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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
2
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A local miscellany blends seasonal imagery with political barbs about voting loyalties and party integrity. Quotes reference Roy Furtney Henry Zender and a call for nonpartisan love of country amid election banter.
The piece attributes a sense of security to the law of compensation, noting it spares us from worrying about when the Thanksgiving turkey arrives and what Christmas gifts will be.
A child recalls a Thanksgiving verse but misremembered it as relating to God and turkey. The fragment notes Little Maxine Pooler’s memory of the line about entering God’s house with thanksgiving and praise.
An inexperienced young Austin cook used a painkiller flavoring in a cake and dainties while her mother was away. She planned a quiet supper for her young man, but only learned the mistake when the mother returned. It remains unclear whether love blinded judgment or the young man sought affection elsewhere.
Miss Cath erine Reynolds a Peabody teacher locked Manuel Silva in a school room closet Wednesday morning and left him there until Thursday night. Three posses hunted for the boy as his anxious parents searched miles from Peabody while the teacher cried and called the police amid a frenzied wedding involvement.
Two boys from the Third Ward run away seeking a distant paradise with endless swimming water year round, perpetual snow for coasting, fruit trees, and a life free of chores church and girls. They dream of a world with no schools, no errands, and no Sunday routines.
A child abandons his search and returns home while another continues the chase for Eldorac the idol of golden dreams. The piece reflects on parental hopes and the belief that the best place for boys is with their mother in a place of safety and love.
In St. Louis County Duluth Herald and Duluth Tribune battle to sway voters for their favored candidate over the tonnage tax. The Herald backs Johnson as vetoing the act and frames Jacobson as its author. the Tribune targets Jacobson as opposed to the act and portrays Johnson as its progenitor, accusing him of taxing mines to aid the south. The piece notes such partisan literature floods the area and warns voters remain unmoved.
F R Jeffries, Hugh Fleming and August Olson with son traveled to Rice Lake for a hunting trip. Emil Erickson and wife returned from Mason City and stayed at Miles Smith home. Mrs Ferrington visited Blooming Prairie then returned home. Mrs George Franklin returned to Jackson after visiting Austin friends. C Hanson returned to Blooming Prairie. Lady Firemen sewing society met at Emil Olson home with refreshments. Jeffries and Fleming returned from city visit.
A large cameo brooch with a gold wire setting is missing. The owner values it as a keepsake. finder may receive a reward by returning it to the HERALD.
Classified items list multiple local notices. Elderly lady sought for housework at HERALD. girl for housework not for children at 403 W College. young man wanted for delivering. Several homes for sale on Lindale avenue 9 East Bridge street 804 East Bridge street and Grove street. A work horse or buggy for lumber traded with Cot tonwood lumber. Hard coal heater and birds eye maple furniture advertised. Contact details: R Parkins 702 Freeborn street J Reckenthaler 804 East Bridge street Mrs Dahle 906 Grove street L F Snyder corner 5th Winona streets William's cigar store.
Three blocks from Fox Hotel a residence offers city water gas bath and electric lights. Inquire at HERALD office for details and rental terms.
Stationary ads list goods and services including storm windows, lumber and cement supplies, insurance, piano repair, and remodeling referrals. Mentions McFarlane and Son, W. O. Page Telephone 196 R Interstate, The Eclipse Lumber Company, Grand Hotel, and Mower County Lumber Co offering building materials and related services.
Mixed classifieds note Bazaar 5 cent dishes and car apples at Great Western Depot priced 95¢ a bushel, with delivery options. Also lists late items for sale including horse harness—Mrs Adams and G Sorflaten contact details, a Congregational church event at 8 p.m. featuring Mrs Almira Peace, and various real estate and livestock entries with sparse details.
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