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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
1
Public notice from the Austin Minnesota newspaper lists annual and weekly rates and a description of publisher and availability. It references a now established local paper with standard pricing for one year and single copies, noting the publication’s city scope and archival details.
A Hastings era miscellany covers storm damage at Evergreen farm with near thousand trees lost and delayed cleanup, a river view farmer’s weather remark, a failed fundraiser and balloon plans, a 24 foot roadway note for a new bridge, rapid laundry repairs, printers striking over wages, and a New York hall ad study on advertising methods.
A garbled list describes Wittams cigar store items including fireworks quarters, Romatr candies, penny Loot fonts, and various firework types. It mentions safety, packing in a box, and items like Floral matey, colored fire, chasers, wheels, and other miscellaneous merchandise.
Fragmentary text references Melpeasmaat and Brotherhaod at a Presbyterian gathering in Gatun with 2011 Wherikinns event. Mentions Ward, Doris Dethore, and Adumny Game 1 in a unsure context. Details are severely garbled and naming inconsistent.
The War Department General Order No 99 shifts the state National Guard to a reserve role under federal control. It allows the president to call out the entire guard without the governor's consent, with troops treated as regular army. Enlisted personnel face court martial for nonresponse. State receives US service gear, uniforms, and stores without cost to state. Guard units may attend regular encampments and field exercises near army forts. Guard officers in service schools gain regular army leaves and quarters.
Austin plans a large Fourth of July celebration with a full day program from sun up to midnight. A grand salute and fireworks are planned with trains converging crowds from all directions. The committee emphasizes visitor comfort and asks residents to assist. Cleanup lags on storm debris and street hazards remain before festivities.
Horiel's Keystones of Minneapolis face the Nomad Parkers in Minneapolis this week with games scheduled Wednesday and Thursday at Pair grounds. The Wednesday matchup starts at 8 o'clock with Austin battery Smith and Chapman, while Thursday features Throll and Eugen. The Keystones boast a fast lineup and fans are urged to attend to support Manager Gorman's efforts and value for money.
The pastor will administer infant baptism and receive new members on probation or by certificate. The service will continue with the Lord's Supper and all parishioners are urged to attend. GW, bute Pastor.
Mrs. Henry O Durkee of Indianapolis reports the recent death of her husband H C Durkee. Mrs Durkee was active in the city, leading a physical culture class and supervising summer school work.
A community clay bird tournament announces a revised entry scheme and schedule. Officials mention a 40 dollar fee and updates to event structure as players prepare for the July session at the Tatab office.
Former Austin banker J H Crippen recounts the Ortonville tornado scene near Clinton. Mr Condit, trying to reach his wife, sheltered their child in a basement tub. both he and his neighbor were tossed by the storm. Mrs Condit, severely injured, suffered a broken ankle and brutal injuries as the house and newsroom were ripped apart. The Condit home and office building were hurled across the street, with the infant found safe in a ruined cellar commanded by the wreckage.
Four week summer session begins Monday July 6 at 1 30 in the Austin High School building. Five instructors conduct the program with sessions continuing until August 1 and leading to the state teachers examination. July 20 through 27 includes a writing master from Minneapolis to instruct the teachers.
A cheap lumber building toppled on the north end of Third streets. View the debris and mail bids to W. C. Craigs at B0-B rat.
A dramatic account outlines Aaron Barr famed as a wandering adventurer and linked to the widow Jumel. It details his pursuit of her hand, dramatic threats, the wedding in the Hamptons style setting, a lavish but fraught union, and a rapid fall into divorce and scandal.
June day notes Adams residents travel to Minneapolis and Rochester relatives visit Austin and Glenburn. James Saunton and Mina Alive Kooney visit kin. Roy and Adams play ball on Adaway ground, score but Adams wins. Mrs Kleifgen and sister Mies Heck in Rochester. Mrs Ragan of LeRoy spends Sunday in Adal.
John Vieree, recently in Rochester, returns home with improved eyesight. Juzel Mae Hill visits near High Forest. Mrs Melvin Williams travels from Suomersul Wiz to visit Triads and returns home. Henry Revo had an operation at St Marys Rochester. Mrs Hrobst hosts grandson visit in Grand Mualow Alessis Daclandd BF Pierce attends Matt Deimer's Saturday. AJ Royse and Willie visit Manila area. Hail damaged oats and grains but prospects improve for land crops. Miss A Christpau visits Grand Meadow Sunday with Edith Wont.
The fragment cites crop losses after wind and cold south and east of town. It mentions Helver Stuvetto returning from Austin hospital, five weeks there, plus several locals visiting or residing in Austin for various days. A farm near Grege had two livestock killed in a fight, with injuries reported. Community names and events appear in sparse, partial form.
Nye Market day drew attendees as the Waltham band played before a ball game between the Paties and the Waltham Nine, ending 16 to 9 in favor of the Waltham Patties. Miss Martha Stallen returned from Menomonie Wisconsin. Mornhg morn WE, Mmdose Lewis dived Saturday afternoon. Funeral was held Monday afternoon. EU Markl sin, UW Nichols and Gustav Bane returned from North Dakota with crop reports.
A garbled account from Oxford recounts a venerable man selling books and a clever student writing payments as fractions. The piece then notes a stranger exchange about multiplication methods and ends with a stray line about a quiet youth and a farmer’s daughter.
Flood waters inundate St Paul area as dikes fail and residents retreat. Families abandon houses and belongings while authorities warn of rising water and continuing flood risk along the river. Civil defense crews assist evacuations and monitor for further breaches.
The text outlines a figure named Johannaiderds discussing all but Denver trip participation, naming Governor Jonsen and other personal supporters. It mentions a possible presidential ticket, party strategy, and readiness to work toward national power.
A fragmented report notes a national educators’ assembly session detailing delegates, presidential addresses, and financial reports. Separate items describe New York planning a monumental 1000 foot skyscraper, with a six hundred foot tower height and a $10 million budget, plus arrests in Rhode Island and other scattered incidents.
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