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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1902
Page
2
A city faces a pivotal election amid debt reduction and tax relief. Supporters praise West administration gains, lower taxes from 49 to 42 mills, and $15,000 saloon revenue used to cut floating debt. Opponents push for license cuts and a broad policy, citing past clubs and illegal saloons. Voters must decide on fiscal conservatism and licensing enforcement.
The Audubon Society of Illinois will pursue action against milliners. Because sentiment fails to curb fashion, the group plans legal notices to Chicago dealers warning that selling skins of gulls terns and song birds is illegal under state law.
Kiruiya delivers pointed criticism, contrasting our work with the Philippines and English in South Africa. He argues a big country must learn from losses of life and money, and that true progress requires a high toned despot with unlimited powers and absolute integrity, a hope unlikely in our time.
Austin Minnesota Mayor Cute L West issues a proclamation requiring all saloons and liquor outlets to close from 5 AM to 8 PM on Tuesday March 11 1902 municipal election day. Prohibition includes sale or giving away of all intoxicating liquors. Penalties apply. The notice dates March 10 1902. Vote to keep license fee at $1500.
A letter argues for Mayor West's re-election, praising tax reductions, debt payoff, water supply completion, new bridges, a public park, and profitable electric and water plants. It credits the mayor and council and urges voters to support continued growth and business-friendly governance in Austin.
Medical Record notes French physicians argue corsets harm health with only about thirty of a hundred young women remaining in perfect health. A proposed law would ban under thirties wearing any corset, with punishment including imprisonment or fines. Licenses to sell would require buyer names and addresses and face penalties for illegal sales.
The Christchurch Lenten course continues this evening with a talk on the struggle for liberty of conscience in England under the Stuarts. Rev. Dr. Webt of Minneapolis will discuss how Reformers like the Puritans resisted the Stuart kings to preserve church rights, at Christ Church. You are invited to attend.
In a recent clash at Owatowna, Glenwood supporters claim a convincing win over Owatonna amid spirited opposition. The result reflects Glenwood's decisive performance and local rivalries intensify community interest.
Mr. D. Watkins, Mrs. Neler, Mrs. Boostrom and Mrs. Goodwin have returned from city trips, returning to their normal routines.
Store offers a portrait deal where every season customer receipts grant tickets. Fifteen dollars in tickets buys a 14 by 17 inch pastel portrait resembling a provided photograph. The store will photograph, produce, and deliver the portrait, guaranteed to match the photo, a service not offered elsewhere for less than five dollars.
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