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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
2
Local column notes that ongoing rainfall helps dust settle and greens the grass, with the weather forecast referenced as improving conditions for outdoors and gardening. It provides a casual, everyday update on climate effects in the community.
A house on Main Street has housed several families since construction, with each occupying family notable for red hair. The pattern suggests a local curiosity about the property and its occupants across years.
The Anti Saloon League asserts it has gained a majority in the House through primaries with most nominees favoring county option. The claim emphasizes a shift toward local option for saloons and alcohol regulation.
Weather expert emphasizes repeated forecast claims to prove persistence matters in predicting rain. The remark highlights how ongoing predictions may influence public expectation despite uncertain forecasts.
The piece notes a lingering hot dry spell in California with dusty air and brown grass. It laments unfulfilled rain promises and leaves falling before frost, speculating Minnesota would mirror the harsh but unrewarding seasonal pattern.
Women are flocking to women's colleges and coed schools with growing enrollment. Wellesley reports 1,209 students from 45 states and six countries, Smith 1,432 from 33 states and five countries, Mount Holyoke 711, Bryn Mawr 434, and Vassar capped at 1,000.
Norman Sutherland, son of W F Sutherland, was injured in a collision with Frank Smith while playing catch near Hansons shop. Smith sprained a wrist. The incident caused a severe shock to Norman. W W Ranney announces reelection bid for Mower County probate judge, open to Democratic votes despite Republican ties.
A traveler approaching Austin from the north along the Great Western road sees a striking sequence of landmarks. Brick works Milwaukee yards Holme's packing plant Cement and Tile Works river and City park Campbell mill electric and pumping station Water street paved street Kinsman greenhouses. The sights convey city size and civic pride to residents.
The quote asserts that heroism is not reserved for the gifted but lies in loyal gentleness and justice. Even the least favored can be generous, forgiving, and free of envy, finding joy with others and reverence for humanity.
The 1888 Herald notes a wild uproar as prominent men insulted each other and a mob swirled through the hall. Delegates split, Merriam supporters led by Lafayette French left while others sang. Ticket nominees included C H Wilbour and A Mollison among others. Two sets of delegates to the state convention were chosen.
Register of Death shows Eugene Wood as the primary entry with county officials including County Attorney J M Greenman County Coroner Dr Alex McDonald Judge of Probate G M Cameron Superintendent of Schools J F Hambrecht and Representatives J A King J J Furlong for North and South Districts respectively.
Police launch an aggressive campaign against hoboes in Austin. A brookside resting spot long used by tramps is cleared as officers eject sleepers. A tramp umbrella mender was arrested, jailed, and then driven out of town with pledge not to return.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications as the disease lies in the blood. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and said to act on the blood and mucous surfaces. The product is described as a non quack medicine prescribed by a leading physician with tonics and blood purifiers. testimonials available. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Also sold with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Esther Rebekah Lodge No. 4 will observe the 57th anniversary on Monday night September 21. Meeting starts at 7 PM sharp with degree work, new floor work by the staff, committee reports and other matters. Refreshments follow in the dining room.
Mrs A KE Haseltine was thrown from a wagon in her East Side yard around one today. A bone in her hand was broken and she suffered severe bruises. The horse bolted, smashed the wagon, and tore through a barb wire fence but only sustained minor scratches. Mr and Mrs Haseltine and grandson Bert were preparing for a fishing trip when the incident occurred.
A message from Charles L Schwartz thanks supporters after the county contest. He expresses desire to serve the county with fidelity and to attend to county business as he would his own.
C B Dibble conducts an auction of horses cattle cows and farm machinery next Monday September 21 at the old John Mathieson place Ramsey. Free lunch at noon.
James Keenan advertises dirt and sand at Gem theatre noting 50 loads of fine filling dirt and 50 loads of good building sand. He invites buyers to come at once and promises cheap prices.
