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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
2
Local Ice Flows and Pottery Pots Freeze
Harry Furtney searched for his ice rink house swept from its foundation by high June waters. Monday night cold snap ends summer’s bloom as ice forms and the thermometer drops to 20 degrees.
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Harry Furtney
Taft Refuses to Strike Down Foraker Incident Comment
Quote from Mr. Taft saying he cannot hit a man when he is down as he comments on the Foraker incident. Source records the reaction from Taft’s camp to political controversy surrounding the case.
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United States
Mr. Taft
Foraker
Cold Wave Spurs Busy Monday for Merchants
The cold spell brought prosperity as crowds packed stores Monday, leaving merchants tired yet buoyant from brisk sales. The busy day reflected strong shopper turnout and improved business conditions for local shops.
French copper plate script for wedding stationery
October brings many weddings and orders for wedding stationery. The new copper plate script resembles engraving and suits this work.
Migratory Flocks Pass Over City In Unseasonal Flight
Early morning a large flock of over five hundred geese and ducks passed low over the city in an unusually sizable migratory event. Nearby, thousands of martins fed along the river on Sunday, dwindling to few by Monday as cold drove the insects away. Three exhausted martins sought shelter at the Herald office coal shed late Sunday afternoon, then resumed flight southward early this morning.
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Herald Office
Southland
Albert Lea Football Crowd Urged to Welcome Guests
Albert Lea readers condemn disorder by a few hoodlums at a visiting high school football game. The letter argues sports demand courteous treatment for visiting teams and calls on Austin youths to display true sportsmanship when Robert Lea's team visits.
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Albert Lea
the Tribune
Robert Lea
Austin
Fine Corn Grown Near Austin Praised For Early Maturity
The Herald notes a standout white cap yellow dent corn from Harry Jones farm northwest of Austin. Grown on clover sod with five years of saved seed, the crop could mature early in most seasons. With land valued at 50 to 75 dollars per acre, farmers are urged to grow more corn.
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Herald Office
Harry Jones
Austin
Mower County
William Anderson Hurt in Railroad Engine Accident
Engineer William Anderson with 32 years of railroad service was injured on No. 8 eastbound when he slipped on coal in the cab and fell, breaking a rib and suffering a severe shock. He is improving and doctors hope the injury is not serious.
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William Anderson
Anderson
Austin Candy Firm Change as Kokolaris Buys Partner
George Kokolaris has bought out Gus Boosalis in the Austin Candy company. Boosalis departs Saturday for Minneapolis to seek a new location. The firm, started four years ago by Kokolaris, has grown substantially. Boosalis joined three years ago and will be missed by friends. Kokolaris plans further expansion and is scouting cities for new ideas.
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George Kokolaris
Gus Boosalis
Austin Candy Company
Mr. Boosalis
Minneapolis
Kokolaris
Bousalis
Governor Recovers and Plans Southern Minnesota Tour
Governor John A. Johnson, ill at home since Saturday with ptomaine poisoning, is expected to begin a speaking tour in southern Minnesota. He spoke in Stillwater Saturday night, then fell ill, with a schedule from St. Paul to Winona Kasson Rochester Waseca Owatonna Blooming Prairie and Austin through Thursday, with multiple 2 p. m. or 7:30 p. m. engagements.
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John A. Johnson
Minnesota
State Central Committee
Stillwater
St. Paul
Winona
Kasson
Rochester
Waseca
Owatonna
Blooming Prairie
Austin
Whiskey Kills Three Men in Indiana Farewell Drink
In Kokomo Indiana on September 29 Charles Thresher and William Lindley died at a gravel pit after taking a farewell drink, while Charles Lindley lay injured. Greentown teachers and pupils used the scene for a temperance object lesson as the trio faced the local option law. In Manila subsequent dispatches report the repair ship Panther from the Atlantic fleet arriving at Zamboanga with the fleet 440 miles behind her at 11 knots.
