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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1908

Page

2

Tawney Seen As Strong Local Leader On Tariff

The issue centers on Tawney's influence in securing two federal buildings for the district and his stance on tariff revision. Supporters say his record proves he can deliver for the city and county, while critics note current national protest against standpatism. The piece argues Tawney remains the strongest representative to meet district needs rather than risk a new figure.

Tawney Republican Party Congress Herald

Injured Man Falls Down Elevator Shaft in Mason City

H Barrett was injured Monday at the St Charles hotel when he stepped into an open elevator shaft. He fell two stories to the bottom and was unconscious for about two hours. His injuries are serious but the extent is not yet known as he remains unable to move about for several days. Mrs Barrett traveled to Mason City on Monday evening.

T. H. Barret Mason City St. Charles

Baptist Aid Society Gathered at Abe Young House

The Baptist Aid society met at Abe Young’s home on Thursday September 3 with guests Rev H B Hazen and family Mrs N F Earl Mrs M M Pace Mr Frank Dawes Mr AP Wiseman from Austin and Mr Peterson from Albert Lea. A surprise gathering at Waller Ear’s home followed on Friday September 4 with a mahogany rocking chair presented and a three course supper. The community noted plans for upcoming move to Austin and a Friday night circus and play show in Oaklawn. Mrs W F Hatch visited Albert Lea to spend a week with relatives.

Baptist Aid Society Abe Young Pleasant H B Hazen N F Earl M M Pace Frank Dawes AP Wiseman Austin Peterson Albert Lea Waller Ear T. Lightly Oaklawd

New Lighting Styles in Mission Cathedral and Holland

Latest styles in Mission Cathedral and Holland shades for chandeliers with stand and drop lights. Call to view them and explore electrical supplies. Estimates gladly given on houses.

Mission Cathedral Holland

Tawney Enjoys Warm Support in Mower County and Austin

Congressman Tawney gains broad backing from Mower County and Austin as he touts tariff leadership and a $60,000 federal building project that could expand to $75,000 for the national agricultural department. Supporters cite his work for the county and his cordial reception at a League room event.

Wedding Surprise Celebrates Auer Anniversary in German Hall

Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Auer staged a playful wedding reenactment Monday evening at German hall. The couple, born in Baden and married in 1883, were surprised during a party titled for the Volks Gute, as gifts and a fine supper followed by dancing marked the celebration. The Auers, long residents of Austin since 1872, have two children, Anna Auer Johnson and Herman, and received keepsakes including cut glass and silverware.

Hugo Auer German Hall Auer Jacob Gute Mike Mayer Mrs. Auer Baden Germany America Owatonna Austin Herzog Street Anna Auer Johnson Herman

Herald Adverts Offer Cheap Classified Lines

The Herald runs a popular wants section inviting readers to place advertisements at 5 cents per line for the first insertion and 2 cents per line for each subsequent insertion. The notice promotes affordable listings to attract buyers and sellers.

Herald

Wanted: two girls for house work at hospital

Help wanted notices seek two girls for hospital house work with upstairs duties and cooking plus a general housework position with good wages. Also advertised cattle for pasture and flax straw buyers with contact numbers.

the Herald

Traps for Mariners and the Davy Jones Locker

A dramatic overview of maritime hazards highlights the Kentish Knock as the deadliest sandbank in the Thames estuary and describes other dangers from Sable Island shoals to the Shambles banks. It notes wrecks near Calcutta, New York routes, and a missing lighthouse on Virgin Rock, ending with a nod to engineers behind great bridges.

Davy Jones’ Locker Thames Estuary British Naval Department Thames Mouth Davy Jones Lloyd's Father Neptune Toll Margite Terefore Thames Tugu Calcutta New York Hugh James and Mary English Channel Shambles Niagara Portland Europe Sable Island Sable Cape Nova Scotia Virgin Rock Mid-Atlantic Tts

Lost items reported in Herald notices

A brown check coat missing between Austin and four miles north of Lansing. Please leave at HERALD. A black pocket-book with some money and keys is also lost. finder may keep the pocket-book and change if returning the keys.

