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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
2
A verse on finding work as blessing not doom and accepting daily labor in field forest desk or market. It urges cheerful labor and balanced life, noting the work fits the speaker’s spirit and leads to rest and play at eventide.
The Franklin building was found fastened with a bolt that a small child could push while other doors remained unlocked. Going forward the doors will be kept open and fire drills will be introduced hereafter, with Sumner having two exits, Franklin four, Lincoln and others one each.
Frank Guillemin brought a bunch of red bananas that drew curiosity from the small boys. The elder crowd recalled a time when yellow bananas were rare and red bananas common.
The piece notes how ladies in Austin learned a new patent skirt belt hook this winter. A man who received a circular and hook could not understand the instructions and asked for a factory man to set up the machine. He wondered if it could be used for hose suspenders or a plow device.
Mrs. Jane Catherwood writes from Mille Lacs about summers spent at a wilderness lodge on the lake. She recalls Nichols Point and Austin Nichols, the man who named Austin, now in his nineties, whom they often met during visits.
Postal inspectors report many violations of laws against writing messages in mail matter of second, third, or fourth class. Offenders often settle out of court for $10, though that price is steep for a marginal message or sentimental note with a gift. Keep within the law by using a letter with a two cent stamp when sending a gift or newspaper.
In annual remarks the Mower County Farmers Mutual Company is highlighted for strong performance with over five million dollars in insurance and officers’ salaries totaling only nine hundred dollars annually. The piece dismisses claims that others could cheaply run the company’s operations, noting the skill required to manage a successful agency.
In the wake of a deadly Collinswood Ohio school fire, readers urge improved fire protection. Questions focus on exits and doors, while Supt Franklin notes Lincoln and Sumner schools have fire escapes but others lack them. The south and west exits are mentioned as part of the discussion.
Mayor Sutton and Fire Chief Jensen inspected theatres and school buildings to assess fire protection. The Gem theatre on the second floor will gain a new exit via an iron platform and a balance staircase. Minor electrical and structural changes were ordered for better child safety. a full report will be presented to the council.
Fred Kornberg died at his First Street home this afternoon after a five year battle with consumption. Born May 22, 1884, he was nearly 24. He leaves his father, two brothers Edward and James, and sister Emma. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Evangelist Dale, a Presbyterian pastor, offers a program of revival services and health gospel talks. He will speak at Ellis Hall and the Presbyterian church with events for men women and children. Chalk talks by Mr Turner and a Soul Winning Chapel sermon by Mr Ensign follow.
Mower county joins a state fair plan to share funds for county exhibits. Counties pledging 100 or 150 dollars receive matching support, but totals cannot exceed the stated limit. Ten exhibits only, with April 1 deadline for space. First prize 250 dollars. Olmstead and Mower counties active, with boards and officials coordinating.
Under this heading we publish contributions from our readers on social political and religious subjects. We reserve the right to reject personal letters and comments.
An Inquirer notes that wives of tradesmen would rather buy hosiery and clothing from unfamiliar door sellers than from local merchants who provide jobs for their husbands. The Herald concedes the point.
A letter warns that rampant perch poaching on the Turtle will ruin spawning and deplete fish for years. It cites the 1905 Revised Laws prohibiting fishing from March 1 to May 1 with penalties from ten to fifty dollars per fish. The notice ends with a call to cease illegal fishing or face sheriffs' action.
Austin relatives mourn the death of Erin Lee Conner born June 15, 1904 who died February 29 at his parents home in Sand Creek North Dakota after membranous croup. He had been healthy since moving last spring and his mother is Miss Laura Watkins.
The March apportionment of school funds, totaling $712,034.70 or $1.90 per pupil, will benefit 375,988 students. State Superintendent J. W. Olson announced this record March distribution, larger than last year's $1.60 per pupil and 378,251 pupils. Warrants will be drawn and funds sent to counties soon.
Seven friends gathered at Hector Shifter's Garfield street home yesterday afternoon to celebrate his seventh birthday. He received a game two plates and about two dollars in money. The youths played games enjoyed amusements and refresh ments were served.
The Cosmo shows a program for tonight including Lively Barrels and Funny Hat as comical acts. It also features Lady Gymnasium Teacher The Affiancee and an illustrated song When the Sheep are in the Fold.
The Austin Sunshiners met Thursday afternoon in YWCA rooms from 1 to 6 PM. Volunteers cut, sewed, and assembled clothing for children and a seven month old baby while discussing committee constitutional changes. Sunshine seeks donated curtains to improve a bed area and hopes more Austin and Mower County women join the group.
In Rose Creek and nearby towns residents report visits to Austin and surrounding areas. Henry Alwelling, Nick Weiss, Mathew and Mike Flemming traveled to Austin, while Mike Skahan and Mike Kirtz conducted business there. A Saint Peter’s Ladies Society social in Wienert and Jensen's Auditorium drew a strong crowd and raised 16 dollars.
The Women’s Mission Circle of the Baptist church held a highly enthusiastic Wednesday gathering led by Mrs. A. B. Hawkins. Six new members joined and the foreign missions offering reached a record high as the group studied the Pacific Islands with accounts on Hawaii Fiji and the New Hebrides.
The Glass Blowers troupe entertains with live demonstrations of blowing, engraving, and ventriloquism. W. H. Sullivan, Edwin Hartz, J. T. Backman, Henry Trent, Christian Mayer, and Wm. Smith are among nine artisans showcasing network birds, deer, bottles, pipes, and silvered articles, traveling in their own car.
A. B. Hunkins states the Music Hall Gem theatre already has four outward swinging exits and has passed safety checks. He plans to add an expensive modern iron side stairway to the public alley, creating five exits to exceed any similar venue.
To the patrons of the Austin Steam Laundry the shop announces a new steam cleaning and dry cleaning and pressing of clothes department with a guarantee of good work.
A decisive bowling match occurs tonight at the Palace alleys between Austin and Albert Lea. Austin displays Ebert Erdman Edwards Weber and Leatherland in the lineup with play starting promptly at 7 30.
Ed Schiewek, proprietor of the country’s largest Ladies' Tailoring Establishment, invites all ladies to have suits made to measure for a perfect fit not available in ready made garments. Prices may be the same or lower in some cases.
Backman's glass blowers at the Audi torium continue to draw crowds. Saturday will be their last day here and 300 glass ships will be given to children that afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Herman Jacob arrived back from Watertown Wisconsin last Monday.
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