Aaron Fox 26 of Salem Wis employed by Thill Lapretz contractors LaCrosse died when a West street sewer wall caved in trapping him at about 11 am. He was buried to his hips in sand and crushed by a plank after the east wall fell. Coroner and county attorney investigated. body to be shipped to Salem. Married status uncertain.
Manila reports twenty three new cholera cases and six deaths in the last 24 hours ending 8 am Saturday. The epidemic is receding while a heavy storm drenches the city and a typhoon remains offshore, aiding sanitation efforts.
Washington reports a somber Fort Myer scene after the aeroplane crash that killed Lieutenant Thomas E. Selfridge and wounded Orville Wright. Selfridge’s body was moved to an undertaker’s pending funeral, likely at Arlington National Cemetery. Bell, Halifax-born Aerial Experiment Association head, will attend the service. Catherine Wright travels from Dayton with Wright’s agent Charles Flint to see Orville. only Chanute and Wright mechanics are allowed hospital access.
Quote attributed to John Ruskin urging servants to fetch him whenever a beautiful sunset or unusual sky or landscape appearance is observed. The instruction reflects his emphasis on natural beauty and artistic interpretation.
The First Church of Christ Scientist holds regular services at 10 30 a m with Sabbath school for children at 11 45 a m and a Wednesday evening testimony meeting at 8 o clock All are invited to attend any or all services
Rev Harry Booth Hazen pastor at 308 Oakland Avenue with phone 491 R announces 10:30 morning worship on The Gentleness of God 7:30 evening worship on A Cripple at the Kings Table 6:30 Young People's Union led by Gladys LaClair with The Young People Supplying Church Workers Sunday school at 1 o'clock Dr M O Anderson superintendent of Sunday school
A church announces a full weekend program at the corner of St Paul and Maple streets including 9 30 class and brotherhood meetings led by F Cress and a 10 30 morning worship on The Kingdom of Jesus Baptism of infants and reception of members 12 00 Sunday school with W C Craig superintendent and a new young men class led by Prof George Sousans 3 00 Junior League 6 30 Epworth League and 7 30 evening worship with a sermon series for youth starting tomorrow on Essential Elements in Character Building
Morning worship at 10:30 led by F. E. Knopf with Sunday school at noon led by F. P. McBride who announces attendance pins. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 on the theme of supplying church workers. Evening service at 7:30 discusses outsiders and church membership with an invitation of good music and a cordial welcome.
The Presbyterian church lists a session meeting at 10 a.m. followed by morning worship at 10:30 with a sermon titled A Business Proposition. Central and East Sunday schools at 12 and 3 p.m., Y P S C E at 6:30, and a popular evening service at 7:30 with the pastor reading Dreams That Came True chapter You Can t Keep a Good Man Down illustrated with chalk pictures and a fine musical program. No mosquitoes.
Pastor J A E Naess conducts morning services at 10 30 with the sermon Martha and Mary or too Much Concern about Material Things. Sunday school at noon Bible Class at 12 15 on The Ten Lepers. Young People 6 30 led by Miss Nettie Hall on The Tabernacle. Evening 7 30 sermon The Sin of Taking the Lord s Name in Vain along with August Dental League report.
Bradetreet's weekly review reports further moderate improvement in jobbing and wholesale trade. Fall trade has peaked in some cities with big centers drawing visitors to fairs and carnivals. Purchases stay focused on staples and only actual needs are met, keeping sales below last year's level but with hopeful fall and winter demand. Strong gains appear in large Western and Southwestern cities, with Southern and Pacific Northwestern areas also contributing solid returns.
For SALE certificate of credit on Kgie Piano Co for $75. For SALE: a seven room house inquire at HERALD office. OLD newspapers for sale at the HERALD office. For SALE parcel of land about thirty acres known as Flaxfibre Site offered again. Inquiries to A. W. Wright Austin Minn. 1921 HOUSES FOR RENT AND SALE details listed. G. Sorflatten office 223 N Main St Austin Minn
Miscellaneous notice offers insurance against fire and tornado with W. W. Ranney as the bond for surety. Details reference contacting Ranney for bond arrangements and coverage options.
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