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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
2
Gertrude Ellis Skinner serves as associate editor while Skinner and Ulmer publish the Austin Daily Herald, directing editorial leadership and publishing operations in Texas.
The notice lists subscription options with varying periods and prices. It specifies three month terms and weekly rates while noting sworn circulation figures for the publication.
In the recent election no women voted in Mower county and only one registered woman in First ward. The piece urges the board of health to seek cooperation with the state health board to address mill pond pollution and protect city health.
The extension of the First National Bank charter in Albert Lea is seen as a defining moment in local banking and the wider history of the region.
In a published statement Governor Johnson lists campaign expenses totaling 1 044 50 with no one authorized to incur costs for him. The largest item is 500 to the state democratic committee followed by 263 for railway fare 196 for hotel bills and 95 for automobile trips.
The board pushes new truancy law to motivate parents to ensure their children's school attendance. Few truants exist, but those who fail to comply may face strong enforcement.
The duties of the truant officer have kept Chief of Police Galt busy for the past few days. He has had four cases where it was necessary to take pupils to school and some more yet to be looked after. The offenses of these truants are dealt with in such a manner as to make playing hokey from school undesirable.
The article notes Austin ranked fifteenth by the last census and, with projected growth, could rise. It recalls 1895 standings where Austin was thirteenth while Crookston Fergus Falls and Hibbing surpassed it. Albert Lea fell to twentieth. Owatonna sits twenty first and Faribault ninth.
The text notes population loss from 1895 to 1905 due to migration to Canada and the Dakotas while Austin city growth offset the county’s decline. It praises Mower County's suitability for diversified farming and mentions a discrepancy in Debs socialist vote totals due to a newspaper production error.
A broken page caused a misalignment revealing a face after printing. Editors note such errors occur from accidents or oversights, not intent, and acknowledge the impact on readers and the publication.
A hose house in Third ward referred to fire department. A three member committee to determine cost of a foot bridge over the C Me St P tracks. Tax levy set at 10 615. Editor Washburn praises a new young scribe. Miss Anna McBride injured after a stair fall. J J Furlong moves to a new elegant home. Pierce Bros Wisconsin granted 15 year permit to string wires for electric lights. Campbell Bros install a 30hp automatic engine.
The order of Railway Conductors will hold its regular meeting on Sunday November 15 to elect officers for 1909. All members are requested to be present. Tucker, Secy.
Visiting Day saw High school and Eighth grade teachers travel to several cities. Misses Fish Hanson and Beebe visited Faribault, Miss Erwin went to Mankato, Mr Geer to Northfield, Miss McCormick to Owatonna, and Misses Robbins Reilley and Truesdell to Albert Lea.
The LA to ORC members are asked to meet at Mrs. Frank Clay's tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock to attend the funeral of Conductor Arthur Beers.
A fire damaged the roof and a corner containing the elevator causing a $500 loss. The origin is not positively known but is thought to have started in the grinding department from a hot stone thrown from the kiln. The plant had its own firefighting team. they and friendly aid prevented total destruction.
A notice states the bell at the high school will ring tomorrow after 4 o clock to announce the football result of Austin versus Northfield. The Bell signals a Austin victory. if no bell rings the result is a Northfield win.
The O. R. C. calls members to meet at the C. M. & St. P. depot at 8:30 for the funeral of Jor Tucrer, the secretary.
The remains of Art Beers arrived this noon over the C M and St P road and were met by the O R C.
The first annual hunt drew many hunters who scoured woods and fields around the city. Ben Hart, captain of one side, reported 52 rabbits and 7 equiries for 660 points. A F Padelford, captain of the winning side, tallied 79 rabbits 4 squirrels and 1 hawk for 880 points. An oyster supper for about 150 followed at Harmonia hall.
Austin delegates report a fine meeting from the State Equal Suffrage convention in Minneapolis. Represented by Mrs. C. R. Boostrom Mrs. John D. Smith Mrs. Samuel Rice and Mrs. George Twedell more out of town delegates than ever attended. Miss Cosello and Miss Randall of London England spoke on suffrage and a monster petition seeking a million signatures for a 16th amendment and state legislature action was planned. Lafayette French of Austin gave a well received address Wednesday evening.
