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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1908
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald lists its publication schedule and publisher details as Skinner and Ulmer with Gertrude Ellis Skinner as associate editor. The record notes sworn circulation figures for the paper.
William will be inaugurated president of the United States March 4, 1909. Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Paul Zender of this city are second cousins. The day’s mood asked one question how is it going with varied answers. The electoral college is a popular institution with no football team to boast.
A reflective note on society’s harsh labels for women in criminal cases and the expectation that future generations will mock the gendered distinction and its architects. The speaker questions the wisdom of assigning a fixed social classification to women based on crime.
After a week of rest from politics the nation prepares to accelerate commerce. Dealers report pent up demand waning and confidence rising with expectations of a busy buying period ahead.
Election night 1904 saw Roosevelt declared winner at 7:30. August Belmont of the Democratic National Committee conceded the race. By 7, New York state had been carried by Hughes, signaling decisive results.
The piece argues that successful politicians must be good losers who shed defeats with cheer and move on. It cites Hearst as a poor example and praises Bryan Roosevelt for turning losses into strength and continuing leadership.
Benjamin M. Carll of Adolpho dies at his home after a yearlong illness and two strokes. Born February 15, 1840 in Lyons New York, he served in the Eighth New York Cavalry and later moved to Mower County. He married Mary C. Rhoades in 1870 and leaves wife, three children Roy Fred and Ethel Beltz, with funeral Thursday at 11 from his home and burial in Lansing Cemetery.
Conrad Goebel died at his West Water street home Monday night after a four year illness with dropsy. He passed peacefully at age 76, surrounded by his son Edward and daughter Mrs. G Assman. Born in Schlitz Germany, he lived in Tonawanda Owossa Woodville Alden and Austin before settling here. He leaves a daughter Mrs. Assman Appleton Wis and two sons Edward of this city and Henry of Washington. Funeral at home Thursday 4 pm and remains shipped to Appelton Wis for burial beside his wife in Riverside Cemetery.
August Larson died at his Marshall township home after eight years of illness with dropsy at 11 45 PM Monday. The 64 year old immigrant from Sweden lived in Mower county on his farm for thirty years. He came to America at fifteen and followed the sea before settling here. He leaves a wife a son and two daughters. Funeral services were to be held at 1 o'clock this afternoon at his home.
Maurek's Hall will not host a roller rink on Wednesday as a big dance is canceled. elaborate preparations are under way for a Carnival Party Friday evening with bills expected for attendees.
Advertisement for Our Pie lemon filling sold in air tight packages. Claims easy, inexpensive preparation and mouthwatering results. Each package inspected under Pure Food Laws and priced at 10 cents at grocers.
Transfer notices show Thos. Rochford conveying Lot 15 Block 15 Lake Park to Wm. Kolpin. Also Rochford to John Rochford N49 ft of lots 20 21 and N49 ft of E half of 19 Block 18 Railroad addition. Additionally N60 ft of Lot 5 Block 13 Railroad addition transfers from John Rochford to Thos Rochford.
The Austin Dairy Company announces it will begin handling poultry on Monday, November 2. They offer the highest price paid for all kinds of poultry.
Citizens gather at the court house for instant results as the North Western Telephone and Tri-State Telephone networks unite to relay returns by megaphone and black boards. The Progressive League rooms will be open for women to watch developments and receive updates.
Mrs John Cotter reported finding two five dollar bills on courthouse steps. John Meyers confessed losing two five dollar bills after drawing money at First National Bank. The bills were returned to him at Mrs Cotter s West Bridge street home, restoring trust and happiness for all involved.
James Keenan returned home this morning after a six weeks journey in the East. He found his former Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania house largely unchanged after thirty four years away and met distant relatives along the Wyoming Valley. He also visited New York City Philadelphia Washington Baltimore Scranton and other locales.
At the Bijou last night Mrs Hardie Langdon delighted the audience with catchy songs and a strong stage presence. Mr Orville Pitcher offered a standout stump speech and billed as the only Picco player in America, with further vaudeville and new motion pictures on the program.
Frank J. Cheney of J F Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay $100 for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason records the affidavit dated December 6, 1886. The remedy is taken internally and claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by Druggists at 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The First National Bank of Austin in Minnesota is authorized to extend its corporate existence until close of business on October 27, 1928. Comptroller Lawrence O. Murray certifies compliance with national banking laws and extension provisions. Charter No. 1690. Extension No. 968. October 27, 1908.
Lost items include a lady's pocket-book with ten dollars and change. A merschaum pipe in case vanished a week ago. Found: a lady's show on Kenwood avenue. For sale: houses on Water Bridge Railway St Paul and Oakland and near Austin farms. Call Herald office.
Three blocks from Fox Hotel this rental includes city water gas bath and electric lights. Inquire at Herald e4.
In New Iberia Louisiana on November 3 a well dressed man about thirty was found dead in a barn with his body mutilated by a heavy iron bar. Tramps seen with the victim have been arrested as investigators pursue the case.
For Sale or Trade pool table and billiard table in running order with new balls cues and cloth also automobile will trade for horses or city property.
A compact reflection on how rarely a single person’s ambition, aptitude, and widespread support converge to enable change. The text notes the tension between personal drive and collective pressure in pursuing a goal.
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