Austin Lansing Herald Sta

For Rent Front Room Options in Herald Notice

Unfurnished front room available at low rent. Inquire at the Herald office. Also offered is a furnished front room with bath located at 305 West Mill.

the Herald West Mill

Purity Laundry Endorsed for Better Value

A short ad urges readers to choose Purity Laundry when seeking better work for less money, positioning quality service as the main benefit.

Purity Laundry

Old Newspapers for Sale by Herald Office

For sale: houses on Water Bridge Railway St. Paul Sts and Oakland town lots and farms near Austin in the northern state. Call and see Ma. G Sorflaten, Office 223 N. Main St.

St. Paul Sts Oakland Austin State Ma. G. Sorflaten N. Main St

Mayville News Notes Local Moves and Visitors

John Beneke moved his household and family to Swaledale Ia Saturday. Henry Ohm moved on the J Beneke farm Friday renting from J E Pitzen. Pitgen and family from Austin passed through town. One eighth of our village were at Hamline state fair. C G W concrete men finished bridges 9 and 11 and moved out. Arthur Baumgartner from Sargeant spent Sunday at home. Mr and Mrs John Baumgartner and son Frank went to Austin Saturday.

John Beneke Swaledale John Henry Ohm J Beneke J E Pitzen J Pitgen Austin Hamline Arthur Baumgartner Sargeant John Baumgartner Frank Austin Goers

Miscellaneous promotions offer services and goods

An assortment of offers includes 4 cent faery wash, painting by J L Cooley on Water Street, wagon repairs, sign painting, cut rates for household goods to the Pacific coast, fire and tornado insurance through Ranney, remodel and repair materials from Mower County Lumber Co, and Eclipse Lumber Co selling building materials coal and wood.

J. L. Cooley Water Street Hanson Pacific Coast Boyd ‘Transfer Co Minneapolis Minn Mower County Lumber Co C. E. HeIsgey

Marriage of Irvin D Fox and Adelaide Quigley in McGregor

The wedding took place at the bride’s parents in McGregor at 7:30 this morning with Rev J B Budlong officiating. Best man was Clarence Dalager of Austin and bridesmaid Miss Laura Hall of Kentucky. The couple will visit St Paul Red Wing and Chicago before settling on Lansing avenue in Austin.

Irvin D. Fox Adelaide Quigley McGregor Budlong Clarence Dalager Austin Laura Hall Kentucky Mrs. Fox

We Are After Your Business Promotes Price and Service

A promotional note invites customers to call for information on prices and good service, emphasizing direct telephone contact. The message lacks specific names, dates, or locations.

Barbecue Meeting Set for Austin This Fall

An adjourned meeting to arrange the fall barbecue in Austin will be held at the Court House this evening at 8 o'clock. Business men and all supporters are urged to attend and help ensure the event's success.

Austin Court House

Dirt and Sand For Sale From Gem Theatre Ad

James Keenan offers dirt and sand at Gem theatre with 50 loads of fine filling dirt and 50 loads of good building sand available. Ready for pickup at once at a low price.

James Keenan Gem Theatre

Local Laundry Offers Special Family Wash Rate

Business notes demand up, offers rough dry wash at four cents per pound. Flat work is ironed in the rough wash. Telephone 86 Purity.

Telephone Aunry

Elks Notice for Austin Lodge Meeting

There will be a regular meeting of Austin Lodge No. 414 B P O E Tuesday night. A large attendance is desired.

Austin Lodge No

Austin Steam Laundry Ad Weighs In Loyalty

A local ad urges patrons to use the Austin Steam Laundry for proper cleaning urging residents not to send laundry to Albert Lea. It lists telephone contact as No. 2 for service inquiries.