Goodsell of the Charles Aultfather place sustained serious injuries in a Thursday runaway accident while husking corn. A wheel wagon side board broke as he reached for lines and was thrown to the ground. Horses ran to the house. Mrs. Goodsell summoned help then. He suffered back injuries a fractured rib a sprained wrist and a dislocated arm. Dr Daigneau attended.
Mrs. Jennie Hart of Varco was thrown from a buggy when a frightened horse ran after an automobile. She suffered severe bruising though no bones were broken as the buggy was badly damaged by the horse’s kick.
Brotherhood of Trainmen members are summoned to meet at the Depot hotel tomorrow morning at 8 30 for the funeral of Brother Beers. D J Deneen signed the notice.
The Bijou screens Walter Sanford in a Western styled but touching tale featuring a rough yet loyal husband a faithful wife and an Indian boy amid a misunderstanding that leads to a satisfying finale. Sanford is noted as an actor to watch.
J. H. Austfather holds the county’s largest herd of Poland China swine with over 200 animals. He reports strong demand from stockraisers and has shipped stock across the Northwest, being in the city today to ship fine stock to Iowa.
We express sincere thanks to friends and acquaintances for the sympathy shown in our late sorrow. A. E. Pelot, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. M McLaughlin.
The Mankato Free Press argues against Hennepin County holding the speaker post citing its 9000 vote lead for governor and endorses W A Nolan of Mower County for the role praising his long legislative experience. The Winona Republic Herald reports the call.
Little Wallace Osborn two months old dies at 1 15 AM after an illness of about two weeks. His twin Walter died October 26 from the same disease. Funeral set for tomorrow at 4 o clock from the house near South Bridge with burial at Enterprise.
A blaze at the cement works south of the city was spotted around six o clock Thursday evening. Neighbors acted quickly to aid firefighters, preventing a heavy loss to the plant.
At the AFL convention in Denver Sam Gompers warned against any Sherman act amendments that would harm labor. He pledged to oppose such moves in Congress while a day of speeches and reports wrapped up the sessions. W. J. Bryan sent thanks to Gompers and the federation for support in the recent campaign.
Miss Mae L. Otis thirty six was arrested charged with plotting to murder her mother Mrs Sarah Otiss fifty seven The plan involved a private detective presented as a slugger from Pittsburgh whom Otis paid and who was to receive a larger payoff Police watched Otis for days and she confessed to the failed scheme claiming she drew bank funds for detective expenses The incident is described as a demented act with money and life insurance involved valued at five thousand eight hundred dollars
Furnished room for rent at 507 West Bridge Street. Large front room on first floor and front room on second floor with bath at 305 West Mill. House for rent three blocks from Fox Hotel with city water gas bath and electric lights. Inquire at Herald office.
The Transfer Co of Minneapolis Minnesota informs customers of cut rates on household goods and su service to the Pacific coast and other points. The Eclipse Lumber Company will supply building material coal or wood to customers at the reduced rates and service.
C. E. Heisey urges builders to consider Mower County Lumber Co. for lumber cement and plaster at competitive prices to support remodeling or repair projects.
A remark attributes gallantry to Rev. Sydney Smith when a young lady sought his help in perfecting a flower. He replied by taking her hand and offering to bring perfection to the flower himself.
Belle Plaine Minnesota November 3 Frank Kelcher son of Matt Kelcher was killed when a load of wood he was riding toppled onto him. He was known locally as the Belle Plaine horse jockey for his habit of riding running horses.
A brief Hubad note on page four suggests strategies or tips intended to help readers save money. The item signals practical guidance and potential cost-cutting ideas featured in the segment.
Frank J. Cheney of J. F. Cheney & Co. offers one hundred dollars for each catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. To apply, contact the Herald in Toledo Ohio. Notary A W Gleason records oath on December 6, 1886.
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