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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
4
Gertrude Ellis Skinner lists subscription pricing and terms for a one year three months and one month plan. The document outlines rate structure and service scope for readers and subscribers.
A poemish note from the Baltimore Sun recalls a child’s golden wish. Imagery of castles in Spain ships returning from sea and bubbles lingering evokes a nostalgic local interest.
A reflective verse celebrates the upcoming Thanksgiving with praise for blessings and communal cheer. The speaker urges participation and sharing, noting the festive mood and the idea of serving others as missionaries to Turkey the next day.
A brief item notes Al Page, keen on Bridge whist, often arrives a week early when invited to a party reflecting local social hobby.
Iowa anticipates gratitude tomorrow as crowds gather at the depot where kegs and cars line the platforms near the state line at Austin.
The hospital association collected 4227.34 dollars during the year. A Herald report lists private hospital room prices at 12 to 20 dollars weekly and wards at 10 dollars weekly. Hunters on Rice Lake report fish law violations using set nets near the lake outlet and in a new ditch. a state game warden should patrol the area.
A short reflection on religious attendance, noting many people miss services while housewives have dinner chores. The piece calls Thanksgiving Day a national institution proclaimed by presidents and governors and urges Americans to attend church, framing gratitude as a civic duty.
In Justice Fairbanks court C. J. Kelm, a C M and St P brakeman, was found guilty of abusive language toward Thomas Riley after a daylong trial. A $20 fine plus costs was imposed, with the fine suspended on payment of costs.
C H Ross of Minneapolis and C H Davidson Jr of Carrington North Dakota have bought a controlling interest in the Austin National Bank. Their aggregate worth is over two million dollars and they already hold significant banking interests in North Dakota and Minnesota. They employ a private superintendent and auditor to ensure thorough internal examination alongside official state or national inspectors.
The Herald lists numerous local families planning Thanksgiving meals at home. Notable gatherings include the J. Rugg home with guests from Minneapolis and multiple households hosting relatives such as the Hormel, Burnham, Robinson, French, Page, Ward and Waldron families.
Col George W. Bain of Lexington Ky lectured at the Methodist church as the third Library course entertainment. Rev F E Knopf introduced him, praising his wit and heartfelt appeal. He discussed race, urbanization, immigration, labor and capital, weaving religion and patriotism into an uplifting, hopeful message.
The Seymour Johnson family travels to Blooming Prairie for the day. Mr and Mrs John Detwiler host the George Detwiler and Baird families. Rev Budlong and family will be guests at the G W Merrick residence.
The C. L. Thomas residence hosts a family gathering with Mr. William F. and Dr. Fiester as guests. Mr. and Mrs. G. Schleuder host a family dinner with Mrs. D. B. Smith attending as a guest.
A finder may notify the owner of estray stock within seven days and demand charges. If owner unknown, file notice with town clerk within ten days, who sends a deed of estray to the deeds office and records it. For value under five dollars, postal notice is required. over five, four weeks of newspaper publication. If over ten dollars, appraisal by a justice of the peace is required and filed with the town clerk. If the owner does not claim within one year, the stock may be sold at public auction. if appraised at ten dollars or less, it may be kept by the finder.
Mr and Mrs W J Tyler will entertain fifteen relatives at a family dinner. Mr and Mrs F I Crane will entertain Mrs Flora Conner the Rev Knopf family and Miss Emma Nelson. The B F Morey family will dine at the J E Crippen home. The M H Sargeant home will host a Decker family reunion.
A humorous list from Austin readers thanks various groups and people for small mercies and tolerable conditions. It covers the city’s near-miss, finances, appetites, hats, elections, and turkey season with light satire.
A C U W Austin Lodge No 32 holds a special meeting in Ellis hall Friday evening November 27 with Grand Master M C Tiffts expected to address on topics vital to the order. A large turnout is hoped for and a social session follows the address.
A satirical verse pairs Geo A Hormel with dairy loyalty and a playful jab at a pudding making superintendent. It also honors Superintendent Franklin and County Auditor Robertson, notes bachelor life as leap year ends, and wraps with the turkey boasting a single neck.
George Snook and family Roy and Stella returned to North Dakota after visiting at the C N Knockelby home. The W K C aid society donated its aid sewing to St Olaf’s hospital making twelve night gowns to help the hospital. A hand bag with money was found and may be claimed by the owner by contacting Fred Biery at the cemetery house. Thanksgiving exercises were held at the high school with Misses Burlingame Hayes and Thomas assisting.
The Gem features Romeo and Juliet with Fay’s vaudeville act and a panoramic tableau of Civil War leaders, plus a matinee at the Bijou and new vaudeville acts Scotch Macks. Estate of Arthur Cole probate notice in Minnesota names Ida M Cole as petitioner with Dec 14, 1908 hearing date.
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