902 Operare for round trip via the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway to the above meeting. Choice of routes given. Ticket sale on 6th to 7th and 8th limit ed to return Aug. 15 1902. Apply for further information to C. W. Saere Agt.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers unusually low fares during the balance of summer to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Ogden Salt Lake City Lead Deadwood and Hot Springs with round trip and one way tickets available. For details inquire GC W Snere Agent.
Homeseekers tickets to nearly all points at low rates available on the first and third Tuesdays each month from June through October. For details contact any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Illinois.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers tickets from July 3 and 4 valid for return by July 7 at one and one third fare for a round trip. O. W. Snere.
Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip excursion tickets to Minneapolis from July 7 to 8 good for return by July 14 or September 1 with extra charges. One fare plus a $200 membership fee applies. Inquiries to any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer GP A Chicago Dl.
S. Paul June 30 to July 1. Half fare on this account via the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway to St. Paul or Minneapolis. Return limit July 2 1902 OC. W. Snere Agt. For the above occasion, the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway will sell excursion ticket June 30 to July 2 at one fare for round trip. For particulars apply to O. W. Snere Agt. Low summer Rates via Chicago Great Western Ry To Colorado and Yale during June July August and September with stop over privileges. For particulars inquire of any Great Western Agent or J. P. Elmer G. P. A. Obicego Lil Spl2
The Great Western offers excursion rates to all stations on its line within 200 miles of the selling station with a single fare for the round trip. For details contact any Great Western Agent or J P Eimer G P A Chicago July 4.
One fare for round trip to this meeting via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Ry. Dates of sale July 4 to 8 ins likely 1902. Return limit Aug 15 1902. For details inquire O W Snere agent.
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