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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1908
Page
2
The item notes the official city paper of Austin Minnesota with an established date of November 8 1891 and a publication schedule of daily weekday editions.
The column discusses paving a Kenwood avenue section from the Catholic church to Lansing with few signatories. It hints at future buildings including federal offices, Hormel Packing, Dalager Hall Dinsmore, and Frank Squirrel, and mentions a North Main street demolition rumor. It also comments on school guidance, physician trust, and parental roles in education.
The text highlights Nolan of the North District and Prof. Boostrom of the South District as the leaders best suited to safeguard the county's interests and the southern part of the state in the campaign.
A Sunday accident at the Joe Arens home on Division Street left three children Helen seven Victoria five and Michael three with injuries from a railroad torpedo blast. Helen sustained cuts to the neck knee and hand while Victoria and Michael endured facial and head wounds. A partition shield saved Victoria from worse harm and all three are expected to recover.
The piece urges careful vote choice for county representation as tax, drainage, and reapportionment debates loom. It warns that northern lawmakers seek higher taxes on southern farmers and discusses possible district changes and the risk of being merged with another county for representation.
Business notes higher patronage and announces a special rate for Family Wash. Flat work will be ironed and balance rough dry at four cents per pound with telephone contact at Purity Laundry.
Charles E Hay a young California baritone native of San Francisco tours the Pacific coast and Midwestern circuits. He arrived in Denver December last year and then joined the Sullivan-Consolidated Vaudeville Circuit before appearing at the Orient in Oskaloosa Iowa for four weeks. Accompanied by his wife the couple survived the San Francisco earthquake and fire and now perform two songs each evening in Austin with enthusiastic crowds.
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo runs a testimonial backed claim praising the firm. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and priced at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A large audience attended Dr. Sloane's reading of Dreams that Came True with the new preaching method drawing praise. Chalk pictures aided the tale, and an 18-voice chorus plus Miss Clara Guy's solo bolstered a musical program before the sermon. Sloane notes good turnout validates advertising.
A marriage license was issued today to Henry M. Hanson and Inger Larson, residents of Sargeant, formalizing their union.
An article notes a Tuesday effort to assemble a remarkable mix of boys from eight nationalities including American Bohemian English French German Irish Italian and regional backgrounds, describing it as the result of energetic persistent research to form a strong team.
A 12 year old boy preacher known as the greatest wonder of the age captivates audiences with eloquence. Converted at seven and preaching since ten he has spoken in four states. He will deliver a twenty five minute address at the cert with expected strong attendance.
Classified note announces popular want ads in The Herald with 5c per line for the first insertion and 24c per line for each additional insertion.
A black pocket-book is missing containing a small amount of money and a set of keys. The finder may keep the pocket-book and change if the keys are returned.
Unfurnished front room offered at low rate seek inquiries through the Herald. Also available a furnished front room with bath located at 305 West Mill offering simple accommodations.
Eight room modern house on paved Street and a 18 foot ladder with electric lamp offered. Mrs. Earl Tallmadge at 412 East Water Street handles inquiries. 441 old newspapers for sale at the Herald office. Mrs. Susan Hormel’s residence at 310 S St. Paul St. listed for sale or trade with twelve rooms and hot air furnace. Trade in farm land possible. Water, Bridge, Railway, St. Paul and Oakland houses described as town lots and farms nearby. G Sorflaten, Office 223 N Main St.
A miscellaneous ad promotes family wash at four cents per load by Bow Purity Laundry. It also offers painting work by J L Cooley on Water Street next to Hanson's wagon shop, with sign painting highlighted as a specialty.
Cut rates on household goods to the Pacific coast and other points. Su emer service at reduced rates. The Transfer Co. Minneapolis, Minn. Insure against fire and tornado with W. W. Ranney. If you need bond for surety, see W. W. Ranney. Remodeling and repair plans call The Mower County Lumber Co. for lumber cement and fair prices. C. E. Heisey. Eclipse Lumber Company offers building material coal or wood.
James Keenan advertises 50 loads of fine filling and surface dirt and 50 loads of good building sand at the Gem Theatre, urging customers to come at once as prices are low.
Cordelia Smith Mitchell, sister of Hiram and Julius Smith, died in Seattle on September 3 after a brief illness from paralysis. She was married to Rev. Mitchell, pastor of a Baptist church, and visited in our city. her husband died about a year ago.
Austin Lodge No. 414 B P O E calls a regular meeting for Tuesday night with a large attendance desired.
Wallace Gregson, Electrician, offers latest shade styles for chandeliers in Mission, Cathedral, and Holland. Stand and drop lights available. Visit 121 West Mill Street or call for estimates on house wiring.
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