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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
4
The Austin Daily Herald lists its founders and staff with Ertrude Ellis Skinner as Associate Editor, noting the paper’s establishment on November 8, 1891 and its long-running publication in Austin.
Diversified farmers are ahead this fall while grain belt profits dip. Austin merchants plan to attract shoppers with large stock and unusually low prices. Watch for upcoming announcements on local business offerings.
The city notes that a district once called Dutch town remains so on maps as Lake Park Addition but invites residents to propose a better name. Citizens may phone in ideas for publication Monday night.
Herald reports Jerry Ingalls chief of Police broke his leg yesterday at the Milwaukee tracks while guiding a loaded express truck onto the platform. Agent Mills and Fred Baird were also injured. Also notes marriages Walter Hummel and Etta I Hickok, and local civic items including Third ward center work and Grand Army Post drama Nick of the Woods. Skeal Committee announces securing a right emart master in S.8 Nashburn.
Within two weeks two fast driving incidents occurred. A farm wagon was overturned after horses ran away and three men were thrown clear. The owner hired a lawyer to seek damages from auto operators. A funeral procession narrowly escaped as an auto sped by. the clergyman used the moment in his sermon. The state has ten class laws and highway rules apply to all people regardless of status.
A Minnesota doctor decries sensational weather reporting, arguing the state enjoys mild, dry winters and few blizzards. He notes November 28 scenes of plowing, green pasture, and cattle grazing, urging the immigration bureau to promote Minnesota weather as characteristic of the state.
A glowing review of Miss Petticoats praising its vivid port town setting Bedford Whaling era characters and bold heroine. The piece highlights dramatic scenes aboard the derelict Harpoon society life and a Paris salon and notes a fine company presenting the show at Gem theatre on Tuesday Dec 1.
Sues the Stakeholder summons was served today on Frank Hillam to appear in Judge Fairbanks court on December 10 to show why he did not comply with Art Lovell and pay $70. Lovell bet Rutherford $50 that his paper could beat anything Rutherford had on the fair grounds and added a $20 side bet. Hillam as stakeholder awaits the race outcome before paying the money. The race did not take place today, and the case promises public interest if it proceeds.
The marriage of Miss Anna Shabatka and Joseph Ollman took place in Chicago on Monday November 23 at 11 o clock. The couple left for their home in Ada Michigan. Both are well known in Austin and vicinity. The bride is daughter of Mrs John Pinkava and the groom is brother of Mrs Frank Uzlik who runs Uzliks grocery. The Ollman marriage occurred on the bride s mother s birthday.
George Norton of Madison and Miss Nellie Phillips of Jackson wed at the Gilmore residence with Rev. G W Lutz officiating. A wedding dinner followed the ceremony. Norton is a fireman and brother of Mrs. Gilmore. Phillips is Conductor Phillips’s daughter. They will reside in Madison, South Dakota.
Mrs. Andrew Daggert mourning as Minnie Zimmerman Daggert dies at home in Ottumwa after a hospital stay of three months. She leaves husband and two young children. Sister and relatives from Austin plan to attend the funeral with George Amboefer and a Kasota sister.
Mrs Margaret J Blair who runs the sewing department at State University will speak next Monday evening at High School Hall. The lecture will be illustrated with stereopticon views and is free to all. Those who attend will hear on domestic science and be well repaid.
Bis Success Hose Company No 2 cleared about 70 dollars at their dance held in the Auditorium Wednesday evening. The music and genial company were praised, with every aspect of the event receiving high commendation.
A bill of complaint by American Bank Protection of Minneapolis charges State Bank of Brownsdale with infringing patents on bank alarm improvements. The suit seeks an order to stop infringement and $5,000 in damages for alleged financial losses.
A letter from Peter Adams informs the health officer that his boy Ephraim has measles, complying with last year’s act requiring heads of families to report contagious diseases to the health officer immediately.
The board of control fixes 1909 binding twine prices showing a one cent per pound reduction across all grades. Output is estimated at 17 million pounds generating about 1,344,000 dollars. Rates: Standard 500 feet per pound 6 1/2 cents, Sisal white 6 1/2 cents, Standard Manila 550 feet per pound 8 1/2 cents, Pure Manila 650 feet per pound 10 cents.
We express our sincere thanks for the kindness and beautiful flowers shown after the death of our father Alden Hickok Elbert Hickok Mrs. Walter Hommel Mrs. Hiram Campbell.
The dialogue presents a quirky exchange on conceit and pride between characters, with playful interruptions and a Sexchange tag signaling a humorous or staged debate. The snippet hints at a broader scene exploring ego and social perception in a domestic or comedic setting.
The London Chronicle reports the crusaders brought home a bolster. Dr Cantile notes wives, unaware of its proper use as a back support when lying on the side, placed it under pillows on beds of those who have not discarded it.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes 60 years of sun cooking using mirrors to roast, boil, and bake with sun rays. Baron Tehernausen pioneered early efforts around 1680s, with Sir John Herschel and Buffon linked to sun cooking. California reports claim fast boiling and roasting times, while yellow glass plates between meat and mirror curb odd flavors.
A civic exhortation argues that a community’s strength mirrors its citizens. If people are lukewarm and lazy the town becomes weak and uncertain. with vertebra vigor and vim the town grows substantial, solid and energetic, urging collective effort and enterprise.
John Effinger of Austin Minnesota testifies that his wife found relief from kidney trouble with Doan's Kidney Pills after trying many remedies. He notes backache headaches and nervousness improved and urges other kidney sufferers to try the product. The ad states the pills are sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
Mrs N A Slippon of Oakland is a guest of Mrs Mina Miller in a brief social note indicating hospitality and local social ties.
An advertisement claims deafness from inflamed Eustachian tube can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It states catarrh causes nine of ten deafness cases and offers 100 dollars for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and lists Toledo, Ohio as the company location.
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