Austin Steam Laundry Albert Lea

A Knotty Problem in Political Economy

A student confesses confusion over cause and effect in economics. He asks whether hard times lead to widespread bankruptcy or widespread bankruptcy causes hard times, as discussed in a dialogue with a professor.

Kansas City

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements

An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists endorsements from Waldin Kinnan & Marvin, Toledo druggists, and notes internal action and 75 cent price. Mentions testimonials and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. W. Cheney & Co Toledo F. J. Cheney Waldin, Kinnan & Marvin

Miss Edna Claggett Injured In City Car Crash

Miss Edna Claggett sustained cuts and bruises after her car struck a wall near the post office on Oakland avenue. The collision shattered glass, broke both arms of the dash dust shield, and bent parts of the auto. Her trip began with taking her father to the depot and ended with the vehicle towed for repairs.

Edna Claggett Oakland Avenue

The Primary Candidates for North and South Districts and County Offices

The Herald lists candidates filing for nominations in the coming primaries. North District candidates include Grimm, Nolan, Wilson, Christgau, Boostrom, Palmer, Gilbertson, Carey, Halvorson. South District selections include Boostrom, Palmer, Gilbertson, Carey, Halvorson. County officers feature Dickens, Smith, Robertson, Greenman, Nicholson, Wood, Sherwood, Wright, Pridham, Greenman, Lewis, Tanner, Schwartz, Hambrecht, Christie, Hawkins.

the Herald North W. C. Grimm Clayton W. A. Nolan Grand Meadow W. A. Wilson Racine Frederick Christgau Dexter Demo- Co C. R K. Boostrom Austin Harlan G. Palmer LeRoy George Gilbertson Hubbard Carey Adams Alexander Halvorson Nevada O. J. Dickens A. Smith Geo. Robertson John M. Greenman Nicholas Nicholson Register of Deeds Eugene Wood Grace B. Sherwood Arthur W. Wright Thos. H. Pridham Fay W. Greenman Repulican C. F. Lewis D. L. Tanner Red Rock C. L. Schwartz Sargeant Frank Hambrecht Wm. Christie John C. Hawkins

A Painful Dilemma in Irus Trated Bits

A peculiar comic snippet describes a boyCannot sit after his father disciplines him for swimming while a crab bites his toe. The exchange, framed as Irus trated Bits, uses humorous misadventure to illustrate the dilemma.

Willie Johnny

Noise as a Universal Presence Across Society

The passage notes noise rising from its early use by Indigenous peoples to a peak in various settings such as optical conventions christenings and women's clubs. It claims no monument was needed for the inventor of noise and argues cities divide noise into many sounds for distribution, ranging from a gentle hum to a cries of a baby, illustrating its varied intensity.

Jonah and the Whale Origin Question Prompted

A Walton-voiced exchange in the Kansas City Newsbook imagines how the tale of Jonah and the whale began. Mr Meekton muses about an absent husband explaining his absence to his wife, offering a humorous origin.

Jonah Mr. Meekton Kansas City

Billionaire’s Daughter Defies Father Over Love

The dialogue centers on a billionaire's daughter insisting her beloved cares for her beyond wealth. She pleads with her father, claiming the man would abandon riches for her, while the father demands proof of his true intentions.

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. Barrett Wallace Gregson, Electrician West Mill Street Congressman Mower County National Agricultural Department League Room Brother Belden Knatvold Dunnell Milo White Cleveland Bryan Skeeter Washington Jose Dees Swaer Wedding Bugo Auer M.E. Varco N. W J. H. Mitchell Thei Winslow Im Lew Aveden Bridge Buide Bern Enlix Herald Office Susan Hormel S St. Paul St Mayville Ranney W. W. Ranney The Eclipse Lumber Company Quigley Fox Elks Notice Papa Billionire Butterick Butterick Stern London W. D. Bassler
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