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Kokomo
Ind
Charles Thresher
Charles
William Lindley
Thresher
Charles Lindley
Greentown
Manila
Zamboanga
Panther
Social Forum Seeks Reflective, Respectful Contributions
People’s Pulpit invites readers to submit social, political, and religious pieces. The page warns against sharp personalities and states a right to reject unsuitable submissions.
Prohibition Vote Critique Sparks City Letter
A Dallas area reader laments 24 Prohibition votes out of over 3,000 at a recent primary. He argues many church members should vote their principles, urges action to curb saloon influence, and calls for missionaries to save the youth.
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Herald
Minnesota
Japan
WEDDING
Sunday social notes in Dexter include a wedding announcement. Local residents and visitors attended dances and gatherings while several families report travel to Austin Lansing Minneapolis and Grand Meadow. A rain blessed farmers and merchants, and a dentist from Grand Meadow plans an Oct 6 visit.
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Raymond Langen
Charles Drake
Dana Tubbs
Austin
Henry Weber
Minneapolis
Herald Wants Adiet Spots For Quick Results
Classified notice announces popular wants ads in The Herald. The ad to run per line pricing for first insertion and per line for each subsequent insertion. Readers are invited to place short notices seeking services or items with quick response expectations.
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Herald
Lost glasses between churches. return to Herald
Notice lists a lost pair of eye glasses in a case between Methodist and Congregational churches after Sunday services. Finder asked to leave at the Herald office. Also includes several short employment notices offering work or housing via the Herald's classifieds.
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the Herald
For Sale Classified Items and Properties
Mixed sale notices list household goods farm items and multiple properties available for sale or trade. Items include a horse harness canopy lamps stoves and china. several houses for sale or trade. newspaper reprints. farms and land near Austin and in northern areas. contact details for Mrs. Adams T. J. Bibby Mrs. Dehie and Mrs. Hormel.
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W.H. Adams
South River
Susan Hormel
S St. Paul St
Another Shipping Disaster Feared on Lake Winnipeg
Grave fears are entertained that the Wolverine is overdue near Selkirk after storms swept Lake Winnipeg. The vessel, owned by Northern Fish Co., Booth & Co., with Captain Joseph Sigurdure at the helm, carries twenty aboard en route from Warren's Landing to Selkirk to the Booth fishing center. Captain Robinson supervises from Selkirk.
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Winnipeg
Man
Lake Winnipeg
Selkirk
Here
Warren's Landing
Booth
Northern Fish Company
Booth & Co
Joseph Sigurdure
Robinson
Shotgun Injury in Delphi High School Class Fight
Delphi Indiana September 29 Larry Coble, president of the junior class, was seriously injured in a class fight at the high school when a shotgun discharged. The incident occurred during a clash between class factions and is under investigation by school and local authorities.
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Delphi
Ind
Larry Coble
Hall's Catarrh Cure Sold By Druggists At 75 Cents
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. It is described as a non quack remedy prescribed by a leading physician and sold by Druggists for 75 cents. Testimonials offered free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Mower County Sunday School Convention Set This Week
The Mower County Sunday School convention meets at the Christian church Thursday and Friday with theme The Purpose of the Bible School. Aims include Winning to Jesus and Training for Efficient Service. Mottoes emphasize teachers shining and turning many to righteousness.
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Mower County
Bible School
Jesus
Pretty James De Young wedding of Gertrude Dena Gordy
The oldest daughter Gertrude Dena married Arthur A. Gordy of Pleasant Valley in a Wednesday evening ceremony at the James De Young home officiated by Rev. Bauman. Mendelssohn’s wedding march was played by Pearl Gordy. The home featured autumnal flowers and a four course supper followed as the couple begins married life.
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James de Young
Gertrude Dena
Arthur A. Gordy
Pleasant Valley
Bauman
M. E. Church
Mendelssohn
Virtue and Singularity in the Path to Success
Walter Colton quips that those seeking singular achievement must first choose virtue, for virtue guides true uniqueness. The remark frames success as a moral stance shaping exceptional outcomes.
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Walter Colton
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