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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
2
Poem sketches a playful Minnetonka scene with Yon Yonson and Yakey in a tug of war over a scalp, mixing mock Viking lore with locals and a comic rhythm. The piece then cites a Minneapolis Journal note urging women to vote in primaries for school and library directors, affirming their equal ballot rights.
Superintendent Franklin reports 1277 pupils enrolled this year up from 1148, with 129 more to accommodate. Grades six to eight feel the impact. high school attendance remains at 184. Lincoln students south of the river will move to Franklin. one more seventh and eighth grade teacher added to redistribute pupils for proper instruction.
An old style classified notice offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites F W Cheney Co of Toledo and a testimonial from Waldin Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. It states internal action, 75 cents per bottle, and that testimonials are free. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A reader questions What is a Tamale as Kin's Grocery announces Mexican Tamales on sale Saturday. The ad notes tamales as a spicy Mexican delicacy wrapped in corn husk and compares them to red hots in American taste and appeal.
The Austin Steam Laundry continues a long standing rate of four cents per pound for rough dry cleaning. This Betestar price is not a special offer but a standard charge.
Rev Arthur McBride writes from Bombay about a rough Red Sea crossing in a ship that rolled and pitched, sailors slipping on decks and a catapultlike mishap. He recalls Aden barren, monsoon weather, and greeting by Hunsberger family upon arrival with America sung by local children.
A visitor from Plymouth church Minneapolis Miss Millard arrives in Waltham and plans unpacking work and contacting her high school class letter. She notes reading four Heralds up to June 16 and mentions Rev Arthur McBride and Austin connections.
The Herald lists all candidates filing for nominations in the upcoming primaries. North District contenders include W. C. Grimm and W. A. Nolan both Republicans, W. A. Wilson Prohibitionist, and Frederick Christgau Democrat. South District names include C. R. Boostrom and Harlan G. Palmer Republicans, George Gilbertson and Hubbard Carey Republicans, Alexander Halvorson Prohibitionist. County offices feature O. J. Dickens and S. A. Smith as Republicans for treasurer and auditor, with other officials headed by Republican candidates and one Democrat for register of deeds Eugene Wood. County superintendent Grace R. Sherwood is Republican. Coroner Dr. C. F. Lewis a Republican. County Board districts list multiple Republican nominees including D. L. Tanner, C. L. Schwartz, Frank Hambrecht, Wm. Christie, John C. Hawkins.
Readable notes describe 50 loads of dirt and 50 loads of fine filling and surface sand. The event mentions James appearing at the Gem theatre, but details are unclear.
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