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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
1
A newspaper item presents a rambling verse about weather life and resilience with garbled lines and dialect. It mentions Austin teachers correcting papers and a cryptic definition of the Australian ballot, all framed as local interest miscellany and humor.
Redpath in Austin plans summer entertainments and starts new advertising. Each school district may receive one course ticket as a premium for the best essay by a pupil of up to 80 words on The Benefits of a Changuatoa Community. An $8 cash prize will go to the county winner and $2 for the second place.
The Woomen todge plans a drawing this evening at the regular lodge meeting to award a fine lot in Woodlawn Park. The ten month contest has about sixty four candidates competing for the prize valued as a sought after asset.
Windla Republican Ilerakt reports W A Nolan of Clan Mealow succeeds R E Shepherd of Austin as the state committee member for Mower county. Nolan is praised as a representative Southern Minnesota figure with a first class legislative record.
The City Convention of the Republican party of Austin Minnesota will meet in the Court House on March 27 to nominate candidates for Mayor Alderar Treasurer Assessor and to elect delegates. Ward primaries will be held the same day at designated locations from 5 to 7 PM to choose ward delegates and allocate representation totals for First Ward ten delegates Second Ward seven delegates Third Ward delegates to the convention. Signed Tomax Ring S.A. Sern Cate ies OPK Dated Austin Minn.
The Iola theatre opened last night with the new Tula electric production drawing a promising attendance. Mrs. Murphy sang Montana Girl to hearty applause as the crowd enjoyed a program noted for its novelty and fuller stage effects.
A brief gratitude note from friends and kin thanking all for support and kindness shown during a recent loss and remembrance. The message acknowledges the community’s sympathy and expresses appreciation for visits and letters received.
A Cleveland Ohio fire in a small suburb school building killed or trapped about seventy five children. Overheating starters and a rapid blaze trapped students with only two usable exits. Panic and stampede caused many to fall on stairways and in the doorway became blocked. Lower floors collapsed into the basement as chaos spread.
The first regular gathering of the Live Stock Breeders' Association of the First Congressional District convened at the court house this afternoon, drawing broad attendance from beyond the county. Dr. A. C. Wedge of Albert Lea led the opening remarks on cattle tuberculosis and its impact on the industry, with extensive discussion on testing, sanitation, ventilation, and the dangers of milk from diseased cows to children.
The first revival meeting in a series was held Tuesday night at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Stanley B. Roberts delivering a forceful sermon on four Christian principles. Mrs. C. Ay Huger gave a pleasing Intro, and Treford Pyne sang with the State Endeavor Union tenor. Otis G. Dale will speak tonight.
State Auditor Iverson announces public auctions of 246000 acres with 6 percent down and balance over forty years at 4 percent interest. Sales span June 22 to July 24 across towns including Hallock Warren Benson Bagley Little Falls Brainerd Walker Detroit Detroit etc. Auctioned lands are all agricultural, with highest bid wins.
The grand exhibition opened last evening at the Auditorium drawing a crowd of families and children. The West inspired display features glasswork, spinning and weaving demonstrations, and stylish dresses. Vaudeville acts include trained parrots, a horological bar act with a ventriloquist, and a glittering gallery visit. Admission is ten cents with doors open afternoons from 2 and evenings from 7.
In Adetin the Hormel Packing Co closed a deal with the Home Metallic Refrigerator Co for 500 heavy galvanized cans of 10 gallon capacity. The purchase price runs into the thousands, signaling strong satisfaction with the company's work. The Elomi Metallic refrigerator industry is growing and may expand greatly in years ahead as skilled workmen are employed. Albert Lat...
Reverend Charles A Payne spoke at Congregational Church in Austin on Yellowawn Park delivering a detailed illustrated lecture. He praised the park’s natural wonders. many locals found the talk delightful and Mrs A M Lewis performed admirably for the event. Payne agreed to stay for another lecture on Nature's Story of World-buildings at a 10 cent price, inviting all men women and children to attend.
Mrs Tompking hosted the Social X club at her Girfield street home this afternoon while Airs Joe Laufie gave a 6 o clock dinner for Mr Ley Beers of Fountain. Margaret Aekeet hosted a formal dinner at her home, music and games filled the evening. Franklin teachers hosted a farewell supper at the Praaielin building for students moving to new rooms. About 25 young ladies surprised Miss Mamie Cpit with a puree shower for her upcoming marriage on March 14, including a mock wedding with Miss May Pairbanks as minister.
At the Gosmic the program tonight at the Cosme is a comedy night featuring acts with playful titles. Highlights include Babies Will Play, a Gamble for a Wanton, Mr. Short Sight Goes Shrimping, College Boys, and an illustrated song Come Out Your Arms Around Me.
The Austin Sunshine Association will hold a business meeting at the YWCA this Thursday at 3 o clock. A constitution will be adopted and the organization will operate on a business basis. Annual dues will be twenty five cents. Every woman in Austin is urged to join and participate.
Ed Schiewek the tailor promotes the largest ladies tailoring house in the country. He invites all ladies to have their suits made to measure for a perfect fit not available in ready made garments. Prices need not be higher, and in some cases may be lower.
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