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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
2
A historic note records a sworn circulation figure of 940 subscribers for a publication. The item highlights the small scale of the paper's readership and marks a milestone in its distribution history.
The Mapleton board of education seeks simpler graduation exercises to cut costs for participants. The piece argues many gowns and frills burden families, urging parents of means to ensure affordable, dignified commencement. Teachers favor focusing on academics over ceremonial robes.
Nicholas Miller 30 of Austin Minn died after an elevator crushed him at J. E. Decker & Son packing plant in Mason City. He descended with a meat truck when the elevator started. he was unable to jump and was fatally injured. An inquest was held as authorities seek relatives for disposal of his remains. Miller had worked at Hormel in Mason City and had no known local relatives.
Frank H. McDonnell once ran a pantorium in Austin during 1901 02 and later worked as a timekeeper for a Mason City cement company. He shot George Stevens on the second floor of the Grand Hotel in Mason City after a long running feud sparked by Stevens alleged criminal negligence. Stevens died from wounds to the neck and abdomen.
The annual inspection of Company G at the Auditori um drew 67 of 71 members present, the largest company of national guard inspected in two years. Lieut. Garlach praised attendance and improvement, with Col. Wright and Maj. Nicholson in attendance. Forty-eight average drills over the year mark a strong state record.
Governor John A. Johnson designates Friday April 24 as Arbor and Bird day urging more than sentiment and a few plantings. He calls for utilitarian value, urging care of trees so birds may thrive and sing, reflecting eternal goodness.
Mrs Concheta Ferris Lutz entertained Messrs Knowlton Freer Guy Burlingame and Pr Gillam at a seven o clock breakfast this morning. It was a merry party.
Old wooden houses once housing E A Dalager grocery and Main Street Fruit Store will be torn down to make way for a fine two story brick building. The project revives a long awaited improvement in Austin with owners E A Dalager J D Dinsmore R O and F O Hall expressing pride in a creditable city landmark.
The Concert Favorites company formerly Austin Favorites presented a varied program at the Congregational church to a large, weather affected audience. Miss Legler and Miss Carey impressed with voice and violin, Ross Hickerwell showcased cornet brilliance, and Miss Miller delivered graceful readings, all earning praise for technique and expressive style.
A young Inter state telephone operator escaped serious injury when a city electric light wire fell onto a telephone line near J D McCormick's residence Monday night. The crossing sparked a shock as she plugged in the line and the protection coil burned out, saving her life. She worked about five minutes more before being removed ill. Dr. Allen treated her and she returned to work today.
Have you neighbors ask about our painting and paper hanging. Patrons praise our work and friendly service. Rosenthal Bros. 280 L or 569 R I.
G Sorflatten advertises water, bridge, railway frontage homes and town lots with farms for sale. Listings include property on Water and St Paul streets and Oakland avenue plus northern state parcels near Austin. Call to view at 223 North Main Street.
Quote from Irving R Bacon citing the New York Journal on how large thumbs signal strength of character and practical leadership. He notes large thumbed individuals are natural rulers, with a focus on usefulness and history, while large thumbed women seek financial security before marriage but are likely strong in adversity.
An old time school diary from No. 6 in a New England village notes Flora and Minetta Lovett received special honor badges for perfect attendance all year. The twins missed only the May 10 picnic afternoon when brothers fell ill from food poisoning but soon recovered.
The column quips that a man never truly knows his wife until after marriage, regardless of engagement length. Darrow retorts that sometimes girls have little brothers, sparking a playful exchange about expectations and family dynamics.
A promotional notice for the Equitable Fraternal Union describes its plan where members pay their own cost, build a reserve fund, and receive old age benefits. It highlights a 32-year-old example, claims high reserve per 1000 in death claims, and invites contact with deputy J. F. Leaf at 410 E Oakland Ave Independent phone 122 L.
A provincial couple wanders into a New Orleans French restaurant during Mardi Gras. The lady reads the menu and asks about an entree, but the companion warns against it. He jokes that an entree is a race horse and suggests ham and eggs instead, citing Harper's humor.
A witty exchange unfolds as a prisoner explains his trouble began from attending too many weddings. The prison visitor asks if he learned to drink or steal, but the prisoner replies he was always the groom.
An old lady in London asks a cabman to take her to Trafalgar Square. He refuses saying he would not even if able and warns her the next time she wants to eat onions he will bile them.
A quick joke exchanges a churchgoer asking about a cord on a finger. Gotham explains his wife tied it to remind him to mail a letter, but he failed to mail it because she forgot to hand it to him. The humor hinges on a mismatched memory between spouses.
At a London street corner Tf Smithers vows to pull my ears while a fellow warns his hands will be full. Bystanders laugh as the crowd notes the ears on display.
Reverend John MacGowan depicts China’s summer drought as waters vanish from wells and ponds rice withers to yellow and crops risk ruin. Farmers dig ponds at night to save grain while neighbors fight over scarce water and tragedy stalks distant villages.
For years exploration relied on enslaved workers owned by the cave's owner. A prohibitive obstacle named Bottomless pit blocked passage for decades until Stephen, a Black cave explorer, and companions spanned the abyss with a makeshift wooden bridge. Crossing revealed extensive chambers and passages, the abyss measured 180 feet deep.
Pupils at a Philadelphia high school submitted witty fake book titles for a prize. Entries include A New England Pass by M E W and Thought On My Bed by Stead, with others spoofing famous names and works in a playful list on a dummy shelf.
Two Servian officers chasing wolves became lost in fog on Dry mountain. After fourteen hours one officer collapsed in the snow. His partner bound him, sat him up, and rolled him down the slope. He sped down the mountain and reached the bottom safely, found an hour later by a peasant in exhaustion.
The Theater Magazine recalls how Lord Dundreary emerged from a minor 47 line role in Our American Cousin to a national fashion. Sothern improvised a gag filled caricature, adding quirks, gait, sneeze, and wordplay that delighted audiences from 1858 in the United States to a landmark 400 night London run in 1861.
Mrs Munro reads the weekly paper with astonishment at a man who buys new tables and chairs and ages them to look a century old. She notes he makes a lot of money from this business and questions why Tommy cannot do similarly with his own furniture.
A humorous courtroom exchange shows a witness claiming to be an agent for a European corn and bunion remedy. The dialogue pivots on perky interruptions, clipping details of dogs, and a housewife's sympathetic reply, in a Chicago News preview of clever banter.
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