26 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1899
Page
1
The Daily Herald lists classified rates for subscriptions and ad placements, with cash-in-advance pricing, and public notices including legal and editorial responses. A lengthy editorial dispute involving A J Torsleff and The Herald’s editorials follows, critiquing a rival publication and quoting allegations about public statements and accountability.
In a conversation with Whit Galt, a man questioned why authorities did not shut down the blind pig operation in the building. Galt replied he had no orders to close the blind pig, despite evidence of illegal activity.
Timothy Galvin was found guilty after a drawn out trial in Austin over illegal whiskey sales. The jury returned a verdict of guilty with the judge setting a $100 fine or short imprisonment. an appeal to the district court is anticipated as the defense argues the city charter and licensing rules.
A historical notice advertises Homeseekers Excursion with reduced round trip fares via Chicago and Milwaukee and the St Paul lines. It lists travel windows from February to April 1890, destinations including Minneapolis and St Paul, and mentions single fare of 22.00. It references safety warnings about fatalities and group members but focuses on excursion details and contact for information.
A new grain based beverage claims to be gentle on young stomachs while resembling coffee. It is advertised as safe for children to drink, with adults able to enjoy it as well. The product is priced at 25e per package and will be sold nationwide.
Grain-O is pitched as a nonirritating beverage that helps sleep after dinner. It claims to taste like coffee but is made from pure grains and gentler on the stomach, marketed for servers, young people, and children as a night drink alternative.
Old Chicago Great Western excursion notice lists February 7 and 21 trips, March 4 and 8, 74 cents fares, and 21 day free return window. It names destinations across many states including Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming with agent contact in Chicago. The document also references sanitary and personal care items amid odd, unclear text fragments.
Fragmentary text mentions taticcali Ibis and enkler Riess with cold symptoms and ear issues. It references Mini's Sat paita as curing or purifying and notes feelings of pain at the base and ear irritation. Overall the passage is garbled and lacks coherent factual reporting or identifiable entities.
Notices announce a special event from Chicago to Pal man Compartment Dining Cars available with full expenses paid fare include guides interpreters and all amenities rail travel description highlights and contact through agents of the American Tourist Association in Chicago and St Paul for reservations
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