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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
2
More than twenty newsboys gathered at the Herald office as snow began to fall, a small boy, a plumber, and a coal dealer share in the cheer. A Lansing tragedy story appeared in the paper at a party's request, while the other side contests blame toward the young man and his mother.
City officials compile a list of improvements costing at least 75 dollars. The paper notes many projects completed or in progress and urges firms and residents to call by noon tomorrow to add any missing items.
Four towns Lyle Adams LeRoy and Grand Meadow publish unusually heavy advertising this season. Merchants in these villages aim to capture regional business and keep trade from drifting to the county seat, signaling up-to-date and enterprising retail activity.
Dr Edwards of Makato visited Austin on Tuesday night to meet the Elks. He rode up from the depot and expressed surprise at the capital’s progress, deeming Austin one of the state’s best cities.
The Rochester board of education adopted a resolution stating it does not countenance any dance or social event using the High School name and opposes high school students’ participation in dances or parties during the school week.
An observer notes how many women now wear elaborate coiffures with puffed pins pompadours curls and coils. A rare sight is a woman who wears her hair simply combed back with natural waves and no adornment, seen as clean and intelligent though in the minority.
Under a new law parents face penalties for their children's truancy. The officer will target habitual absentees, with warnings from Chief Gali and potential penalties including fines or imprisonment for parents. Daily reports will track all absent students.
John McDermott was injured this morning while driving an express wagon for Smith & Decker when a frightened horse kicked him twice in the leg, once near the knee and again between the ankle and knee after being prodded by iron bars.
The Young People's society of the Presbyterian church presented a well attended evening in the Central church chapel. The Todd sisters offered a popular one act sketch and Harry Pettingill sang a solo tonight replacing Mr. Dearborn. The program repeats tonight from 8 15 with admission of 15 cents.
Funeral services for Mrs G W Johnson will be held at the Baptist church at 2 30 Thursday afternoon replacing the earlier plan to hold the service at the house. The casket will not be opened at the church.
Relatives received word Tuesday afternoon that Art Beers was killed seven miles east of Butte Montana in a collision between a freight and a passenger train. Beers, a C M & St Paul conductor, was crushed after being thrown from a flat car. The body will be brought to Austin for interment.
The regular annual W R C meeting occurred Tuesday with state inspector Mrs. Mar E Thelen of Stillwater in attendance. She praised the local Corps, noting they have the best ranks in the state. Two new members were initiated, Mrs. Nellie Hartley and Mrs. Loretta Pitcher, followed by a quiet banquet.
Mrs. Richardson, returning from North Dakota, says Phil Shortt was not deer hunting when killed by Yankins. Shortt had been filing papers in Williston, walked with Dr. Belyea, found a wounded deer, and was shot as a hunter group appeared nearby. He received a military funeral and rests in the Spanish War Veterans cemetery.
A fragmented crime scene line shows a distressed plea for protection as a four man pursuit is described. Police respond with a sarcastic remark about an escaped lunatic while seeking the suspect’s location.
Arthur Coe, longtime Austin resident and civic figure, died at his Greenwich Street home after a lingering illness caused by pernicious anemia. Born near Norwalk Ohio March 14 1861 he moved to Austin in 1885 and served as library board chairman and local railroad agent before retiring due to illness. His life combined self education with steady service to church youth and the community, leaving a lasting, gentle influence and inspiration to many.
The Pole Star, Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor are linked as the trieves or Wain. Arabs and Iroquois named the great bear a wagon, Homer uses bear and wain, and Sanskrit riksha can mean bear or star. The tail of Ursa Minor points to the pole star, giving rise to cynosure the dog’s tail sight.
In a summer hotel corridor an aged maid struggled with a heavy pot of water until Nora, a buxom Irish chamber maid, offered help. The hotel owner and a witness praised Nora for her quick, helpful act which increases her tips, allowing her to spend winters in Ireland.
The 1908 proclamation designates Thursday November 26 as a day of general thanksgiving and prayer. Roosevelt urges national reflection on material wealth and spiritual welfare, calling for public and private acts of devotion and a commitment to righteous living. Alvah E. Adee serves as acting secretary of state.
An enthusiastic admirer visited her favorite author and found him unglamorous and human. She described him as leaning on a garden gate in shirt sleeves, swearing at a grocery boy, with cropped hair and an unshaven look, the most terribly human specimen she had ever seen.
An advertisement touts reorganizing an established company with a First Mortgage Gold Bond issue. Buyers receive equal Common Stock, with 50 percent of the bond subscription in Preferred stock. The issuer claims current earnings on bonds will rise with capital, enabling a near doubling of sales and implying strong stock value.
Classified notice urges readers to place ads in the Herald with a price of 5e per line for first insertion and 6e per line for each subsequent insertion.
Finder to leave feather at the Herald. Wanted to rent six new milch cows at $12 per year each. Address A. T. Hobson Austin Rural Route No. 2. Wanted: a man for delivery. Apply at the Herald. 10 3
Seven room house for sale in northern state listings. inquire Mrs Dahle at 906 Grove street. G Sorplaten advertises town lots and farms near Austin with calls to see properties at office 223 N Main St. tf
Public notice lists two rental rooms with bath at 35 West ill and a three block distance from Fox Hotel with city water gas bath and electric lights inquiries at HeRaLp office.
The page lists varied ads offering reduced rates for Pacific coast shipments, fire and tornado insurance through W. W. Ranney, bond services, Eclipse Lumber Company building materials, coal, and wood, and Move County Lumber Co supplies for remodeling with competitive lumber, cement, and plaster prices. C. E. Heisry.
In a London timber yard two workmen carried a large piece of wood when the manager approached and teased Joe about the batten on the wrong shoulder. Joe replied he knew it should be on the manager’s shoulder.
In Washington Star dialogue, a precocious child cites living in the temperate zone while Colonel Stilwell warns that continued Prohibitionist efforts will worsen conditions. The exchange frames a political climate comment without specifics.
Frank J. Cheney of J. F. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason witness. The remedy is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Include testimonials. Toledo, Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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