Sworn Circulation Figures for Skinner and Ulmer
The record shows Skinner and Ulmer as Sertrade Killektawer associate editors with sworn circulation of 1060 subscribers.
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
2
The record shows Skinner and Ulmer as Sertrade Killektawer associate editors with sworn circulation of 1060 subscribers.
A whimsical piece notes a bird predicting wireless telegraphy will force people to sit on the air. The Catholic News recounts a bright policeman who dispersed a mob by passing around the hat.
The Board of Health urges immediate cleanup efforts while warning residents not to discard tin cans in neighbors’ yards.
An Austin man laments difficulty finding workers while another notes fishing is so good that the idea of work seems absurd. The remarks reflect a town enjoying a boom in leisure activity over labor demand.
A robust man entered a shoe store and asked for shoes. The clerk noted his old pair was soft leather and suggested kid leather. The man clarified that kid refers to leather quality, not a size or style.
The 1908 Rowell American Newspaper Directory will list 22 502 newspapers and periodicals, down 396 from 1907. The decline is largely from small papers' mortality and many consolidations, yielding the smallest total since 1903.
Sheriff Vine reports a Birmingham letter from Olmstead County's attorney noting F A Lloyd has not received Pittsburg depositions. With nearly three weeks of stay elapsed, indications point to a trial in Olmstead County to pursue justice locally.
Austin is in a spick and span condition with lawns green and trimmed. Street committees are urged to improve highways by shaping centers of streets as the key improvement, despite limited funds.
A Health Culture class is seen out for an early morning walk to breathe loudly as a substitute for breakfast. Members insist they will not eat breakfast and value fresh air and exercise for its inexpensive benefits.
The Era club met Friday afternoon with Mrs Mayland. Mrs Foster and Mrs John D Smith read articles on engaging topics. Mrs George Twedell presented Mrs Mayland with a sugar shell memento for her refreshment committee work. The next meeting is Friday June 12 with Mrs J S Young.
Miss Mollie Jahnke was honored in a gathering at Miss Daisy Maxwell’s Kenwood home this afternoon. Guests were asked to bring thimbles but no sewing work.
The D B boys entertained the base ball boys at Harmonia Hall on Friday evening for a dancing party. Twenty couples attended and enjoyed the music furnished by the Pizak orchestra with Mrs Vosburgh and Mattie Hollister serving as chaperons.
The Methodist Sunday school class hosted a Friday sociable with vocal and instrumental music and recitations. The fortune teller drew attention as the star, and guests enjoyed ham sandwiches pickles doughnuts and coffee.
Austin Board of Health requires all back yards cellars and debris be cleared by May 20. If not removed, the city health board will detain the premises and charge the expense to the property owner. W. H. McKENNA, Chairman.
A large Democratic county convention met at the courthouse with 75 delegates split between Johnson and Bryan camps. After heated motions and a walkout by Bryan delegates, J. L Guiden was chosen chairman, while Bryan factions prepared a public statement outlining their withdrawal.
The letter describes a Pacific voyage from the western straits through Valparaiso and Lima, with visual notes of snowcapped mountains, tides, a bullfight in Lima, shipboard drills, a visit to a Catholic cathedral in Lima, a naval parade in San Diego, and personal reflections. It concludes with greetings to M. J. Killoran of Austin and mentions attendance at a convention, theater of imperial politics, and family regards.
J W Anderson mayor of Mankato missed a gold watch with a diamond Masonic charm after staying at the Fox hotel in Austin. Investigations focus on room 29 occupants Jas Grissel and Jas Tomsons as authorities seek Tomsons who has not yet been located.
As we go to press the score of the ball game at Osage stands 6 to 0 in favor of the Austin High school team.
St Augustine’s mass times 8 10 30 a m and an evening service at 745. First Church of Christ Scientist holds services at 1030 a m with Sabbath school at 1145 a m and Wednesday testimony meeting at 8. All are invited to attend.
Rev J S Budlong rector announces services with Holy Communion at 7:30 am Morning prayer and sermon at 10:30 am Sunday school at noon Evening prayer and sermon at 7:30 pm followed by a Confirmation lecture. Evening service time clarified as 7:30 not 8:00.
The notice lists St Paul and Water streets for W E Sloane minister with residence at 128 Maple St. Beth phones. At 10:00 am a Session meeting follows a 10:30 Morning worship sermon "Better than Gold" on Christianity to humanity. Central Sunday school at noon, East Sunday school at 3 pm, Tom Y P 8 C E 8 pm, and an evangelistic service with sermon "Cords and Cartropes."
Morning worship at 10 30 led by F E Knop with sermon A Man and a Bush and an Angel. Sunday school at noon led by F P McBride. Christian Endeavor at 7 with leader Bessie Allen on Work and Play. Evening service at 8 with sermon A Prophet in Babylon. Good music and a cordial welcome for all.
Rev. Harry Booth Hazen leads morning worship at 10 30 with the Comforter Whom Jesus Sent and evening service at 8 on The Complete Life. Sunday school begins at noon and the Young People meet at 7 at the Oak street corner residence.
Morning 10 30 services in Scandinavian with Hope Sunday school at 12 Luther League at 6 39 English evening service at 7 30 on Human and Divine Judgement.
In the new church corner St Paul and Maple streets a 9 30 class meeting led by Rev A Cres sey 10 30 morning worship sermon Zeal for the Cause of God special music by the choir 12 00 Sunday school W O Craige Supt 3 00 Junior League 7 00 Epworth League 8 00 evening worship strangers and others welcome Parents urged to attend with children and to bring a friend.
AMarkets page lists prices for fat cattle and hogs, veal lamb and sheep, fat steers and cows, and canners with bids in the 350 to 475 range and hogs around 425 to 475. The figures reflect regional market quotes with scattered notation and units.
County Auditor publishes bounty procedures from 1905 law for pocket gophers and crows. Bodies must be shown to town board chair or auditor. certification triggers a county warrant and payments. Bounties apply May 15 to June 15 and August 15 to September 15 for all gophers. crows payable year round with proper proof.
Electrician Wallace Gregson offers light shades for chandeliers stand and drop lights and other electrical supplies. Estimates gladly given on house wiring. Located at 121 West Mill Street.
Plumbing and heating notice inviting homeowners to consult A B Weseman before installing a bath room or heating plant. Located at cor Bridge and Franklin Streets.
A fragment notes Lowell advised a fiancée to always give her husband her own way. The line reflects a witty counsel on marital harmony attributed to the poet about wedding conduct.
G Sorflatten offers properties for sale including water, bridge, railway frontage on St Paul streets and Oakland avenue plus town lots and farms near Austin and in northern Minnesota. Call and see me at Office 223 N Main St.
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