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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
2
Brief OCR fragment mentions Pruenk, Skinner and Ulmer and Gertrude Ellie, with Associated Editor tag. Summary reads as a short, unclear public notice involving names and roles without clear event or action.
A breezy verse fragment paints springtime sounds and scenes around town. Birds sing, dawn glows, and a milkmaid watches the butter fly while pussy willows tremble and dogwood trees stand sentinel.
A third ward resident observes a surrounding measles outbreak, lamenting the pervasive health scare with a wry, combative tone about her neighborhood. The monologue highlights fear and resilience amid public health pressures.
A local remark notes that people could eat dirt today but warns the dirt was unscreened unsorted and unsterilized. No evidence of benefits. health concerns rise as citizens face unsafe dust.
The president's address delivered in Congress was highlighted on the Herald front page, marking a key political update. The report outlines the speech's main themes and anticipated impact on ongoing legislative debates.
The remark imagines a high court ruling validating a nine foot sheet as constitutional, suggesting a overflowing measure of success for Dr. Hollister.
The piece outlines a local junk trade dominated by Charlie Dubinsky and A. Rosenthal. They cover a fifty mile radius and each ship 200 to 300 tons of iron annually, with peddlers buying and selling to them. They split cast iron, malleable iron, steel and brass before shipment, and rags are imported first then shipped out.
Large Elk attendance elects officers under new ritual ballot with no pre meeting nominations. Exalted Ruler O. J. Simmons leads. Leading Knight J. E. Malloy. Loyal Knight Geo. Burnham. Lecturing Knight N. Elward. Secretary J. Solon Wood. Treasurer W. J. Arbatch. Trustee Dr. A. W. Allen. Grand Lodge Rep J. L. Gulden. Alternate L. D. Baird. State Assn Board C. I. Riley. Social luncheon praised by committee.
The Concert Favorites of Chicago will close the year’s lecture course at the Congregational church on Monday evening March 30. The strictly high class ensemble features varied solos duos trios and readings performed as an artistically balanced program. Admission 50 cents, students 25 cents.
The speaker addressed about 200 at the Auditorium last night on The Gospel What is it and its design. He discussed the Jewish nation’s role in world salvation and announced a second talk tonight on Eternal Life What it is To whom and When given.
Notice to heirs and interested persons in Mower County Minnesota that John Magnus petitions for letters of administration of the estate of Peter Hagan deceased. The court sets a hearing in the Probate Court Rooms at the Court House on April 10, 1908, at ? P.M. to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
The A U W lodge highlights benevolent insurance support for dependents including a paralytic boy and notes death benefits. It reports older members paid more than younger ones and announces March meetings with Grand Receiver J F McGuire to explain new assessments effective July 1, inviting Degree of Honor members to attend.
A Pearl City club staged a planned surprise for Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Goslee and Mrs. Lovell Tuesday evening. Friends gathered at their home during the couple’s absence, sharing a seven o'clock dinner for sixteen with games and music after.
Mrs N F Banfield and Mrs E H Sterling hosted a Tuesday afternoon birthday party for Mrs J L Sterling honoring her 76th birthday. About 55 ladies attended including friends and Sunday School members. The event featured readings, games, a birthday dinner at six, and month themed place cards tied with March violets.
Miss Ida Weisel entertained the K K society at her home last evening, hosting members and guests in a social gathering with light refreshments and conversation.
The Art and Travel Club met at Mrs. F. O. Hall's home for a pleasant afternoon. The group votes to continue studying England using Bay View Reading Course references. Presentations covered Belgravia Chelsea Battersea Park Greenwich Royal Naval College and Park and The Crystal Palace at Sydenham with rolls on the English Navy and Heroes led by Mrs. L. D. Baird.
The Spalding Reading Circle met with Misses Keefe and Mc Cormick for a pleasant evening. The next gathering is set with Mrs. John Herzog at Wolfe Creek farm for a hayrack ride.
Lyman Baird and Ray Duholm were driving autos Tuesday night on Water Street around 8. The Baird car struck a dog and slid onto the curb hitting a hydrant, while Duholm’s vehicle returned to the street just in time to collide. Duholm suffered several minor injuries. Baird’s car lost a red spring. Duholm’s car will be repaired in a few days.
We extend our sincere thanks to friends for kindness during our recent bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Henifin, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Henifin express gratitude for support and sympathy.
Houses on water and bridge sites along St Paul streets Oakland avenue and town lots near Austin plus northern state farms offered. Call G Sorflatlen at office 228 North Main Street for details.
J. E. Crippen of Citizens National Bank joins the city treasurer race. He ran two years ago and built strong local ties through business and public work including the Progressive League. He faces incumbent Mitchell in a heated campaign for reelection.
Whitehall resident Mr John Bjorge studying medicine at Rush Medical College in Chicago visits Prof Thos Bjorge at the Normal. Spring term outlook favorable with many winter students returning home and a large attendance anticipated. Prof F C Eastwold visits Winnebago City. John Bradley and Grace head to James Town ND to teach. Prof George Susens enjoys three days with family in Bird Island MN. Leon Kopan returns to Soldiers Grove.
The schedule covers Republican and Democratic city primaries and conventions from March 27 to June 16, including city primaries on March 27 and 28, registration on March 31, county and congressional conventions, and the national convention in Chicago. It notes Minneapolis hosting the state convention and Chicago hosting the national gathering.
