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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1908
Page
2
Parker Goodwin reports a morning temperature of ten degrees above zero on Chatham Street. The piece cautions that ice tempts kids but skaters should wait until it is safe, noting skate safety and the appeal of winter activities.
The Fairmont Sentinel reports Austin school officials have directed the city police chief to arrest parents of children of school age who fail to attend as required by state law. Previously truancy focused on the children. now parents may face arrest as well.
Farmers say this year’s fall work went unusually well with only one rain storm interrupting. Plowing paused as ground froze so deep a pickaxe is needed. Some ponds froze solid forcing farmers to chop drinking holes for livestock.
Critics condemn newspapers for collection days aimed at balancing accounts with politicians who won or lost. They argue outlets disguise coercive publicity as advertising, using pressure and public notices to extract favors. The practice is described as unethical and morally questionable.
The engineer recalls a Freeborn county farmer who asked for a load of dirt from a dredger. The bucket pulled up two and a half yards of clay and dumped it into the farmer’s wagon after a cue to “let her go.” The farmer threatened legal action, but was reminded he was lucky to save his horses.
The Austin Herald reports Albert Lea's $432 935 in permanent improvements over the past year, including sewers sidewalks and city works. A $100 000 Hormel Packing plant project boosts the total and local leaders hail robust growth for a city of its size in Minnesota.
The town celebrates a decisive win over Northfield high school as the team earns the Southern Minnesota title. Players are praised for sportsmanship, conduct on trains, and maintaining full study loads. Citizens commend the squad’s square play and city pride.
The Heiress expresses a wish to be loved for herself while Count de Broke, doubtful, questions if this may be a case of mistaken identity. The dialogue hints at romantic misunderstanding and social tension.
Austin High defeats Northfield 16 to 4 to claim the southern half state high school championship. Decker scores two touchdowns with two extra points as Austin dominate the second half and showcase standout play from their team under Coach Geer.
In memory of Eva Johnson the Heavenly Father has taken our beloved sister. Resolutions express sympathy to the grief stricken family and mourn the loss of a true friend and sister. A copy of the resolutions to be filed, papers notified, and the charter draped in mourning for thirty days. Signed by Mrs. Kate Beiseker Mrs. Alma Kessler Mrs. Docia DeRemer.
Carl Baudler and Otto Baudler announce the opening of their general law practice in Austin Minnesota on or about November 18 above R R Murphy's store. They state strong prospects for the city and pledge to be square and conscientious with all clients and business entrusted to them.
John H. French was injured this morning between six and seven while chopping wood on his southeast Austin area farm. An ax slipped striking his forehead and a small gash was closed with two stitches by Dr. Peirson.
A photographer’s harbor shot captured a small yacht with two men that morning and one by evening. A survivor claimed the other fell overboard and was executed. The enlarger revealed a speck resembling a falling man, leading authorities to reexamine the case and release the condemned man.
Miss Catherine L Robertson and Rev Erastus A Smith wed October 28 1908 at eight in Arietta Oregon church with palms and Oregon grapes décor. Ceremony read by Rev John Benson before a large congregation, maid of honor Miss Margaret Warner Johnson, groomsman Walter Dyke, reception in church parlors, couple left for Columbia River points.
About twenty four friends of Mr and Mrs Col Brown celebrated their sixteenth anniversary Friday evening. The flies arrived in the afternoon surprising the hostess. They served fine provisions at six and enjoyed parlor games and music. The Browns were presented with a bouquet of large chrysanthemums.
Real estate notice lists houses on Water Bridg alway St Paul Sts and Oakland and mentions town lots and farms near Austri vl in the northern part of the state. G Sorflaten invites inquiry at Office 223 N Main St.
About thirty five friends hosted a farewell party for Mr and Mrs John Reckenthaler on Saturday night as they prepare to move to Colorado. The couple received a set of silver knives and forks and a late supper was served. Mrs Louis Beckenthaler of Minneapolis attended to bid them farewell and to return home after Sunday. Mrs E J Bromicy hosted a large gathering for a bogg supper last evening.
Aging notice lists promotional items and services including butter from Du Buque Iowa at 31 cents a pound and various local offers. It advertises reduced rates on household goods to the Pacific coast and other points, with shipping by Boyd Transfer Co. Minneapolis. Also notes insurance options with Ranney and building materials from Eclinse Lumber and Mower County Lumber Co. for remodeling.
A traveler describes the Lissoo tribe and their two crossbows per person. War bows boast five foot spans, thirty five pound pulls, and mulberry stocks. Arrows carry poison from tubers and battle tactics mix ambush with forest warfare.
Chapman, a traveling ex government detective, addressed the Men's Meeting Sunday afternoon. The room was crowded as he shared personal counterfeiting cases and argued that all people resemble counterfeiters when not living up to the image of God. His fluent delivery and earnest manner impressed attendees.
The Bijou features Walton the Chinese comedian in vaudeville and Henry B Dixey in David Garrick with The Mysterious Knight. A strong clean program promises firsts for the city and an entertaining night.
Mrs Van Blarcum mother of Mrs C L West of this city died in Rochester Sunday morning about five o'clock after an operation for cancer. She went to Rochester Friday, the operation seemed successful but later unfavorable symptoms caused her death. Her daughter Mrs West was with her at the time of her passing and earlier in the weeks. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon from her late home in Mankato.
The event lists scalloped potatoes veal loaf spaghetti tomato sauce pork and beans brown bread pineapple sponge coffee. Prices are 15 cents. Tickets sold by Rolis and Eid cake offered. Supper served Tuesday evening at Woodmen hall.
Kew Mik Route KR IL Dutcher plans to start delivering milk across the city on Wednesday. Milk will be sold from the Plain Vein Dairy. Telephone 34 J 3 Interstate for orders.
A Washington Post reader quotes an anecdote about buying a theater ticket by counting letters on fingers. The tale plays on alphabet order and the difficulty of locating a seat when the alphabet misleads the buyer. The funny miscommunication ends with the buyer purchasing a ticket by chance.
In Middleboro Massachusetts Colonel Ebenezer Sproat famed for Revolution links narrates a joke told at home. On furlough he pays soldiers for leftovers after asking his mother the value of picking bones. He gifts each man six shillings from the till. His mother laughs at the misinterpretation and approves the jest.
A Greenwich Street porter, discharged for drunkenness and losing a valuable parcel, vowed to quit alcohol. He sought reinstatement but failed, then searched for the parcel, recalled its disposition, and, after a drunken episode, recovered it, with twenty years of honest service noted by the New York Times.
A brief dialogue notes a desire to exchange certificates to settle a dispute between the speaker and the Van Squawks, who must personally appear next week at bail court. The exchange hints at broader social needs a clearing house might solve.
The Doctor laments missing a Sunday with his family as professional duties keep him in town. The Professor teases that the fates are to blame, noting how a weekender often makes a weak decision.
A Glaswegian anecdote recalls Rev Simon Twrpie an eloquent but repetitive speaker whose sermons loop back to the start. A student returning from South Africa notes that despite years away the price of sparrows remains threepence, sparking a sly observation on unchanged local life.
Mrs. Zelia Nuttall, noted archaeologist, organizes wheelbarrows to replace the Indians’ traditional earth carrying method at a Mexican site. The strip of cloth and poles parihuela system is abandoned as two laborers move earth from pit to deposit.
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