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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
2
In New York a judge says a woman may strike her husband with impunity but does not specify any damages. The commentary notes Austin’s size with potential north and south ends and calls for ending the contest to avoid hindering city growth.
A brief notice portrays Alfonso’s peril as he contends with danger in Spain, noting the risk to his life amid foreign medal decoration and the uncertain fate awaiting him in a troubled era.
The note predicts a lively Republican primary with candidates rising fast and fierce contest ahead. It hints at expected tensions and potential fallout after the political clash.
Citizens embraced the Memorial Day events with evident zeal while noting veterans should not bear the entire burden of organizing the observance.
American detectives have captured Gaynor and Greene and expect they will be returned to U S soil. They made witty remarks in Canadian papers, now to face an American jury.
The paper faces backlash for refusing to back Tawney, labeled as aligning with Democrats or Populists by opponents. Independent sentiment grows as people claim to think for themselves beyond party lines.
The farmer notes Freeborn County faced feed shortages last spring as Tamrac Swamp marsh hay sold for $1100 a ton. He observes winter produced enough straw and coarse fodder to feed all animals, urging less waste and better use of straw and corn fodder as a potential blessing in disguise.
Levi Foss returns from San Francisco greatly delighted with the country and its produce frame. He spent four weeks sightseeing and declares he found the promised land. He brought oranges and lemons on exhibition at the First National Bank. Foss plans to settle in California. Mrs. Thompson to visit her parents in Naps California.
O E Fairbanks of Sutton visits the city to promote Farmers Telephone Co. The mayor calls a meeting for Thursday May 23 at the courthouse to discuss the proposal. Fairbanks says his line has cost him nothing and urges farmers to connect with Austin.
All Odd Fellows and their wives and all members of sey Reb keh lodge are urged to attend the dedication of the Z.0.0. F. ball on Wednesday afternoon May 21 at 3 o'clock and the Opera House that evening. No invitations are issued to non members per committee.
The Flas Fiber works were sold at the courthouse in a foreclosure proceeding. John W. Keough of Chicago bid $3,000 for the real and personal property, buying for Kumpf Brothers who will operate the mill this season. Farmers in the area welcome the news as the Kumpf brothers are experienced and run several successful factories.
A Friday evening debate between Persons Business University of Albert Lea and the 8S. M. N.C. of this city, under the State Literary Society, covered the Boer versus British stance in South Africa. Oscar Stenvick Avery Dafty and Oscar Chrisgau spoke for the affirmative. Oscar Paulson G. E. Holden and Ben Locilir for the negative. The judges awarded the win to the affirmative. A brief social session followed and the text notes a proprietor warning about disturbances.
All committee members attend a Friday meeting to finalize Decoration Day events. The parade will include schoolchildren from the Mies Bairde Endergar tenth to the Normal College, with music by the Tidy' fall breeS band. Mayor Wright will marshal. stores may close 10 am to 1 pm. conveyances provided for G A R L G A R and W E C A members. flowers requested via CO L Weet or Geo Hired.
John Hogan of Owatonna issues a warning about his liquor business. He states a $1200 fee allows retailing intoxicants in the city and vows to refuse service to drunkards minors the poor or destitute while urging polite requests from families and friends. He notes a preference for customers to direct funds to their families.
Closing quotations for grains and futures in Minneapolis reveal scattered gains and declines. Wheat, corn, and oats futures moved modestly with notes of dull demand, while receipts and clearances for wheat and corn showed steadier activity amid favorable crop prospects and ongoing rains in the Red River Valley.
Sapt. Nelson reports on a wide range of classes at Austin High School including Latin Grammar Medieval History Elementary Algebra Cicero Physiology English History English Readings Chemistry Zoology Rhetoric Geometry Civics and Modern History with varied grades from the listed subjects.
Delegates traveled to Meson City to inspect a local plant noted for its prominent business district role and wide trade reach. They were advised to also visit Albert Lea to see a highly modern facility, seen as a model for the Northwest. The committees will implement the suggestion.
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