Rosenthal Bros offer painting and paper hanging to please particular clients. Experienced wall decorators invite inquiries, with contact options at 176 J N. W. or 280 L. Int.
Charles Cressey of The Furniture King announces to former customers and those with open book accounts that they must settle immediately. He will pay all owed accounts in Austin once his settlement with Mr. Johnson is completed, and he plans to stay in the city.
The Sister Family expresses sincere thanks to friends in Austin and Hayward for countless acts of kindness during our father's sickness and passing.
An article warns backache signals possible kidney issues and advises immediate attention. It promotes a plant based remedy using Compound Karyon Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Syrup Sarsaparilia with tea spoonful doses after meals and at night, claiming it cleanses the blood and relieves rheumatism and urinary problems.
Dr Eugene Dubois unearthed Pithecanthropus erectus about sixteen years ago in Bengawan river beds near Trinil Japan. J Elberts reports earlier Java inhabitants who built fires, cooked game, made pottery and stone arrowheads, possibly 20 000 years ago, though remains are not found.
A sparrow hawk killed while feeding her young reveals a widowed male hawk gathering 48 birds and 9 other prey to nourish the family. The tale, quoted from the London Telegraph, highlights ferocity and dutiful love, as nature shows cruel resolve amid tender care.
An early theory links body growth to mind, arguing appetite and muscle shape intellect. The piece cites Woods Hutchinson and asserts that initial hand grasp predicts average future intelligence for most children.
Cape Horn lies at the meeting of ocean currents of starkly different temperatures. Northwest and west winds from warm Pacific regions condense into fogs sailors call Cape Horn blankets, signaling approaching storms. The region’s glaciers, frozen ground, and wind clashes create it as the world’s most constantly stormy area.
Theodore Thomas conducting the Chicago Orchestra at the Auditorium Theater was disturbed by artist Albert Burridge whistling in the loft. The librarian relayed Thomas’s request to stop whistling, Burridge replied that he would whistle only if the orchestra can.
Lord Palmerston examined Sir John Watson Gordon’s painting Summer In the Lowlands and quipped about long grass in a sheep filled field. The artist explained the flock had only been placed in the field last night. Palmerston purchased the work at a high price.
A bookmaker reflects on enduring appeal of racing and the lure of money, noting attempts at various lines but finding no other field where people eagerly hand over their coin. Published in the Kansas City Journal.
The Boston Transcript notes Miss Oldun Oh jokes about needing wrinkle remover while Miss Pért Ly Let helps locate a product, hinting at a family connection to a drug wholesale business.
Readable scraps recount a Boston or Somerville Journal note on philosophers and money, a reflection on change, and a Dayton Ohio ticket office overheard exchange. A German woman and agent discuss “Zwei ways” and fare in a clipped, humorous vignette of cross language travel.
The exiled politician asks what he would do if a paper accuses him of crime. The lawyer replies that if he were in that position he would toss a coin to decide whether to reform or thrash the editor.
A brief health note discusses how women sometimes misstate age, claiming to be younger before eighteen and older after eighty five. It reflects on social perceptions and potential health implications of age exaggeration.
Munger states youth offers a chance to act and grow into a capable person, underscoring the formative link between young action and future achievement.
Indiana Harbor council approves a 490000 sewer system for East Chicago and Indiana Harbor to reverse sewage flow from Lake Michigan into the Grand Calumet river near Hammond. Whiting will be the only northern Indiana city draining to the lake. System modeled on Grand Rapids concrete design, draining six square miles.
A soft wood stump can be removed by boring a downward one inch hole to sixteen to twenty inches. Fill with kerosene and cork after each fill. After a month or two ignite the oil in the hole to burn the stump away.
The article notes major gains in marine engine efficiency. It compares coal use across ships of different tonnages and eras, showing 8 000 tonners burning about twice as much coal as 17 000 ton ships, while Baltic uses less fuel than Bretagne. Early transatlantic runs required 550 tons for 2 000 tons at nine mph. a 20 000 ton vessel now travels at 23 mph on about 3 000 tons.
Calvin Demarest of Chicago stretched a 14.2 balkline lead by defeating C. T. Conklin 400 to 251 in the opening game of the series to settle a triple tie for the national amateur tournament in Chicago.
Telegraphic notes report King Leopold's serious illness deepening. Spencer Cavendish Duke of Devonshire dies in Cannes from heart failure born 1832. Thomas Loftus of Dubuque elected president of the Three I baseball league after a stormy Chicago meeting. Ralph Many Rhodes scholar drowns after being washed from rocks at Port Isaac. Mrs Roosevelt plans a southern tour from Washington with her children Ethel Theodore Jr Kermit Archie and Quentin.
Minneapolis Wheat market reports May and July futures at 1.0614, 1.03 and 1.03 percent, with No 1 hard at 1.10 and No 1 Northern at 1.08. No. 2 Northern 1.0613, No 8 Northern 0.994 and 1.03, on track 1.16 for May and 1.16 for July.
Wheat prices and grain futures listed for Duluth and St Paul yards with May and connected bids. Cattle hogs and sheep values shown for St Paul Union Stock Yards and Chicago Union Stock Yards with ranges for steers cows and calves. Grain and provisions futures in Chicago include Wheat Corn Pork Butter and Poultry figures with dates and price ranges.
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