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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
2
The article notes that Miss Stone will start a lecture tour with the subject yet to be announced. It is suggested the topic may be "How a Rolling Stone Gathered Moss for the Brigands," indicating a possibly sharp or ironic focus.
The Senate committee rejected the half breed tax bill and adjourned, with observers noting political games and calling for further action. The bill’s defeat foils efforts to fund minority protections and divisive policy by heavy spending.
The centenary birth celebration of Victor Hugo in France is noted as universal beyond nationality. J. J. Furtone returns as president of the State Mutual Fire Insurance Association, facing a tough but routine re election battle.
A linguistic test asks if a German says hock or hoke, with scorn for hock and praise for hoke once Teutonic accents are heard. The piece frame suggests judging authenticity by pronunciation and allegiance to true German speech.
At a Washington meeting the Daughters of the Revolution showcased their revolutionary ancestry with bars representing ancestors. Three daughters of Prophet Brigham Young, from his first wife, drew the most attention and earned recognition amid mixed attitudes.
The piece recalls Mrs Roosevelt balancing a lavish menu for Prince Henry with wine and champagne at the White House. It notes the temperance backlash and questions what choice she would make. It credits Prince Henry with enduring the liquor offerings and calls his head stronger than average.
The Atlantic Constitution quotes the SotfMesh writer praising Webster Calhoun and Benton while condemning modern senate bribery and corruption. He argues Tillman lacks greatness and cites McLaurin as a test of integrity. The piece laments a decline in Senate honor.
Morning mail shows Chief Galt acting with mercy as he helps a Dixon mother locate a missing daughter and reassures a girl in Iowa by retrieving clothing from a local home. A North Dakota sender also sought aid for a needy man in trouble.
The article praises cloisonne enamel ware as durable, elegant and crafted with patient technique. It notes its Japanese origins and Western influence, describes the wire inlay process, multiple firings, and the time required to make a vase, with mentions of pieces in Austin and a single dealer handling them.
The Fidelity Lodge plans a grand Masonic event conferring the Third degree on six Aulifather brothers. John H. Anderson will preside as Master Mason. Governor Van Sant and other high officials are expected to attend. The Lodge room hosts the rites with Armory Hall booked for a banquet attended by about 300 Masons.
The article describes a season emphasizing tall slender figures and refined beauty. It highlights headpieces with silk poppy petal crowns, crowns of June roses and Renaissance lace, and ornate pearl trims. It cites pearl cabachauns, jet cabachauns, rhinestone settings, and gold filigree as popular ornaments.
A mink found in a department store basement frightened staff who mistook it for a disreputable animal. It proved to be a useful predator by eliminating rats in the cellar, then being watched and guarded.
The Minnesota State Mutual Fire Insurance association held its annual session and election in the Merchants' hotel. J J Furlong of Austin was named president, A D Stewart of Redwood Falls vice president, A E Beckwith of Cheney secretary, James Thomas of Lake Crystal treasurer, with an executive committee including Furlong Beckwith Von Loche Deline and Peterson. A resolutions committee of Stewart, Andrew French, Von Locte, R L Johnson and J B Yates reported at the evening session in the house of representatives.
Next Monday evening the Rev Dr Webb rector of St Pauls church Minneapolis will deliver the fourth of the Monday evening lectures at Christ Episcopal church. He is an earnest speaker and presents his subject in an interesting and instructive style. The English Church History period covered is highly interesting and influential.
On Friday March 8 at 2 PM the dishes furniture fixtures of the Ideal Restaurant along with a steel range three bed room sets bedding and a large stock of cigars will be sold to the highest bidder. J F FarkBanks Trustee.
Eleanor N Bacon and Albert Sehieler of Lansing were married at noon in the bride’s home with Justice A W Bacon officiating. Only relatives attended. gifts were numerous. After dinner the couple left on a 3 pm train to Blooming Prairie amid a rice shower. Friends wish them happiness. Telegraphic notice reports the death of Mike Miller, another Miller resident, of smallpox.
Ed. Riebs almost drowned Wednesday night while crossing the mill dam. He fell through a spot where ice cutters had been working, was alone, but managed to reach safety. He says his head was briefly under water.
The Austin Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting Friday March 7 at 2 p.m. to elect a trustee in place of A. Smith and to conduct necessary business.
Tickets available daily in March and April for three tourist sleeping cars via Chicago Great Western railway. Information from any C GW agent or J J Elmer GPA Chicago.
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